The summery edition of questions are ready for Hodgepodge Wednesday. Thank you, Joyce.

1. It’s National Splurge Day…what’s something you might splurge on today? What have you splurged on recently? 

I’ll splurge on anything related to our grandchildren or children. I’ll splurge on fruit out of season. We splurge on buying good ice cream.

2. Do you have a beach bag? What’s in it? Is a trip to the beach on your summer bucket list? Do you have a summer bucket list? 

I have a bag that could work at the beach but the answer to all these questions is no.

Even though I was born and raised in Southern California spending many hours at the beach with family and friends, the beach is not on my bucket list for Summer. I now prefer the beach in winter. I love early morning walks along the shore. I do not foresee spending time at any beaches this summer. I do look forward to being on a beach or two in Scotland in September, Lord willing.

I have moved on from being a California girl to being a Country girl.

3. What’s a song that makes you think of a summer past? What comes to mind when you hear it? What memories does it stir up for you? 

California Girls by the Beach Boys and other songs that were popular from the 60’s. It brings back memories of the sand and sea and cocoa butter or baby oil, and playing ‘Hearts’ on the beach. If we knew then what we know now would we have slathered that stuff on our bodies to get a tan??

Here’s our California Girl…she was born in Ventura, California.

4. Sushi-yay or nay? Have you actually tried it? If you love it what’s your go-to order? 

Nay. A California roll might be something I’d eat.

5. I own a ridiculous amount of ________.

Tablecloths, napkins, napkin rings, plates, candle holders.

I have downsized some of these items lately!

6. Insert your own random thought here.

Speaking of the beach…