Turn It Off
I understand that some people – ok, many people – have been upset about the posts, dialogue and long-winded diatribes on social media during the last few months. Here is a simple solution. Turn it off. It is easy enough Read More …
Author: Dawn aka Hat Girl
Rite of Passage
In some ways, I think that it may very well be a rite of passage to protest against something the government, a business or, even your parents have done. How you go about this protest is up to you. We Read More …
I Say Let’s Try
It’s always nice to know that you can try something, first – just a small taste testing and you can say “yay” or “no” – and sometimes “mmmm, maybe, but I am not sure.” I say let’s try the ESB Read More …
Focus On The Good
At this very moment, for the last few months, all I can think about is – for everyone out there – to focus on the good… the good things people do the good things people say the good things we Read More …
3 Things To Say
Here are 3 things to say to your parents. You taught me more than I realize. Thank you for everything you sacreficed for me. You did more than I needed. Now, I am sure that you can come up with Read More …
Thankful for Small Kindnesses
Humans are often good at doing things for strangers. Regardless of the motivation, I am thankful for small kindnesses. Today, standing in line, a rather long, extensive line at the US Post Office – quarterly taxes are due today AND Read More …
Similar Yet Different
It is entirely possible to have two people with backgrounds completely similar yet different in their outlook on life. In all probability, the number could probably be 100,000 times that magnitude. Went to public school. Parents are married. Have 1 Read More …
Hours and Hours
Planning ahead is essential when hosting a long awaited dinner – especially because of the hours and hours needed to slow cook the beef brisket. It’s not something that you can do all the time, but once in a while, Read More …
Secretly Fabulous
I don’t know about you, but I think I may just want to be secretly fabulous. Quietly but consistently making the people around me, my family and friends, feel loved, supported and appreciated. There are brands and restaurants that want Read More …
Talk and Really Communicate
It takes far more effort when we talk and really communicate with others, whether professionally or personally. What you mean, versus what you say, is the basis of success in this area. Vocabulary, in casual conversation can be vague and Read More …