Teach Them Younger
What I have thought, lately anyway, is that with kids you have to teach them younger than you’d think. They can learn pretty much anything you want to share with them. But, we keep things from them until it is Read More …
Author: Dawn aka Hat Girl
Let Them Be Kids
We should all let them be kids for as long as they can. Adulting is hard and don’t we know it! But, they want to grow up…and by doing so, they will want to: have fun be independent make their Read More …
So, You Have Kids
So, you have kids, right? If you don’t…you could just skip this but, maybe it would be worth a read anyway. People who do not could also learn from it…just in case. If you have identified yourself as a parent, Read More …
Smile Or, Don’t
You can choose to smile or, don’t choose to smile but you probably look better when you do. There is even a theory (not sure if it is medically proven or not) that it takes less muscle to smile than Read More …
Let’s Do This Again
Every year, every season, there is something that you do that you should decide let’s do this again. Make a pact. Make sure to set a date. Make a reservation. Make the time. Make it a priority. Your friends definitely Read More …
Streets We Walk
It is on these same streets we walk as our ancestors did before. So many things have happened since then. Not all of them good, not all of them bad. Just a lot of things. The sights, scenes and (for Read More …
Story To Tell
It is nice having a story to tell. That time when you were called up to participate on the Varsity team, and the rest of the team cheered you on. How you and your best friend did something really stupid/clever/fun Read More …
Good Enough Reason
Whatever reason you determine is a good enough reason… for you. for your cause. for your conscience. for giving yourself a pass. for the best effort you could muster. Is a reason to celebrate. Celebrating you and what you have Read More …
Change of Plans
When you have a change of plans, it is hopefully something to celebrate. A last minute call that makes a difference. Same day appointment availability. Spur of the moment dinner out. Surprise visit from friends. Weekend getaway. It is nice Read More …
Three More Days
Ever think (other than these last six or so months when we keep counting two weeks) just three more days and it is the weekend? Even though the weekends don’t really feel like weekends any more. This is sort of Read More …