Listening…
Everyone around you is talking – but, who is listening… to what you say? and really hearing the information (not just waiting to talk)? to the ideas that need to be explored? and making a decision on what is said? Read More …
Everyone around you is talking – but, who is listening… to what you say? and really hearing the information (not just waiting to talk)? to the ideas that need to be explored? and making a decision on what is said? Read More …
When you think of all the things that have to happen to make a family or friends “be” it truly is amazing. Timing. Right place at the right time. Mood. Thoughts and ideas that align. Age. You don’t have to Read More …
So, with Thanksgiving behind us, we are rolling into December like a… Whatever the analogy that either suits your mood – or – makes you laugh that is what it is like. We are in for a crazy ride the Read More …
Sometimes you have to break with tradition and try something new. It is not hard to break with tradition if you just let the whims take you away. Lean in, sit back and relax. ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl
We are thankful for all the people. So many. (Too many to name.) Okay, let’s widen the circle and bring in more. To all the people we know, love and trust in our lives – Happy Thanksgiving. To all of Read More …
We will want to get even more butter than we have normally. Everything is better this way. Especially for the holidays. Don’t worry how much. Of course, no judgement – you may choose to add it sparingly – but we Read More …
When you spend the years blending traditions you may forget who recommended the best ideas for the holiday. The menu items. The must watch movies. The past times. The sites you visit. The ways you start the holiday, from pre-planning Read More …
Each year, we start the season earlier and earlier…and there’s not much we can do about it. The spirit is strong. People are pulled to celebrate – and while I think it should be one holiday at a time – Read More …
Check check check could mean so many things, right? Here we are. End of the year. Just about six weeks to go and there are things that are coming at us: life, family and work. Maybe not in that order, Read More …
Hit the positives in the story highlights… What do they want to see, hear and remember? Your story highlights the very best of how we all want to live…and enjoy the days we have together. ~ Dawn aka Hat Girl