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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
No matter how many you have, share a cookie with someone. (Chocolate chip, if you are asking me, but, oatmeal raisin is good too.) Being able to share… Means that your pre-school experience, whether it was your teacher, the aide Read More …
Sometimes it is simple…just be there and that is more than enough. Offer what you can do. Show up when you say you can. Bring your favorite thing, food, beverage – if appropriate. Be sure to have a bright smile Read More …