daily prompt

A Kid at Heart

What does it mean to be a kid at heart?

A kid at heart feels joy at the quirkiness of life even if incapable of acting like a child. They are not jaded. They are still awed by the miracle of sunrise and sunset. Every newborn brings promise. A kid at heart appreciates fun, love, and life. A kid at heart is vibrant.

Family Member.

Describe a family member.

My sister-in-law is the nicest person I know. She is intelligent, witty, and a joy to be with. She never takes cheap shots at people. She is not self-righteous but doesn’t judge me when I say something smart-alec. I just love her.

I Love Roasting Meat!

What food would you say is your specialty?

I love cooking meat dishes: ribs, brisket, pulled pork The most important thing I’ve learned is to brine twenty-four hours to a minimum of one hour. Rinse well and allow to come to room temperature before roasting. Use dry rub without salt if desired. I initially put meat in oven preheated to 400 degrees and reduce temperature to 330 degrees after thirty minutes. Cook to internal temperature of minimum 160 degrees, usually 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Meat on regular bs should pull slightly away from bone.

History

What major historical events do you remember?

Like everybody of my era, I remember the JFK assassination. I was in the eighth grade sitting on the bleachers in the gym with friends . It was surreal. It made such an impact, I even remember what I was wearing, a green corduroy jumper dress with a pleated skirt. It was such a shock it seemed like an Alice in Wonderland experience. I instantly understood nothing would ever be the same. I lived in the segregated deep South, so I am sorry to say some prejudiced ,younger students cheered but were quickly shamed into silence. It was a life-altering moment.

Risk?

What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to?

It hasn’t crossed my mind to take a risk lately. The biggest risk I ever took was to encourage Bud to quit his job in the energy field and pursue a degree in nursing, a field with growth and job opportunities. It would mean I’d have to commit to working sixty hour weeks for the duration. We both worked on the budgeting and reached the conclusion it was possible. We launched the plan. I got all the overtime I could at my regular job and sought out extra shifts in the emergency room and ICU. Meanwhile, Bud concentrated on his studies. He graduated with honors and no student loans. I survived the ordeal.

I am proud of us both.

Family

What are you most proud of in your life?

I am most proud of my family. They are good people I would choose for friends.. They do the things they should and go the extra mile. They persevere through difficult times. They do not hate they should. I love them.

In Progress

What have you been working on?

Thank goodness, I don’t have to think about this. I am crocheting a gift for a friend. I expect to finish in a day or so. I start projects with great anticipation but my enthusiasm flags toward the end. When I finish this project , I will make my friend a purple and gold sweater. She is a great fan of LSU. She dresses up for all the games.

Soft Heart

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

I try to conceal the fact that I am soft-hearted. I tease or use humor to steer the subject away if I fear my feelings will betray me, particularly with people I know. I don’t want to appear weak or vulnerable. I learned to be stoic in early life. Sometimes that’s a good thing, sometimes not.

Lazy Days

Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive?

Lazy days make me feel good. I normally do what needs to be doing next, so if I feel like taking a day off, I do it. we inow what we need.