Here’s to More “Happy” Days

I can count on one hand the times that I have hosted my family on a holiday. Mainly because I don’t enjoy cooking holiday food (or much more than breakfast food if I’m totally honest). It’s also because once when I hosted, I felt tension in my home amongst a few of my guests, andContinue reading “Here’s to More “Happy” Days”

Random Thoughts on Gratitude (and other stuff)

A year ago I shared this on social media, and it is still relevant today. 1. Over the years I have received some really thoughtful gifts and some not so great gifts. I have always tried to take into account that the giver had good intentions and I need to thank them. There’s an artContinue reading “Random Thoughts on Gratitude (and other stuff)”

Random Thanksgiving Thoughts

I originally wrote this a year ago, but the sentiments remain the same. If you’re not out shopping, enjoy. Random Thanksgiving Thoughts. They aren’t as lighthearted as my previous entries, and that’s okay. Plus, you’re most likely not doing much today, hopefully, so you might as well read my musings. Or don’t. I’m thankful forContinue reading “Random Thanksgiving Thoughts”

We Failed the Assignment

Yesterday we learned that Kyle Rittenhouse was found not guilty. To quote the beloved Forrest Gump, “That’s all I’ve gotta say about that.” However, it does make me think about the importance of voting for individuals at all levels of government. Period. I’ve been seeing the phrase, “he or she understood the assignment” a lotContinue reading “We Failed the Assignment”

Random Thoughts (in no particular order)

Do people really go into bathrooms and splash their faces with cold water? Every tense show or movie I watch has at least one character who rushes in the bathroom to do this.  Make sure you have a professional picture of your child or at least one where they aren’t making a duck face ifContinue reading “Random Thoughts (in no particular order)”