Thinking Of You
All of the people we care about, or miss in our lives, we are thinking of you. It has been a while. It was one of those days. It has been cold and dreary this winter so far, and it Read More …
Author: Dawn aka Hat Girl
Everything Comes Back
Whether it’s a color or a style everything comes back into style again, eventually. If only we’d have the patience and the persistence; the room in your closet; the time to wait; and let’s be realistic – the waistline. Maybe Read More …
Talk and Plan
It is best to talk and plan family trips now. Especially if your kids are older. You most definitely have high expectations. They have expectations, too. Be open to ideas. Be flexible. Be ready for last minute changes. You’re making Read More …
Just Go and Get It
There is a very real possibility that no one is going to invite you, or tell you it is time. So. Do what you have to do. Just go and get it. Be inspired. Be ready. Be energetic. Be focused. Read More …
Alternative Plans
This is a time to be flexible and have alternative plans for things that may come along. New ideas. Things out of your control. People with other skills. Education in emerging technology. Winter weather. Alternative plans are the things you Read More …
The Simplest Solution
It seems obvious, but the simplest solution is often the best… not the one you thought of first. not the fastest to execute. not the idea that started it all. not the easiest, by a long shot. In fact, the Read More …
The Undoing
After a long holiday season, the undoing of it all can be both refreshing and depressing at the same time. Putting away the decorations and dismantling the Christmas tree, carefully replacing each treasured ornament is a daunting task. It is Read More …
Not Quite As Memorable
Sometimes, for weird reasons, a name is not quite as memorable as the pie. the meeting. the story. the time. the place. the single best glass of wine. the event. the movie. the restaurant. the little town you found by Read More …
All The Gifts
After all the gifts have been selected, carefully wrapped, exchanged, and opened…It is time. Time to reflect. Time to say thank you. Time to be grateful we can do this, year after year. All the gifts are wonderful, but even Read More …
Make It Better
No matter what you do, try to make it better… and cleaner, perhaps, than when you arrived. with a little bit of salt. sharing with others. with your insights, edits and feedback. than before. It is time to make it Read More …