Over the years I’ve had supportive neighbors and shitty neighbors. It’s easy to do something good for those who are good to us. It’s much harder to do so for annoying, disagreeable and even offensive neighbors …. but maybe, just maybe, giving them a little positive attention would accomplish more than we’d ever know.
Here’s a haiku for Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day:
Express thanks to all
We’re in this together and
good just feels better.
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NOTE: Tomorrow, May 17, is Walnut Day
Today is a very special day for all of us. Today we celebrate our interbeing. Today is International Family Day.
Below is a small string of three haikus to begin the celebration. Please add your haiku to the string.
International Family Day
Imaginary
borders cannot separate
what we know is true…
one degree or six
we are interconnected
we breathe the same air…
biological
and spiritual friends too
we are family…
NOTE:
Tomorrow, May 16, is Do Something Good for Your Neighbor Day
Today we celebrate National Underground America Day. No, not the underground railroad nor the radical left wing militant organization founded in Michigan. Today is the recognition of “gentle architecture” and the benefits of subterranean living. Here’s a haiku to inspire you to do some research on your own.
National Underground America Day
Malcolm Wells thought deep:
we don’t have to live on top,
ponder green design
NOTE: Tomorrow, May 15, is International Family Day
My mother used to say, “Life is like a sandwich, the messier it is the better it tastes.” Perhaps that perspective will help us celebrate these three holidays today:
International Hummus Day
chickpea delight – YAY!
a creamy plant-based protein
good and good for you
National Apple Pie Day
signature dessert
symbol of America
and Vermont state pie
Crouton Day
Tasty bites of bread
fried, baked or flavor-infused
simply a topping
NOTE: Tomorrow will be somewhat different. It’s National Underground America Day.
Let us be thankful for everything in life – including our mistakes.
Today is Nutty Fudge Day. According to some lore, fudge was created by accident – a recipe gone wrong. It would appear that some mistakes are worth replicating. Would you agree?
Below is today’s holiday haiku:
Fudge, can it be true?
Some say you were a mistake
Nuts, you still taste great!
NOTE: Tomorrow, May 13, is International Hummus Day, National Apple Pie Day and Crouton Day. Let the food celebrations continue!
Endurance and impermanence; thankfully a day last only so long.
National Twilight Zone Day
Eerie dimensions
But the well ran dry – proving
nothing ever lasts
Receptionists Day
a first impression
ambassador of the brand
how long can you smile
NOTE: Tomorrow is Nutty Fudge Day
Procrastination begone! See today’s holiday haikus below and write one or two of your own. I know you can 🙂
National Clean Your Room Day
Not born a neat freak
life more chaotic than wished
STOP WISHING – CLEAN UP
(Here’s a link that may help: https://www.homemadesimple.com/in-the-home/spring-cleaning-checklist-downloadable/ )
National Shrimp Day
delicious seafood
America’s favorite
“Don’t skimp on Gump’s shrimp”
(Another helpful link if needed: https://www.bubbagump.com/event/national-shrimp-day/?msclkid=01eff3f1cf8511ec9850cd19c8c48e46)
NOTES:
1. No commissions will be received for either link above – I’m just enjoying this haiku ride.
2. Tomorrow, May 11, two holidays to recognize include National Twilight Zone Day and Receptionists Day
Finding meaning in the ordinary … recognizing beauty wherever we look … appreciating every breath and everything. Today’s haikus recognize:
National Moscato Day
Not a mosquito
nor a tomato – today
we sip moscato
Women’s Checkup Day
YOU are important
YOU are worth taking the time
to protect your health
Lost Sock Day
lost in the laundry
or more flotsam and jetsam –
be mindful today
NOTE: Tomorrow, May 10, is National Clean Your Room Day and National Shrimp Day
Today, Sunday, May 8, is Mother’s Day, Coconut Cream Pie Day and Have a Coke Day. Hmmm, the last two sound like ad campaigns. Maybe some holidays are more important than others?
Below are the haikus for today:
Mother’s Day
I know my mother
and she knows me – very well
Thank you, Mom – love you.
Coconut Cream Pie Day
Never had a slice
and I wonder how it tastes
maybe try some day?
Have a Coke Day
a carbonated soft drink
some two billion sold each day
maybe more today?
NOTE: Tomorrow, May 9, is National Moscato Day, Women’s Checkup Day and Lost Sock Day. Big sigh …..
So many holidays and only 24 hours to celebrate them. See today’s holiday haikus below:
World Fair Trade Day?
So, so confusing …
second Saturday of May
or May seventh, eh?
National Fitness Day
Most fit president?
Teddy Roosevelt, they say.
Do some push-ups NOW!
Free Comic Book Day
DC, Marvel and …
provide free comics today.
Tell us what you get.
NOTE: Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, Coconut Cream Pie Day and Have a Coke Day. Will you celebrate them simultaneously?
Life Matters 