As winter drags on, we could all use a dose of hope and color...something like a butterfly perhaps? It's Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, and this post has a lot of heart. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It'a Monday, Feb. 9, 2026. We're a day late from one of the biggest pizza sales days of the year, but IMHO, it's always a good time to celebrate one of America's favorite fast foods. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Today's subject is soft, fuzzy, and warm...any guesses? Don't cheat and peak now...Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2025. What does the dearth of women in the science, math & tech fields STEM from? (See what I did there?) Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

Happy Pączki Day! AKA Fat Thursday, AKA Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

Happy Galentine's Day (Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, which seems a little unlucky, if you go in for that sort of thing)! It's a big weekend for love. Hopefully, you've already made a dinner reservation...if not, you might be out of luck. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, Presidents' (or Presidents or President's??) Day, which is NOT what you think it is. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 and Year of the Fire Horse collides with a Ring of Fire eclipse. A big day, indeed. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, and we're noting the unusual holiday mash-up going on this week. Lunar New Year, Ramadan AND Lent - there are notable differences and similarities. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 and todays post - in honor of the Winter Games - will tug on you in a good way. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's FRIDAY, Feb. 20, 2026, and things are getting fishy around here. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, and snowmageddon is officially here. Again. Rise and Shine. The driveway & & the stairs & the sidewalks need clearing. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. We're just over here chipping away at today's hot subject. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. Today, we get a little nutty (and chocolatey). Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026 and we're feeling a little blue. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Happy Dominican Independence Day! Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/02/rise-a…

It's Monday, March 2, 2026. Kicking off a new month with an ode to reading. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/03/rise-a…

It's Tuesday, March 3, 2026, did you catch a glimpse of the Blood Moon this morning? Also, Happy Purim. Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/03/rise-a…

It's Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Once upon a time, not too terribly long ago, US presidents were inaugurated on this day. Also, Happy Holi! Rise and Shine. civmix.com/2026/03/rise-a…