Our sight is something a lot of us take for granted. Sure, we might wear glasses or contacts, and yes, we know our prescription is likely to change as we age, but we assume we’ll always have the ability to see. Today we think about those who can’t. Some were born blind. Others lose their sight due to illness or… Read more »
By the time you are reading this I will be on my way home from a few days in Northern Oregon visiting family and friends. I will admit I was not entirely on board when my husband first suggested this trip. In fact, originally he was going to go alone. But I made the decision that my mental health is… Read more »
We all have it. That one thing that we don’t know that we think everyone else does. That one thing that we are scared to admit we don’t know. Yet we keep not knowing because we don’t want to ask that stupid question. Well good news- today is your day! Go ahead and ask for clarification on that one thing… Read more »
A few weeks ago I wrote about my struggles- mostly involving my mental health- with working from home. If you missed that, you can see it here https://beckypalmer.wpengine.com/my-5-stages-of-working-from-home/ What happened afterwards has been truly touching. Sometimes I wonder if anyone actually reads what I write or if I’m just shouting into the void. Turns out yeah, folks do read this! And… Read more »
Today is Dear Diary Day. Today is devoted to encouraging everything to taking up writing/ journalling. I have journalled on and off since high school and I can vouch for the therapeutic benefits of it. Getting your thoughts down on paper helps corral them. Helps you get perspective. Allows you to see them from a different way. I have been… Read more »
We can all agree 2020 has been a dumpster fire of epic proportions, but the good news is that there are only 2 1/2 months left in it. And, we are getting into my favorite season- autumn! Why do I love fall/ autumn so much? Let me count the ways! #10 It’s the only season that has 2 names. Is… Read more »
As I’m sure you are well aware I am a HUGE Miami Dolphins fan and a big NFL fan overall. This year I’m in 2 fantasy football leagues and am the commissioner for one of them. Two years ago I spent my entire bonus check- the largest one I’ve ever gotten in my entire life – to attend the Vikings/… Read more »