Answer to Thought for Thursday

Answer: Paul

Thought for Thursday

Thought: Joe DiMaggio and his brothers all shared the same middle name. What middle name was it?

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Answer to Word for Wednesday

Answer: Of or pertaining to gems. If you want to see it for yourself, check it out here.

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Word for Wednesday

Word: Gemmary

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GNOMES, TROLLS, AND NOT-SO HIDDEN PERSONALITIES

Fall is finally here.

Have you ever wondered what you might have hiding outside in your yard?

Just look around your garden. You might be surprised what you find. I'm sure you'll find a few hidden (or, not-so-hidden personalities) lurking about.

Sometimes, when I'm outside, I get that funny feeling. The frog-fur on the nape of my neck stands up. A chill runs down my spine. And I have that sixth sense - somebody's watching me.

I turn around. Someone is peeking at me from out of the bushes. I'll pull back a leaf and find a pumpkin, hopefully, with a friendly face.

This little guy made his way into my house. He's a Hubbard squash I had sitting on the table. A couple of artichokes were keeping him company on the platter.

I don't know why but I kept getting that funny feeling that someone was watching me. Then I looked closer and had to laugh-a little, then a lot.

I had the last laugh too 'cause I baked that little guy.

I have to share the recipe. It's quick, EZ and oh so yummy.

Slice the squash into sections.

Pour a little (microwave) melted butter over the "meat" of the squash and sprinkle with brown sugar - maybe, even add a little maple syrup.

Bake in the oven at 450 for about 45 minutes to an hour (depending on the size of the squash). It will be soft, sweet and oh so tasty. Nothing could be easier and as yummy as this little garden guy.

MONDAY MEMORIES

My husband and I have shared a lot over the years. We even share our birthdays. Maybe that's why we've been so happy together for so many years.

Here's a tribute to the years we've spent together and the memories . . .

SUMMER HAS FINALLY SIZZLED OUT

Okay, I know most kids go back to school after Labor Day. My daughter even started her junior year at Warner Pacific College back in August. But my son went back to the University of Oregon just yesterday. School doesn't start at UofO until September 28th but he has a job and an orientation meeting for the new staff. Plus, he has to get his apartment ready for the new year.

So we helped Luke move back into his apartment, which is right across the street from Hayward field, a pretty prime location for the University of Oregon. I should know because I lived in Douglas dorm my freshman year (you can see the dorm I lived in, 30 years ago, in the first picture). That was before Hayward looked so fancy. But it seems like life repeats itself. Here's to Luke's senior year at UofO!!! Hope he'll have loads of fun 'cause we're going to miss him.

So that's my official END to summer and it's raining :(

I know it's Portland, Oregon and there's a reason we're called The Ducks - webfeet and rain go hand-in-hand but I just wasn't ready for the rain - yet. Guess it's time to get ready for fall and accept the fact that the kids are back at school :(