May The
May the… Karma be on your side. Fans be in favor of you. Studying be productive. Kids love you and come to visit. Peace be with you. Which all basically mean the same as “may the force be with you” Read More …
Category: family
Polite Thing to Do
It’s the polite thing to do… Ask nicely – say please and offer a sincere thank you Hold the door for the person behind you, even if they are not juggling bags and a small child Ask to be excused Read More …
Call It What You Will
You can call it what you will… I say it’s love it is being dedicated it is part of the family connection it is friendship it’s (more than) essential it is your opinion it is par for the course it’s Read More …
Listen Up
Hey! Listen up… They have something important to say. They have a different perspective. They don’t know the details but… They have learned so much. They are ready for something new. They just want to be heard. So. Listen up! Read More …
Talk Talk Talk
When you are with friends or family you can talk talk talk…and still have more to say. Of course, it’s easy, because: You are connecting. You are making progress. You are venting (maybe.) You are catching up. You are connected. Read More …
Make It Work
Even though it can be difficult, it is satisfying to make it work. Lots of options Lots of variations Lots of opinions Lots of negotiations Lots of time… Take all the time you need to make it work. Then, you Read More …
Littlest Things
Sometimes the littlest things are the biggest… Minutes Hugs Kids Smiles Laughs Afternoons Dinners Car-rides Notes Texts Moments Make the littlest things into the best things of your days. ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl
Just Waiting
No matter the reason, when you are just waiting, it can seem interminable. New baby to arrive. Results from the lab. Final exam grade. Pink or blue? Checks to clear. Cakes to cool. Seeds to sprout. Jell-o to set. An Read More …
Linger Longer
Let’s linger longer and make the day better. Hang out for a bit. Stay and talk. Have some lunch, stay until dinner. Be there – fully. Spring rain makes for a good day inside. When we can, we should linger Read More …
Another Beautiful Day
We are thankful every time we have another beautiful day. The sunshine The mild weather The good people around us The spring flowers The yummy food The patient, cautious drivers on the road around you The ability to be home Read More …