Wednesday Hodgepodge - Volume 550

 

1. Did you watch the Kentucky Derby this past weekend? Have you ever been to a horse race? Ever ridden a horse? Did you enjoy it? Have you ever been to Kentucky? Do you like Bourbon? 

No, I didn't watch the Kentucky Derby, but I think I would have liked to watch.  I'll have to investigate what streaming service carries it.  No, I don't remember ever going to a horse race.  Yes, but never want to repeat the adventure.  It was too frightening to that high off the ground on something that had a mind of its own so no, I didn't enjoy it.  No, I've never been to Kentucky.  I once had bourbon in a Blackberry Bourbon Mule which was delicious.

2.  What's something you wish you'd placed in a time capsule fifteen years ago? 

I have a time capsule from 1994 - I made it when my daughter was born and included a JC Penney catalog, so it was interesting to see the fashions from 30 years ago.  From 15 years ago, I suppose I'd include a newspaper and a popular magazine as well as a grocery store flyer to see how much prices have changed.

3. Are you adventurous? Elaborate. 

Sort of.  Not in the outdoorsy sense since I don't like bugs or heat or really trekking anywhere where I might find a snake, a bear, or a mountain lion but I'm up for any other travel adventure.  We often take off on weekends, just pick a direction and drive or head to a historic spot that we haven't visited before, and I'd hop on a plane in an instant to head to anywhere in Europe.  Does that count?

4. Something you want to make this year? It can be a new recipe, craft, diy project, a milestone you've set for yourself...anything at all. 

We're still in the midst of some home renovation so I'd like to make sure that it's all done before it's time to decorate for Christmas.  We haven't had full-on Christmas decorating in this house since 2019.  A personal milestone?  Lose weight, of course, since we're off on a cruise later this year and I would love to be a couple of dress sizes smaller.

5. Cinco de Mayo was also celebrated this past weekend...do you like Mexican food? If so what's your favorite dish? Have you ever been to Mexico?  Margarita - yes or no?

I love Mexican food; enchiladas are my favorite and just about anything with guacamole.

I've never been to Mexico and quite frankly, with all the travel advisories and negative news reports that pop up now and again, it's not on my travel list.  Margarita - yes, please!  Love this mix for quick and easy margaritas at home.

6. Insert your own random thought here.

What's with public near-nakedness?  The photos from this year's Met Gala are appalling.  Is it for the shock factor, who was the most outrageous so they can have their picture most prominent in the news and magazine publications (with strategically placed blurring to preserve some modesty)?  I'm a firm believer in leaving something to the imagination but that was not the case for many of the celebrities this year!