Monthly Archives: July 2015

Effective September 1, 2015

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Mary Christine

I will be retired.  I will wake up that day and not have to be anywhere. I am relieved.  I am terrified.  I don’t know where the money will come from. Today I will write a letter and give it … Continue reading →

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So many things..

Posted on July 30, 2015 by Mary Christine

Just browsed my photo stream for something to post here.  Found my latest skein of yarn.  I have not finished anything since February.  Never in my life have I lost my enthusiasm for knitting, but I have now.  I thought … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fear, Knitting, Retirement | 6 Comments

My New Reality

Posted on July 26, 2015 by Mary Christine

I am canning peaches this morning.  They are gorgeous peaches from Grand Junction.  The only problem is that they are “clingstone” peaches.  They are very difficult to slice in any way that is pretty.  But they sure do taste good. … Continue reading →

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Thirty-One Years Ago Tonight

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Mary Christine

I took my last (please God) drink of alcohol.  I will celebrate my sobriety date tomorrow, because it is the celebration of my sobriety, and I celebrate the day I got sober. Tonight is just like that night 31 years … Continue reading →

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The Dawning of a New Day

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Mary Christine

The sky outside my window.  The colors do not show unfortunately.  There is just the slightest cast of pink along the roofline of my neighbor’s home.  It is just barely light.  Just barely. Last week was horrible.  I hate to … Continue reading →

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Some more trickery

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Mary Christine

I was talking with a work frenemy yesterday and she suggested that I NEED to have a trip on the horizon.  We discussed possible locations of this vacation and agreed that I should visit my best friend in Cornwall.  She … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, Family, Feasts, Friends | 7 Comments

Another Monday Morning

Posted on July 13, 2015 by Mary Christine

 There are three of these beautiful roses in my garden today.  The canes are tall, and the roses are beautiful.  It is amazing what a difference a whole lot of rain makes.  Watering can never do what God’s rain can! … Continue reading →

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Identity Theft Stinks!

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Mary Christine

Yesterday afternoon at work someone called me to tell me about an article on the front page of the newspaper that was of great interest and concern.  I immediately left work and drove to the nearest 7-11 to purchase the … Continue reading →

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Fourteen Months

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Mary Christine

My favorite rose.  The Fragrant Cloud.  This one beautiful rose looks stunning in the flower bed outside my front door.  The Chicago Peace has three buds on it, so be prepared for photos of those.  They are beautiful.  But the … Continue reading →

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Adoration on Thursday

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Mary Christine

The windows inside the Adoration Chapel.  I have a weekly assigned time for adoration, and that is Thursday at 5 p.m.  I love this time.  This one hour of silent prayer.  There have been times when I started looking at … Continue reading →

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