Category Archives: Bright shiny objects
2021 in Review
The Magic Days

It’s that magical time of year when time bends in unusual ways. And I’m not talking about the short days. I’m talking the complete and utter lack of meaning to days of the week. Especially this year with Christmas Day being on a Saturday many folks have longer weekends and those extra days off are confusing the heck out of… Read more »
Merry Christmas!
TP Appreciation Day

Today is Toilet Paper Appreciation day, commemorating the first time TP was sold in the United States on this day is 1857. If ever there was a holiday I shouldn’t have to tell you how to celebrate, it is this one. That being said, I will leave you with this- Life is too short to use cheap TP. Spring for… Read more »
Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day

Here’s one for the Gen Xers out there. Yes, many of us are now wearing bifocals. And there are plenty more folks who should, but are resisting for one reason or another. Regardless of your current age or eyewear situation, today is a great day to look up when your last eye exam was, and get one scheduled if it’s… Read more »
For Love or Money?

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 »
Celebrate your Unique Talent Day

Today is a very fun day! We all have at least one weird talent. Maybe you’ve mastered one magic trick. Maybe you can wiggle your ears, or flare your nostrils at will (which I can do!). Maybe you can do math crazy fast in your head. Maybe you almost always win at roulette. Maybe you can always tell when it’s… Read more »
Veterans Day
Cranky Coworker Day

Today is Cranky Coworker Day. There are two schools of thought on how to best “celebrate” this day. #1. If you are the coworker who is always in a good mood, today is your day to be a grump. Finally say exactly what you mean and don’t sugar coat anything. #2. If you work with a cranky coworker, today is… Read more »




