Lately there has been a lot of hubbub about straight actors playing gay characters, cis actors playing trans characters, etc. Normally I am all about equal rights and representation of ALL kinds of people, but this one that I think the angry mob has wrong. I understand the thought behind this reasoning and I know that their hearts are in the… Read more »
Today isn’t funny, but it’s important. It’s Individual Rights Day. This holiday is celebrated on August 29th to honor John Locke, a British philosopher who argued for the rights of each of us to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness among others. Obviously this is something that Americans hold dear, but it should be the case for everyone in… Read more »
As you should be well aware by now, I am a cat person. NOTE- I am NOT a crazy cat lady. I only have three cats. And I have a spouse. Crazy cat ladies do not have spouses. So, why are cats better than dogs? Glad you asked! #5 Cats live longer. Everyone knows the worst part of having a… Read more »
Well, not tomorrow! But, my husband and I have decided that in 2026, to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, we are going to take a trip to Iceland. We have literally no details worked out beyond that. We don’t know when we are going, how long we’ll be gone, or have a list of things we want to do once… Read more »
Today is a special day, but not a funny one. It’s Pet Remembrance Day. Started in the UK, today is the day to look back fondly on our dearly departed companion animals. Most of us think of cats and dogs, but there are lots of other animal options too- think horses, rabbits, ferrets, snakes, etc. Whatever the species, if you… Read more »
It’s wedding season again! Along with weddings come all the stories of how much they cost. But Aunt Becky is here to tell you a secret: Only expensive weddings are expensive. Go back and read that again. Maybe read it a couple times if you don’t believe it at first. I was recently at a beautiful wedding. The bride wore… Read more »
By the time you are reading this I will be recovering from my cousin’s wedding. While this is cause for celebration all by itself, the wedding is taking place in DULUTH!! This wasn’t exactly a shock the wedding is happening in Duluth since the happy couple does live there, but we were all happy to find out for sure that’s… Read more »
It’s coming up on graduation season. Hundreds of thousands of kids are moving on from high school. And what’s the most common question they get? Some variation on “What are you going to do with your life?” On the one hand, this is very logical. There are a few different paths kids can take after high school- the work force,… Read more »
Today is the day to celebrate your siblings! I have one sister. She is three years younger than me and almost entirely unlike me in any way. She’s calm and laid back. She drives enormous vehicles. She has children. Our politics are different. Our taste in foods differ. Our taste in entertainment differs. But in spite of all of this,… Read more »