What It MeansThe Fun, Fellowship, and Self-Esteem of being a Hat Lady
as seen in the ways The Ladies finished the sentence:
"The Hat Ladies are...."
fun, exciting, and life enhancing
a new dimension to my life
a means of restoring my self-confidence after my divorce and the death of my parents
a pleasant, delightful experience
a chance to wear hats without feeling strange
sunshine into the lives of wearers as well as the public
a new experience "tripping into a fantasy world
chances to wear a pretty hat that causes a stir and lifts my spirit
stepping back in time to another era, but keeping my feet on the ground
as much fun as my grandchildren
ooh-la-la!
feeling like a girl again, playing "dress up"
bringing joy to soooo many Ladies...and joy back into MY life
cherished memories of time spent with all the lovely and enchanting "Hat Ladies"
lots of nice people and lots of fun
my husband's encouragement, who bought himself a hat
fun...for the beauty of the hatted Ladies is always matched by their kindness
the opportunity to make new friends and the ability to network
meeting and getting to know so many nice Ladies
getting so many to dress up, show off, and love doing it
a veritable buffet table of activities from which to choose
treasured gifts of friendship
little challenges that take you past your comfort level
having people remark on my appearance
bringing out your almost forgotten "giggly little girl" side when you are with several Ladies and someone asks, "Are you a Hat Lady?"
women who don't fight and tell tales, but enjoy each other's company, have fun together, support one another, make some deep and lasting friendships, and of course, look fashionable in their attire
the joy of still being able to play "dress up" and "tea party"
a group that has enriched my life tenfold...and beyond
enjoying myself to the fullest and feeling like a kid again
making one become a full time hat lover
an experience to treasure because of the camaraderie among all The Ladies under all the beautiful hats
a group that has opened the door for me to fun, fun women, fun events
many lovely friendships that would not have been possible otherwise
donning my hat and feeling quicker and lighter in step and spirit...and certainly more dignified
an opportunity to express ourselves more with our hats
the women who make the hat
a way to make our lives better
girlfriends all wearing beautiful hats
a spirit of peace, for we know we are special
women of courage in our hats; when we enter a room, everyone is put at ease because of the way we walk in our beautiful hats
felling like there's 'nothing' I can't do!
making "best" friends
being like a flower blossoming
having a sense of style in this dress down era
an affirmation of who we are...beautiful people inside and out
a marvelous group of Ladies; love them
hats on parade
responsible for enriching my life so incredibly
new friends and amazing experiences...that have become commonplace
being recognized in our hats all over the city
an opportunity to share something with sisters, daughters, granddaughters, and even husbands
forming wonderful friendships and meeting some of the most fascinating and talented women on earth
something that came into my life when I really needed something: something to think and write about, something to do, something fun
a way to become enriched as a group and as a person
feeling more comfortable wearing hats
new friends and much joy in the civic activities in which we have participated
a way to become enriched as a group and as a person
a wonderful adventure in style, art, color, and beauty
looking forward to what's "ahead"
so many happy days for me
something that has enriched my life
the nicest group of anything/body I have ever belonged to! I'm so proud of us
memorable events that would not have happened without it
a chance to feel fashionable, stylist, and comfortable
one of the nicest experiences I've had in a long time
being the object of a "second look"
a way to replace my baseball hats (worn because of my hair loss with hats) with a (h)atitude!
personal friendships, adventures, new faces, and lots of money spent on hats
a dream that all can share
something so meaningful to Ladies, it is mentioned in their wedding announcements and obituaries
Thus "The Hat Ladies are...."
about hats
about old time charm and gentility
about helping others
about fellowship
about great conversation
about meeting women who are warm, lovely, and just plain nice
about being prissy and preening a little...and it's OK
about fun