Wednesday, November 19, 2025

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #629

Thank you Joyce.
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1. Let's do our gratitude question first this week...what's the best thing about your home, and have you taken time to enjoy it lately? 

We love our home and we especially love that we have a view lot. There are times when I want to move because it is just to much for me to take care of. However, we refinanced during the pandemic at 3% so it would be hard to leave that. 

No, I don't believe I have taken time to enjoy it because I haven't been feeling well. I am so tired of all the issues I have faced this year. I just want me back. 

2. Do you like squash? Of the varieties listed, which one's your favorite and how do you like it prepared? Is squash of some sort on your Thanksgiving menu?? 

I don't mind squash but I rarely have it. I can't really give an answer on them. We do make spaghetti from time to time but we don't make it from scratch. 

acorn, butternut, delicata, spaghetti, zucchini, crookneck (yellow squash), patty pan

3. Last time you were 'squashed in' somewhere, or felt squashed? 

I'm just feeling squashed now because of my lung issues. I just want my life back. I'm sorry that I mention this all the time. I love you guys. If you didn't read my last post, the Dupixent messed my lungs up. This should never have happened. 

4. Have you ever played squash? What about other 'racquet sports' such as racquetball, tennis, pickleball, badminton, table tennis (ping pong)? Are these sports something you enjoy? 

I can't ever remember playing squash. I know that I did enjoy badminton and ping pong. Amber and Dylan play ping pong all the time in there garage. 

5. Something in today's society or culture that feels like a 'racket' to you? If you don't like that one, tell us about a place you've been recently where there was a lot of 'racket'. 

Most likely I would say Tic Toc. 

6.  Insert your own random thought here. 

Mark turned 74 yesterday on the 18th.
We are going to be celebrating on Saturday.
Love you so much.

15 comments:

Ann said...

You do have a lovely view and a 3% interest rate would be hard to give up.
Happy birthday to Mark. Hope he enjoyed his day

Joyce said...

You have a beautiful view! I hope you start to feel better soon and can enjoy the holidays coming up. Happy birthday to your hubs!

Carla from The River said...

Debby, You do have a lovely view. I always love it when you share it with us.
Happy Birthday to Mark!
Love and prayers,
Carla

Mevely317 said...

The view from your home is exquisite! That alone would make me loathe to move.
I'm hardly athletic, so #4 would be a hard 'no' for me. Lots of 'racket' happening online lately; it's hard to tell what's AI or what's real news.
Happy belated to Mark!

Martha Jane Orlando said...

Happy Birthday, Mark! Debby, that view is postcard perfect. I wouldn't want to leave, either. Praying for your healing, sweet friend.

MadSnapper n Beau said...

I heard a racket in our back yard last week, a murder of crows descended into the trees with berries and the power lines were full of them all cawing like crazy and a few geese honking added to it. when I go in a restaurant that plays music it is just racket added to the racket of people yakking.
Happy birthday Mark.. agree with Martha on your postcard perfect view.

photowannabe said...

Your view is a postcard. I would hate to leave it too.
Many things are a racket to me since wearing hearing aids. Sometimes I have to take them out when we are in a restaurant..the banging of dishes, the endless chatter and piped in music drive me nots.
Not fond of squash but will eat it. Not my go to veggie.
As a kid I used to play badminton, not well and I was horrible at tennis. I really am not good at many sports.
I am so thankful for my friends and family and the gifts the Lord has given me.
Happy Birthday to your Mark
Prayers continuing for you dear friend.
Sue

Chatty Crone said...

3% interest - yowers. And a gorgeous view. Make yourself go out and sit and have a cup of coffee with Mark and tell him happy birthday from us!

Pamela M. Steiner said...

Your view is amazing! I wouldn't get much done if I had that to look at all day! I am sorry for all of the health issues you have been going through. I do pray they will find some answers and a way to help you. I know it's no fun not feeling well for so long. Happy Birthday to your hubby Mark! Oh, I used to like to play badmitton. I never could play tennis or volleyball very well, but badmitton wasn't quite so bad. Being a lefty I am awkward at most sports. Have a blessed rest of your week. Praying for you to feel better.

๐Ÿ’ Debby/My Shasta Home said...

Wow what a gorgeous view! We also refinanced in 2021 at just the right time to get the all time lowest interest rate. Best decision.
I am so sorry about that medication on your lungs. Is it reversible?
Happy Birthday to Mark!

ellen b. said...

Happy Birthday to Mark. You do have beautiful views, Debby. I'm sorry you feel so bad and squashed. I can't imagine. Hope your celebration on the weekend is wonderful.

CheerfulMonk said...

I'm so sorry about your lungs, and I'm still praying for you. Is there any chance you can get Merry Maids or the equivalent to come in and clean your house? My Merry Maids charge a ridiculous amount for our apartment, but at this stage of my life it's worth it. In my case it takes the two of them 45 minutes every two weeks, so having them here isn't a big hassle.

Anyway, happy birthday to Mark and much love. And prayers.

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

Wonderful answers

Elizabeth "Libby" Day said...

I don't need to tell you again how much a admire your view. It is simply spectacular and with the snow covering above and fog below, it is a masterpiece. I am so sorry you haven't felt well enough to enjoy it, but maybe just being grateful for it will help "squash" some of your depression. Couldn't resist that word play for the Hodgepodge. I do hope you can begin to feel better as we get closer to the holidays. Take care!

The Happy Whisk said...

3% is an amazing deal. Would be hard for me to leave that as well. Love your view. I don't know anything about that stuff they had you take but I can feel the pain through the post. I'm so, so, so sorry. I hope you can get back to you ๐Ÿงก

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