Tag: dailyprompt

What daily habit do you do that improves your quality of life? I try to start my day with a period of quietness. It can be only 15-20 minutes, or up to an hour or so, but having time of solitude and quite, to clear the mind of thoughts, is a must, for me. I…

What TV shows did you watch as a kid? As a kid, in the 70s, we were limited to 3 TV channels, sometimes less depending on the weather, and our antenna. So any series, on the evening lineup, was usually blaring on the tube. A popular one with my Dad was ‘MASH’, which I grew…

What’s your favorite time of day? Morning twilight, is my favorite time of the day. Before the sun lightens the eastern horizon, and starlight rules the sky, when the air smells fresh and damp, and most are still asleep, that’s my time😊.

What’s your favorite recipe? Oh my! What a hard question. My favorite recipe….does that mean bread, cookies, cake, pastry, or regular food? For the sake of time, I’ll limit it to baked goods. My favorite recipe, that I’ve used so many times it’s engrained in my mind, is for a simple, fruit-cobbler. A cup of…

Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. The last thing I got excited about was a visit from my grand baby. She will be 3 in October, and is full of energy and sass😂! On her last visit she rolled, cut out, and decorated, her first sugar cookies. She was very proud…

Where did your name come from? My mom chose my name from a book of baby names. Ronda derives from the Welsh and can mean ‘good spear’, or ‘grand’, and ‘loud’. If you talk to anyone who knows me, I can be loud when excited, or upset😂.

What motivates you? Being told I can’t do something. There’s nothing like proving naysayers wrong😊.

What are your top ten favorite movies? Top 10 favorite movies: 1. It’s a Mad, Mad, World (classic comedy) 2. 2 Mules for Sister Sarah 3. Yours, Mine, and Ours ( with Ms Lucile Ball) 4. Lord of the Rings Trilogy 5. Star Wars (the first 3) 6. Indiana Jones- Raiders of the Lost Ark…

What do you love about where you live? I love the tree covered hills, the clear, spring- fed river, various wild flowers, and diverse wildlife. The summer heat can be intense, and the humidity takes some getting used to, but the Hill Country holds some of the prettiest land in Texas😊.

What positive emotion do you feel most often? Appreciation. I’ve endeavored to make a habit of appreciation contemplation. A few times during the day, I take a moment to think of all the things I’m thankful for. No matter how hard the day is, or obstacles that may arise, blessings surround us. Appreciation, of each…