Joyce From This Side of the Pond hosts a weekly Wednesday Hodgepodge of questions for fun and for getting to know each other.

1. Sunday was the first day of spring. So they say. Ahem.

What is your favorite outdoor springtime activity?

I don’t actually do much outdoors in springtime because of allergies. So I guess I’d say — noticing when we drive somewhere what new things are growing and blooming.

2. Who would you want to come into your kitchen to cook dinner for you?

The people who cook at Cracker Barrel. Or one of the guys from Kanpai — those Chinese places where they cook the food on a big grill right in front of you. Except then we’d need to get one of those big industrial sized grills — unless they bring their own. 🙂

3. When did you last fly a kite?

Oh, let’s see….over 16 years ago, I think, when the boys were younger. Maybe less than that. If it were 16 years ago, Jesse would’ve been just 1, and I think we’ve flown kites with him. It’s been a while, anyway.

4. What topic puts you to sleep faster than anything?

Politics.

5. Which flowers do you associate with specific people, places, or events?

I tend to associate carnations with corsages worn at special programs, concerts, etc., at college. I wonder why we don’t see them in arrangements much? They are one of the few flowers which has a scent I like that doesn’t make me sneeze — at least the last time I had any. I know one or two people who really like sunflowers and a couple who like daisies. I grew up in Texas and of course associate bluebonnets with TX. Azaleas and dogwoods remind me of SC.

6. What significant historical events took place during your elementary school days?

I remember when JFK was shot and watching footage of some of the moon landings. I also remember when the end of the Viet Nam war (or our involvement in it) was announced.