WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #638

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1. I live in the south so we're pretty much only talking about the weather right now. Give us a weather report from where you live. Does the kind of weather you're having today affect your mood in some way? 

We live in Southern California and our weather has been pretty nice. We have had some rain and cooler temperatures. 

It can get to about 40 at night this time of year and during the day we have been close to 70 degrees. No the weather really doesn't affect my mood unless it rains for several days. 

2.  Avocados, kale, cauliflower and cottage cheese have all had their time to shine. 2026 brings us the year of the cabbage. Is this a vegetable you like? If so, what are some of your favorite dishes that call for cabbage?  

I do like cabbage but haven't had any in a long time. We used to cook it often. We would saute it in a pan and have soy sauce with it. 

3. Was a Cabbage Patch Doll a part of your childhood? Or maybe your children's childhood? What's a toy trend from your childhood you remember wanting for your own? 

No, it was not, but it was part of our daughter Amber's life. 

I would say for me it was probably a Barbie doll, a hula hoop and Silly Putty in the 50's. 

4. Something you've spent a lot of time doing lately?

I posted this on Facebook last week. I finally felt well enough to pack up the couple of hundred ornaments on the tree. So the Christmas tree is finally down. Family room is back in order. 

5. Somehow it's the last week of January...sum up your month in just three sentences. 

NOT MY MONTH (I don't have three sentences)

I've had extreme anxiety. 

6. Insert your own random thought here.

I won't go into detail about January but I did have some wonderful times with Adam, Gabby and James and also some nice phone calls with Amber daily. She usually calls us when Dylan is sleeping for his night shift at the hospital. 

LOVE, DEBBY

WEDNESDAY HODGEPODGE #637

Thank you Joyce.

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1. Ice skating, skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, playing in the snow, or a snowy walk...which winter activity do you choose? Have you done any of these activities so far this winter? 

I haven't done any of those in years. I used to like ice skating, sledding and playing in the snow. I did go skiing a few times but it wasn't a favorite of mine. However, for me, I would love to play in the snow with James. 

2. Everyone is posting pictures from ten years ago on their social media sites so let's jump on the bandwagon too. Share one photo and one thought to go with said photo from the year 2016. And maybe everyone isn't doing this, but many are and we're going to be part of the fun.

I'm sharing this photo from 2016 of Adam, Gabby, Amber and Dylan. The reason I'm sharing this one is that Adam and Gabby were a new couple and got married in 2017. Amber and Dylan were married and moved to Montana in 2016. 

Happy Birthday to Adam who turned 47 yesterday!

3. What's a trend you hope disappears in this new year?

For me it is AI. I don't like it at all. I am very concerned for the young children like James having to grow up with this. It disturbs me greatly.

4. 'They' say there's a day for everything and January 21st proves it. National Granola Bar Day. Do you like granola bars? How about just regular granola? Do you like bars of other kinds? 

I like granola bars but haven't had any in years. I used to make granola years ago. I do eat a Kirkland protein bar from Costco. 

5.  A frozen lake, a trickling stream, a raging, or a deep well...which one describes something about your life right now? Elaborate as much or as little as you like. 

I'm going to go with a deep well because of the health issues I've had. However, I have made a decision to push myself to get out of that well this year. 

I need to exercise and get stronger. I haven't been able to do much for a whole year and I'm frustrated with myself. I pray that my body will give me the opportunity to go along with me on this journey. I am not ready to give up on life. Your prayers are welcomed. 

6. Insert your own random thought here.