A Fitbit Kind of Hodgepodge

Hello dear friends.  I hope that you are enjoying your week.  If it's Wednesday, it is time for Hodgepodge.



1.  It's October so let's get this out there first thing ... have you jumped on the all-things-pumpkin bandwagon?  How so?

It's pumpkins galore over at my house.  If you missed my post on Fall decorating, you can find it here.

2.  "We have more power than will; and it is often by way of excuse to ourselves that we fancy things are impossible."  Francois Duc De la Rochefoucauld

What's something you once thought impossible, but in hindsight see as more a lack of will?

Two words:  weight loss.

3.  The rose is America's National Flower, but every state also has its own (click here to see the list).  Are you happy with yours?  If you were in charge what would you declare your state's flower?  If you're outside the U.S> what bloom would you like to see labelled as your country as you country's national flower?

Trailing - arbutus is the state flower of Massachusetts.  I have never heard of it before.  The one thing I love about Hodgepodge is that I always learn something.

If I were to designate a flower of Massachusetts, it would be the hydrangea because they are so full and brilliant in color here.  It may have to do with the salt air. 

4.  What have you lost interest in recently?

I was a loyal watcher of The Voice during the first few seasons.  For some reason, it's not doing it for me anymore.  The Mister still watches it, though.

5.  In your opinion, who's the best living musician?

I googled the word "musician" to see if it was restricted to a person who actually plays a musical instrument.  It also includes people who perform music.  

With that being said, I would have to go with Barbra Streisand.  I can't think of anyone's voice who can match her range.

6.  S'mores - love 'em or no?  Ever make them indoors?  Last time you sat around an outdoor fire?  Are making s'mores and sitting around a fire pit on your autumn bucket list?  Do you have an autumn bucket list?

The last time that we made s'mores, it was in front of our fireplace in Texas. 
 

Chowhound

Chowhound

Can you imagine s'mores with a slice of bacon or a generous dab of peanut butter?  I'm getting emotional just thinking about it! 

I guess I would put these on my bucket list.

7.  Your favorite small town?  Why?

No question about it.  Nantucket has my vote.  Of course, it is breathtaking in the warm weather with its architecture, gorgeous landscaping, and blue waters.  But it is just as magical on a winter's day. 

8.  Insert your own random thought here.

This week I jumped on the Fitbit wagon.  I didn't go out and buy one, the Mister got it as an amenity and passed it on to moi.  I hope he's not trying to tell me something.

From the moment I get up, this is how I feel.
It's only been a day, but the pressure is killing me.

Let's put it this way... I don't feel the addiction yet.


Do you have a fitbit?  
What do you think of it? 

Until next time...