WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #578

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1. What was your favorite part about growing up in your hometown? 

For me it was the fact that I was just a block and a half from school. It was on our same street. I could walk there on school days and that was Kindergarten through 8th grade. 

2. Do you prefer 'material' gifts or 'experience' gifts? If you answered experience, tell us about one you've received and truly enjoyed. 

This is a tough one for me to answer. I've always enjoyed material gifts but I don't need much anymore. The best experience gift is having my grandson James. Being 67 when we was born, this is an experience I want to have for several more years. 

3. Is brown a color featured prominently in your home decor? Your wardrobe? What's a favorite brown thing you own? Of the brown foods listed here which one is your favorite and/or most often consumed... brown sugar, brown rice, pretzels, coffee, dates, cloves, German chocolate cake, whole wheat bread?

I'm going to go with yes, but it is mainly in all of our beautiful wooden furniture and brown leather couches. Not much in my wardrobe. I have a brown corduroy jacket. Well, I do have coffee everyday. Otherwise it would be brown rice. 

4. Which 'Charlie Brown' character do you relate to most? If you're not sure, you can take a fun quick quiz by clicking here-Which Charlie Brown Character Are You?  or the one found here-Charlie Brown Quiz. I got the same answer on both. 

I came up as Charlie Brown in the second test. I couldn't find the first one. 

5. What's a favorite item you've purchased this year? 

Nothing is coming to mind. I have been getting some long sleeve tops from LuLaRoe which I like. I'm having so many issue with bruises because of my Xarelto mediction for A-fib that I need to cover my arms when I go out. It's so embarrassing. 

6. Insert your own random thought here.

James with Mark and I at his "bring a loved one to lunch day." He was very happy to see us. Gabby picked up Jersey Mike's for all of us. 

Gabby and James

Marks birthday was on Monday. He turned 73. We are celebrating with Adam, Gabby and James this coming Saturday. I can't wait. This photo is from last year. 

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #577

Thank you Joyce.

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1. What's something you think is under appreciated. Explain. 

I'm drawing a blank here. Looking forward to seeing everyone's answers.  

2. As winter approaches how do you stay productive? 

Well for now it is all about Christmas and I have a lot to do. I mail out Christmas cards and then out of town gifts which are usually checks but it's a lot of work. 

I also include a Christmas dish towel each year so they are mailed in padded envelopes. Thankfully the majority of them go to my sister's house.

Then of course the tree and decorations are next. 

Of course we generally have nice weather. I've actually been pushing myself to accomplish something each day so I will continue doing that. 

3. What's a popular food you don't like? 

I'll go with Sushi. I'm not a big fan of BBQ either. 

4. What do you think is more interesting-art or history? Elaborate. 

I'm not sure I can elaborate but I am going with art. 

5. What advice would you give to someone half your age?

Take care of your health and make sure you exercise.  

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

James with his award from soccer.

Today of course is Wednesday and Mark & I are on our way to see James at his school. It's bring a loved one to lunch day. He doesn't know we are coming. Gabby is going with us. 

Also, there are 5 things they recently tested for in his kindergarten class and you need pass 5 things. James passed them all and went from level 2 to level 3. So proud of him.