Wednesday HodgePodge

1. The US of A celebrated Memorial Day this past Monday. Does your family have any military ties? If so, tell us about them.

As I mentioned the other day, my father was a proud veteran of the US Army.

2. Cole slaw, potato salad, baked beans, potato chips, mac and cheese, macaroni salad...your favorite BBQ side? How many of these do you make from scratch vs. buying from the deli?

What does it mean, the phrase "from scratch"?  Doesn't everyone get their sides from the deli?

3.  I enjoyed asking this question back when the Hodgepodge was a regular thing...Lake Superior State University posts a list each year of words they think should be banished from the Queen's English for misuse, overuse, and/or general uselessness. The 2020 list includes-quid pro quo, artisanal, curated, influencer, literally, I mean, living my best life, mouthful (word used by foodies to describe texture of food in their mouth), chirp (basically an insult, you can read more on the website), jelly (short for jealous), totes (short for totally), vibe, and OK Boomer (internet response from millenial to older generation).

Of the words/phrases listed which would you most like to see 'banned'?

"OK Boomer" has to go.

4. I'm sure next year's list will be filled with words springing out of this weird season we're all in currently. What word or phrase associated with the Corona would you be happy to hear less often?

"Social distancing".

5.  The month of May wraps up in just a few days. Bid her adieu in ten words or less.

Time is certainly flying.    It doesn't feel like June.  And the summer is looking less than satisfying.

6. Insert your own random thought here.

Last night we ordered take-out from Margarita's Cafe.   They;re running a special on Tuesday nights, a $3 margarita with purchase of an entree, and you can get the deal with take-out  since the restaurants are closed to onsite dining. It was a good thing that we were drinking at home, those drinks were potent!!!!

Gotta go look for that lost shaker of salt, though....