I’ve written quite a bit about the joys of solo travel – yes, even for married folks. I think it’s unhealthy to think you can’t go anywhere alone, but that’s another topic for another day. Today I’m talking about a trip that my husband and I will be taking together. We’ve decided that in 2026 to celebrate our 20th anniversary… Read more »
Today is a fun day- it’s ask a stupid question day! If you have ever worked with the public- be that as waitstaff, a customer service rep, or something else- you already know that the public is AMAZING at asking stupid questions. I’ve been asked if 1 inch is longer or shorter than 3/4 of an inch. Twice. Yes really…. Read more »
Today is Defy Superstition day! I celebrate this every day because I have adopted several black cats! Of course, many people think they are bad luck and probably think I’m pressing my luck every day. That may or may not be the case, but it’s not because of my cats LOL. Maybe you aren’t going to adopt a cat today,… Read more »
This weekend is the kickoff of the new NFL season. FINALLY! I’ve been waiting since February 12th for this! This year I did something new. You’ve probably heard of the NFL Sunday Ticket- it is a package that allows you legally to view all out of market NFL games from the comfort of your couch. For 11 years it was… Read more »
33% of all high school graduates never read another book afterwards. 42% of all college graduates never read another book afterwards. That is not OK people! Let’s all do better! It’s never been easier to read books with all the smart devises we have, so there’s no excuse to not read! Most libraries offer free services to check out books,… Read more »
Today isn’t funny, but it’s important. It’s Individual Rights Day. This holiday is celebrated on August 29th to honor John Locke, a British philosopher who argued for the rights of each of us to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness among others. Obviously this is something that Americans hold dear, but it should be the case for everyone in… Read more »
Today is one day that all cat owners need to be reminded of- it’s Take Your Cat to the Vet Day. Cats are amazing at hiding when they are in pain and/ or don’t feel good. They can get VERY sick before it’s obvious something is wrong. That’s why it’s important that your cat makes regular trips to the vet. … Read more »
So I finally saw the Barbie movie. At first I wasn’t interested, then I thought I was, then I thought I wasn’t because Will Ferrell was in it (my hatred of Will Ferrell is another topic for another day), and then I decided I had to see it because of all the hype. And maybe all the hype was the… Read more »
Today is time to make your friends laugh- it’s Tell a Joke day! There are all kinds of jokes. Dad jokes, knock knock jokes, wordplay / pun based jokes, practical jokes, riddles, the list goes on. No matter how bad you are at telling jokes there has to be at least one you can tell. And today is the day… Read more »
Today is International Cat Day! Here at Casa Palmer we are back to a 3 cat household thanks to the recent addition of Oreo, so every day is International Cat Day here. While worldwide most households have dogs than cats, most people who have cats have more than one, so there are more pet cats than pet dogs all told…. Read more »