Refine the Story
You might need to refine the story…hit all the high notes, but make it real and relatable. Early on…the background and the reason to keep reading. Add in the details that keep their interest and make them laugh or cry. Read More …
Tag: family
Near to Home
It is time to stop the travel, get off the road and stay near to home. Sleep in. Get some rest. Reconnect with family. Linger over coffee. Invite friends over. Schedule brunch. Make cookies. Stay near to home and make Read More …
Ask The Right Questions
When you ask the right questions, you can… continue the conversation longer. make someone feel better. solve the mystery. get the information you want. learn more about someone or something new. qualify a good candidate and eliminate the wrong ones. Read More …
Keep Trying
No matter what you do, or the success you have, keep trying to be even better. Success breeds success. Challenges make you stronger. Wins inspire more effort. Keep trying to learn, improve and support the growth of others… let them Read More …
All The Things
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 …
Rolling Into December
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 …
Break With Tradition
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
All The People
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 …
Even More Butter
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 …
Blending Traditions
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 …