There Are No Tricks
In life, there are no hacks, there are no shortcuts and there are no tricks to making things happen. You just have to learn how to do it. You have to commit the time to do it. You can get Read More …
Author: Dawn aka Hat Girl
That Remake Is Magical
That remake is magical… you know that song, the one on the radio – the one I can’t get enough of hearing. Weezer and their interpretation of “Africa”…which sounds an awful lot like the original. My husband just heard it Read More …
A Pen or a Magic Wand
When I read a book, sometimes I wonder if the author controls a pen or a magic wand. Of course, writers probably less often use a pen, but still – you get the idea. Authors make us fall in love Read More …
There’s Something Magical
There’s something magical about your children – or your team – working together to accomplish a goal without you having to step in and… help; assist; guide; break up a debate; solve a problem; or, do the work. Create the Read More …
Wonderful World of Magic
Today, we celebrated the wonderful world of magic and Harry Potter’s birthday. Last year, I knew how old he was, (I think 30 – that is off the top of my head – I know that I have the entire Read More …
When We Travel
We can really learn when we travel beyond our home, beyond our roots and outside of our comfort zone. Being around others, other cultures, other societal norms… Summer is a great time to get out there. To see the countryside, Read More …
Setting the Stage
Performances are best when you take time in setting the stage. The lighting. The decor. The costuming. The music. The sets. The color blocking. Then, cue the actors. As in drama, in life, it is very much and very often Read More …
Made Of Stone
No reaction, no emotion, not crying, not caring at all…what are you made of stone? Nope. Just acting as if that is the case. This is something that some have a natural talent for exhibiting, but others must come upon Read More …
Things You Learn From Acting
It is so much more than pretending, there are actually things you learn from acting. You can channel empathy. You can convey sympathy. You can emote joy or sadness or frustration … and not look angry, sad or happy doing Read More …