Today is another self- explanatory day. It’s Pay a Compliment day! This day was founded in 1995 in Chicago when a bus passenger noticed the driver stop to pick someone up who wasn’t at a bus stop on a cold winter day. He complimented the driver for being a good human, and this made such an impact on the bus… Read more »
Here in Iowa it’s the middle of winter, so it’s a great time to think ahead to your next vacation! Whether you are dreaming of a tropical destination, visiting family in another region, or even a staycation in your own hometown, planning a vacation is a feel- good activity. In fact, it’s been proven that planning a vacation releases more… Read more »
There is a new sport making huge gains in popularity here in Iowa- Girls Wrestling. And I say it’s about time! For some time there have been girls interested in wrestling. Some high school programs allowed girls on their teams, some did not. But it was a hard road for those girls. Some opponents would just forfeit instead of competing… Read more »
Yes, this is really a thing. Every day is Pass Gas Day at my house. In yet another display of how comfortable my husband Pat and I are around each other, neither of us hides any flatulence from the other. Hell, sometimes we even compliment a really good fart! Some fun fart facts: All mammals, insects, and fish fart Herbivores… Read more »
WAY back in 2020 I started looking at small changes I could make that would be better for the planet. Unfortunately, COVID completely derailed my plans. All of a sudden everything was about single use, disposable items. It seems we are finally far enough removed from 2020 that we can start thinking about the planet in earnest again. I did… Read more »
Today is a day to celebrate our feline companions- it’s Mew Year for Cats day! This holiday was created by the folks at https://wellcat.com/ These folks have created over 70 different fun holidays ranging from Snow Plow Mailbox Hockey Day on January 23rd to Cranky Coworkers Day on October 30th. They also sell supplements for cats so they might have had… Read more »
So I have an aggravation that is laughable by almost any standard. But it’s bugging me and when things bug me I write about them. As you well know I am a huge Miami Dolphins fan. Have been since I was a kid. What you may not know unless you are also a football fan is that for many years… Read more »
By the time you are reading this I should be safely back in the area I grew up in. My husband Pat and I make the trek to southern Minnesota every year on December 23nd. This year it looks like we should have good weather for the trip- this is not always the case. A couple years ago we started… Read more »