WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #679

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1. Marilyn texted me something that inspired this question, so thank you Marilyn! Of the following sayings, typically associated with the (American) southern way of speaking, which do you most relate to right now? Explain.

Bless your heart~too big for yer britches~ madder than a wet hen~you're preachin' to the choir~

knee high to a grasshopper~oh my stars

I guess I could pick "Madder than a wet hen" That would have to do with my health. 

2. The Hodgepodge lands on (US) Veterans Day this year. Are you a veteran? Have a family member who's a veteran? If you answered yes, tell us something about them. Will you do anything to mark the day in some special way? 

No I am not a veteran but our son in law Dylan is one. Dylan is a really nice man and cares about our country. Yes, I usually send him a card but this year I am going to send him a text message with an image about being thankful for his service. 

3. Is breakfast for dinner a stroke of genius or a sign of total household collapse? Is breakfast for dinner a regular thing at your house? Are all family members on board? 

I like breakfast for dinner. Mark is usually on board with that. 

4. How do you see the world? 

The world scares me right now. I think we are falling apart here in the United States. It scares me and I worry about James growing up in this world and especially with AI. 

5. And this week's gratitude question-what's something about your surroundings (home, neighborhood, city) you're grateful for? 

Our neighborhood is lovely. We live in a house with a wonderful view. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

We were at Adam and Gabby's on Friday night and Gabby took a picture of me with the girls waiting for treats from me. We always bring treats for them. 

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Well I have new health issues and I must say I am extremely depressed about it and I am sorry that I am not getting around to reading blog posts. I love all of you but I'm really struggling with my body. I ended up going to the ER on Tuesday. A total waste of money because they never seem to help or fix things. 

As  you know I have my ankle that needs surgery. Now my left ankle went bad. So here I am with 2 bad ankles. Thankfully I'm able to walk but it hurts. So I am supposed to do nothing but ice it and it should go away on its own. But there is no time frame of when that could happen. I have a house to keep clean. He wants me off of it all the time. 

However, I will stay off of it but try to dust something each day so the house stays clean. I am not ready for a made. Your prayers are appreciated. 

It's soft tissue swelling. Prominent Plantar calcaneal bone spur. Mild tibiotalar osteroarthros. It's kind of like Tendonitis. It is probably because of the pressure I use walking on it because of the pain in my right foot which will have surgery maybe in January. 

Thank you for understanding. I'm just miserable. 

However we are going to Adam and Gabby's on Friday and going out to celebrate Mark's birthday which is on the 18th. Then the next weekend James is staying here. I'm looking forward to that. 

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.