What's Up Wednesday in October 2025

It's the last Wednesday of the month and that means it's time for What's Up Wednesday.

What We're Eating: 

Sunday: I made burgers, hot dogs, french fries, and tater tots for the boys since my husband was out fishing. I just had a salad

Monday: Chicken fajita rice bowl with all the fixings

Tuesday: Pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw and salad

Wednesday: Homemade chicken Parmesan with spaghetti, sauce, and salad. 

Thursday: Shrimp stir fry over rice noodles

Friday: Whole roasted chicken with potatoes and green beans 

What I'm Reminiscing About: I haven't been reminiscing about anything lately. 

What I'm Loving:  Our weather has been just beautiful this month. 
 
What We've Been Up To: We had a fun month filled with hiking, checking out a cute local bookshop, another college tour, seeing SIX in Providence, going to the immersive Monet exhibit, a delicious date night out at Foxwood's steakhouse, 
 

 
 


 
Nichol's college




 
What I'm Dreading: Nothing at all right now.
 
What I'm Working On: I've started scrapbooking our Glacier Park trip and I even started a new painting trying to capture the hues of Bowman lake; I'm not quite there yet but I'm close... 
 
What I'm Excited About: Evan's college applications and both boys' FAFSAs are all done. Now Evan and I just sit back an wait and see about acceptances. He applied to 3 colleges and already has them in order of first, second, and third choice.  

What I'm Watching/Reading: Next Gen Chef (Netflix), Benny & Joon (Roku Channel), Bunheads (Hulu), Doc (Netflix), Greenland (HBOMax), I'm rewatching Gilmore Girls (Hulu), We rewatched San Andreas (Netflix), Abbott Elementary (Hulu), Jerry & Marge Go Large (Paramount+), The Woman in Cabin 10 (Netflix), I Like Me; The John Candy Documentary (Prime)-- I loved it! The latest season of The Diplomat (Netflix)-- SO good!, The latest seasons of  9-1-1 (Hulu), 9-1-1 Nashville (Hulu)--though to be honest I'm finding both 9-1-1's too far fetched in their rescue scenarios that I'm rolling my eyes a lot. 
 

I read 10 books again this month.
 

 
What I'm Listening to: I've been listening to lots and lots of audiobooks.  

What I'm Wearing: October was such a weird month weather-wise. Our temps fluctuated from the 50's to the 80's from one day to the next. I never knew what to wear! 
 


















 


What I'm Doing This Weekend:  We have no plans.

What I'm Looking Forward to Next Month: Hadestown, Thanksgiving-- Alec and his roommate are staying with us!
 

What Else is New: Nothing!

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Comments

  1. Maria RineerOctober 29, 2025 at 5:42 AM

    Glad you've had a good weather month and have gotten to enjoy spending time outdoors. Your outfits are all really pretty- I like the tops that show your shoulders and the black flowy sleeve top. You've gone to some fun events. What an exciting time for Evan!

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  2. Amy ScottOctober 29, 2025 at 6:38 AM

    What did you think of the Monet? We were so disappointed by the Van Gogh. It was way overpriced and not very good.

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    1. Joanne October 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM

      We did spend 2 hours at the Monet exhibit so I didn't feel like the cost was crazy high, but that said, I actually preferred the Van Gogh exhibit.

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  3. The Happy WhiskOctober 29, 2025 at 6:38 AM

    Love this time of year too. And all your clothes are super cute! Happy rest of the season of fall to you and Happy Halloween Week

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  4. HollyOctober 29, 2025 at 6:54 AM

    I am so jealous of the shows you are going too- ha! You are so right about the weather too- my gosh- threw me for a loop!

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    1. Joanne October 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM

      Alec warned me last spring that there were LOTS of great shows we needed to make sure to score tickets to this year and he was right. It's been an amazing line up of shows this year.

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  5. Lyssy in the CityOctober 29, 2025 at 6:55 AM

    A great month! I keep forgetting to write my what's up posts. Maybe next month ha! Enjoy Hadestown!!

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    1. Joanne October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM

      Maybe! I try to keep the outline in my drafts folder for the upcoming month and add to it as the month goes on so I don't have to write quite so much all at the end.

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  6. MarilynOctober 29, 2025 at 8:03 AM

    Oh, what a relief to have FASFA done! I think I am finally done with those! Enjoy the rest of your week.

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    1. Joanne October 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM

      Yep! It's nearly as nerve wracking as tax time! LOL

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  7. Dara @ Not In JerseyOctober 29, 2025 at 8:07 AM

    Your outfits are all cute! I love the variety of pants.

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  8. Nancy October 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM

    Cute outfits! Your nature shots are beautiful. Love the one with the crane and the reflections on the water. Congratulations on having FAFSA done. I remember those days! Have a great Halloween!

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    1. Joanne October 29, 2025 at 1:01 PM

      Thank you; I was kicking myself for not taking my "real" camera hiking with us that day but my phone did a great job capturing the heron and the trees.

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  9. Lindsay's Sweet WorldOctober 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM

    Oh that local bookshop is so cute! And I've heard so many great things about The Diplomat. Brian and I may have to start that next!

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    1. Joanne October 29, 2025 at 1:02 PM

      I had no idea we even had a local bookstore but I will definitely be back. I bet you guys would enjoy The Diplomat but each season does end on a cliffhanger.... which I both love and hate.

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  10. Kim CarberryOctober 29, 2025 at 12:20 PM

    I love what you have been eating this week and it sounds like you've had a great month. That bookshop really is cute and how cool to see Six!

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  11. Jodie's Touch of StyleOctober 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM

    It's hard when the weather changes from day to day, but at least then you get some variety, LOL.
    OXOX
    Jodie

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  12. JoyceOctober 29, 2025 at 2:19 PM

    We've had gorgeous weather, although this week is chilly and rainy. Still feels like fall so I don't mind. We enjoyed the John Candy documentary too. Good luck to your son on the application process! We haven't watched the latest season of The Diplomat yet but I loved the first two, and anything Keri Russell is in. The Americans was one of my favorite shows. Have a nice week!

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  13. TorontoSAMOctober 29, 2025 at 2:49 PM

    Good work on the painting!! I liked The Woman in Cabin 10. I had read the book so I knew what was going on, but I loved seeing Keira Knightly in the role.

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    1. Joanne October 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM

      Thank you! I had read the book a few years ago so I only remembered vague bits of the plot but I did enjoy seeing Keira Knightly.

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  14. Tanya October 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM

    Hadestown - we loved it. Grace really wants to see it, but it has never worked out for her to go. Love your painting. I need to get back to reading Michael Connelly.

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    1. Joanne October 29, 2025 at 8:05 PM

      Alec and I have been wanting to go for years so we were thrilled to see it coming near us!

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  15. GinaOctober 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM

    I love all your photos, as always, and the menu sounds so good. I am excited for scarf season and I see it has already started in your neck of the woods!

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  16. Doused in Pink | Chicago Style BlogOctober 29, 2025 at 6:57 PM

    Your hiking photos are beautiful! I really want to see SIX! Love all of your cute outfits!

    Jill - Doused in Pink

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  17. MarshaOctober 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM

    What a wonderful month...full of exciting things and opportunities for new experiences! I was always so glad when those FAFSAs were done. We haven't watched the second season of The Diplomat, and I think I heard the third season has already been released. I think I need to rewatch the first season to catch up!

    https://marshainthemiddle.com/

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    1. Joanne October 30, 2025 at 5:08 AM

      Thank you! We rewatched season 1 when season 2 came out but we have just finished season 3 and luckily I felt like I remembered enough that with the recap we just picked it up with season 3... which ended on a cliffhanger of sorts but I've read season 4 is already in the works.

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  18. Laura BOctober 29, 2025 at 8:40 PM

    I'm definitely checking out the books you read, i need to start a new one! The Immersive Monet exhibit sounds so fun!

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  19. Min - Write of the MiddleOctober 29, 2025 at 11:37 PM

    Hi Joanne, I love your hiking photos and that immersive Monet experience would be awesome! Your son's college & its grounds looks gorgeous. You always have such a great range of mix and match options for your outfits! Thanks for sharing with us at #WWWhimsy xo

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  20. ChelleOctober 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM

    Your photos are gorgeous! I am so jealous of your lake :)

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  21. mireilleOctober 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM

    I love the colors in your outfits!! And wow, the sky looks so pretty: we had weather like that last week, but this week , it has been rainy, windy and cold! Makes a big difference!
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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  22. Soma @ InkTorrents.comOctober 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM

    I end up eating salad too when my husband is out on business trips. Quick and easy! That sounds like a really good month and I enjoyed seeing your photos. Love the colors in your painting. I am looking forward to seeing it finished.

    -Soma

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  23. nicole orriensOctober 31, 2025 at 3:50 AM

    Oh, I love the purple dress! A lovely color.

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    1. Joanne October 31, 2025 at 9:06 AM

      Thank you! I've decided that I need more purple in my wardrobe.

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