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We all think that the “Elf on the Shelf” is adorable… or was, until we realized it was kind of freaky. Not sure you would agree, but I am kind of glad that today’s trends include having at least one Read More …
Author: Dawn aka Hat Girl
Soon Enough
For some, Christmas can’t come soon enough. There are some of us who need more time. More time is warranted, because we still have ten more days and we are just not yet… ready. done shopping. finished with school work. Read More …
Santa Baby
Remember when everyone got all up in arms about that song? Well, Santa Baby has nothin’ on SantaCon. In New York City today, from train station to street to avenue – everywhere you turned there were young adults (of age Read More …
Absolutely the Same
It is generous when someone thinks you look absolutely the same as you did years ago when you spent a lot more time together…and absolutely wonderful to share it right back at them. We remember people as being just the Read More …
Observe the Festivities
Anytime you can, be sure to do more than observe the festivities. Participate. Jump In. Help celebrate. Pitch in. Embrace the cold. Breathe in the holiday cheer. Sing along, loud and clear. If all you can do it observe the Read More …
So Festive and Bright
Driving around each evening is now so festive and bright. Even the darkest days seem lighter, freer, more fun. Even the most chilly days and nights are warmed by good thoughts. Even the drab streets, on the less busy corners Read More …
Heuristics to Create Festive
Who in the world would ever think of certain activities, completely suitable for this time of year, that combine psychology and heuristics to create festive behavior… but it just might work. The Grinch would be a perfect candidate. So would Read More …
Rainy But Festive
It is rainy but festive – at least from where I am sitting. The rain drops on the window take each twinkle light – or, even any old lights – and dilute the image, blurring the crazy world outside. Making Read More …
So Festive
Everything this season has been so festive… Maybe it was the early snow fall. Maybe it is the short time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. Maybe it is the end of a long decade. Maybe it is the spirit of optimism Read More …
Grey to Blue
It’s winter and the evenings turn to night sooner than they should. So, let’s go from grey to blue, sit in the sun and enjoy the warm afternoon as long as we can. We know that winter hasn’t even begun, Read More …