Say Yes to Help
It is totally okay when you can to say yes to help. Many hands definitely make light work…literally. Think about moving a couch (or other heavy things), boxes of books, piles of bricks, setting up a tent and a backyard Read More …
Tag: memories
You Can Go Back
While you can go back, it will probably be different. Nothing ever stays the same and your perspective, your memory, your ability to recall the facts may be skewed to what you want to remember. That concert you went to Read More …
Embrace the Unexpected
Be open to anything and embrace the unexpected… step up volunteer if asked be willing to listen participate celebrate the every day events learn what you don’t know look around When you do all of these things, embrace the unexpected Read More …
Make The Moments
No matter how much time you have, make the moments that matter to you the most, matter more. Smile. Love. Say yes. Be open. Laugh. Stay flexible. Ask questions. Be there. Open your heart. Maintain optimism. Have empathy. Listen more. Read More …
Totally Forgot…
It is easy – even with reminders, but I totally forgot. The Hat Girl Marketing Blog is (was) 8 years old yesterday. Eight years, every day. (And a few random blogs here and there before 8/22/2014 – but every day Read More …
Memories Don’t Need Photographs
The best memories don’t need photographs. Think about it. What do you remember. Vividly. Those are often the best memories . And these wonderful memories don’t need photographs. They are definitely worth sharing with others and describing in detail for Read More …
Try To Remember
As much as you try to remember…you won’t. Which kid wore that outfit? Who was that who came to the party? What year did we go to that place with the thing and that guy? Where was that street we Read More …
The Simplest Things
Sometimes, the simplest things are the most relevant and meaningful. A smile. Sincere “thank yous”. A firm, non-hesitating handshake. Excited for the other person, truly happy for them. A good selfie. Dates that align. An even better selfie, one taken Read More …
Put It All Back
When you use things, be sure to put it all back. Right where it belongs. Hopefully you remember where. If it’s been a long time. Like 2 or so years, longer than we would have thought. It was a good Read More …
Not So Bad
Looking back, years later, “that costume you made was not so bad“. Never, ever, would there be words loved less if spoken. Especially, said to a mom, by a post-teen girl. Sigh. Happiness. Also, probably, looking back, on the topic Read More …