WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #624

Thank you Joyce.

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1. Do you make an effort to see/hear live music? Last time you went somewhere for the live music? 

No, we really don't make an effort and I can't remember the last time. 

2.According to HGTV the colors of the year for 2026 are mostly decided. Top paint companies declare a color of the year, and decorators will incorporate that into their new year home and room designs. Here's what's on tap in terms of paint trends for 2026 (check out the link here to see photos)

• Sherwin Williams-universal khaki (inspired by heavy canvas and outdoor gear)
• Behr-hidden gem (a confident shade of teal)
• Valspar-warm eucylyptus (a warm sliver tinted green)
• Dutch Boy-melodious ivory (a honey tinted beige)
• Glidden-warm mahogany (a classic brick red)
• Krylon-matte coffee bean
• Clark and Kensington -Hazelnut Crunch (warm reddish-brown)
• Graham and Brown-Divine Damson (cherry red with a subtle violet undertone)
• Dunn and Edwards-midnight garden (the green that works everywhere) 

First question-did you know there were so many different paint manufacturers? Which color on the list most appeals to you in terms of your own decorating style? Do you have plans to do any painting in your home in the coming year, and if so might you choose a color from this list? 

Now, forget painting walls, which color name appeals to you most? 

No, I didn't know there were that many manufacturers. I have to say I don't think I got to the right page. I tried both of your links twice. Anyway, I usually like a yellow or a green. We have no plans to paint. 

3. What's something in your life you have to do-watch-or participate in that's about as exciting as 'watching paint dry'? 

That would be doctor's appointment this week. 

4 . Tuesday, October 14th is/was National Dessert day...did you/will you celebrate? Tell us how? What's your absolute favorite dessert. Yes, just one. I know!! 

No I will not celebrate, however, we will be having some delicious cupcakes that Adam and Gabby are picking up for us. We will be going to their house on Thursday to celebrate James' 7th birthday. We are going out to eat at Benihana's. James enjoys it there. I believe we did that last year for his birthday too. 

(2024)

I personally like cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory.

5. Perhaps today is the day I will _ start to feel better. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

We got back from Montana on Thursday last week. I will do a post when I can. Mark has a sore throat and my entire body still hurts. I have two doctor's appointments this week and I pray we find some answers. It's my left leg that is the biggest issue. Would appreciate your prayers. 

I also want to say to you "JOYCE", you write the most beautiful posts. 

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #623

Thank you Joyce.

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1. 'The apple doesn't fall far from the tree.' How does this saying ring true in your own family, either the one you grew up in or the one you made? 

I'm going to go with how you feel about people and the love that you give to them. I take after my dad who was so kind and loving to everyone. However, right now, with all the health issues I've been going through this year, I have not been as loving as I should be. 

2. Something you're nuts about these days? How about something that's driving you nuts? 

I am, as you know, nuts about James. It is such a blessing to have a grandchild. 

This may sound crazy to you but Facebook is driving me crazy. I love the way it was when it was new to me and people posted family pictures and things that they were doing. Some people who I follow still do that, but now it seems like everything is AI that some people are posting, not that much about themselves. 

3. What does abundance mean to you? 

It means love to me. I have an abundance of love for my family. 

4. Caramel apple-caramel cake-caramel corn-caramel sundae-caramel macchiatto...what's your caramel treat of choice? 

I would choose the caramel apple. 

5. What's a childhood memory that always comes to mind as the leaves start to fall? 

When I was young the leaves would be raked to the street into a pile and we would jump into those piles of leaves. 

6. Insert. your own random thought here. 

As you know, we have been visiting Amber and Dylan in Montana. We will be driving home when this posts and I will try to link up but I won't be reading many posts.