The Mission Within

Updated on January 17, 2023January 16, 2023holidays

Martin Luther King Jr Day 2023 and National Day of Service 2023

A decorative image with a bird flying in the upper left hand corner, and a sketched rendering of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr in the bottom right hand corner. The text reads: "I have a dream that one day, this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its' creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 1929-1968

On January 15th, 1929, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was born, known as M.L. growing up w/ his family in Atlanta, GA. In honor of his birthday, today is Martin …

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A decorative image with a black background and fireworks in the corners, with the words "We'll take a cup of kindness yet for auld lang syne." Happy New Year!

Updated on January 1, 2023December 31, 2022holidays

Auld Lang Syne: Happy New Year 2023

It’s New Years Eve 2022, and soon we’ll be saying Happy New Year 2023. The only good thing I can say about 2022 overall is Good Riddance to it. In …

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Sketch renderings of 3 snowmen, one wearing a red hat and a red scarf and partially melted, another wearing a blue hat and a red scarf in the middle, and a third snowman wearing a brown tophat in the bottom left hand corner. A sketch rendering of a large snow-covered evergreen tree on the right hand side, and a background of snow. Text reads "Happy Holidays 2022"

Updated on December 26, 2022December 25, 2022holidays

Happy Holidays 2022

Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas, Blessed Kwanzaa, Eid Mubarak, and Happy Solstice, everyone! It’s Christmas Day, and I’m sitting inside my mom’s old room, watching old public domain cartoons …

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A decorative image with a white background, red and blue fireworks renderings in the upper right and left hand corners, a sketch rendering of a female soldier in black in the bottom left hand corner, a sketch rendering of a male soldier in the bottom right hand corner, and sketch renderings of soldiers in green in the middle, walking down a path. Text reads Memorial Day 2022, In Honor of All that Served. I am forever grateful for your service.

Updated on May 31, 2022May 30, 2022holidays

Memorial Day 2022: The Ones Who Didn’t Make it Back Home

Hey, everyone! Normally I don’t post on a weekend, and if you’re in the U.S., like yours truly is, it’s a long weekend. Not just a Monday, but a Smunday. …

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A decorative image with a white background and sketch renderings of a garland comprised of the American flag, a panel in red with white stars, a panel in blue with white stars, across the top, and a silhouette of the White House. Text reads Presidents Day 2022.

Updated on February 22, 2022February 21, 2022Uncategorized

Presidents Day 2022

Here in the U.S., today is Presidents’ Day 2022, and it’s a bank holiday. Normally, I don’t post on bank holidays and weekends, to keep in line with typical business …

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A decorative image with a sketch rendering of a bouquet of roses in the upper left hand corner, a sketch rendering of a yellow teddy bear in the upper right hand corner, a sketch rendering of two light pink birds in front of a heart in the bottom left hand corner, a sketch rendering of two light pink elephants in front of a heart, and a sketch rendering of two light pink bunnies in front of a heart in the bottom right hand corner. Text reads "Happy Palentine's Day 2022" in honor of Valentine's Day 2022, Galentine's Day 2022, and Palentine's Day 2022.

Updated on February 15, 2022February 14, 2022holidays

Happy Palentine’s Day 2022

Today’s February 14th, and that means it’s Valentine’s Day 2022. It’s also referred to as Galentine’s Day. While we can argue that Galentine’s Day can include gals and those who …

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A screenshot from an episode of Beavis and Butt-head, "It's a Miserable Life" holiday special. This screenshot depicts Beavis and Butt-head standing on a wooden bridge in the rain, looking at each other. A river runs below the bridge.

December 31, 2021December 31, 2021holidays

I’m Having The Worst Holiday Ever!

[Content Note: This post contains mentions of suicide during the holiday season. If this is something that hits close to home for you, whether it’s now or has in the …

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A decorative image with a black background and metallic stars in each corner with text that reads "Goodbye Forever, 2021!" in honor of New Years' Eve 2021.

Updated on December 31, 2021December 31, 2021holidays

Auld Lang Syne, 2021: The Year in Review

2021 is coming to an end. Translation: It’s New Years’ Eve, and to keep with the spirit of this blog, it’s time for another Year in Review post. In case …

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A decorative image with a light blue background, with sketchy design elements including christmas lights in yellow, green, blue, and pink across the top, a red bow in the upper right hand corner, a pair of yellow bells in the upper left hand corner, a red and green train full of presents in its' compartments, and a black cat with christmas lights, with text that reads "Happy Holidays 2021"

Updated on December 26, 2021December 25, 2021holidays

Happy Holidays 2021

Hey there, readers! Normally I don’t post on the weekends or holidays, but since it’s that time of year again, I wanted to swing by and wish everyone Happy Holidays …

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A decorative image with a green background and sketchy designs of pizza, pasta, a cooking utensil container, a stack of three saucepans in different sizes, a cruet of oil, a tomato, a wedge of cheese, and a stand mixer. The text reads The Mission Within presents The Recipe Corner.

Updated on February 18, 2022December 22, 2021holidays

Chef Louie’s Buried Treasure Cookies, or Stuffed Sugar Cookies

[Full Disclosure: This post contains sponsored and/or affiliate links. Translation? This means I may earn a commission through the clicks and/or purchase of specified products and services. However, you’re in …

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I'm a 30-something Millennial woman currently embarking on a new career direction, working for a couple local agencies instead. I graduated from college several years ago, but I'm always open to learning new things. When I'm not in work mode, I love writing, reading, watching YouTube videos, and going out and about. R&B and country music are my life. I'm passionate about writing, self-care, candles, fashion, and beauty. Not always in this order, though.
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