Thank You Veteran's and it is the Hodgepodge

 

 

Hello Friends,

It is Wednesday, it is time for the Hodgepodge.

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions.

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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

   

Bless your heart ... I have so many blessings in my life. I am so thankful for my family and friends. Just this week both of our son's have helped us with something that can stress me. I am so thankful they are only an hour away to help us out when needed.

 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? 

  

I am not a veteran.  

 My grandpa Sam was a veteran. He served during WW2.

And currently our oldest son is in the military. 

We will pray a special prayer for our military on Veteran's day. 

 

 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? 

 

 We enjoy breakfast for dinner. We use to have it often when the kids were in the house. Quiche is on the menu often for dinner. Yes, all family members are on board. 

 

4. How do you see the world?  

I am praying for our world. I continue to have hope. 

 

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

 I am grateful that we live in a neighborhood where our neighbors watch out for each other, help each other out and always give a wave, smile and a friendly greeting when we meet.

 

 6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 

Are you starting to get excited for the big feast?

We are having an early Thanksgiving this week with our Texas family.

 

 

Hello Little Fella

 

 

 It was a warm afternoon in late October and I set out to deep clean and wash the greenhouse windows.   I was busy sweeping spider webs, dirt and dead plants from the walls and shelving. What did I spy, a little guy.  A real little guy. What is it? It is a baby walking stick.

 

 

 

 

 

 

You may remember this summer that we came across an adult walking stick during one of our walks. I am in hopes the little guy will enjoy his life in our garden and grow just as big!

 

 

Counting our blessings in all the beauty we see in nature. 

 ♥

Carla 

Blessed November and the Hodgepodge

 

 

Happy Blessed November my Friends,

It is Wednesday and that means it is time for the Hodgepodge.

Joyce asks the questions.

We answer the questions. 

Click here to join the fun!  

 

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

 

One small thing that I am grateful for today, my hot cup of coffee with a dash of cream.

 

  

 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? 

 Chrysanthemums are my favorite in an autumn garden.

 You will find pansies in my garden, and as of November 4th you will still find them in the garden, we have not had a kill frost yet here in my part of Wisconsin.

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

I would love to clear out our storage shed.

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

LOVE them!! We just enjoyed fresh Wisconsin Brussel sprouts for dinner on Sunday. My husband grilled a meatloaf. We enjoyed mashed potatoes and roasted carrots and Brussel sprouts. I love Brussel sprouts roasted.

  5. It's reassuring to know that____________________. 

The sun'll come out
Tomorrow
Bet your bottom dollar
That tomorrow
There'll be sun!

Just thinkin' about
Tomorrow
Clears away the cobwebs,
And the sorrow
'Til there's none!

When I'm stuck with a day
That's gray,
And lonely,
I just stick out my chin
And Grin,
And Say,
Oh!

The sun'll come out
Tomorrow
So ya gotta hang on
'Til tomorrow
Come what may
Tomorrow! Tomorrow!
I love ya Tomorrow!
You're only
A day
A way! 

 

 6. Insert your own random thought here. 

 

Happy November days to you all.