Category Archives: Health

Travels

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Mary Christine

What a wonderful trip I had!  Yellowstone National Park is phenomenal – the real meaning of that word.  So many beautiful things to see and experience.  The above is the Grand Prismatic Spring.  I thought I was taking the trail … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Fear, Gratitude, Health, Travel | 10 Comments

Nothing So Boring…

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Mary Christine

As listening to someone’s list of ailments.  So I will stop.   Or at least try to… The end of summer roses are already in bloom.  It is too early for this.  The crickets started their lovely nighttime serenade about … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Health, Ministry, Roses, Weather | 9 Comments

Tuesday Morning

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Mary Christine

I am writing right now because my right hand hurts too much to knit. Seriously, this is ridiculous. I am beginning to feel like Job. But Job was gracious and faithful when he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Cat, Faith, Health, Knitting, Osteoporosis, Retirement, Truth | 4 Comments

Monday Morning

Posted on July 17, 2017 by Mary Christine

The photo is actually from Sunday afternoon, making eggplant parmesan. I turned around and saw this sight and just thought it was so pretty. So colorful. So full of hope of a luscious meal and happy people at my table. … Continue reading →

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Podium Finish!!!

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Mary Christine

The race was yesterday. Yes, I actually came in 3rd in my age group. It was a phenomenal experience to actually have my name called, step up to the podium, get a glass to commemorate the experience, and have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Bicycle, Friends, Gratitude, Health, Race, Swimming, Triathlon | 14 Comments

Sunday Morning

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Mary Christine

I went out for a hike and trail run on Friday.  It is so gorgeous at this time of the year and with the amount of precipitation we have had.  I actually ran for a mile, and walked for another … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Bicycle, Clothes, Gratitude, Health, Training, Triathlon | 2 Comments

Sunday Evening in May

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Mary Christine

It’s Sunday night, which is one of my favorites in retired life.  I take Mondays off.  I don’t need to get up early in the morning even though I do it anyway.  But I always know I have one day … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Gratitude, Health, Osteoporosis | 12 Comments

Mothers Day, Rocking Chair, Osteoporosis

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Mary Christine

Before and After painting the rocking chair on my front porch.  It’s pretty now.  And it wasn’t before.   It is a lovely place to sit and knit. Tomorrow is Mothers Day.  So difficult for so many people.  My friend’s … Continue reading →

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So Sick

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Mary Christine

I have got a terrible cold.  I have thought perhaps it was the flu because I have been in bed or on couch since Sunday afternoon.  But I had my flu shot, and I seriously don’t want to have the … Continue reading →

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Finding Myself

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Mary Christine

Yes, Birkenstocks with hand knit socks.  The Birkenstocks are new.  The socks are probably close to 20 years old… from the last period in my life when I might have thought Birkenstocks were stylish.  I ordered the birks (from Nordstrom … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Clothes, Hair, Health, Retirement | 2 Comments