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Demure? Not Me!

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I’ve expressed my dislike with the whole “trad wife” social media trend before.  You can read that here  https://beckypalmer.me/?p=4969 if you missed it. I’m bringing this up again because I have recently started digging out some spring/ summer clothing and that includes a few skirts and dresses.  Last year before AND after my vacation to Miami I amassed more of these… Read more »

Awkward Moments Day

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While the origins of this holiday are lost to time, it’s probably not a coincidence that today is celebrated the day after St Patrick’s Day- a well known drinking holiday.  It’s Awkward Moments Day. Alas, almost every day in my world is Awkward Moments Day.  My mouth has a bad habit of not checking in with my brain before it… Read more »

The NFL Has a Problem- and it’s not the One You’re Thinking Of

I’m writing this the day before Super Bowl LIX, but by the time you read this the game will be over and done with.  And that’s fine, because I genuinely don’t care who wins. I’m not going to be talking about whether or not the refs hand games to the Chiefs or whether or not Josh Allen should have won… Read more »

National Plan for Vacation Day

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Here in Iowa it’s the middle of winter, so it’s a great time to think ahead to your next vacation! Whether you are dreaming of a tropical destination, visiting family in another region, or even a staycation in your own hometown, planning a vacation is a feel- good activity.  In fact, it’s been proven that planning a vacation releases more… Read more »

Girl Power!

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There is a new sport making huge gains in popularity here in Iowa- Girls Wrestling.  And I say it’s about time! For some time there have been girls interested in wrestling.  Some high school programs allowed girls on their teams, some did not.  But it was a hard road for those girls.  Some opponents would just forfeit instead of competing… Read more »

Greener Suggestions?

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WAY back in 2020 I started looking at small changes I could make that would be better for the planet.  Unfortunately, COVID completely derailed my plans.  All of a sudden everything was about single use, disposable items. It seems we are finally far enough removed from 2020 that we can start thinking about the planet in earnest again. I did… Read more »