Why is there a day for those dumb little paper stickers we all hate at meetings and reunions? It’s not REALLY about the tag, but rather the name itself. As more and more of our lives are in the cloud, we become less and less connected to the people right in front of us. Many of us don’t know the… Read more »
A couple days ago I got a letter from my doctor’s office with the results of my recent blood work. Along with the normal blood sugar, cholesterol, etc. I got a note that I am now post menopausal. Last year I was peri menopausal, so this is a change. I thought it was a change I would be happy to… Read more »
Some of my favorite days include the day Daylight Saving time ends, the first day of the NFL season, and Christmas. But today has become another one close to my heart. Today is Plan a Solo Vacation Day. It doesn’t matter how much you love someone or how much well you get along with someone else. No two people agree… Read more »
I have said it before and I’ll say it again- 98% of the time having a pet is a wonderful experience, but that other 2% of the time will rip your heart out and stomp on it. It’s the circle of life. A couple months ago we lost our sweet kitty Pumpkin at the age of 16. We knew it… Read more »
A few years ago my husband Pat chose to stop drinking alcohol. His reasons for stopping are his own to share, but I can assure you he did not have a drinking problem. Pat is fine with me having an occasional cocktail. He is fine with anyone drinking in moderation- he just chooses not to himself. I think most people… Read more »
Today is a day to put on your Mr. Rogers or your Big Bird hat! It’s Do a Grouch a Favor Day. We all know someone we refer to as a grouch (or something even worse). Because of their demeanor, they aren’t people we typically go out of our way to help. That’s just human nature. But today, think outside… Read more »
Do you ever look at something and wonder why they still exist? Meaning, why haven’t we come up with a better mousetrap, or even worse- we HAVE but people are still using the older, worse version? I do. And here are a few of what I find to be the worst offenders. #1 Fax machines. Seriously, why? There isn’t any… Read more »