In spite of the fact that newlyweds and almost-weds get almost as much unsolicited advice as first time parents I feel compelled to add my own two cents, perhaps in part because my cousin Jake and his awesome girlfriend Molly are getting married in a couple of weeks. First things first- While some folks may point to my divorce as… Read more »
2 years ago I wrote about 5 things I wish I had known when I started college. And, while all of those things are still 100% true the world has changed a lot since then and so I felt that there are a few new things to consider, things that weren’t on the radar 20 odd years ago. Things like:… Read more »
It’s Black Cat Appreciation day today! Yes, I commemorated this day last year but it bears repeating. Black cats are the least likely to be adopted out of shelters and way too many people still fear them. I currently share my home with 3 black cats (And yes, they are getting along better all the time). So I can tell… Read more »
The time for sugar-coating is over. In light of recent events its high time to just come out and say it- President Donald Trump has no idea what he is doing and the entire world could pay for it. Now to be clear, I am not blaming the folks who voted for Trump for his inability to be a President…. 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 »