Have a Bad Day Day

No, that is not a typo. Today is “Have a Bad Day” day. This holiday is dedicated to all of us who have worked in the service industry. We have been drilled to tell customers to “have a nice day” or something similar. But let’s face it- we don’t mean it all the time. Some people are unreasonable, really dumb,… Read more »
They Are Coming!

Who/ what is coming? The holidays! No matter your religion or ethnicity, there are holidays between now and the end of the year. In a perfect world, we would observe holidays with people who love us unconditionally- be they biological family or chosen family. Alas, we do not live in a perfect world. Families might be scattered across the country… Read more »
Faithful Friday 11-15
World Kindness Day
Life in a Small Town Food Edition

People who have spent most or all of their lives in large cities often wonder how anyone can live in a small town. Of course, I feel the same way about living in a large city! One reason that I truly love living in small town USA is one that maybe people might overlook. And that is the service you… Read more »
Faithful Friday 11-8
The Write Way and the Wrong Way

Cursive handwriting needs to go the way of the dodo bird. This is the hill I will die on. I have mentioned this a couple times before- like here https://beckypalmer.me/?p=4510 and here https://beckypalmer.me/?p=4718 . Simply put, it is not a skill that children need to learn in 2024. I will go so far as to say we never should have had… Read more »
Faithful Friday 11-1
National Text Your Ex Day

I’m probably going to get some pushback on this one but hear me out- today is National Text Your Ex Day. There are a few different ways you can mark this occasion: #1 You can text regret or apologies to anyone who you treated badly during or before your breakup. Sometimes we need to get some space between ourselves and… Read more »