Donor Day
Today is Donor Day- a day to thank everyone who has donated blood, bone marrow, organs, etc. as well as to bring awareness to the need for donors. It’s very simple to become an organ donor – you simply have to add that notation to your driver’s licence or state issued ID. While you are still drawing breath you can… Read more »
Have a Heart
As I’m sure you are well aware, this Wednesday is Valentine’s Day. While there are a few folks who refuse to celebrate it because it’s “too commercial”, most people in relationships do observe it in one way or another. If you’ve been a reader of mine for any length of time you know full well that I am all about… Read more »
Faithful Friday 2-9
Boy Scout Day
Today is Boy Scout Day. The Boy Scouts of America were incorporated in 1910 and even since have been teaching boys and young men many skills including leadership and citizenship. My husband is an Eagle Scout- the highest award in Scouting. So is my cousin Andrew, 181 astronauts, Gerald Ford, many high-ranking military and political leaders, Mike Rowe (the Dirty… Read more »
Memo- Government Runs Amuk
I hate politics. I usually go out of my way to avoid them. Alas, the current state of affairs in DC make that impossible. Donald Trump routinely says things that are easily proved to be false and then claims “the media is against him” when anybody with access to Google has the ability to verify the truth. A couple very… Read more »
Faithful Friday 2-2
Car Insurance Day
Yes, this is a real holiday. No, there is no good evidence who started such a thing. But, today IS a good day to review your car insurance policy. Most of us just pay it every 6 or 12 months and pray we never have to actually USE it. But things change. I’m not talking big obvious things like getting… Read more »
Still not #metoo’ing and why I’m not
Last week we watched many brave young women come forward and testify about the sexual abuse they suffered at the hands of US Gymnastics Team doctor Larry Nassar. Among the women were many Olympic metal winners- girls we all knew by name and rooted for without having any idea what they were enduring behind closed doors. And along with the… Read more »
Go Team?
This past weekend saw 2 very different kinds of rivalries play out. The first was the (mostly) lighthearted ribbing between fans of the remaining 4 teams in the NFL playoffs. If you are a fan, whether your team won or lost you probably had plenty to say about it. And yes, some people do take it too far (I’m looking… Read more »