Hodge Podge on Nature Photography Day

Apparently Joyce has had a bit of a schedule this week so she made her Hodge Podge questions short and sweet...here are the questions for the Wednesday Hodgepodge. Be sure to go visit Joyce's blog today and play be sure you  link answers with the whole wide world.  Here are my answers and even if you don't want to play go check out some of the other's responses.
1. What is one thing on your bucket list? If you don't have a bucket list let's pretend you do.
Well, I actually do have a bucket list.  My number one answer would be go to Alaska.  I think my top five all have to do with some place I want to see before I die.
2. What makes a good dad?
A good dad is kind, loving, supportive, hard working, a Christian, interested in his kids and wife...it doesn't matter what he does for a living, what kind of car he drives, or how much money he makes...what matters is that he is a full participant in his families lives.
3. Are you afraid of insects? Which ones?
I am not afraid of them....but I don't like spiders, roaches, locusts, grasshoppers
4. We're barbecuing...what's on the grill at your house?  We had Keilbasa style sausages with potatoes O'Brien...yummmy for dinner last night.
5. Do you believe that playing is more important than winning?
Well...when it comes to kids playing sports...yes.  When it comes to me winning a game I am playing with Frank...no.  I am very competitive and hate to lose....and won't play Monopoly because I have never won at it.  But when I see kids practice their hearts out on a field....and warm the bench...year after year...because they are not super stars...or their dad is not a booster....I think playing is more important than the win.
6. Do you tan? Use self tanners? Visit tanning salons? See your dermatologist at least once a year? 
I do get out in the sun...with a sunblocker on.  I do use bronzers so I am not catfish-belly white, I have visited a fake n bake before but did not like the concept of being closed in (I am highly claustrophobic).  I see my dermatologist every two years.
7. Five years ago I would never imagine that today I would_______________.
...be a preacher's wife.
Joyce saw this question on Marla's facebook page and she thought it was perfect for the Hodgepodge. Everyone go say hi to Marla...she has an E-book launching this week.
8. Insert your own random thought here.  My random thought for today is:
Today is Nature Photography Day....and since I am participating in Project 365 and have a new camera and have really enjoyed nature pictures I thought I would share one of my favorites with you....and encourage you to get out of the house today and take your camera out into the wild for Nature Photography Day – share amazing photos of nature and wildlife, and advance the cause of conservation.

Castle in Kilarney, Ireland

 Road in Wales

Sunset in Alexander City, AL

Mrs. Betty Jean's stag horn fern.  She has several and they are amazing.

Hope you all have a Wonderful Wednesday.  Frank and I are off to Mobile, AL.  I have a conference and he is tagging along.  I promised him some gooooood seafood.  Decisions, Decisions...do I take him to Felix's, the Original Oyster House...or the Blue Gill.  I like them all.

Randomness at Its Finest!

I was on Jordan Nicholas' blog site today and found another piece of randomness I simply cannot resist. It's harder than you think! Here is what you are supposed to do... and please don't spoil the fun... copy and paste into your own note...type in your one word answers and tag a bunch of people including me. I am not going to tag anyone. Not everyone enjoys random trivia like I do....so if you want to do it, have fun...if not read mine and laugh. The choice is yours.

Where is your cell phone? Desk
Your father? Fred
Your mother? Wilma
Your favorite thing? ring
Your dream last night? None
Your favorite drink? tea
Your dream goal? retired
The room you are in? classroom
Your fear? failure
Where do you want to be in 6 years? traveling
Muffins? blueberry
Favorite band? Kansas
Favorite hobby? scrapbooking
Favorite show? NCIS
One of wish list items? Guitar
Where did you grow up? Florida
The last thing you did? blogged
What you are wearing? clothes
Your t.v.? Magnavox
Your pets? Dog
Your computer? Dell
Your life? Adventure
Your mood? sad
Missing someone? brother
Your car? Chevy
Favorite store? Fringe's
Your favorite color? Blues
When is the last time you laughed? Today
Last time you cried? Saturday
Three people who email you? Mary, Kat, Rita
Three of my favorite foods? Italian, Mexican, hamburgers

Six Random Things About Me

Leigh at Bloggeritaville posted a meme and instead of tagging people, she left it open for anyone who wanted to tell six random things about themselves. I wanted, so here it is. :)

The rules are quite simple. 1. Link to the person who tagged you.2. Post the rules on your blog.3. Write six random things about yourself and things that make you happy.4. Tag six people at the end of your post and link to them.5. Let each person know they've been tagged and leave a comment on their blog.6. Let the tagger know when your entry is up.

1. I sing, and since the age of 6 have actually sung to two sitting American Presidents. When I was in the second grade our elementary school actually sang for President John F. Kennedy in West Palm Beach, FL. My junior year in high school I sang for President Richard M. Nixon.

2. In 1992 I was on a game show called Top Card. I actually won the first two days. I learned a valuable lesson....winning is not all it is cut out to be. Taxes on my prizes were killer.

3. I have hang glided.....ONCE. I thought I was going to die and promised God if he would help me land safely I would never do it again.

4. When I was 18 I wanted to be a powder puff demolition derby or funny car driver.

5. I love Christmas ornaments. I could look at them 365 days a year. I have actually collected them since I was young.

6. I surfed, on a long board, until I was 22 years old.

Like Leigh, I don't think I will tag anyone. If you should decide to take the challenge just let me know so I can pop in and read your thoughts. Happy Thursday!