Hodge Podge

When we were kids, my sis and I enjoyed a PBS show entitled Hodge Podge Lodge. Secretly that's what I call my house when it's getting out of control. It describes the current state of my blogging brain. I don't usually do miscellaneous posts but that's all that's coming to me right now. Bits and pieces of stuff but nothing worthy of its own post. So here'a few thoughts bouncing around in my head right now.

• We had a nice evening. We've been getting to know some new people at our church through a small group we joined last spring. Tonight we had everyone over for a game night. After the guys showed off at darts, we girls cleaned up in a game of Cranium. Yes!
• Several years ago, my husband mysteriously hurt his ankle. He had to wear one of those boot casts for about six weeks. Looks like he did something again because he could barely get up the stairs tonight and I think he consumed about 8 ibuprofen and 2 naproxen in less than 5 hours. Yikes. He's finally in bed, resting, I hope. The dog and I will take the couch, in hopes of not disturbing him. Poor guy. I think it's going to be a long night, even if we don't end up in the emergency room.
• Why is it that the few shows I enjoy watching are on at the same time? I don't watch many TV shows, but I do enjoy Monk, Stargate SG-1 and NCIS. Even the reruns of Monk & Stargate are on at the same time Friday night. Although the past few weeks, I've either forgotten that Monk starts at 9pm, or slept through it, or (like tonight) been busy with something else. Wouldn't you say I "need" Tivo?
• I'm kind of frustrated with my writing habits right now. Habits is an exaggeration. Even though I haven't made much effort towards being published, I've always been working on something. Lately though, I just can't seem to get my thoughts to gel. Honestly, I think it's due to my job. I tend to be juggling about 30 things on any given day. When I finally do sit down to rest, it's hard to do. My mind is still going in a million directions. Like this post.
• I did read something by Henri Nouwen this morning that I want to post about, but it begs its own post so will have to wait. I'm going to settle down for the night with A Year of Pleasures by Elizabeth Berg. Stacyrecommended this one, as well as the movie Invincible, which Mike and I both loved. Seriously, if you're looking for a good book recommendation or a more interesting post, go check out Stacy's blog, especially the reading lists in her sidebar.