Today is a day we can all use this year- Positive Thinking Day. This day was started in 2003 by an entrepreneur to encourage everyone to garner the rewards that can come to us daily by looking on the bright side. Yes, there are a lot of things to worry about internationally and nationally and in our own personal circles. But… Read more »
With the first weekend of the NFL regular season underway there is a lot to be excited about (unless you are a Jets fan- ha). The radio talk shows have record numbers of fans calling in to complain about their team- often even if they won! Fantasy leagues are in full swing and some of us are already wondering about… Read more »
I love the fall season. I love football. I love the cooler temperatures. I love clothes that cover my entire legs (so I don’t have to shave them so often). I think pumpkins look nice. They are festive and they are fun to use for decoration. They are an iconic representative of the season and I have nothing against them…. Read more »
In spite of the fact that newlyweds and almost-weds get almost as much unsolicited advice as first time parents I feel compelled to add my own two cents, perhaps in part because my cousin Jake and his awesome girlfriend Molly are getting married in a couple of weeks. First things first- While some folks may point to my divorce as… Read more »
2 years ago I wrote about 5 things I wish I had known when I started college. Feel free to review those here: http://beckypalmer.thecomputerguy.bz/2015/08/college-advice-from-an-old-person/ And, while all of those things are still 100% true the world has changed a lot since then and so I felt that there are a few new things to consider, things that weren’t on the radar… Read more »
It’s Black Cat Appreciation day today! Yes, I commemorated this day last year but it bears repeating. Black cats are the least likely to be adopted out of shelters and way too many people still fear them. I currently share my home with 3 black cats (And yes, they are getting along better all the time). So I can tell… Read more »