Today is Peculiar People day!! How crazy is that?!?!?! Some of us are just born a little different. We are the black sheep of our families. Maybe we dress a little different. Maybe we think a little different. Maybe we are just utter oddballs in every sense of the word. Regardless of where on the oddness scale you rate, today… Read more »
Don’t worry, this isn’t going to be a post about that Disney movie that took over the entire planet! Quite the opposite. This is about a conversation I had with my therapist right before Christmas. Yes, I’m currently seeing a therapist. That, along with a medication chance, it what’s helping me improve my mental health, which I’m happy to report… Read more »
On Saturday morning I did something new- I rang bells (well, one bell) for a Salvation Army kettle. It was a very rewarding experience and I’m already planning on volunteering next year. I’ve supported them all my life and here’s why: #1 The Salvation Army is an extremely well run charity. For decades they have been the gold standard on distribution… Read more »
As you know I love sharing weird days, and today is the weirdest of weird days. On this day in 1971 I was born. I am a first born and the oldest grandchild (on both sides) so it was a pretty weird day for a lot of people. I’m guessing being born was a pretty big shock for me as… Read more »
I’ve written several times before about my own personal struggles with depression and anxiety and tried to shed insight into some of the myths about these diseases that are still alive and kicking. One of the worst offenders, in my opinion, is the “Just change your situation/ get rid of whatever’s upsetting you and you’ll be just fine”. In many… Read more »
On October 15th I attended the 7th Annual Minnesota Blogger Conference. It was a great day and I have half a notebook full of things to digest and work on in the days and weeks to come. No, I’m not going to be rebranding again or rearranging the layout again, but there are quite a few behind the scenes things… Read more »
“What do you do for fun?” “What are your hobbies?” We all get asked that from time to time. It’s a common question when meeting someone for the first time. It can come up at a job interview. People seem to be especially curious how I spend my time when they find out my child is a black cat… Read more »
More and more lately it’s tempting to just stay off the internet entirely. Facebook posts turn into political arguments. If your email inbox isn’t full of spam or bill reminders it’s its full of urban legends still being circulated by older family members years after being debunked. The internet was supposed to be this amazing place for learning and connecting, not… Read more »
Yes, it’s true. I did develop a “habit” while I was in Vegas that I need to feed even now when I’m back home. My husband is stunned, as is most anyone who knows me when they hear about my strange new cravings. I’m addicted to Fiji water. I’ve become obsessed with it. I’ve liked them on Facebook and I’m… Read more »
When it comes to guys, I definitely have a type. In the course of my life I’ve managed to date/ marry / be attracted to a series of men than can be mostly described as stocky, dark haired, possessing a larger than average vocabulary, some degree of musical ability, and active interest – if not participation in- politics. Bonus points if… Read more »