When you think of all the little things it can be overwhelming. The acts of kindness. The good books people recommend. The memes they share. The smiles. The “hey, how are you?” texts. The laughter. The toasts. The lunches when Read More …
Your best laid plans should always be: Open to being edited. Flexible for early start and/or late ending. Done and set well in advance. Thought out with many alternative options. No matter what the best laid plans can be fully Read More …
If you come in the middle… Of the conversation Of the movie Of the book club review Of the meeting Of the story Of the party Of the class You have to ask questions. Yes there are always lots of Read More …
If you can’t stand the heat…go to the kitchen. Or, wherever in your house it is cooler and by that I mean, a place where it is cool enough to think straight. This summer is like all others. We have Read More …
No matter what you plan, plan to make it an experience. One that you will remember. One that they will remember, even if just a little bit. One that makes you want to go back. One that is everything (and Read More …
Even just a little progress is Good. A relief. Fabulous. A start. Something. A little progress is better than none and, yet it is just the beginning. ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl
Setting up impromptu events and last minute gatherings are the best. No (and even lower) prep. No (totally eliminated) anxiety. No (to low) expectations. Just overall good times. Call, text, or email and invite people to your impromptu events and Read More …
You might not think that advice from your elders is (always) helpful… but, it is usually quite “spot on” in spite of how annoying that it is true. Say please and thank you. Listen more than you talk. Hold the Read More …
When there is stress, hearing that there is no appointment needed can really be a game changer. Just show up when you can. Leverage the free time you have. Take a moment (or an hour) to do what you need Read More …
Sometimes, it feels like a little progress is not all that much. You just chip, chip, chip away a little at a time. New lists get added to the others. Two steps forward, three steps back. Then, all of a Read More …