Let's not Desert the Hodgepodge!

Hello friends! It has been a bit since I have joined with Joyce, From This Side of the Pond, for a Wednesday Hodgepodge. Today seems like a good one. If you want to answer the questions she poses just pay her a visit.

Wednesday Hodgepodge

1. Have you ever been to and/or lived near the desert? What did you think? Travel and Leisure lists the 'coolest' American desert towns as-

Palm Springs CA, Virgina City NE, Bend OR, Winslow AZ, Marfa TX, Grand Junction CO, Silver City NM, Moab UT, Taos NM, Yakima WA, Borrego Springs CA, Terlingua TX, and St. George UT, and Tubac AZ

Have you been to any of these? Would you like to visit a desert town? Which on the list would you most like to see?

I have been to Grand Junction Colorado several times. I never much thought of it as a desert town. But I guess that it could be. I have been to Taos, New Mexico. We visited Taos in the summer. Was a beautiful spot that attracts a lot of the 'artsy types' and we loved strolling though the exhibits. We talked about returning in  the fall for the changing of the Aspens and the Balloon Festival in Albuquerque but sadly we never made it. If I chose to visit places on the list I would want to return to Arizona. I have a couple of really good blogging friends I would like to meet up with who live in Arizona.  

2. What's a plan or project you've deserted in the past year? 

I don't know about THIS year. But I started a project in Darian's bedroom before Richard died (two years ago). The wallpaper has been removed and the spackling is completed. I sure need to bust out the paint and get that room finished. Geez, I am such a procrastinator. If there is anyone out there who likes to paint, give me a holler!!

3. Desert-dessert? Share two or three words you find yourself having to think twice about when it comes to spelling.

I don't have a problem with either desert or dessert. However, I always misspell temperature and zucchini. Good thing for spell check. You would think I would learn to spell them.   

4. High and dry, like watching paint dry, dry run, dry as dust, not a dry eye in the house...which phrase can you relate to currently? Explain. 

I can always relate to 'not a dry eye in the house.' Seems like I cry a lot anymore. Just a fact of life. I think it has something to do with the grieving process. (See me shrugging my shoulders here?)

5. How often do you frequent the dry cleaners? Starch or no starch? 

I haven't taken anything to the dry cleaners in years. I used to regularly take clothes there. Then Richard stopped wearing suits to work. And I stopped needing coats, dresses, and etc. cleaned. If it can't be washed in the machine then I don't buy it! As for starch, I always starched my nursing uniforms when I wore "all white". Once I made the switch to scrubs I quit. I still ironed my scrubs, however. 

6. What's a food or beverage you enjoy that's named for a place? 

Blue Hawaiian

Denver omelet

Brussels sprouts

When Richard and I first started dating we would go to a little club called The Islander Club. They served the best Blue Hawaiians. They weren't as blue as the ones in the picture through. Ah the memories of that little club. Both Richard and I would order a Denver omelet whenever we would eat out!! And our entire family loves Brussels sprouts. The only one of those places I have visited is Denver!!

7. Do you need solitude? 

Yes!!! I like to be around people. And I love my family. But I value my alone time the most!

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

OMG, what are we going to do America?? I watched the Presidential Debates and I haven't yet found a good candidate for our Presidency!! We are in trouble.