He told the court he would urge his mother, a solitary woman, to find a hobby, but she would tell him, "You're my hobby".
If you're lucky enough to have a career you love, it can be hard to remember to find a hobby you love, too.
Paul La Pavoux, a prisoner with three months left to serve, said: "It makes you think about having specific goals and aims, to maybe get into work, find a hobby, keep yourself busy, things like that.
Neither parent managed to find a hobby that could stay with them through their aging years (Dad sold the sailboat long ago), nor did they find a social home at a senior center, a seniors' group at church, a volunteer group, or the like.
If you are capable, find a hobby.
Work on your marriage, find a hobby and stop focusing on your children and their issues.
Who knew I'd find a hobby that would fuse my Con Law courses with Saul Alinsky and cats?
Get involved, volunteer, hang with your friends, find a hobby, do the things that bring you joy.
Time to lose weight, find a hobby, work out, spend more time with friends and family, get a new job... and the list goes on.
