Under the Crunch
We are supposed to get our first Nor’Easter this week. We will see, the prediction is early, but I do not want to doubt. Snow brings many good things and under the crunch of crisp, water, frozen in a million Read More …
Author: Dawn aka Hat Girl
Short Stay
We say will visit but just for a short stay. Then, we get taking. We start catching up. We have some dessert. Maybe some wine. The kids get engaged. The evening flies by without a thought or a care in Read More …
Day 1 Of
Remember back when it was day 1 of the lock down and everyone was told to stay home, only do essential things for the next two weeks? Yup. We do. Then, it became 4 … then 6 weeks and lingering Read More …
Here We Go
So. Here we go again. The letters this time are… More real. More experienced. More heartfelt. More specific. More gut wrenching. It’s the holiday season. We trust that people will do the right thing and provide as much support as Read More …
Life Without Choices
Well, I guess this might be what it is like to live life without choices. One more thing. One more rule. One more change. One more decision. One more edit. One more takeaway. One more restaurant. One more gym. One Read More …
Perceived Value
The perceived value of a discount is often greater than the actual discount. How much are you willing to sell your information for these days? Free = Facebook (the more time you spend on it, liking, sharing and commenting, the Read More …
Christmas Trees Grow
In our area of the country, Christmas trees grow. That is, until you cut them down. Or, until the farm owner decides to retire. Which, apparently, is a growing trend. That said, however, I do have to wonder…much like the Read More …
The Twilight Hours
The twilight hours are sometimes the best time of the day. The lights are not quite bright. The sun is not quite down. The frosty morning dew makes everything twinkle. The day has not yet begun. The evenings and our Read More …
Cold But Warm
In the northern parts of the country, it is cold but warm when surrounded by family. It is our choice to celebrate, no matter what. Anyway, if you are inside, the cold shouldn’t bother you. Don’t let the distance matter, Read More …
Family Time Matters
We know that family time matters, but we just can’t even imagine the amount. It is literally unmeasurable. We have no idea how much it makes a difference. Talk to each other, share stories and remind us of the fun Read More …