I’ve probably written about this one before, but I don’t care. Today is French Fry Day! A day to celebrate that most lovely of potato creations! Whether you prefer yours with just salt, of if you like to dip yours in a chocolate shake, ketchup, ranch, or anything else, today is the day to enjoy a helping of your favorites!
As many of you already know, in December we lost our oldest cat, Hershey, to multiple organ failure at the age of 18 1/2. He had lived in this house longer than I have and it was a major loss to us. We had thought we had decided a few years ago we were going to be a 2 cat… Read more »
Today is Positive Media Day. We all talk about all the downsides of the media. And don’t get me wrong- there certainly are plenty to talk about! But today we are going to talk about the good media. And yes, there is a lot of that too. Think about all the events we have witnessed together with people all of… Read more »
By the time you are reading this I will be a couple days into my vacation back in my happy place – Duluth Minnesota. Yes, I’ve been there a bunch of times but that’s kind of the point. Please see https://beckypalmer.wpengine.com/why-duluth/ for my thoughts on why I keep going back there. And yes, I am going alone again. This… Read more »
Today you need to turn that frown upside down because it’s Upsy Daisy Day! What is that, you ask? Upsy Daisy Day is a day to see and appreciate the good things all around you. Instead of grumbling that you had to get up early, be thankful you have a job. Instead of being annoyed by your kids or pets… Read more »
Usually I like to check to see if I’ve used a funny/ unusual holiday before I write about it. But this time I didn’t. Because today is Say Something Nice Day. If there has ever been a time when we need to say nice things to one another it’s now. Then again, has there ever been a time when saying… Read more »
I’m finding it difficult to concentrate today. Why, you might ask? Because today I am on the Hot Flash Express and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. I don’t know why they come in waves, but mine do. I’ll go weeks without a one and then for a period of time you could fry an egg on… Read more »
Most of use take some – if not a lot- of care into deciding what do eat on any given day. Maybe we have a medical condition like diabetes or celiac. Maybe we are trying to lose weight or put on muscle. Maybe we are trying to eat clean. Regardless of why, today is the day to toss all of… Read more »
Today let’s take a break from politics and the pandemic and all the other awful things that are all around us. Today let’s talk about something totally within your control that can make your life better immediately. I’m here to preach the gospel of showering at night. I’m on a literal soapbox! Most of us started out our lives being… Read more »
This might seem like a weird one for me to highlight, but yes, today is Biological Clock day. I’m heard that some people- mostly women- have these. Since I never did, I’m not sure how you know when yours is kicking in, but I’m told when it does it can be quite strong. The main reason I wanted to mention… Read more »