by Norma Thatcher | Oct 14, 2017 | Humor, Thought provoking, Words
Are you old enough to remember when we used a real dictionary to look up a word’s spelling or definition? I used to get lost in the dictionary because I’d find other interesting words and would jump from one to another. Well, something similar happens to me now when...
by Norma Thatcher | Sep 26, 2017 | Family, Humor, Inspirational
My first job at the age of 18 was assembling boxes of assorted chocolates. OK, I know some of you are right now channeling the old I Love Lucy segment where Lucy and Ethel are working at a candy factory. They have screwed up several other jobs there, and the boss...
by Norma Thatcher | Sep 19, 2017 | Family, Humor, Inspirational, Thought provoking
“Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose.” –Gertrude Stein But what is a “Norma”? I never liked my name until I was in my mid 30s and learned the compelling back story that began with my grandmother. More on that later. The origin of Norma from Latin means standard....
by Norma Thatcher | Aug 15, 2017 | Healthy Living, Humor, Public speaking, Thought provoking
The receptionist handed me a four-page disclaimer/waiver on a clipboard. I was asked to initial each item as accepting the risk and agreeing to hold harmless the oral surgeon for any of the possible negative outcomes. Here are just four of them: * Broken jawbone *...
by Norma Thatcher | Jul 22, 2017 | Family, Humor, Inspirational, Leadership, Thought provoking
I have a low latent inhibition level. It sounds a lot sexier than what it actually means. But I’m happy to have learned that I have it, so no need to send me a get well card. And thank the Lord there is NO cure for it. The July/August issue of Discover magazine from...
by Norma Thatcher | Jun 17, 2017 | Home, Humor, Inspirational, Thought provoking
Always position a mirror to reflect something worth seeing twice. I don’t recall where I read that sage advice, but it has stuck with me. As mentioned in a prior post, I collect beautiful and original mirrors. They are strategically placed around my home to reflect...