First Denial
At first denial… We are going through the five stages of crisis…all at a different pace, and one step at a time. Containment, here at least, for now (pretty solid in stage 2, though opinions on this may vary.) We Read More …
Author: Dawn aka Hat Girl
Think First
It is a time, more than ever, to think first and speak second. Whether it is with a client, a friend, your kids, or your spouse. You never know what they may be concerned about at the moment, or what Read More …
Just In Case
Just in case you forgot that you preposted your social media activity with the thought that everything would be “business as usual”, you might want to make sure that it is still what you want to say. Just a little Read More …
They All Come Tumbling Down
One school after another and they all come tumbling down. It just takes a few leaders. Harvard. MIT. UPenn. And, then, the private and state colleges and local schools, follow suit. They can’t risk what they don’t know. Just like Read More …
Don’t Panic
If ever I heard a misinterpretation of the phrase “don’t panic” it’s now. Yet. People are. The cover of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe” certainly claimed the same thing, even though that story line had more reason to induce Read More …
One Day Does Not A Week Make
I am not a fortune teller, and one day does not a week make (or two, even), but my kids’ school just closed for tomorrow. While this COVID-19 virus is no laughing matter, one day is seemingly laughable. It isn’t Read More …
Could You Do It?
If you had to, really had to…could you do it? It is closing in on springtime, the weather is breaking, the sun is shining longer and the warmer days are coming soon. It has been a long winter. Not even Read More …
Everything is Important
Everything, and I mean everything is important. Period. Sure, some things are more important than others. But, that is not the end of the story. Others are worth a reminder. Mentioning again. Being a nudge. Being a nag; yes sometimes Read More …
Flat Out. Friday.
Flat out. Friday night. Its been a week. Nothing between us and relaxing…except, whatever we didn’t finish this week. We can work, flat out. Friday though, is for taking a break. At least until Sunday… when we have to get Read More …
That’s Not Why
I am telling you, right now, that’s not why I did that. I want to have more physical space, between me and everything else. Whether it is personal space, the area around our blanket on the beach or at a Read More …