Monthly Archives: June 2014

Hey Donkey

Posted on June 26, 2014 by mahines

Hey Donkey! Sometimes I think you have the right idea. When you’re tired, when you’ve had enough, you just stop and lay down. “That’s it”, you say. “I’m finished.  No more today.” I wish I could do that, just quit … Continue reading →

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Only The Strong Survive

Posted on June 25, 2014 by mahines

This morning when I opened Facebook, this photo showed up in my News Feed from a page called The Mind Unleashed.   I thought “Wow, how true is that” and immediately shared it. I’ve been thinking about it all day, … Continue reading →

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The Lord Giveth …..

Posted on June 20, 2014 by mahines

I have had a hellish commute all week long. Dead-stop traffic, slow moving trains, subway delays: my two and a half hour morning trip stretched to three plus hours. And the trip home, while not as bad, wasn’t that great … Continue reading →

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White Legs

Posted on June 17, 2014 by mahines

This weekend is the Summer Solstice, the official beginning of Summer.  As far as I am concerned, Monday was the real official beginning of Summer.  At least in Manhattan.  It was the first day of the White Legs.  And this … Continue reading →

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Amber Light

Posted on June 4, 2014 by mahines

Amber Light.  For years I thought that was what Kenny Loggins was singing.  I didn’t get what it had to do with Caddy Shack.  And then there is Slow Motion Walter, the Fire Engine Guy (better known as Smoke on … Continue reading →

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Fresh Earth

Posted on June 2, 2014 by mahines

I sit in the quickening darkness and listen. The birds last song of the evening giving way to the night chorus of peepers. The panting of the dogs as they tire themselves out struggling over one last stick. Eventually, even … Continue reading →

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