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A Change Of Luck?

Posted on December 12, 2013 by mahines

Awhile back, we did a DNA test on Maggie. The results came back that she was: a. Primarily Akita (obvious from her general appearance). b. Part Chow (notably her fur, tail and black spots in her mouth). c. Part Lab … Continue reading →

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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 17

Posted on November 21, 2013 by mahines

We spent some time today at Riverwalk. San Antonio is such an amazing place. In many cities with a river flowing through the center, either the banks are unreachable or not very attractive. San Antonio decided to create a public … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 16

Posted on November 20, 2013 by mahines

We are on a mini-vacation this weekend. My husband has a conference to attend and I decided to take off three days and join him.  It’s a wonderful opportunity for us to spend some time together and visit a new … Continue reading →

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The Art of Gratefulness – Day 15

Posted on November 19, 2013 by mahines

Dogs came late into my life.  Although I wanted a dog for as long as I could remember, there were always reasons why I couldn’t have one.  So I was well into my fourties when Ginger came along.  She was … 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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