Category Archives: It’s All Love
Waitstaff Day
Today is Waitstaff Appreciation Day. If you ever were a waiter or waitress yourself, you know what a lousy job it is. Crazy weird hours, unreasonable customers, aching feet, the list goes on. It’s a necessary job in today’s world but often one that’s looked down upon by folks who think they are “better than that”. The year 2020 has… Read more »
It’s OK to Not To
Who else is sick of being home all the time??? I know I am. I understand why we’re doing it, it’s just getting old. Do you know what I’m even more sick of? Being told that I should be using this time to learn a new language, start enjoying opera, learn how to make 5 star worthy meals at… Read more »
Happy New Year!
Happy Holidays!
Peace on Earth?
What do you want for Christmas (if you celebrate)? Some people answer that question with a specific item or items. Some people answer they want their family together, happy and healthy. Some people even bust out the old beauty queen cliche of world peace. Lately that lofty goal of world peace seems further away than ever- we can’t even have… Read more »
Re-Gifting Day
Today is Re-Gifting day. While many folks think this is a bad thing, it actually can be a very good thing if done right. If you truly don’t need another coffee cup, or if you will never wear that scarf you got from that cousin you see once a year what do you do? In some families it’s OK to… Read more »
Back Seat Santa
Last year I wrote about a troubling trend I’ve noticed- the notion that Christmas is just for kids. It still really bothers me that anyone could feel that way- please see here to recall why: http://beckypalmer.thecomputerguy.bz/christmas-is-for-who/ But today I’m going to put out an even more radical holiday thought- I invite you to reimagine Santa Claus. Before you come at me… Read more »
Tired, but Thankful, Blogger
People ask me if I enjoy writing my blog, and I do. I don’t make money- in fact I PAY money for the privilege by way of my hosting charges, custom domain, spam protection and a few other incidentals. That’s not to say that it’s all rainbows and unicorns. More Sunday afternoons than I care to admit I stare at… Read more »