Be Who You Are
The best advice I can share is to be who you are every day. Focused Clear Authentic Human, at your core Unique Special Flawed Loved It is the most ideal to be who you are. Do not pretend to be Read More …
Author: Dawn aka Hat Girl
Halfway
Depending on the perspective, nearly any point in time, or place, can be halfway from another time or place. A half birthday. Half of the month. Mid-day… Almost there. and Nearly home. Plus, if you keep checking in at points, Read More …
No Nuance
There is absolutely no nuance in digital messaging… and it is super fast and easy to text, send off an e-mail or make an online comment. All of these options in communication are missing the things that make the spoken Read More …
Feels Different
Places away from home, may not be that different, but because it isn’t home, it feels different. I know this is mostly nuanced, but it is all of the little things that add up. Like, the road surfaces, the trees Read More …
Quite Thankful
It doesn’t matter what holidays you celebrate throughout the year, we know we should be quite thankful everyday. That we have our family nearby and our friends close by, too. That we have our health (and we try to be Read More …
Not That Far
When you stop and think about it, there are many places not that far away but are really different. Language Slang (similar but different from just language) Food Service standards Laws and rules Spelling (also sorta different) Hobbies Landscape History Read More …
The Tiny Details
Sometimes, the tiny details don’t really matter. Stay high level. Just say the area you are going. Give a round about time. Make a generalization. Focus on the big picture. Involve everyone, they can all participate. After hours and hours Read More …
You Miss The Things
When you are busy, you miss the things that are happening around you (or without you). Inspiring sunrises. First steps. Kids coming home from school. Dinners with family. Unadulterated laughter. Gatherings with the people you like (and love) the most. Read More …
Wear The Hat
If it fits…wear the hat. The weather may dictate this and then you might not care too much about the fit. But, other times it is so important. Be ready to adopt the roles you are meant to assume. Be Read More …
Make You Feel Better
Things can easily make you feel better. A simple word of thanks. Hot, delicious coffee. Freshly washed sheets. A smile when you weren’t expecting one. Someone letting you turn onto a busy street (or merging in traffic.) Friends who treat Read More …