Wednesday Hodgepodge--About needles

1. The Summer Olympics officially begin this Friday night...will you be watching? If you could see just one event in person which one would you pick?
I am on vacation so I won't be watching.  I do enjoy the track events.

2.Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

I am sort of a workaholic, so just sitting does make me feel unproductive.

3. July 25th is 'officially' Threading the Needle Day...can you sew? On a scale of 1-10 with 1 being not at all and 10 being Betsy Ross-like, how would you rate your skill with a needle and thread?

I would rate my skills as a 10 both in practical sewing and in artistic sewing.  I used to earn extra money by sewing wedding dresses and bridal outfits.

4. 'Threading the Needle' can also mean to walk a fine line between two things or issues (think awkward social situation). When was the last time you had to 'thread the needle', figuratively speaking?

This is a skill that I am so used to being in that it is almost second nature.  When I worked, part of my job was keeping the peace.  And with my children, grandchildren, and teen-agers who are always around, I keep my skills well honed.

5. Kidney, pinto, black, or navy...your favorite bean?

I like pintos fixed into refried beans, and love black beans in fresh Mex dishes.

6. Have you ever hosted a garage sale? Was it more success or bust?

I used to have garage sales all the time, most were successful.  I was in charge of many organizations' fund raiser garage sales, but now I don't do the sales, they are a lot of work.

7. What makes you roll your eyes?

The poor grammar and spelling that today's youth have.

8. Insert your own random thought here.
I am having a restful time on vacation.  Today I visited a quilt show, and a rose garden.  Both were inspiring.

King size quilt

Small wall quilt

One of the hundreds of yellow roses at Avery Park in Corvallis, OR

Innumerable roses of every color imaginable.