Currently... October 2025

It's the first Wednesday of the month so it's time for the Currently link up with Jenn. The prompts for October are loving, anticipating, looking forward to, wearing, and cooking.


 Loving: This time of year I love our hikes and seeing all the pretty leaves. 


Evan and I had a fabulous morning at the zoo. I loved seeing all the animals out enjoying our nice weather too.


 

Anticipating:I am anticipating sleep in this morning. Evan and I went to a concert last night; it was at a new (to us) concert venue. It was an indoor/outdoor venue and we were encouraged to get there super early for parking. Think 4 pm for an 8 pm show! We anticipated large crowds and not getting home until the wee hours of this morning since the venue is easily an hour away and we heard traffic afterwards could be brutal. BUT since I was anticipating having a wonderful time at the show I tried to just focus on the band/music/performance and block all the rest of it out. 

Looking forward to: We have a fun month ahead with my husband's birthday dinner, a few fishing trips for my husband and oldest son, a couple of shows for Alec & I, both Alec and Evan are starting new jobs, it should be a great month for everyone. 

Wearing: It was 80 here on Monday and Tuesday-- 80! Mostly I'm still wearing summer tops mixed in with capri pants, linen pants, and lightweight fabrics or the occasional jumpsuit.

it was 78 on Friday so I put on my linen pants and tee after hiking

 
capri pants with a short sleeve/loose weave sweater


Cooking: I made corn fritters, sausage/onions/peppers one night. 

I cooked up some whole chickens the other night with broccoli and squash casserole but the only photo I have is of the raw chickens! 

stuffed them with apples and lemons and seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper and rosemary. They were SO tender!

pan fired porgy fish with roasted potatoes and green beans

I made pot roast with butternut squash and potatoes another. 


 

Comments

  1. Maria RineerOctober 1, 2025 at 5:33 AM

    Everything that you´ve made looks so good! That´s great that your weather has been so good and you´ve been able to get out and enjoy the pretty views.

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  2. Amy ScottOctober 1, 2025 at 6:35 AM

    Your food looks good! I am not afraid to see raw chicken! I want to make a crockpot roast and the roast at Kroger is $33! I think I am going to do it with stew meat which is about $11. Darn these grocery prices!

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    1. Joanne October 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM

      Wow! I bought 2 roasts that I typically roast together in one large pot and I think I spent around $30. I've noticed our grocery prices aren't as high lately (or else I'm really buying a WHOLE lot less!).

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  3. Lyssy in the CityOctober 1, 2025 at 6:57 AM

    I can't wait for all the leaves to change! They said it was going to be earlier this year, we willl see.

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    1. Joanne October 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM

      Ours are mostly just falling from the trees and aren't very vibrant but i think they're just so dry.

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  4. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogOctober 1, 2025 at 7:52 AM

    Love the shot of the giraffe! Your rust jumpsuit is really cute and looks so comfortable! The chicken you made sounds delicious!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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    1. Joanne October 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM

      Thank you! That jumpsuit is very comfortable and I thought the color was just perfect for fall.

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  5. BrianneOctober 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM

    I hope the new jobs go well for Alec & Evan!

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  6. Dara @ Not In JerseyOctober 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM

    Your meals look good! It's been so hot here too.

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    1. Joanne October 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM

      I feel like everyone I've talked with (or blog with!) has said it's been a warm and dry start to fall.

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  7. HollyOctober 1, 2025 at 9:46 AM

    Your meals always looks so delish and healthy! Hope the concert was a blast :)

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    1. Joanne October 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM

      Aw, thank you! The concert was incredible! I already spent my morning writing up a whole post about it complete with tons of photos.

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  8. Hall Around TexasOctober 1, 2025 at 11:49 AM

    The pictures from your hikes are so pretty! October sounds like a wonderful month ahead for you guys!!

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  9. JenniferOctober 1, 2025 at 11:54 AM

    I don't think I have ever heard of porgy fish! Learned something today! I love that you are anticipating a great month ahead! Such a great outlook!! As always, loved your hiking photos. Goodness but I would want to hike every day!!

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    1. Joanne October 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM

      I never had either until he came home with a bag of them... and I took to the internet to figure out how best to prepare them. They are small but really tasty and have just a hint of sweetness.

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  10. Kim CarberryOctober 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM

    The views from your hikes are so pretty and the one's from the zoo!
    You have some great plans for October and yum to the food!

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  11. Jodie's Touch of StyleOctober 1, 2025 at 1:39 PM

    Love how you can see the seasons changing 😍😍😍
    Xoox
    Jodie

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    1. Joanne October 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM

      It so often feels like the changes happen overnight.

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  12. JeanieOctober 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM

    Isn't the zoo a wonderful spot to go? I love it and the pix are great!

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  13. StacyOctober 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM

    I always enjoy seeing your pics!!! I love your outfits, I think that’s what I’ve thought with all of these outfit photos that I really need to step up my game lol. Your dinners look amazing! I hope you have a great October!!!

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  14. Tanya October 1, 2025 at 4:09 PM

    What is the zoo that you go to? It looks really nice. I can't believe it was 80 there!

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  15. MarshaOctober 1, 2025 at 4:32 PM

    It's been hot here, too. We had False Fall a few weeks ago which really got my hopes up!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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  16. Kim October 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM

    Oh my goodness, that porgy dish brings back lovely memories of fishing off our boat for them when my kids were little. So sweet!

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