By the time you are reading this I will be a couple days into my vacation back in my happy place – Duluth Minnesota. Yes, I’ve been there a bunch of times but that’s kind of the point. Please see https://beckypalmer.wpengine.com/why-duluth/ for my thoughts on why I keep going back there. And yes, I am going alone again. This… Read more »
Today you need to turn that frown upside down because it’s Upsy Daisy Day! What is that, you ask? Upsy Daisy Day is a day to see and appreciate the good things all around you. Instead of grumbling that you had to get up early, be thankful you have a job. Instead of being annoyed by your kids or pets… Read more »
Within the span of a few months my two black beauties had to deal with 2 major changes. #1 was losing Hershey in December, and #2 was my actually leaving the house for most of the day 5 days a week when I went back to working in the office in March. I’ve had quite a few people ask me… Read more »
Usually I like to check to see if I’ve used a funny/ unusual holiday before I write about it. But this time I didn’t. Because today is Say Something Nice Day. If there has ever been a time when we need to say nice things to one another it’s now. Then again, has there ever been a time when saying… Read more »
I have recently become aware of an organization called Make It OK. This organization is all about normalizing conversations about and removing the stigma around mental illness. Last Friday my employer encouraged us to wear green to support Make It OK and I was happy to participate. This is, of course, a cause near and dear to my own mentally… Read more »
I’m finding it difficult to concentrate today. Why, you might ask? Because today I am on the Hot Flash Express and it shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. I don’t know why they come in waves, but mine do. I’ll go weeks without a one and then for a period of time you could fry an egg on… Read more »