I know it’s only Tuesday, but I just couldn’t resist sharing what I think it my favorite of all the silly holidays I’ve learned about so far- Pack Rat Day! Today is a day for celebrating our inner hoarder and admitting that yes, we DO still have clothes we’ll never wear (or even fit into) ever again, greeting cards from… Read more »
Yesterday morning we celebrated the Confirmation of Faith of 5 young people at my church. 2 of them were also baptized at the same time, which I thought was pretty remarkable. As we were leaving church the accompanist played an arrangement of the Michael W Smith song “Friends”. If you are a child of the 80’s who was raised Christian… Read more »
I have no idea what sick puppy came up with this, but May 11th is Root Canal appreciation Day. I’ve never had a cavity, let alone a root canal, but from what I have heard they are not generally all that appreciated. But yay for not having to get dentures? May 11th is also my niece’s birthday. My sweet little… Read more »
As I’m sure you are aware, yesterday was Mother’s Day. And as I’m also sure you know, I do not have any children by choice. Yes I have cats and yes I do say I’m their mom, but I do know there is a huge difference between the care and feeding of a small cat and the care and… Read more »
Now that I’m feeling better I’m going to get back to my new favorite silly thing- Hump Day Holidays! And, I’m so happy that the first one I’m sharing with you is Star Wars Day. May the Fourth be with you all 🙂
I was raised in a staunchly loyal Republican family. My uncle was a national convention delegate in 1988. I am too young to have voted for Ronald Reagan, but I voted for Bush Sr in 1992 (my first presidential vote) and for Bob Dole in 1996. Back then I never could have imagined the day when I wouldn’t vote… Read more »
I’m currently recovering from gallbladder surgery that I had last Thursday. I am feeling better every day but I’m still certainly feeling the effects. So, while there are all kind of thoughts bouncing around in my head, I’m currently lacking the ability to make them line up in coherent fashion. I hope you return to our normal posting schedule next… Read more »
Last week my husband and I were fortunate enough to attend Bill Nye’s lecture at Drake University in Des Moines. Bill Nye is best known as the host of the 90’s kids show Bill Nye the Science Guy, but there is way more to him than that. He is the CEO of the Planetary Society. He has taught at Cornell… Read more »
Between my allergies and my gallbladder (which is getting removed on the 21st) I am not functioning at anywhere near 100% right now. I’m reasonably sure if my functionality level drops any further I will be classified as a mineral and not an animal. Pity my poor husband. So, in lieu of my usually scheduled Monday commentary please enjoy this… Read more »
Now here is a holiday I can really get behind! The rationale behind No Housework Day to remind everyone to take a day off from the busywork of running a household and to enjoy your family in a less than sparkling home because that’s what’s really important. That is lovely, don’t you think? I will admit, I’m cheating a tiny… Read more »