Monthly Archives: December 2013

The Puppy Chronicles

Posted on December 31, 2013 by mahines

This has been a tough holiday season, lots of sadness and troubles all around. But last Monday, we brought some sunshine into the gloom. We brought home our new little love – Daisy Mae. She’s just too bloody cute. Maggie … Continue reading →

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The Armadillo’s Gift: A Christmas Fable

Posted on December 23, 2013 by mahines

It was Christmas Eve and the Texas sun was dropping low in the sky. Rollie the armadillo was headed back to his burrow after long day of digging for grubs. He was tired and almost home when suddenly a man … Continue reading →

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City Sidewalks, Busy Sidewalks

Posted on December 20, 2013 by mahines

I’ve been pretty Grinchy this Christmas season.  I keep waiting for something to put me in the holiday spirit.  It all just seems like so much bother.  But this morning, I think I got a little closer to being jolly. … Continue reading →

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Be The Light

Posted on December 18, 2013 by mahines

A few days ago I was rushing through Grand Central on my way to work (behind schedule as usual). I passed a group of about fifteen smartly dressed Southern ladies between the ages of fifty and seventy five (best guess). … Continue reading →

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Golden Girl

Posted on December 16, 2013 by mahines

I guess it’s true that there is always something good to offset the bad in our lives. We spent most of the day yesterday visiting my husband’s son in the hospital. This round of chemo is really knocking the crap … Continue reading →

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A Change Of Luck?

Posted on December 12, 2013 by mahines

Awhile back, we did a DNA test on Maggie. The results came back that she was: a. Primarily Akita (obvious from her general appearance). b. Part Chow (notably her fur, tail and black spots in her mouth). c. Part Lab … Continue reading →

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It’s Always Something

Posted on December 9, 2013 by mahines

They say bad things come in threes. Well, I think I’m on number thirty-three. I had a totally un-glamorous accident Friday night. I tripped over something (most likely my own feet) in my bedroom, fell backward and hit my back … Continue reading →

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A Prayer

Posted on December 3, 2013 by mahines

Enough. When is it enough? When have I paid enough dues? When have I carried my cross far enough? When is the burden heavy enough? Yes, I know all that crap about not having more than I can handle. Just … Continue reading →

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Life is what happens……

Posted on December 2, 2013 by mahines

“Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” – John Lennon Everything was going along so nicely. My husband and I were spending quality time together. I was totally caught up at work. I had time … Continue reading →

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