Wear The Hat
If it fits…wear the hat. The weather may dictate this and then you might not care too much about the fit. But, other times it is so important. Be ready to adopt the roles you are meant to assume. Be Read More …
Tag: children
Make You Feel Better
Things can easily make you feel better. A simple word of thanks. Hot, delicious coffee. Freshly washed sheets. A smile when you weren’t expecting one. Someone letting you turn onto a busy street (or merging in traffic.) Friends who treat Read More …
Dessert First
It is okay to eat dessert first. You do not even need to eat a balanced diet, or have dinner later (that same day). But, as a best practice: Decide early. Invite the kids to join you. Let it be Read More …
Learn The Rules
It is good to learn the rules of the game engagement where you are grammar You should not have to look them up all the time, so learn the rules and save some time. ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl
Go Early
When you can, go early and be there ahead of time. Find your way. Check in. Get the lay of the land. Settle in. Relax. Take a few moments. Arrive not only on time, but go early and you will Read More …
Pick A Line
Go ahead, pick a line, any line. Then, stick to it. It will work for you. Not in the market. Not at the car wash. Not on the toll road exit. Not checking in to the hotel. There is no Read More …
Totally Different
When fall comes along, the vibe is totally different than any other time of the year. People love it or (I think) tolerate it. There are plenty of things to enjoy, harvest themed events at the farm, on Main Street Read More …
Hi My Name Is…
When you say, hi my name is… (you say the name you prefer. Right?) Right. Not the nickname your childhood friends gave you. Not the name your siblings called you because they were too young and unable to pronounce your Read More …
Speak Up and Share
It isn’t easy, changing the future, but if you want to have some kind of impact, you have to speak up and share what you know. I ran into a complete stranger today, a teacher and mom of a toddler. Read More …
Be Who You Are
No matter what you do, be who you are. Relatable. Kind. Fun. Personable. Welcoming. Open to learn. Interested. Engaged. Happy. Loving. Caring. Empathetic. If they respond to you differently than you intended…you might need to check in. Ask the questions Read More …