Today we celebrate National Radio Day! While most “radio” we listen to today is digital, good old analog radio is still alive and kicking. Local radio station is still a significant source of news and information to the community, especially in smaller communities. Radio waves are used for many other things too. A few examples are analog TV, air traffic… Read more »
If you live in the upper Midwest you know that there are two kinds of people. Casey’s people and Kwik Star (Kwik Trip) people. These are the main two convenience store chains in these parts. You might be asking which one is better. The answer- it’s complicated. I’m here to break it down for you. #1 Gas. The supposed main… Read more »
Today is Lighthouse Day! Lighthouses are not used today like they were used in centuries past, but they are a huge part of maritime history. There are many lighthouses in the US (and other countries) that have been preserved as museums. My personal favorite is Split Rock Lighthouse in northern Minnesota. It’s just north of Duluth and it’s in a… Read more »
Today marks the birthday of Amelia Earhart, the aviator best known for her mysterious disappearance in 1937. But she was so much more than that. She was the first woman- and only the second person ever- to fly the Atlantic solo. She founded the Ninety-Nines, a non profit designed to promote and support women in aviation. She was a fashion… Read more »
Are you in the approximately 25% of people who have fovea buccalis? Don’t worry if you do- it’s not a bad thing! That is just the medical term for dimples! Dimples are actually a birth defect! They are caused when the zygomaticus major facial muscle in your cheek doesn’t form properly in utero. There are two sets of muscle tissue… Read more »
My husband Pat and I spent a few days in Miami at the end of June. We hit up an autograph show, we spent time with old friends, made new ones, and took in the sights. We had a great time! I was looking for just a nice getaway, and it was that for sure. But it turned out… Read more »
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade there has been a lot of activity within the pro-life movement. My opinion on this topic is well documented, so I’m not going to get into that today. You can read it here if you’re curious: https://beckypalmer.me/?p=1849 . Instead I’m going to focus on a newer player in the pro-life space. Traditionally there… Read more »
You might be wondering why I would highlight National Barcode Day. There are a couple reasons. #1 I’m a science nerd and the implementation of barcodes revolutionized retail. I find things like that very interesting! #2 Selling tags and labels with barcodes on them is what I do for a living. It’s a little more complicated than that, but barcodes… Read more »
Wedding season is in full swing. And it’s becoming more and more apparent that wedding are out of control. The average cost of a wedding in 2024 is $33,000 and the average cost to just attend a wedding is $600 per person! It starts with the proposal. Back in my day, proposals were usually private events. Maybe over a nice… Read more »