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Patience

Posted on November 4, 2013 by mahines

A chilly wind blew through and the giddy, swirling, confetti leaves dropped to their destiny weaving a fire-hued carpet on the cold, damp ground. And the trees stood bare-boned, having lost their coats of many colors, reaching their skeleton fingers … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 3

Posted on November 4, 2013 by mahines

This Japanese Maple was planted by my husband when he built our house in the 80’s. Originally, it was in front of the house. When we did renovations a few years ago, it had to be moved so we could … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 2

Posted on November 2, 2013 by mahines

Today is another easy day. First of all, it’s Saturday. Who is not grateful for the weekend? But today had lots of extras. 1. I slept through the night. As I’ve gotten older, getting a full night’s sleep is an … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness

Posted on November 1, 2013 by mahines

I know of several people who are planing to use the month of November to practice the art of gratefulness. The idea is to take a few moments each day, contemplate what we have to be grateful for and then … Continue reading →

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Hair

Posted on October 29, 2013 by mahines

Hair is an amazing thing.  It’s one of the few things about yourself that you can change over and over without psychoanalysis or surgical procedures.  It can be any color, any length, any style.  If you don’t have enough of … Continue reading →

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Just for You

Posted on October 28, 2013 by mahines

Just for you a word of encouragement For when you are unsure of yourself. Just for you support For when you share your pain. Just for you help For when you need guidance. Just for you praise For when you … Continue reading →

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Peaceful

Posted on October 28, 2013 by mahines

My husband and I spent part of the day yesterday doing outside seasonal chores. We cleaned gutters. (Well, he cleaned them. I held the ladder and emptied the leaf bucket.) We dug the annuals out of the ceramic planters and … Continue reading →

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Dark Face

Posted on October 24, 2013 by mahines

They say a dog with a dark face does not photograph well. People won’t be interested because they can’t see any expression and that’s what people want. But when I saw that big, black bowling ball head, I saw two … Continue reading →

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My Mood Today

Posted on October 23, 2013 by mahines

My Mood Today – Pissy.  That’s what my Mother would have called it.  “What’s your problem?  Why are you so pissy today?”  I woke up not wanting to go to work; not wanting to commute for 4+ hours; not wanting … Continue reading →

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Lions and Tigers and Bears

Posted on September 17, 2013 by mahines

Well last weekend, my husband’s wish finally came true – we saw a bear. The area around our house is highly wooded,  yet in the twenty-plus years he has lived here, never once has he even caught a glimpse of … Continue reading →

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