Category Archives: Junk-blogging

Journey through September

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Mary Christine

It’s Monday morning and I don’t have to go to work or anywhere else.    This is one of the best things about retirement.  No dread on Sunday.  No schedule on Monday.  There is not even Mass at my church, … Continue reading →

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Festivus in August

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Mary Christine

I purchased this yarn yesterday, it will be used to make hats (in school colors) for my older granddaughters. I love this yarn. It is called Knerd String, and is just luscious, soft, and squishy wool. I have made 6 … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Fear, Junk-blogging, Knitting, Retirement | 6 Comments

Hair in a bun

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Mary Christine

My hair has finally gotten long enough to wear in a bun. It’s a little bun, but it is a bun, and the hair is not in my face or on my neck.  That makes me very happy.  Probably not … Continue reading →

Posted in Crafts, Hair, Junk-blogging, Work | 13 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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Moving On…

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Mary Christine

Yesterday I wrote about other people.  I thought about it all night.  I don’t want to write negative things about people, so I deleted the post.  I don’t believe I have ever done that before, but I feel it is … Continue reading →

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Saturday Morning

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Mary Christine

Went over to Red Rocks a couple of days this week to do the stairs.  It is such a good workout, and restorative mentally as well.  The mountain air, the other people, and the history of the place are very … Continue reading →

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What about evil?

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Mary Christine

I am listening with interest to the response to the tragic loss of life over the weekend.  It’s tragic.  It is horrible.  It is becoming obscenely commonplace. The question is always asked:  What could we have done to prevent this? … Continue reading →

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Heat Wave

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Mary Christine

It is above freezing this morning!  It feels down-right balmy!   Maybe I can take a walk outside today. Work gets busy again in January, and I am grateful for that.  There were many things I should have gotten done … Continue reading →

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Sedate Sunday

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Mary Christine

This morning the world is covered with glittering snow.  On a very cold morning.  Yesterday it was 60 degrees, I took a long walk around a nearby town, with a thriving downtown that is actually quaint and nice without being … Continue reading →

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Pizzelles and Posole

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Mary Christine

I spent yesterday making pizzelles and posole.  The pizzelles are spread all over my kitchen, soon to be bundled up into squares of cellophane, beribboned and given to co-workers.  The posole is in the fridge, soon to be skimmed and … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude, Junk-blogging, sponsee | 3 Comments