While it seems in some ways like 2020 will never end, we are just over a week away from Thanksgiving- traditionally the start of the Christmas shopping season. I usually don’t have a ton of gifts purchased by this time, but I’ve picked up a few things. This year I don’t have a single thing bought. Even more worrisome, I… Read more »
As I mentioned last week, my husband and I recently took a short trip to Portland. When I told people where we were going almost everyone had the same reaction “Are you sure you want to go there? Isn’t is dangerous?”. A couple folks were worried about travelling in general, but most people were only worried about us going… Read more »
We can all agree 2020 has been a dumpster fire of epic proportions, but the good news is that there are only 2 1/2 months left in it. And, we are getting into my favorite season- autumn! Why do I love fall/ autumn so much? Let me count the ways! #10 It’s the only season that has 2 names. Is… Read more »
As many of you know, my husband and I had a visitor from California last week. Herschel has spent his entire life in large cities- grew up in Brooklyn, and then moved to San Francisco and later Los Angeles. The only place in the Midwest he’s ever been is Chicago. So, coming to my town of 4500 people was a… Read more »
Today is Waitstaff Appreciation Day. If you ever were a waiter or waitress yourself, you know what a lousy job it is. Crazy weird hours, unreasonable customers, aching feet, the list goes on. It’s a necessary job in today’s world but often one that’s looked down upon by folks who think they are “better than that”. The year 2020 has… Read more »
To put it mildly, 2020 has been a dumpster fire so far and I’m not holding out a lot of hope for it to get much better anytime soon. This pandemic has upended everyone’s life in some fashion. But we can’t forget there ARE still good things going on. People are having babies. People are getting married. People are falling… Read more »
If there was ever a time we needed World Cocktail Day, it’s 2020! Fun fact- cocktails as we know them were largely the result of the poor quality of spirits available (legally or otherwise) during the 1920’s and 1930’s. Something was needed to mask the taste of bathtub gin and so mixers because hugely popular. By the time the quality… Read more »
Well, if there was ever a holiday custom made for 2020, it’s this one. How many of us are working from home? Quite a few! What is one of the advantages of working from home? Comfy work clothes! Yes, all the experts tell us NOT to work in our PJs. Studies show you are more productive if you do. But… Read more »
Today is Bon Jovi appreciation day! What? You don’t think this is real? Well, you’re right AND wrong, because today is Make Your Own Holiday Day 🙂 And if I’m the one making the holiday, what else could it be?!?!? If you need suggestions for lesser known songs to fall in love with I’m happy to help. If you want… Read more »
Today is Dress Up Your Pet Day. But I beg you not to. Not today, or any other day. Your cat does not want to wear a sweater. Your dog does not want to wear a tutu. Your rabbit does not want to wear a hat. These animals, like most household pets, already are wearing a fur coat. They are… Read more »