After finding out I have a blog most people ask what it’s about. As I’ve discussed before, that can be a tricky question to answer, but I try. http://beckypalmer.thecomputerguy.bz/2016/03/whats-a-knotty-thing/ But even trickier is when people ask WHY I have one. The simplest answer is that it’s my hobby. I don’t do arts and crafts. I don’t enjoy cooking. I do like… Read more »
Today is be late to something day, or as I call it, Wednesday. I’m one of those folks who’s always rushing in to an event at the last minute. It seems like no matter how well I prepare or how early I leave, the universe conspires against me to ensure I never arrive to anything too long before it starts. … Read more »
There are a lot of things I don’t need, but the one thing I’m specifically referring to today is pity. I have an amazing husband, a job I love, 3 feline kids, great friends, a good family, and so many other blessings I can’t even count. Sure, I have my struggles with mental illness and a few other things, but… Read more »
In spite of my best intentions I do still get into occationsal disagreements with folks online. I konw it’s stupid to even try 99% of the time, but sometimes, like a good share of us, I see something so ridiculous that I just can’t let it go by. Today (yesterday to you readers) has been one of those days. However,… Read more »
Due to a variety of conditions including acute procrastination, clinical writer’s block, and poorplanningitus Knotty Things is taking the week off. I will be back in full force on Monday the 23. Thanks!
On Sunday afternoon I watched a video posted by a well-known social media expert (name being withheld as I’ve not asked his permission to use it). I’ve never met him personally, but my husband has several times at various social media events he’s attended over the years. This gentleman really opened up in the short video and stated that he… Read more »
Today is Maritime Day- a day to remember and thank the men and women who work in, on or near cargo boats and ports. In spite of all the advances in modern technology, more cargo is transported by water than other method we have! I have wondered from time to time what leads someone to choose the life of a… Read more »
Much is being made of last weekend’s royal wedding of Prince Harry and the newly anointed Duchess of Sussex aka Meghan Markle. And while no, I did not get up at 4am to watch it live I have watched most of it and also read countless articles about the event. And, for the record, I think Meghan’s dress, hair and… Read more »
Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Social media was full of folks praising their own moms and wives, often accompanied by photos of said moms, both old and new. And that was fun- especially some of the older ones! But, social media being what it is, it’s often tough to know who’s being 100% genuine and who’s embellishing to get likes. I’m not… Read more »
Today the President of the company I work for (Metalcraft Inc) came to my cube to congratulate me on my 10 year work anniversary there. I knew the date was coming up – my hire date was March 17th- but it really sunk in after chatting with Steve. 10 years at Metalcraft equals 12 years in Iowa. 12 great years…. Read more »