Archive for the ‘Life Lessons’ Category

Touch and Technology

Those that know me know that I tend to like technology.  Gadgets and toys have fascinated me for quite some time andin the past I always wanted to have the latest smart phone, laptop, wireless products or hybrid car.  My budget has limited my choices over the past few years and fortunately I can no longer [...]

July 6, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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In Honor of Veterans

Dad WWII POW

It’s Memorial Day week end and I stopped by the florist yesterday to order a small wreath to place on my father’s grave at Fort Snelling Cemetery.  Memorial Day is a special day of remembrance for our veterans and my Dad always made sure we understood the contributions of those who served because [...]

May 29, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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Nobody Cooks Anymore

I was driving by some restaurants when I heard my father’s voice, “Nobody Cooks Anymore,”  that was one of his favorite sayings when we would go to a restaurant for a meal and a visit.  For the last few years of his life our routine was to take Dad out for Sunday breakfast, we’d talk [...]

May 26, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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New Beginnings

 I’m finally back in my office again and I’m thrilled that a spot opened up on the main level so now I have a window which is exciting, although it was raining earlier this week I’m still grateful to be on a schedule again.  My dog Buttons is not so excited since he was getting used to [...]

May 14, 2010 · Mary · One Comment
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I Remember Susie

I’ve been re-reading the book by Thomas Ellis on This Thing Called Grief.  I want to be prepared for the Anniversary of my sister Susie’s death, she died unexpectedly last April.  During the past few weeks I’ve been thinking of my sister as I go about my daily routine, pictures and memories just seem to pop into my [...]

March 30, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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A Caregiver Learns to Receive Love

I’ve finally been to the store to buy Thank You cards to send to those that have generously supported us through my long healing process.  I feel like I’ve said “Thank You” so many times and yet it seems inadequate.   I was writing a note to a stranger who had sent me a card and gift, I told [...]

February 9, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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Medical Care and Vacations

This Friday will be three weeks since I had emergency surgery in Puerto Vallarta to repair a compound fracture of my left ankle.  I’m home recouperating now and this week I will re-visit my Orthopedic surgeon again, I’m hoping the sutures will be removed and a more rigid cast applied so I can drastically improve my [...]

December 1, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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Traveling Misadventures

We arrived home from our little vacation in Mexico on Sunday November 15th but the trip wasn’t quite what we had planned and as they say “life is what happens when you are busy making plans.” During our lovely stay in Sayulita Mexico I fell and severely fractured my left ankle. After having surgery in [...]

November 25, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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A Change of Season

I love the change of seasons in Minnesota and fall is a favorite time of year; this week I have my annual Fall Women’s Retreat with my best friends.  As the saying goes we’ve laughed a lot, cried a little and shared our love of books and learning. This long week end is an opportunity to “reconnect, refine [...]

September 29, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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Happy Birthday Rae – 99 Years Young!

Rae Celebrating Life
My friend Nancy sent me a photo and letter from her mother Rae who will be celebrating a birthday on Friday, August 14th; she will be 99 years young. Rae wrote a letter to friends and family in July and I’m including her thoughts on life and turning 99 years old.  “If you’d [...]

August 10, 2009 · Mary · 4 Comments
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