Ghosts June 10, 2021
Posted by nrhatch in Humor, Life Balance, Mindfulness, People.23 comments
A casual acquaintance tried to interject herself into my life by telling me what to do. When I tried to explain why I wasn’t going to follow her unsolicited (and unappreciated) advice, she continued to push the point. I tried again to explain why her advice would not be heeded. Nope. She wasn’t having it.
She told me I was being “hard headed.”
I suggested that we turn the topic to something else. Nope. She continued to push her agenda on me. Why? I don’t know, but I suspect she thought that being pushy would somehow benefit her down the road.
If so, her plan backfired because I am no longer responding to her phone calls or her e-mails.
I am ghosting her!
Aah . . . that’s better!
The Ghosts of Yesterday May 7, 2021
Posted by nrhatch in Humor, Mindfulness, People, Poetry.20 comments
Sometimes we want to go “back in time”
We yearn for days of yore
It can be challenging to embrace “here” and “now”
When ghosts from the past beckon
With childhood scents and sounds
I NEED A TIME MACHINE!
Alas!
The book of life doesn’t include a Rewind button
Or a Fast Forward
We live it or we miss it.
Go on ~> Turn the Page.
Aah . . . that’s better!
Related: Haiku – Stranger
Happy Is The New Rich April 17, 2021
Posted by nrhatch in Happiness, Humor, Life Balance, Mindfulness, People.18 comments
When in doubt, choose laughter.
Be happy for no reason.
Happy is the new Rich!
Life is better when you’re laughing.
That’s the ticket! You’re killing it!
Aah . . . that’s better!
No Better Time Than Now April 7, 2021
Posted by nrhatch in Gratitude, Happiness, Life Balance, Mindfulness, People.22 comments
Today is going to be awesome.
Love yourself and live your life.
Good Vibes only.
Enjoy every moment.
No better time than NOW.
Aah . . . that’s better!
Healing Is Not Linear March 31, 2021
Posted by nrhatch in Gratitude, Humor, Life Balance, Mindfulness, People.22 comments
Healing is not linear.
It is what it is.
Just breathe. Life goes on.
Don’t believe everything you think.
Aah . . . that’s better!
Rise By Lifting Others January 27, 2021
Posted by nrhatch in Happiness, Life Balance, Mindfulness, People.20 comments
Rise by lifting others.
Be somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody.
Sprinkle kindness around like confetti.
Aah . . . that’s better!
The Expert Was Once A Beginner January 13, 2021
Posted by nrhatch in Happiness, Life Balance, Mindfulness, People.24 comments
Never stop learning.
Stay curious.
Pay attention and you’ll learn something every day.
The expert was once a beginner.
Aah . . . that’s better!
Don’t Let Them Dull Your Sparkle January 7, 2021
Posted by nrhatch in Happiness, Life Balance, Mindfulness, People.15 comments
Exist to be Happy . . . not to impress.
Do it for you, not for them.
Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle.
Aah . . . that’s better!
You Are Entirely Up To You January 3, 2021
Posted by nrhatch in Happiness, Humor, Life Balance, People.24 comments
Don’t trade your authenticity for approval.
Don’t let others decide who you are.
You are entirely up to you.
Be weird in your own way.
Aah . . . that’s better!
Christmas Charades December 15, 2020
Posted by nrhatch in Gratitude, Happiness, Humor, People.17 comments
Looking for ideas for Christmas gatherings this year (including those via ZOOM)?
Consider a cacophonous game of Christmas Charades!
Pass out age-appropriate assignments to all attendees and let holiday hilarity ensue:
* Santa coming down the Chimney in full regalia (see right)
Uh-oh, he’s stuck!
Can you say Claus-trophobia?
* Santa filling the stockings (with COAL)
It’s a dusty job but someone’s got to do it
* Decorating the Christmas tree . . . with cats for companions
Dashing through the house, while looking for a box
I am ready to pounce, quick as a frisky fox
* Demonstrate the (pre-pandemic) pandemonium of Black Friday Shopping
* Illustrate the after dinner coma (Snoring = optional)
Santa’s after-season sabbatical!
Aah . . . that’s better!
