We've Got Questions

We've Got Questions

It's time again for Tuesday 4 hosted by Anne from Cottage by the sea.

 Published each week in memory of Toni Taddeo, it's original author.We keep Toni Taddeo's original idea alive here with 4 questions each week to get you blogging, visiting and  learning about yourself and other bloggers.   The more people join in, the merrier and the better it gets. We are always looking for topics, subjects and ideas so feel free to chime in if you have idea.

It's been awhile since I participated, but hopefully I'll be more consistent.

Here are some questions for you.....

1. Where did your mother and father grow up? Both of my parents were born and raised in Northern Ohio. A few years ago when I visited my aunts they took me back to the town and we drove around looking at everyone's old houses (no one lives there anymore) and places we used to visit when we were little. I try to go back and visit once a year to spend time with my aunts and uncle. With both my parents gone, that connection is important to me. 

2. Where did you grow up? I lived in the same town they grew up in until I was in 4th grade, and then we moved to Washington State where I have lived ever since. I grew up in a small town along I-90 in the Snoqualmie Valley. After going to Bible College in Portland, meeting and marrying my husband, I've lived in the SW region of the state longer than the town I grew up in...33 years. A few years ago I wondered as to what constitutes a "hometown"....is it where you grew up or where you lived the longest? What are your thoughts. 

3. What was your favorite meal your mother made? These both will sound weird, but I loved them. She used to make gizzards and rice and I loved eating it with butter and soy sauce. She also made really good liver and onions. She was a good cook so I'm sure I loved everything she made, but those two stand out. She also made a yummy taco pie and a chicken and broccoli creamy casserole. What is your favorite recipe to make? I like to make a lot of things, I'd say thai peanut noodles, lasagna, clam chowder are favorites. I often make taco soup because it's an easy dump recipe. 

4. What are the advantages you enjoy where you live? The climate is mild, though can be VERY cloudy/rainy in the winter. The scenery is beautiful. I love the mountains, trees, rivers, lakes, waterfalls that are easily accessible. I live in a small town but it runs right along I-5 so quick access to bigger towns/cities. We are as little as 1 1/2 hours to either the Pacific Ocean or to the mountains to go skiing. We are close to Portland, Oregon and other favorite spots in Oregon...we spend enough time in both states we joke that we should be dual citizens. Not a fan of political climate of either state, but I love the beauty of where we live and don't foresee moving, and certainly not just because of one reason. 

With Joy Unquenchable,

Kirstin