Art or Life
What rules – art or life? They say that art imitates life. The artist paints or sculpts what they see, how they feel and what they think…who they love. Singers sing songs about their experiences and certainly about who they Read More …
Category: opinion
Make The Holiday Last
It is no surprise we want to make the holiday last. This is especially true of the first major holiday of the summer. The sun is shining, school is almost over, the birds are singing, and convertibles are riding down Read More …
When You Grow Up
All through childhood, you think you know what you want to be when you grow up. Then, you go to school and (often) learn things that are completely different from what you thought you’d be – a firefighter, an astronaut, Read More …
Everyone Loves A Parade
Is it true, even with the traffic, the road closures and no seating available at your favorite coffee shop, that everyone loves a parade? The marching band, the Boy and Girl Scouts, the fire trucks and proud firemen, the mummers Read More …
Talk About It
Whatever is on your mind, talk about it. Be open, be honest, be authentic. No one really knows what you are thinking until you share your thoughts. Maybe you are a journalist – telling the truth for the entire world. Read More …
Need This
If you have to ask, do I need this? You probably don’t. Over a year ago, I packed up my office to reorganize and redecorate. Today, I opened a box that was labeled, “Dawn Desk Miscellaneous” in big, black, bold Read More …
A Simple Plan
Holiday weekends work best with a simple plan. Play it by ear. Let it happen. Go with the flow. Don’t make promises. Finish what you have to do. Then, just relax. Doesn’t that sound perfect? A simple plan for happiness, Read More …
Don’t Listen
There are some times when you should heed the advice “don’t listen” to this, that, or the other thing. A few weeks ago, I listened to my GPS instructions when it confidently said “Turn Left.” Then, as I approached the Read More …
Kitchen Closed
So, the other day, I raved about a place that used direct mail to invite us to dinner…well, I thought it was great. I still kind of do. However, I found out that their kitchen closed for renovations the day Read More …
Change of Plans
It is always easier to have a change of plans before you commit to the final plan. Whether it is hiring the designers, accepting the proof and printing the materials or setting up the schedule, buying the tickets and paying Read More …