Category Archives: Daily Life

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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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 18

Posted on November 22, 2013 by mahines

Today was a spa day. There is something so satisfying about taking a day to pamper yourself. I’m lucky enough to be able to afford a spa like the one at the resort we are staying in but even when … Continue reading →

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The Day The Music Died

Posted on November 22, 2013 by mahines

Most of us Baby Boomers have two days in our lives that we can remember “where we where when….”. The most recent is September 11, 2001 and the other is November 22, 1963. I was in Sr. Theresa Aloysius 4th … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 14

Posted on November 19, 2013 by mahines

11/14 I take the plastic holy card out of my wallet. I keep it tucked in there between the other bits and pieces of my life that I’m not sure what to do with. There is a picture of St. … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 13

Posted on November 15, 2013 by mahines

One of my all-time favorite old TV programs is “The Honeymooners”.  I think I’ve seen every episode dozens of times.  In one of them, Ralph decides to make a list of his good “pernts” and bad “pernts”.  After my first … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 12

Posted on November 14, 2013 by mahines

Today was one of those days that make it hard to write about being grateful.   Let’s start with what I woke up to this morning. Yes, I know, very pretty – first snow of the year. All I see … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 11

Posted on November 12, 2013 by mahines

My father served in the Army Corp of Engineers.  I never really thought about what he might have experienced in WWII. I went to college with guys who served in Viet Nam.  Most of them came back pretty messed up. … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 9 & 10

Posted on November 12, 2013 by mahines

Yes, I know.  I’m going against my own declaration to write everyday. Here it is day eleven and I’m just posting day nine and ten.  But I made a conscious decision not to write these  past few days.  This weekend … Continue reading →

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