Today is International Cat Day! This day requires little explanation- today is a day for celebrating kitties! Cats are the most popular pet in the world. The sound of a cat’s purr has been shown to reduce stress in humans AND felines. If that isn’t a reason to love them over dogs I don’t know what is (no offence dog… Read more »
I left my house at 10am on Friday morning and didn’t get back until 6pm Sunday night. What struck me while driving home was just how many different emotions I experienced in the span of about 72 hours. I went through everything from sadness and anger while helping a dear friend move (due to her pending divorce) to the enjoyment… Read more »
Today is coloring book day! Coloring books used to be just for kids, but now adult coloring books are almost as common. I personally own several and find it’s a great stress reliever and just plain fun. Whether you prefer crayons, colored pencils, or gel pens today is a great day to color- whether alone or with a special child… Read more »
There are a lot of things I don’t need, but the one thing I’m specifically referring to today is pity. I have an amazing husband, a job I love, 3 feline kids, great friends, a good family, and so many other blessings I can’t even count. Sure, I have my struggles with mental illness and a few other things, but… Read more »
Today is Aunt and Uncle day! As everyone knows, while I have no human offspring of my own I absolutely adore my niece and nephew. I might be slightly biased, but I think they are the cutest, bestest kids on the planet. I have pictures of them all over my desk at work, as my wallpaper on all my electronic… Read more »
In spite of my best intentions I do still get into occationsal disagreements with folks online. I konw it’s stupid to even try 99% of the time, but sometimes, like a good share of us, I see something so ridiculous that I just can’t let it go by. Today (yesterday to you readers) has been one of those days. However,… Read more »
Due to a variety of conditions including acute procrastination, clinical writer’s block, and poorplanningitus Knotty Things is taking the week off. I will be back in full force on Monday the 23. Thanks!