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Daily Writing Prompt: Who are your favorite people to be around?

Published on February 23, 2026February 21, 2026 by essieofwhoLeave a comment

WordPress is still doing their daily writing prompts. For quite some time, I’ve been ignoring them because I don’t want to answer the questions or talk about the topic. (There are some things I just will never want to talk about online…) Sometimes, I see one I like but decide not to use it. Today, I’m stuck trying to figure out what to blog about. This is when I saw one of WordPress’ daily writing prompts: Who are your favorite people to be around?

This was something I’ve been lamenting about on a regular basis for years. I have people I want to be around: My friends.

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7 Ways to Celebrate the Women in Your Life On Galentine’s Day

Published on February 13, 2023February 7, 2023 by essieofwhoLeave a comment

Everyone has heard of Valentine’s Day, but have you heard of Galentine’s Day? It is a non official holiday, celebrated on February 13th. It originally started as an episode of the TV series, Parks and Rec. The episode, called Galentine’s Day, is from season 2 and is the 16th episode in the series. Since the episode aired, the idea for a day to celebrate female friendships began to take off. This resulted in the unofficial holiday Galentine’s Day that we have today.

No matter if you are a fan of Parks and Rec or want to celebrate your female friends, February 13th is a great way to do it. If you are struggling to think of presents or ways of celebrating the women in your life, here are seven ideas that could give you the inspiration you need! Continue reading “7 Ways to Celebrate the Women in Your Life On Galentine’s Day” →