Wednesday Hodgepodge: It's Summer!

 

1. It's a big week in the US of A as we celebrate Independence Day. Do you have any special plans? How will you mark the day? BBQ? pool-lake-beach time? fireworks? homemade ice cream? If you're not an American you can tell us what's happening in your corner of the world on Thursday. 

"Not an American."

But we did just have Canada Day.

I found some vintage magazines at a yard sale.

And we drove to Stratford, Ontario, for ice cream and river views.

2. What's your favorite 'All-American' dessert? 

Chocolate-chip cookies.

(You did say American, not Canadian.)

3. Does that patriotic feeling come easily to you, or are you having to work for it more these days? What's something that makes you proud to be a citizen of your country?  

Some of our great artists.

4. Your favorite 'patriotic' movie? Favorite patriotic song? 

Not sure. OK, how about the 1985 Anne of Green Gables miniseries?

5. One simple pleasure on your July 'bucket list'? 

Potluck dinner with church friends. And fresh cherry tomatoes to make a pasta salad.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Fun finds from thrift stores and antique markets.  The Japanese (Morimura) sugar bowl was found over two years ago at a local thrift store, and I just found this little vase to keep it company.

Linked from The Wednesday Hodgepodge at From This Side of the Pond.