THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - GALENTINE'S DAY

 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2025 - GALENTINE’S DAY

Yes, it is National Galentine's Day

A couple of weeks ago, the Georgetown Fire Ants were discussing our (missed) Christmas Party - and how we were going to celebrate.  Geri suggested we have a Galentine’s Party.  

Okay, I can be pretty naive - and I thought “Gee that’s a cute name for the Fire Ants to get together - the day before Valentine’s Day.  OOPS - it is a REAL THING!!!  

Seemingly on the television show - Parks and Rec - had a Galentine’s Party:

In 2010, Season 2, Episode 16 of Parks and Recreation sees the female cast members celebrating the holiday with brunch and a gift exchange.  Then that went well on social media, so in 2011, the show did another Galentine’s Day, and in 2012 did another - trying to find a special friend for one of the female cast members (as one moved on).  

So, naive Karen now knows that February 13th is really National Galentine’s Day!!

We (the Fire Ant Granny Basketball team) are having a party.  It will be a potluck with games and food.  There is also a special event planned (one of our team members has something unusual going on - shhh - no sharing). 

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Most of you know that I am a transgender woman (no, that is not a profanity - although politicians seem to want to attack transgender people).  Being in a group of women (I felt like saying “Being in a group of girls”) is a new concept for me.  I know that most of my Fire Ants and other friends fully accept me as a legitimate woman.  

As I go through my list of friends - I don’t have many close male friends anymore.  Yesterday, I had lunch with BK, on Monday I had lunch with MN.  And, on Tuesday, I had a malt with about 30 Granny Basketball friends (we went out after the games).

And, now, I am having Galentine’s Day with my Granny Basketball Friends.  

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From the National Galentine’s Day page some suggestions:

Plan a Spa Day at Home

Organize a Movie Night with Your Favorite Chick Flicks

Have a DIY Craft Night

Plan a DIY Cocktail Or Mocktail Making Session

Have a Painting Night With Canvas And Paints

Plan a Themed Costume Party

Have a Book Club Meeting And Discuss Your Favorite Reads

Have a DIY Home Decor Project Day

Host a Wine and Paint Night

Have A Board Game Tournament With Prizes

Host a Book Exchange Party

Have a DIY Jewelry-Making Session

Plan A DIY Flower Arrangement

Have A Potluck Dinner Where Each Friend Brings A Dish From A Different Cuisine or Each Friends Brings Their “Signature Dish” (I’m taking cole slaw - although most of my cooking is now become a signature dish)

Have a DIY Candle-Making Session

Organize A Clothing Swap Party

Plan A Movie Marathon With A Specific Theme

Explore a Local Food Tour

Go To A Local Trivia Night

Go On a Photography Scavenger Hunt

Attend a Live Sports Event

Take a Yoga or Fitness Class Together

Go on a Scenic Hike or Nature Walk

Have a Game Of Mini-Golf or Go-Kart Racing

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I am looking for a lot of fun, good food, and laughter at tomorrow’s Galentine’s Party

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LOVE WINS

LOVE TRANSFORMS

Karen Anne White, February 13, 2025