WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #659

Thank you Joyce.

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Happy Anniversary to Mark and I today!

June 24, 1972

1. Summer's here!  In the northern hemisphere anyway. If you're in the southern hemisphere substitute winter for the word summer. What do you love most about summer? What's your biggest summer pet peeve? 

We have some nice weather most of the year. I'm not sure I have a pet peeve. Most likely it would be when we get Santa Ana winds. 

2. What song always reminds you of summer? 

"Summertime" by DJ Jazzy and the Fresh Prince

3. What's something you remember about your childhood summers? Do you think kids today get to enjoy summer the way you did as a child? Elaborate. 

Playing outside was so much fun. We were out all day and our Mom didn't even know where we were. I enjoyed playing kick the can in the street. 

No, I don't believe the kids have the same freedom today to be gone all day and your parents don't know where you are. They need to stay close to home. 

However I know that James has a good time at home and they have the pool in the backyard. Also he has several kids at daycare that he plays with and it's a small group at the home of Jenny. She is amazing. When school is in session she picks him up from school also. 

4. We celebrate Fathers Day on June 21st. Do you favor your dad in looks or temperament? Tell us something about your dad. Or your husband as a dad. Or a son/son-in-law as a dad. Or your grandpa. 

My dad "Ray" had both looks and a very nice temperament. My dad worked hard but he also spent time playing with us. We would go to my grandparents cottage often in Michigan. Also as he got older he had a cottage that our kids were able to enjoy. He was a good man. He lived until 96 and passed away just before Covid started. 

Dad with Adam and Amber

I have to say that Adam is an amazing father. I am so proud of him. He takes so much time playing with him and hanging with him. It is lovely to watch. 

5. Let's wrap up with a summer this or that-

• flip flops or sandals - sandals
• beach or pool - beach
• watermelon or peaches - watermelon
• shorts or sundress - shorts 
• iced coffee or ice cold lemonade - lemonade
• amusement park or water park - amusement park 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

A few more pictures of James in Hawaii......

His favorite pets right now. 

He took them with.

Here is the plush turtle he bought in Hawaii.

New picture from Sunday.