HODGEPODGE NOVEMBER 4

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

I just got up but I am sure that I won't be grateful for anything today ! They started to drill again ! At 7.30 am !! 

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 in Belgium are the graveyard flower ! When you see a graveyard on November 1st you only see this plant. In our park we have only shrubs and very old trees no flowers now. 

This is the Waterloo cemetery on November 1st. It looks very beautiful! But for the rest of the year, it looks rather bleak—no flowers, neglected graves. I’ve never really understood this custom.

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

I would immediately move into my new room and make it cozy just to feel at home ! 

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

I like Brussels sprouts just cooked in water. I was very surprised that in the UK the traditional Christmas dinner was turkey with Brussels sprouts ! 

5. It's reassuring to know that I love my new room ! Can't wait to move ! 

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

Our activity leader Kim became a Dad yesterday ! As he was adopted by a Belgian couple during the Vietnam war, I wonder how his little son will look like, as mixed couples often have the most beautiful children ! For the moment he is 2 days old and looks like a mini wrinkled grandpa ! Of course for the parents it is the most beautiful baby in the world. 

 

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

 

 

You can find all these lovely things at our flea market in Waterloo.

 

 

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