Since the pandemic started there have been all kinds of calls for “freedom”. Freedom to not wear a mask. Freedom to not get vaccinated. Freedom to thumb your nose at any and all public safety measures that cause even the tiniest bit of inconvenience. Some of them went so far as to bust out the “My Body, My Choice” line. … Read more »
It may feel like every day of the past 2 years has been this, but today is in fact National Panic Day. And there is certainly plenty to panic about. COVID is still alive and kicking. Russia invaded Ukraine. There are still supply chain issues impacting many industries. And I’m sure you can think of many more- I know I… Read more »
Some time ago I stated that I was part of the “only group it’s still OK to put down” and stated that group is the childless by choice. Turns out I was wrong- there are a few other groups that apparently are still fair game, and – lucky me- I’m a part of another one. This group is daughters with… Read more »
A local school board recently voted to start the process to change their mascot. Currently it’s the Mohawks, so it’s certainly time. And of course, because that’s just how we are as a nation now, there is a small but vocal group who are angry about this. And just to add a layer of crazy to this, the Facebook group… Read more »
Due to a slew of new hires at my job, I’ve recently had the “You have a blog?” conversation numerous times lately. And several of those folks have actually looked me up- which always feels good 🙂 I’ve also had the “I should start a blog” (or its twin the “Should I start a blog”?) conversation a few times lately. … Read more »
This past week my husband and I have both been battling a nasty cold. We have many of the same symptoms, but not all. I am not going to gross you out with details, but safe to say it’s been a pretty ugly week around here. I suppose it’s pretty normal, but I have been asked approximately a zillion times if… Read more »
Today is Good Neighbor Day. Do you know your neighbors? Today I don’t mean this in the Biblical sense, but the literal- i.e. the people who live closest to you. The larger the city you live in, the less likely the answer to this question is “yes”. If that applies to you, today is the perfect day to change that!… Read more »
Over the years I’ve heard many a parent say “when (insert name of child here) turns 18 they can do whatever they want”. Really? Really? And, yes, I know I don’t have kids, and to a certain percentage of the population that means I have no capability to understand ANYTHING related to parenthood. But I was a kid, almost… Read more »
I have said quite a few times that raising kittens was not on my list of things to do this summer. Most people just laugh. However, one person replied in a way that got me thinking. She said “Oh, so were you going to run a marathon? Build a bridge? And now you can’t?”. I need to make it clear… Read more »
Remember hobbies? When we could just do a fun activity or create something for fun and maybe to share with those closest to us? Hobbies are good and healthy and a great way to relive stress. Hobbies cost money, sure, but that’s OK because we get enjoyment out of them. When did hobbies become nothing but a gateway to a… Read more »