I talked quite a bit about politics before the election. And I’m probably going to talk about them again quite a bit after the holidays. But I have decided that I’m not going to bring everyone down during the month of December with gloom and doom. This is the month of of holidays, celebration, and cheer. This is the month… Read more »
Today is National Day of Giving. I can’t say it any better than I did 8 years ago, so please go re-read what I wrote then: https://beckypalmer.me/?p=870 We can ALL give today and we all should.
Who/ what is coming? The holidays! No matter your religion or ethnicity, there are holidays between now and the end of the year. In a perfect world, we would observe holidays with people who love us unconditionally- be they biological family or chosen family. Alas, we do not live in a perfect world. Families might be scattered across the country… Read more »
If there was ever a time for this holiday it’s now. Today is World Kindness Day If I have to explain to you how to celebrate this one you need to take a long look at yourself in the mirror and decide what went so wrong in your life. Be Kind. Not just today but every day.
People who have spent most or all of their lives in large cities often wonder how anyone can live in a small town. Of course, I feel the same way about living in a large city! One reason that I truly love living in small town USA is one that maybe people might overlook. And that is the service you… Read more »
I’m probably going to get some pushback on this one but hear me out- today is National Text Your Ex Day. There are a few different ways you can mark this occasion: #1 You can text regret or apologies to anyone who you treated badly during or before your breakup. Sometimes we need to get some space between ourselves and… Read more »
Today is National Curves Day. Today is the day to celebrate “curvy” women- aka any woman who wears over a size 14. Fun fact- the average size in the US IS 14, so half the population is curvy. For most of human history, fuller figured women were considered the most attractive women. If you have ever talked through an art… Read more »
Today my nephew Luke turns 20 years old. Normally I would text him and maybe post something funny on social media about him. But this year I can’t text him. I mean, I COULD, but he wouldn’t see it for 6 days so what’s the point Yes, Luke is still in Georgia for his AIT training. His graduation date is… Read more »
A few months ago I shared that my nephew Luke had joined the Army National Guard. On June 7th, he graduated from Basic Training and is now, as stated a few times during the ceremony, a soldier. By the time this posts Family weekend will be over and he will be back on base starting AIT training to become a… Read more »