Author Archives: mahines

The Fruit of the Tree of Knowledge

Posted on January 26, 2016 by mahines

It was the summer most of us graduated from college. We were artists; dancers, singers, musicians, actors and migrated immediately to NYC to start our new lives. There was a building on E. 52nd Street that a number of previous … Continue reading →

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Sifting Through A Life

Posted on January 19, 2016 by mahines

I was sick this weekend, down with some bug that left me feeling like I had been body-slammed by The Hulk. I wanted nothing more on Saturday but to remain in bed as late as possible and then to spend … Continue reading →

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Resolution

Posted on December 31, 2015 by mahines

  This year I will peel back The layers of ego That hide me from myself. This year I will release All the fears and resentments That weigh me down And tie my wings. This year I will give my … Continue reading →

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Grandmother’s Blessing

Posted on December 25, 2015 by mahines

It did not feel much like Christmas this year. There was much sadness in my home and outside, no beautiful, sparkling blanket of snow. Christmas Eve day was overcast and foggy and warm enough to walk out in a tee … Continue reading →

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Love Never Fails

Posted on December 18, 2015 by mahines

I am a strong believer in signs.  I know that if you open your heart to it, Spirit will speak to you in all sorts of ways.  For me, a rose has always been a sign from a loved one … Continue reading →

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Transitions

Posted on December 14, 2015 by mahines

They lit the candle outside my Aunt’s room tonight. There was Christmas music from the CD player next to her bed and a blank journal for visitors to write in. After I left, they were changing the sheets from standard … Continue reading →

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Vanquished

Posted on December 5, 2015 by mahines

I lived for 21 years with a man who terrorized me; physically, mentally, emotionally. In the beginning, before we were married, he wasn’t like that. He wooed me and pretended he liked me the way I was. I was younger … Continue reading →

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Look Up

Posted on December 3, 2015 by mahines

Every day I ride the commuter train I see people being “productive ” with their train time.  They read the paper, check the news online, answer emails, make calls and work on their laptops.  I used to do that.  Now … Continue reading →

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Christmas Magic

Posted on November 29, 2015 by mahines

We are doing minimal holiday decorating this year: a wreath on the front door, evergreen balls hanging on the front porch and gate arbor and a small, table top tree.  We may pop a few more tings here and there … Continue reading →

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Clever Boy

Posted on November 29, 2015 by mahines

Yesterday, I had a hair appointment.  The salon I go to only takes cash or checks and when I settled up, I used the last check in my checkbook.  As soon as I got home I went to get a … Continue reading →

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