50 Reasons Why

Well, it finally happened. I turned 50 this past week. People keep asking me how I feel. The answer is I have no idea. I have been low-key dreading this for some time now, but now that it’s actually here I don’t know what I was expecting. I certainly don’t feel like I thought I would when I thought about… Read more »
Faithful Friday 12-17
Gifts for Who?

Like most of the rest of you I have a few folks on my list that are difficult to shop for. Because of this I’ve been reading a lot of gift guides online. And most of them are ridiculous. I found two specifically called “great gifts for brothers in law”. One had nothing on it under $100. Who is spending… Read more »
Faithful Friday 12-9
TP Appreciation Day

Today is Toilet Paper Appreciation day, commemorating the first time TP was sold in the United States on this day is 1857. If ever there was a holiday I shouldn’t have to tell you how to celebrate, it is this one. That being said, I will leave you with this- Life is too short to use cheap TP. Spring for… Read more »
Mascot Mayhem

A local school board recently voted to start the process to change their mascot. Currently it’s the Mohawks, so it’s certainly time. And of course, because that’s just how we are as a nation now, there is a small but vocal group who are angry about this. And just to add a layer of crazy to this, the Facebook group… Read more »
Faithful Friday 12-3
Bifocals at the Monitor Liberation Day

Here’s one for the Gen Xers out there. Yes, many of us are now wearing bifocals. And there are plenty more folks who should, but are resisting for one reason or another. Regardless of your current age or eyewear situation, today is a great day to look up when your last eye exam was, and get one scheduled if it’s… Read more »
For Love or Money?

Due to a slew of new hires at my job, I’ve recently had the “You have a blog?” conversation numerous times lately. And several of those folks have actually looked me up- which always feels good 🙂 I’ve also had the “I should start a blog” (or its twin the “Should I start a blog”?) conversation a few times lately. … Read more »