Do you have a monumental task to accomplish, like building a new website, packing for a cross-country move, or applying for a new job? Big projects like these always overwhelm me. I was never much of a big-picture kind of person. I feel much more comfortable breaking things down into short, manageable tasks. You’ve probably…
A Quick Note: Ask an Expert
If you’re seeking advice about a goal or plan you’re pursuing, don’t be swayed too much by the people who talk the most or the loudest. They may not know what they’re talking about or even have your best interests in mind. Instead, pay more attention to the people who already have the success you…
Photo Friday: Get Your Flu Shot
Click HERE to find a flu vaccine near you.
Positive Changes When You’re Going Through a Midlife Crisis
Going through a midlife crisis or finding yourself in a funk? Then settle in for a good read. I’m pleased to share this guest post from Fix It Dads. Are you at a point in your life where you’re wondering, “is that all there is”? If you feel stuck in your personal or professional life,…
A Quick Note: Know Your WHY
As you move toward your goal, you might feel like you’re just trudging through life at times. When this happens, it’s easy to forget why you’re making the transition in the first place. That’s when you need to remind yourself of your WHY. Thinking back to the beginning, what was the big motivator that moved…
Photo Friday: National Chocolate Day
Take some time to celebrate National Chocolate Day!
Photo Friday: National Pizza Month
Take a moment (maybe several) to celebrate National Pizza Month in October.
Photo Friday: International Sudoku Day
Spend a few minutes playing a game on International Sudoku Day. It’s a great way to keep your brain sharp. You can even play games online for FREE!
Photo Friday: Nebraska State Antique Tractor & Horse Plowing Bee
Highlights from the Bee, an annual event of the Rae Valley Heritage Association.
An Ergonomic Checklist for Working on the Road
If you’re a working nomad like me, you spend much of your day in front of your computer. I do copywriting and blogging. Other nomads edit videos, do voice-over work, serve as influencers, or do other things digital nomads do. Still, others use their hands instead of screens to create artsy, beautiful, and useful objects….
Photo Friday: National Dog Day
Don’t forget to give your pooch a smooch on National Dog Day!
Horizons Within: The Quest for Personal Growth
I‘m happy to welcome another contribution from Real Life Home. If you’ve been wanting to tackle a home project but aren’t sure where to start, their site is a great place to get information and inspiration. When you’re grappling with work, bills, family commitments, and a demanding social life, it can be hard to find time…
Photo Friday: August is Happiness Happens Month
I spent most of this past week in and around Valentine, Nebraska. I forgot how pretty this area is! I wasn’t sure if I would have time, but I decided to visit Smith Falls State Park last Monday. It’s about 15 miles east of town. My decision to take off the afternoon from work made…
Photo Friday: National Lipstick Day
Have some fun or go a little wild on National Lipstick Day!
Photo Friday: July is Anti-Boredom Month
Click HERE for ways to combat boredom!
Photo Friday: National Give Something Away Day
Most of us have more than we need. On National Give Something Away Day, consider purging something from your closet or sharing your excess with someone in need.
Photo Friday: July is National Blueberry Month
Learn more about National Blueberry Month.
Photo Friday: July is National Ice Cream Month!
President Ronald Reagan declared July National Ice Cream Month in 1984. The third Sunday of the month is National Ice Cream Day.
The Best Stress Hacks for Busy People
After I ditched my traditional job and lifestyle for a more nomadic existence, I soon realized how much I underestimated the impact of stress in my new life. As much as I love exploring and working on the road, there’s still plenty to worry about: Is my campsite in the path of the major thunderstorm…
Photo Friday: Carhenge
If you’re into pop culture icons, you might swing by Carhenge if you’re in or near Alliance, Nebraska. It’s a to-scale replica of Stonehenge, and the site is open year-round. If you should ask, “Why?” creator Jim Reinders would say, “Why not?”
Photo Friday: Get Your Booster
I got my second COVID booster today. Vaccination is still a safe and effective way to reduce your risk of COVID infection. Even if you do get sick, being vaccinated decreases your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and even death. Getting boosted helps you maintain protection because vaccine doses diminish in effectiveness over time.
Photo Friday: National Bike to Work Day
National Bike to Work Day is the third Friday in May. If you can, do something different with your commute!
Photo Friday: World Cocktail Day
The weather is getting warmer, so cool down with a beverage on World Cocktail Day.
Photo Friday: National Beverage Day
Whether it’s a soda, mint julep, draft beer, or red wine, take a moment today to relax and enjoy your favorite beverage.
Happy International Workers’ Day
International Workers’ Day is May 1 each year. This day commemorates the struggles and advances made by the labor movement.
Photo Friday: Today is National Arbor Day
National Arbor Day began in 1870 as a campaign to encourage the planting of trees in Nebraska. Arbor Day is celebrated each year on the last Friday in April.
Photo Friday: Hocking Hills in Ohio
Taken near a cave in Hocking Hill State Park in Ohio
National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day
The third Friday of April is National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day. If you have old or expired drugs, take a moment to get rid of them. Reduce the risk of abuse or misuse.
Photo Friday: Anniversary of Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
Today is the anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire of 1911. The factory was located in Greenwich Village in New York City. The fire claimed the lives of 123 women and girls and 23 men, mostly Jewish and Italian immigrants. This fire goes down as one of the deadliest workplace disasters in U.S. history….
When “OK” Became Kewl
This is too good to ignore. On this day in 1839, the term “OK” became part of United States vernacular. It stands for “oll korrect,” a popular misspelling of “all correct.” As kiddos today use “kewl” for “cool” and “DZ” and “these,” young folks back then did the same kind of thing. Go figure. The…
Photo Friday: White Sands National Park
White Sands National Park near Alamogordo, New Nexico
National Plant a Flower Day
Happy National Plant a Flower Day!
Do I Have Alzheimer’s, or Is It Just Normal Aging?
Last week, I was listening to a song on the radio, and I couldn’t remember the name of the band playing it. It was a tune that came out when I was in high school, and I’d heard it hundreds of times since then. But as the song continued, I was still blanking on the…
Photo Friday: National Grammar Day
Today is National Grammar Day. Grammar in verbal and written form not only provides language rules but only a way to understand each other and learn new languages.
Aging Well on the Road
If you want to RV, camp, or do any type of travel and maintain health at any age, check out my article at CheapRVLiving.com. This site has advice on various subjects relevant to people who want to live, play, and work on the road. Thanks for reading!
How to Make Daydreaming Work for You
This morning I wake up, and it takes a minute until I remember that I’m in bed. I soon realize it’s Sunday. Oh, that’s right.I smile as I stretch in my bed in the back of my campervan. It’s slightly chilly. That’s okay; I can run my propane heater for a few minutes to take the…
Photo Friday: National Drink Wine Day
Take time out today to pour a glass to mark National Drink Wine Day. Moderate consumption can help you reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, liver disease, and type II diabetes.
This Day in History: Laura Ingalls Wilder Dies
Famous storyteller of 19th-century prairie life, Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote the Little House children’s series. On this day in 1957, Wilder died in Mansfield, Missouri. She was 90 years old. I’m working my way through her books. They are a delight no matter how old you are. If you ever watched the “Little House on…
Photo Friday: February is Black History Month
Whether or not you’ve seen the movie Hidden Figures, you need to know about Katherine Johnson (1918-2020). She was a NASA mathematician whose calculations helped astronaut Alan Shepard become the first American to reach space. Her work also played a crucial role in John Glenn’s successful orbit of the Earth during the Friendship 7 mission.
Photo Friday: National Fun at Work Day
Whether it’s bringing donuts to share or getting everyone together for some mandatory fun, don’t forget that it’s National Fun at Work Day. Even if you work from home, shake things up by scheduling a Zoom lunch get-together or incorporating music into one of your micro-breaks. Or find ways to gamify the things you typically…
Photo Friday: Happy Kwanzaa!
At Kwanzaa, some people greet each other with the Swahili phrase, “Habari gani“, meaning, “What is the news?” You then answer with the principle of the day (from the Nguzo Saba or the seven principles).
Photo Friday: National Safe Toys and Gifts Month
If you’re still rushing through your holiday shopping, take time to remember that December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month.
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