Patience in Time
We can earn our patience in time spent… Counting to 10. Breathing through it. Listening to what they have to say first – before jumping in and offering a solution. Be honest with yourself first. Decide if you would give Read More …
Different Experiences
We all have different experiences even when we go through the same thing, at the same time. Mood Background Upbringing Environment Childhood Education Our perspectives guide our reactions… It could be pain you’re experiencing. It isn’t our fault. It could Read More …
Know the Lingo
If you know the lingo you fit in… Listen up. Learn it. Practice it. Once you know the lingo you can be a part of the conversation. ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl
Blame It On the Kid
Go ahead – show me what you can do – and then, you blame it on the kid. It’s weak. A cop out. Gutless. That’s worse than blaming it on the dog. I’d like to give you some level of Read More …
More to the Story
There is always – naturally – more to the story. What are the facts? How did it start? Where can we go from here? Tell us all of the details, the funny parts and the serious stuff. Why did it Read More …
Summer or Fall
Is it summer or fall right now? The weather can’t seem to make up its mind for the last few months. Too cold. Too hot. Plus, now that kids are back to school it just feels odd. But … We Read More …
Give In
Sometimes you just have to give in… To someone else To the temptation To the vice That said you don’t want it to be without reason. You have to be able to look yourself in the eye and know it Read More …
No Matter What it Says
It may be written somewhere – in a book, on paper or online but, no matter what it says… It could require more context. It could be fantastical. It could be factual. It could be just part of the story. Read More …
More Difficult
It could be more difficult. You can make it that way or outside factors can do it, too. If it is in your control, pay attention to what might help. Make it easier, simpler and calmer by focusing your efforts. Read More …
Decades Ago
Do you remember something that happened decades ago? Rewind all those years. The story comes right back to you. Repeat the lines – you know them all. Sing along to the main theme song. Even dance the steps (as applicable.) Read More …