Faithful Friday 2-22
Category Archives: Bright shiny objects
National Love your Pet Day
This is yet another very self-explanatory holiday. It could be argued that EVERY day is Love your Pet day in most homes with pets. But go ahead and take a minute today to give yours some extra love, whether your pet has fur, feathers, scales, or anything else. They will appreciate it AND many studies suggest that spending time with… Read more »
Faithful Friday 2-8
Cordial Company
Company Christmas parties. Love them or hate them, unless you are self-employed you probably have one coming up on your calendar. There are a few schools of thought on these events. Some folks say they are essentially mandatory if you want to advance at your company. Some folks avoid them like the plague because they DO want to advance and… Read more »
National Ding a Ling Day
Today is national Ding a Ling day! Depending on where you look, there are two meanings of this holiday. #1 Act like a Ding a Ling- aka let your freak flag fly. Be goofy. Be silly. #2 Call up someone you haven’t talked to in a while and reconnect with them. I shall allow you to choose which one you… Read more »
Christmas is for Who?
We are into the swing of Christmas preparations – how are you coming on yours? I admit I still have a LOT to do – especially since my husband and I are hosting a family Christmas in our home. It’s the topic of conversation everywhere from the office to the grocery store. I even mentioned it in last week’s blog!… Read more »
Throw Out your Leftovers Day
It’s time. The turkey in the back of the fridge needs to hit the garbage can. It’s throw out your leftovers day. We all are guilty of making more food than our family will eat in one sitting. This isn’t always a bad thing. Some foods- like soups and stews – are actually better the day after they are made…. Read more »
World Farm Animals Day
Today is World Farm Animals Day. This day was created in memory of Ghandi, who preached that all animals should be treated humanely, even those destined for the dinner plate. Having grown up on a farm myself I couldn’t agree with him more. Well cared for animals will produce more milk, will grow faster, and will be overall more profitable… Read more »
One Hit Wonder Day
Today is One Hit Wonder Day. A time to fondly look back on the songs that where everywhere and then one day they- along with the artist who performed them- just vanished. Did you dance the Macarena at a wedding or two? Did you woof along while wondering Who Let the Dogs Out? Maybe you preferred Don’t Worry, Be Happy,… Read more »
Good Sports
I spent last Saturday at the Waseca Marching Classic. This is an annual marching band competition and clinic for high school bands that’s in its third decade. I believe between the parade and field show competitors there were around 20 schools from Minnesota and Iowa that participated. And while it got a little cold towards the end of the night… Read more »