Thursday, March 12, 2009

It Begins With H


The lovely Meg has invited me to play a letter game. She asked me to write my most favourite ten words beginning with the letter H. This was not an easy letter! But here is my list...

Heliotrope
I love this little purple flower mostly because it smells so good. To me, it smells like Thrills gum. Do you know this gum? My mom used to chew these little purple chicklets when I was young, and well, you know how powerful those olfactory memories can be.

Hosta
The leafy green picture above is what I love to plant in my garden because it doesn't see a lot of sun. Hosta love the shade...but unfortunately, deer love hosta. So my big beautiful hosta plant never lasts more than a few weeks before it becomes a sweet afternoon nibble for my big eyed, long-lashed innocent looking visitors.

Happy-go-lucky
I wish I was a little more of this at times. Happy people are contagious, so even if I can't consider myself always so happy-go-lucky, I can surround myself with others who will hopefully infect me with their joie de vivre!

Haberdasher
Ok, I got this one out of the dictionary (H is not an easy letter) and I have never seen it before. A haberdasher is a dealer in men's hats, shirts, neckties etc. Did you know that? Have you ever asked someone what they do for a living and were given the reply....*I am a haberdasher*? I like the word so much I kind of wish I could call myself a haberdasher.

Hippopotamus
It's just the most excellent word to say. It's especially wonderful when young children try and say it. Hippopopamos. I wouldn't want to run into one in the african safari though...apparently they can be not so happy-go-lucky!

Hodge-podge
I don't use this word often enough. It can have so many uses too...very versatile. Can be used for a whole hodge-podge of situations. ;)

Hug
All these big impressive words, but this little three letter word is one of the most wonderful. I love all kinds of hugs...bear hugs, warm and cosy hugs, long meaningful hugs, short goodbye-see-you-soon hugs, surprise from behind hugs, love hugs, friendly hugs, family hugs, and hugs to our loveable pets too. Have you ever hugged a tree? It is wonderful too.

Here
Right here, right now is the best place to be. In most cases, it is the most peaceful space to be. It is the most genuine place to be....and the most comforting when the world feels heavy from future worries or past hurts.

Hula Hoop
Do I get extra points for doing a double H word? When was the last time you picked up a hula hoop and swung your hips in hysterical laughter? We adults are really way way too serious. Hula hoops should be a required activity in the work place...to get over that mid afternoon slump. Don't you think?

Hocus-pocus
Magic is everywhere. This is a perfect spell to conjure good things and to believe in things that can't be seen but can definitely be felt. Try it. Say those words out loud and manifest something extraordinarily wonderful into your life.....right now!

Some other faves are hedgehog, harmony, heart, hibernate, hickory (had a sweet little kitten named Hickory once) happenstance, honeydew, hummingbird, huckleberry, and home.

Would you like to play? Send me a message and I will give you a letter too!

20 comments:

  1. I love this game! Wonderful list of H words! Hand me a letter and I'll try my hand at it too. (:
    Vicki

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  2. another 'here'
    from the past___
    youtube-john lennon-imagine
    find the 'here'

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  3. A harmonious, happy, humble hodge-podge of words. Great post. I love this. You know how I love the alphabet.

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  4. What a wonderful list!
    This is happy harmony.

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  5. I've got another one for you - healthy!! This is a great list! I closed my eyes and picked the letter in a book, then I thought, I wonder if that's too hard, so I closed my eyes and picked again, and it was STILL H! Judging by your list, it was the right choice!

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  6. Fun game!!! Such inventive and wonderful words you came up with. Especially love 'hug'. So simple..and so necessary!!!

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  7. when you write like this you reveal little bits of yourself which i always enjoy :) it was fun to read and it appears you made it fun to do!

    ahhh the deer are always after something in my garden. i swear i do believe they think it was planted just for their pleasure!

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  8. i saw a hamamelis in bloom just few days ago and it mademy day :)
    wonderful choice of words

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  9. I've seen quite a few people playing this game.. it's always so fascinating to see the words that people choose. Hedgehog is my favourite 'H' word, because I just love them.

    Peace

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  10. Your photography is really great, I enjoyed looking at your posts. Beautiful stuff!

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  11. I love this post. My favorite H word is hooey. As in "a bunch of . . . " :) It just seems to describe whatever it is a bunch of so perfectly.

    :) Debi

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  12. oh fun and i am suddenly inspired so yes please send me a letter, hugs and love, xo

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  13. What happened to helicopter? ;)

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  14. i would LOVE to play. please do send me a letter.

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  15. thanks for the letter, Jaimee. i did mine. that was so much fun!

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  16. A huge, happy, harmonious, and heartfelt hello to the most beautiful girl I know...
    The girl that I think of daily, and the girl that has the most incredibly open and accepting heart that I have ever been fortunate enough to call sister and friend.
    I love you so much my dear, dear friend, and I'm wishing you nothing but LOVE today, and everyday.
    You are so very missed.
    xoxoxo
    joan

    Oh! And of course I want a 'letter'! I so wonder which one you will choose :)

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  17. Oh, how I've missed you! These made me giggle...I wish I had time to play...but...

    I hope everything is wonderful with you...and that Victoria's spring is in full swing...:-)

    xoxo

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  18. Just stopped by to say that I'm missing you, my friend.

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