Be open to anything and embrace the unexpected… step up volunteer if asked be willing to listen participate celebrate the every day events learn what you don’t know look around When you do all of these things, embrace the unexpected Read More …
No matter how much time you have, make the moments that matter to you the most, matter more. Smile. Love. Say yes. Be open. Laugh. Stay flexible. Ask questions. Be there. Open your heart. Maintain optimism. Have empathy. Listen more. Read More …
It is easy – even with reminders, but I totally forgot. The Hat Girl Marketing Blog is (was) 8 years old yesterday. Eight years, every day. (And a few random blogs here and there before 8/22/2014 – but every day Read More …
The best memories don’t need photographs. Think about it. What do you remember. Vividly. Those are often the best memories . And these wonderful memories don’t need photographs. They are definitely worth sharing with others and describing in detail for Read More …
As much as you try to remember…you won’t. Which kid wore that outfit? Who was that who came to the party? What year did we go to that place with the thing and that guy? Where was that street we Read More …
Sometimes, the simplest things are the most relevant and meaningful. A smile. Sincere “thank yous”. A firm, non-hesitating handshake. Excited for the other person, truly happy for them. A good selfie. Dates that align. An even better selfie, one taken Read More …
When you use things, be sure to put it all back. Right where it belongs. Hopefully you remember where. If it’s been a long time. Like 2 or so years, longer than we would have thought. It was a good Read More …
Looking back, years later, “that costume you made was not so bad“. Never, ever, would there be words loved less if spoken. Especially, said to a mom, by a post-teen girl. Sigh. Happiness. Also, probably, looking back, on the topic Read More …
Its that time of year, when the memories coming back are so nice to have…but, making new ones now, again is even better. Family gatherings. Friends together. Communities celebrating Memorial Day and remembering the fallen. Parades to make sure we Read More …
You moody weather… You confound us. You get on our nerves. You make us sad. You frustrate us. You match our own varying, unpredictable and excessively mind-numbing emotions. The moody weather is just par for the course. ~ Dawn aka Read More …