Category Archives: Daily Life

Happy Trails

Posted on July 30, 2014 by mahines

The other day, I wrote about my gift of roses that I received after my husband’s death.  Many people think they were a sign from my him but I believe they were from my mother.  Roses had significance for her … Continue reading →

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The Rose

Posted on July 29, 2014 by mahines

I’ve been trying to find the words to tell my story about the rose.  It was a watershed experience in my life and I worry that I won’t be able to make it come out right.  So I’ll just plunge … Continue reading →

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Signs

Posted on July 29, 2014 by mahines

Last night, coming home on the train, I was thinking about the choices we make.  How we can choose to acknowledge the beauty and hope in life or not; how we can choose to see beyond what our senses tell us … Continue reading →

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The Devil’s In The Details

Posted on July 17, 2014 by mahines

A few nights ago we had a Super Moon.  That is what it’s called when the moon’s orbit brings it the closest to earth. This one was also a full moon and, because of its proximity to earth, the moon … Continue reading →

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Do Not Curse The Darkness

Posted on July 1, 2014 by mahines

Sometimes, the night seems so long and the darkness so black, you wonder if you can hold on until the sunlight cracks it open. That is the time to strike the flint that sparks your soul and create your own … 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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