WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #628

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1. What does patriotism mean to you? 

Being in support of our country and our military. 

2. September-October-November...your favorite fall month? Tell us why. If you live in the southern hemisphere use these months but sub spring for the word fall. 

I'm not sure. I guess I could say October because of my birthday and James' birthday, along with Mark's in November. 

Actually this time of year can get pretty nice. The temperatures are starting to get a little cooler although we have still been in the 80's. We seldom get humidity. We don't get the color changes in the trees. 

3. A song you love with the word thanks (or some form of that word)  in the title or lyrics?

I'm not into a lot of music so I looked some up and of course the song from The Golden Girls "Thank you for being my friend" is a nice one. 

4. November is National Peanut Butter Month. Are you a fan? What's the last peanut butter bite you had? Fill in the blank: peanut butter and _____________________ . 

Yes, I am a big fan of Peanut Butter. I have a bite almost everyday. I put peanut butter in my yogurt. Love this brand.  

Oh, and you can't say jelly. There is none of that for me. 

5. This week's gratitude question-What event from this past year are you most grateful for? 

Obviously I am grateful for going to Montana to see Amber and Dylan. We loved being their witnesses to their wedding. 

I am always grateful for all the time we get to spend with Adam, Gabby and James. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

So Amber and Dylan had a wedding to attend in Missouri. Dylan actually took vacation time. They had a two day travel until they got to the Air B&B they were staying at. The wedding was Saturday. They are heading back home today and should be there in 2 days. 

Anyway, on the way up they stopped at Mt. Rushmoor. It was something we suggested because it is one of the most beautiful places to visit. Last time Amber was there she was in an infant seat. (obviously Adam needs to visit there too with James someday)

And here are a few photos from the wedding. It was Dylan's cousin who was getting married. 

Don't they look cute?

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #627

Thank you Joyce.

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1. Besides Thanksgiving, something on your November calendar you're looking forward to? 

We have Mark's birthday to celebrate on the 18th. 

2. Dictionary.com's word of the year is '6-7'. Huh? 

Is it even a word??? I had to consult the internet to find out it's meaning because apparently I'm old and this particular slang is not part of my vocabulary. Is it part of yours? According to the article I read, it's a viral term, more of an inside joke with an unclear meaning driven by social media.

It is not part of my vocabulary. I looked it up and it makes no sense to me. It's Gen Alpha and Gen Z.

What do you think? 

Dictionary. com says it's selection each year is a 'linguistic time capsule reflecting social trends and events, but they also admitted to being confused by '6-7'. Some say it means so-so and is sometimes accompanied by the up and down hand motion we associate with the phrase so-so.

What word do you think would have made a better choice? 

I'm not coming up with anything. 

3. What's a food, trend, activity, or thing people love but you think is just so-so? 

From what I researched I guess there is a Pizza-Caesar Wrap which might be tasty. I've never had one. 

4. Are you a tea drinker? Hot or cold? How do you like yours and at what time of day? Do you like flavored teas or teas billed as calming, energizing, healing, etc? 

I like tea but forget to have it. I usually have some decaf coffee in the morning. Then I have water the rest of the day until it's time for a glass of wine. 

5. The November Hodgepodge has always included a weekly gratitude question. Here's the question for today-what are three things that make your heart sing? 

Family, Family and Family. That would be Amber, Dylan and their dog Finley and Adam, Gabby, James and their two dogs Roxy and Gracie. They have my heart always and forever. 

6. Insert your own random thought here.