More Mythbusting

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This past weekend I spent time with a good friend who has recently gone through a divorce.  While her circumstances were very different, I went through one myself in 2002 and, to put it mildly, it sucks.  However, it also gives you a lot of opportunity for introspection.  I have previously written about relationship myths that we all need stop believing,… Read more »

Go Vote

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This is too important for me to get cutesy about.  You need to go vote if you have not done so already.  No matter where you stand on the issues, it’s up to you to make your voice heard and cast your vote for leaders you believe share your vision for the future of our country. If you have already… Read more »

It’s Time

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OK enough is enough. I don’t fault anyone who voted for Donald Trump – even though I actively begged folks to not to.  2016 saw both major parties put up deeply flawed presidential candidates and it was a matter of picking the lesser of the two evils for many folks.  I know a lot of people – smart people who… Read more »

Black Cats Rock!

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As I’ve mentioned at previous posts (see here http://beckypalmer.thecomputerguy.bz/2016/08/black-cat-appreciation-day/    and here  http://beckypalmer.thecomputerguy.bz/2017/08/black-cat-appreciation-day-again/  )  Black Cat Appreciation day is on August 17th.   As I’ve also mentioned many many times  I currently share my home with three black beauties – Hershey, the geriatric, crabby one who hated me for years and now begrudgingly accepts my existence; Pumpkin, my sweet girl and “cover model”… Read more »

Turn Up the Heat

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This afternoon I sat down to write about thermostat Nazis and why they are the bane of modern existence.  This topic is on my mind right now because it snowed today here in beautiful northern Iowa and yet there are STILL people on social media bragging about how they haven’t turned their furnaces on yet.  I pity the families of… Read more »