2 years ago I wrote about 5 things I wish I had known when I started college. Feel free to review those here: http://beckypalmer.thecomputerguy.bz/2015/08/college-advice-from-an-old-person/ And, while all of those things are still 100% true the world has changed a lot since then and so I felt that there are a few new things to consider, things that weren’t on the radar… Read more »
It’s Black Cat Appreciation day today! Yes, I commemorated this day last year but it bears repeating. Black cats are the least likely to be adopted out of shelters and way too many people still fear them. I currently share my home with 3 black cats (And yes, they are getting along better all the time). So I can tell… Read more »
The time for sugar-coating is over. In light of recent events its high time to just come out and say it- President Donald Trump has no idea what he is doing and the entire world could pay for it. Now to be clear, I am not blaming the folks who voted for Trump for his inability to be a President…. Read more »
Last night I did something I’ve never done before. I spoke during public comment at a local city council meeting. I’ve been to quite a few city council meetings- my husband Pat was on our city council for some time- but have never addressed the council until last night. I attended the meeting last because my city wants to reassign where… Read more »
And here I thought Pizza Day was the best one ever! Nope- it gets even better. Today is International Child Free Day. Not just in Iowa. Not just in the United States. The entire planet is celebrating the phenomenon that is a child free person today! This celebration was first held in 1973 sponsored by the National Organization for Non-Parents… Read more »
I usually have anywhere from 2 to 5 blog posts in various stages of undoneness just hanging out in my account. Sometimes I get several good ideas all at once. Sometimes I get stuck. Sometimes I can’t decide if it’s worth finishing. These half posts come in very handy on weeks when my mind just goes blank. But I’ve been… Read more »
Today is Aunt and Uncles Day! As someone who is childless by choice I love this one! I have a niece and nephew who I love dearly- the title photo is me with Ava 2 weeks ago at the live version of the Little Mermaid! I learned how to be such an awesome aunt from my own aunts and uncles!… Read more »