October 15th: The Wednesday Hodgepodge...

 Thanks to our hostess, Joyce, for today's fun!!  Click HERE to join in!!

Hodgepodge Questions-Volume 624

1. Do you make an effort to see/hear live music? Last time you went somewhere for the live music?  We have a great praise team at church, but I don't think that is what the question really is.  I'm not a fan of large concert venues.  There is a tiny brewery right down the street, and they have live local bands on Friday and Saturday nights.  Seating is outside, so the weather is beginning to cooperate for being comfortable.  The last time I was there was a couple of years ago with friends from Florida Fish and Wildlife (my part-time job).  It was great fun.

2. According to HGTV, the colors of the year for 2026 are mostly decided. Top paint companies declare a color of the year, and decorators will incorporate that into their new year home and room designs. Here's what's on tap in terms of paint trends for 2026 (check out the link here to see photos)

• Sherwin Williams-universal khaki (inspired by heavy canvas and outdoor gear)
• Behr-hidden gem (a confident shade of teal)
• Valspar-warm eucylyptus (a warm sliver tinted green)
• Dutch Boy-melodious ivory (a honey tinted beige)
• Glidden-warm mahogany (a classic brick red)
• Krylon-matte coffee bean
• Clark and Kensington -Hazelnut Crunch (warm reddish-brown)
• Graham and Brown-Divine Damson (cherry red with a subtle violet undertone)
• Dunn and Edwards-midnight garden (the green that works everywhere) 

First question-did you know there were so many different paint manufacturers? Which color on the list most appeals to you in terms of your own decorating style? Do you have plans to do any painting in your home in the coming year, and if so might you choose a color from this list?  No, I had no idea there were so many manufacturers.  I prefer neutral colors, so probably the khaki colors would be for me. My painting is done.  I did my kitchen and both bathrooms in a neutral gray called London Fog.  It was from Ace Hardware.  Clark & Kensington.

Now, forget painting walls, which color name appeals to you most?  Midnight Garden sounds calming.

3. What's something in your life you have to do-watch-or participate in that's about as exciting as 'watching paint dry'?  Cleaning. I love it when it's done, but I procrastinate getting it done all the time.  I took an idea from blogging friend, Mari, and made a cleaning schedule for each day of the week.  I've been at it for two weeks and have already fallen behind (but I've been busy!)!!  It is a good way to keep the chores front and center and to spread them out so it doesn't take forever to get the house cleaned each week.  Looks good on paper, anyway.  Thanks, Mari!

4 . Tuesday, October 14th is/was National Dessert Day...did you/will you celebrate? Tell us how? What's your absolute favorite dessert? Yes, just one. I know!!  I didn't know about National Dessert Day, but I did have ice cream.  My favorite desserts include coconut custard pie.

5. Perhaps today is the day I will get to bring my neighbors home from the Moffitt Cancer Center! 

6. Insert your own random thought here.  Is anyone else watching The Great British Baking Show 2025?  I waited to start it until there are several episodes.  I hate waiting a week for the next episode!!  It's on Netflix.  Always fun!

Peace and Hugs!

All I have needed

Thy hand hath provided;

Great is Thy faithfulness,

Lord, unto me!