A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock n' Hodgepodge

Welcome to a brand new month and another edition of The Wednesday Hodgepodge. If you've answered today's questions add your link at the end of my post, then leave a comment for the blogger before you. Here we go-

1. What's your favorite fall scent? Would we find this in or around your home right now? 

Probably cinnamon. I also love the smell of a wood fire and of freshly popped popcorn. Both feel fall-ish to me. I don't want them in candle form but I like the scents. When I buy scents I lean toward citrus, lavender or cinnamon. 

My daughter bought me this really cute lamp for my birthday and a candle to go with. The candle is a mediterranean lemon which I love. 

You set an unlit candle below the lampshade and the candle melts enough for you to get a pleasant aroma without actually lighting the candle. It's not huge and makes a nice counter light in my kitchen. 

2. October is Country Music Month...are you a fan of country music? Do you have a favorite country artist? Ever been to Nashville? In terms of lifestyle are you more country mouse or city mouse? 

We listen to a mix of music here and country is part of the mix. I like a lot of artists, both old and new. A  few favorites are George Strait, Luke Combs, Jason Aldean, Darius Rucker, Brooks and Dunn, and Kenny Chesney. 

I have been to Nashville more than once and like it okay. Last time I was there I thought it could use a good power wash. Just sayin'.  

I'm a country mouse who enjoys visiting the city from time to time. I've always loved big cities but the crazier the world gets the less appeal a city holds.  

3. How about 'country cooking'? (loosely defined as rich flavors, familiar foods, large portions, often fried, and often associated with the southern region of the US of A)? 

chicken and dumplings-fried chicken-shrimp and grits-biscuits and gravy-mac and cheese-fried green tomatoes-cornbread-collard or turnip greens-deviled eggs-'barbecue'-gumbo-banana pudding 

Which of the foods listed is your favorite? Any on the list you haven't tried or would say a firm no thank you to if offered? 

I like southern comfort cooking, but am not a huge fan of fried foods in general and a lot of southern dishes feature fried foods. I prefer grilled, broiled, or baked. That being said, there's nothing on the list here that I don't like. I don't love collard greens so that would be my least favorite. They're a little too bitter for my taste. My favorite on the list is shrimp and grits. Deviled eggs would be a close second. 

4. What's something that always has a positive impact on your mood? 

I suppose I could go deep here, but I'm going another way-ha! Getting my hair cut and highlighted. 

5. As we say so long to September share a noun, a verb, and an adjective that tells us something about how that month looked for you. 

Y'all know I struggle with single words so I'm going with compound words instead. Two for the price of one-

birthday bonanza, schedule-slammed, lightning fast

6. Insert your own random thought here. 

I bought my first Christmas present on Tuesday. A small stocking stuffer for one of my girls. They read here so I won't say more, but I popped into a nursery/gift shop to browse their fall decor and couldn't resist a peek into their Christmas shop. 

Too early? 

Sort of. I mean I haven't even dug into fall yet so I'm definitely not ready to see decorated Christmas trees all lit up, but there they were. Right behind the pumpkins. And looking so pretty! 

So have you bought any Christmas gifts yet? Or is it just way too early to think about that? 86 days but who's counting?