Today is World Bullying Prevention Day. This is a topic that is very close to my heart. I was bullied quite a bit in school. It started in late elementary and continued through graduation. It took different forms over the years but the message was always the same- I was weird, I was ugly, I wasn’t “cool”. I was bullied… Read more »
While I normally make these “unusual holiday” posts lighthearted and perhaps even humorous, today we take a moment to the devastating disease that is Alzheimer’s. Most of us know someone who have or had some form of this condition. For me it’s very personal because there is a significant history in both my mother’s and my father’s families. Because I’m,… Read more »
I love the fall season. I love football. I love the cooler temperatures. I love clothes that cover my entire legs (so I don’t have to shave them so often). I think pumpkins look nice. They are festive and they are fun to use for decoration. They are an iconic representative of the season and I have nothing against them…. Read more »
Last night I did something I’ve never done before. I spoke during public comment at a local city council meeting. I’ve been to quite a few city council meetings- my husband Pat was on our city council for some time- but have never addressed the council until last night. I attended the meeting last because my city wants to reassign where… Read more »
And here I thought Pizza Day was the best one ever! Nope- it gets even better. Today is International Child Free Day. Not just in Iowa. Not just in the United States. The entire planet is celebrating the phenomenon that is a child free person today! This celebration was first held in 1973 sponsored by the National Organization for Non-Parents… Read more »
I usually have anywhere from 2 to 5 blog posts in various stages of undoneness just hanging out in my account. Sometimes I get several good ideas all at once. Sometimes I get stuck. Sometimes I can’t decide if it’s worth finishing. These half posts come in very handy on weeks when my mind just goes blank. But I’ve been… Read more »
Today is Aunt and Uncles Day! As someone who is childless by choice I love this one! I have a niece and nephew who I love dearly- the title photo is me with Ava 2 weeks ago at the live version of the Little Mermaid! I learned how to be such an awesome aunt from my own aunts and uncles!… Read more »
I am a pretty open book, both on my blog and in real life, I wear my heart on my sleeve and can’t lie my way out of a wet paper sack. But there are a few nooks and crannies in my life that have flown under the radar. Things like (in no particular order): #1 I had a nightlight… Read more »
You may have heard of Keep Collective, it is a mix and match jewelry company with a gabillion different “charms” that you select from and then attach to a necklace or bracelet. If you would like to make your very own customized jewelry item my good friend Stacy would be more than happy to assist you at https://www.keepcollective.com/with/stacyg The photo… Read more »
Yet another holiday after my own heart- today is Geek Pride Day! This holiday was invented in Spain in 2006 on this day, which also marks the anniversary of the release of the first (technically third, but only geeks know that) Star Wars movie. While in some ways I’m not a full-fledged geek I’ve done plenty of things that qualify… Read more »