Hi 16 year old me. It’s 51 year old me. I’m writing you to tell you not to give up. I know things REALLY suck right now. You’re getting bullied as school. You don’t know where you want to go to college. Your best friend seems to hate you half the time. You feel like you are all alone and… Read more »
There isn’t any time of year more steeped in tradition than the holiday season. The vast majority of families have things they do every year. Maybe it’s a certain meal. Maybe it’s a specific place they gather to celebrate. Maybe it’s an event like caroling or volunteering. These are things that people look forward to every year. My dad’s side… Read more »
Even before COVID, I would have been happy to celebrate this one, but it means even more now. Today is National Personal Space Day. I did NOT grow up in a “huggy” family. Hugs were reserved for special occasions- thinks weddings and funerals. We showed love to each other, just not through physical contact. So I’ve never been someone who… Read more »
We just celebrated Thanksgiving, so everyone is (or at least should) be thinking about everything they have to be thankful for. It’s been a lot time since I’ve done a thankful list, so I think it’s high time to rectify that! Please note these are in no particular order 🙂 #1 Pat. My husband is my best friend and my… Read more »
Today should be a no brainer, but alas, for too many it is not. Today is International Day of Tolerance. Our planet- and our nation- are home to thousands of different cultures/ ethnicities/ skin tones. Today we celebrate our differences and honor everyone’s right as a human being to dress, love, worship and live as they see fit. Today we… Read more »
Recently my husband asked me for my Social Security number. This isn’t too weird, but unusual enough that I asked why. Turns out it was because he was going to an informational class about preplanning his funeral/ cremation (still not 100% sure why he needed my SSN for that, but that’s neither here nor there). He’s only 57 and swears… Read more »
This one’s for the ladies! It’s Men Make Dinner Day. Even if your man is as bad a cook as I am, they have one or two things they can cook. For me, it’s pot roast and pork chops. Maybe your man makes a mean pasta. Or maybe he doesn’t like to cook on the stove but is a grill… Read more »
Today is a very important day- it’s National Coming Out Day. If you are afraid of coming out, please know that there are SO MANY people who will love you just the way you are. Probably many more than you think. I don’t have the T shirt, but I am, and will always be, a safe person to come out… Read more »
Today is National Good Neighbor Day! My husband and I have been blessed with wonderful neighbors. Having good neighbors makes your move more comfortable for sure. Recent polls show that around 25% of us don’t know ANY of our neighbors. I don’t understand how that can be, but I live in a small town. I’m guessing it’s mostly people in… Read more »