WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #570

Thank you Joyce.

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1. It's officially fall y'all...in the northern hemisphere anyway. What are three of your favorite things about this particular season of the year? 

I can't seem to come up with anything. It's not like our tree colors change her in Southern California. Yes, the weather will be nicer which will be great, especially after an extremely hot summer. However, it's in the upper 80's still. Thankfully we don't have the humidity like others have. 

I will say the excitement James will have for Halloween. Gabby loves Halloween and is a huge decorator for Halloween. It's already up at their house and outside. 

2. Your favorite fall fabric-denim, flannel, tweed, corduroy, tartan, polar fleece, leather? Do you own something made with your favorite fall fabric? 

I have to say that I love flannel and we actually use flannel sheets all year long. I also like denim pants in the fall. 

3. According to Everyday Health here are ten healthy fall foods- apples (flavonoids may improve brain health), pears (for heart friendly fiber), cranberries (helps your body fight oxidative stress) winter squash (for eye health), pumpkin (another great source of Vitamin A), leeks (an anti-inflammatory food), brussel sprouts (full of fiber and anti-oxidants), sweet potatoes (loaded with Vit A and C), parsnips (keep your bones healthy with Vit K), and broccoli (may help prevent cancer). 

How many on the list do you eat on a regular basis? Which one is your favorite? Which one gets a big no thanks from you? 

That's a great list. I need to start eating some of those. I do love pears, sweet potatoes and broccoli. A big no would be leeks and parsnips.

4. Tell us about the last time (or a recent time) you experienced a wave of nostalgia? 

It's our Google Nest Hub in the kitchen. I believe I experience it almost everyday. I have it filled with nostalgic photos. The ones I love the most are at the cottage my dad had at Huntly Lake, Illinois. So many beautiful memories were made there with our kids and my sisters kids. 

Sadly, since we moved to California after Mark and I got back together, the cousins don't have that connection anymore. My sister Darcy and her husband Bob ended up moving to Florida and were near my Dad. I will share photos in the random thought. 

5. Sept. 22nd was National Daughter's Day. Like mother, like daughter...does this idiom ring true for you? You may answer in terms of your own role as a daughter or, if you have daughters, then your role as a mother of daughters. 

I'm going to say yes to that. I'm going to go with both. My Mom and I, as I aged were very much alike and I have to say that Amber sadly took after both of us. We all suffer from depression which is really sad. I certainly didn't know this early on in my life but I can definitely see it now. Amber has taken control of hers and is doing well. 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Above...Amber, Michele, Dad and Adam 

Dad, Adam, Michele and Melissa behind them. Amber was a baby.

Me, Michele, Melissa, Adam and Amber off to the right.

Amber Adam, Melissa and Michele

Baby Amber and my Dad on the porch.