Quite Thankful
It doesn’t matter what holidays you celebrate throughout the year, we know we should be quite thankful everyday. That we have our family nearby and our friends close by, too. That we have our health (and we try to be Read More …
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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 …
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 …
No Place Like…
The obvious is there’s no place like home but, we all know that are some pretty nice other places to be. Holland, for one (the summer vacation town where parts of The Wonderful Wizard of OZ was written), is quite 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Two Sides
There are always two sides to a conversation. The things one person said. The things another person heard. The perspective and basis that each hold based on prior experiences. The time delay (not much) and the quality (sometimes not so Read More …
Let The Fun Commence
It is back to school, but a holiday weekend… let the fun commence. Time to reconnect with friends. Get together and have great food. Spend a weekend away or at home. Watch the sun come up and stay up well Read More …