How many times have I stated that a holiday is just perfect for me? Quite a few times, but it’s certainly true again today. Today is International Panic Day. I am certainly prone to fits of panic. For the first 20 odd years of my life “I’m having a crisis” was a pretty common thing for me to be thinking… Read more »
A few weeks ago my niece was in her very first piano recital. She did so good- proud aunty moment for sure! My sister posted a couple pictures of the event online and noted that she did NOT record the performance because she wanted to experience it live, not through a screen. Wise words that so many of us forget…. Read more »
I was recently attempting to bolster the confidence of a coworker who will be giving a short presentation at a trade show. She, like many folks, is afraid of public speaking. I am not (although I DO get a little nervous reading in church). A few more people got involved in the conversation, and I was asked point blank “What… Read more »
Today is Hug Your Cat day! If you have one or more cats, you know what to do. If you don’t have any cats- first of all why not?? Cats are the best!!! But, if you have a really good reason keeping you from having your own house panther, I’m sure you know someone who would be happy to let… Read more »
June is Adopt a Cat month. This is the time of year when local animal shelters are inundated with new cats/ kittens. Mating season starts in early spring and the gestational period for a cat is only two months long, so that first batch of kittens are here. And in many cases, the parents of said kittens are there too,… Read more »
You are probably wondering what on Earth this one is all about! I did too, but yes, it’s true, today is Put a Pillow in/on your Fridge Day. This unusual day started in the 1920s. Throughout the United States in Europe it was considered good luck to put cloth/ bedding in the larder once a year for good luck. Of… Read more »
Today is Memorial Day. A day to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate price defending our nation. A solemn day. Some think of today in terms of sales. If you go online or watch TV or pick up a newspaper you will see that this is a great weekend to “honor America” by purchasing a new mattress. … Read more »