Category Archives: Myself
What Are You Afraid Of?

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 »
I’m Still a Woman

Last week marked a milestone of sorts for me- the 10 year anniversary of my hysterectomy. I had very large uterine fibroids that were growing rapidly and causing a variety of very unpleasant symptoms that would have only continued to worsen had I not had the surgery. And, I won’t lie- not having to deal with monthly periods anymore has… Read more »
I Don’t Know and I Don’t Care

Like most middle-aged folks I gripe a lot about getting older. And at first glance it isn’t much to be excited about. I have to get up in the middle of the night to pee just about every night. I can hurt all day if I “sleep wrong”. If my feet get cold I’m miserable. Most current hit music sounds… Read more »
What Stinks?

It seems in today’s society there are very few things that cannot be discussed openly. People have no trouble talking about their medical procedures, sex lives, and everything in between. But there are still a few taboo topics out there, and one of them is body odor. No one wants it or wants to be around someone who has it…. Read more »
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Baa Baa Black Sheep

I’ve said many times that I have little in common with the folks I share DNA with. Certainly not looks or politics. Definitely not temperament or taste in music. I cannot remember what my sister and I talked about before she had kids- 95% of our conversations now seem to revolve around those two goofballs. It IS true my sister… Read more »
I’m mad as heck and……

I’m not going to take it anymore! As luck would have it, today is I’m Not Going to Take it Anymore Day. That fits in perfect with what’s on my mind so I see no choice but to run with it! I’m not into making New Years Resolutions. They only lead to disappointment in February. So I don’t make them. … Read more »
Why am I Doing This?

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 »
Be Late to Something Day

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 »


