All Of Us
All of us here together. Thank you. The best gift of all. Being close. Visiting. Traveling as far as needed. Merry Christmas to all of you from all of us. ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl
Category: family
Smile and Cry
It is perfectly fine to smile and cry at the same time, or to alternate. You can be happy and sad at the same time…happy for the memories, sad that there won’t be anymore. I know that there isn’t any Read More …
Wrapping Up
At this time of year, we spend plenty of time wrapping up… presents – for the kids, your parents, friends and extended (or close) family. gifts – for your clients (something unique and different each year if you can do Read More …
It’s Cold Out There
Yes, it’s cold out there and there isn’t much you can do about it, but…you can handle it if you: check the weather be prepared bundle up take deep breaths preheat the car or stay inside… When it’s cold out Read More …
Not As Planned
When the day, nay, the weekend is not as planned, you still have to appreciate what you did. Do not focus on what didn’t happen. Focus (instead) on: the people you saw the food you enjoyed the laughter you shared Read More …
Did You Do Anything
It is a pre-holiday weekend, Saturday even. Did you do anything… fun? productive? with others? new? on your list? healthy? for yourself? to get ahead (*of your list, chores, goals etc.)? Most importantly, did you do anything that you hadn’t Read More …
So Happy For Us
No matter who you are or who you’re with – you should be so happy for us. The collective of us as people. The larger number of us as colleagues. The group of us as friends. The smaller unit of Read More …
Is It 42
The meaning of life… is it 42? I don’t know for sure. It could be just a joke from a Monty Python movie. Or, it could be that it is the middle of a wish. Perhaps the middle of age Read More …
How I Have Missed You
It has been a long time and oh, how I have missed you is all I can say. Try to not let the time go so long. Try to gather more often. Try to talk more frequently. Try to be Read More …
Kick Off to the Season
It is the kick off to the season for Christmas and all the festive holidays. All the lights, music and carols (than ever before). More cookies, treats and cocktails (than you can handle). Gatherings, reconnecting and meeting new people (whom Read More …