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Old Habits

Posted on March 5, 2014 by mahines

Today is Ash Wednesday and I got my ashes.  Now, I’m a lapsed Catholic, although I much prefer the old Irish term – fallen away Catholic. (I always picture climbing up the Catholic ladder to heaven, slipping and falling down … Continue reading →

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Spirit Pony

Posted on February 18, 2014 by mahines

My Spirit Pony comes to me when I sleep. She paws the earth, snorts and shakes her head. “What do you want,” I ask. “Come with me,” she says. “I can’t. I’m tired and must work in the morning.” “Nonsense,” … Continue reading →

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It’s Still Love

Posted on February 14, 2014 by mahines

Today is Valentine’s Day.  We are supposed to be all lovey-dovey with our significant other.  But sometimes it doesn’t work out that way. My husband and I are going through tough times right now.  Both of us are dealing with … Continue reading →

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Star Bright

Posted on January 16, 2014 by mahines

I saw her last night in the sky just north of the Moon. She winked at me through spidery branches. Will I see you again? I asked. Yes. I’m always here. But how will I know? You’ll feel the Love.

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Baby Days

Posted on January 13, 2014 by mahines

Daisy’s baby days are flying by. Yes, that’s right, her baby days. I know she is not a child, she is a dog. But she is still my baby. My husband calls her that too as in “Maggie, be gentle … Continue reading →

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The Puppy Chronicles

Posted on December 31, 2013 by mahines

This has been a tough holiday season, lots of sadness and troubles all around. But last Monday, we brought some sunshine into the gloom. We brought home our new little love – Daisy Mae. She’s just too bloody cute. Maggie … Continue reading →

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The Armadillo’s Gift: A Christmas Fable

Posted on December 23, 2013 by mahines

It was Christmas Eve and the Texas sun was dropping low in the sky. Rollie the armadillo was headed back to his burrow after long day of digging for grubs. He was tired and almost home when suddenly a man … Continue reading →

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City Sidewalks, Busy Sidewalks

Posted on December 20, 2013 by mahines

I’ve been pretty Grinchy this Christmas season.  I keep waiting for something to put me in the holiday spirit.  It all just seems like so much bother.  But this morning, I think I got a little closer to being jolly. … Continue reading →

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Be The Light

Posted on December 18, 2013 by mahines

A few days ago I was rushing through Grand Central on my way to work (behind schedule as usual). I passed a group of about fifteen smartly dressed Southern ladies between the ages of fifty and seventy five (best guess). … Continue reading →

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Golden Girl

Posted on December 16, 2013 by mahines

I guess it’s true that there is always something good to offset the bad in our lives. We spent most of the day yesterday visiting my husband’s son in the hospital. This round of chemo is really knocking the crap … Continue reading →

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