WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #678

Thank you Joyce.

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1. Our  November Hodgepodges always include a question related to gratitude. What is one small thing you're grateful for today? 

I realize this may sound odd but I am thankful to be alive. This has not been my year and I pray for healing.

2. Chrysanthemums-pansies-burning bush-ornamental cabbage-camellias...your favorite in an autumn garden? Would we find any of these in your yard/garden this year? 

No you won't find these in our yard. I would love to see some pansies. 

3. If you could clear out or organize one physical space or mental habit before the year ends, what would it be?

I have a lot of places that could be cleared out or organized. I will say one of the bottom double cabinets in the kitchen which is full of boxes of photos. 

My mental health needs a huge overhaul too. 

4. Brussel sprouts...love 'em or no thank you? If you said love 'em how do you like them prepared? 

I know that I like them but we haven't had them in a long time. Mark's been doing all the cooking this year. 

5. It's reassuring to know that we have a home to live in.

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Just a few photos of James.....

He was showing off his favorite football team. 

He lost another tooth.

A photo of his soccer team. 

He's in the bottom row, second from the right.

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #677

Thank you Joyce

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1. What most recently gave you goose bumps? 

I'm not coming up with anything. 

2. What does Halloween look like in your home and/or neighborhood these days? Do you participate? 

I don't decorate anymore and we stopped a few years ago giving out candy. Not many young kids here anymore. So we just turn out our lights. 

3. Pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, poppy, chia...your favorite seed on the list? What's something you like to make/eat that calls for one of these seeds in the recipe? 

I like poppy seeds but haven't baked anything in a long time where I would use poppy seeds. Mark likes to eat pumpkin seeds and Gabby recently bought him 2 bags at Trader Joe's. 

4. What's the most (or one of the most) 'fall photos' you've ever taken? Share it here. Just one.

I forgot to check out the year this was taken. This was in front of a house that Amber and Dylan were living at in Montana several years ago. Since we have been living in Southern California for so many years we seldom see trees like this. 

5. Somehow we're rolling in to November next week. If your October were a chapter in a book, what would the title of this chapter be? 

A Great Month - It was my birthday, Amber and Dylan were here and we celebrated James turning 8. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

These are the Halloween costumes that Adam, Gabby and James are wearing this year. They are going over to Gabby's sisters house to go Treat-or-Treating and spending the night. So we won't see them this weekend.

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I want to apologize for not getting around and reading everyone's posts. I just haven't been feeling well and when there are about 100 to read I just can't get to all of them. Please know that I do try but if I haven't read your recent post I am truly sorry.