Author Archives: momeyes
Ouch, That REALLY HURT
I’ve discovered over the years that I have a high pain tolerance – I don’t say this is a good thing – it’s just a fact. I’m not sure if this is something you’re born with or if you develop … Continue reading
Posted in 60, Aging, c-section, Children, death, dentist, Dog, Dogs, emotions, epidural, Family, Golden Retriever, Life, life lesson, Love, migraine, Oldage, Over50, pain, pain tolerance, Rainbow Bridge, stress, Uncategorized, unconditional love, wisdom teeth
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Admitting My Weakness….
On the road to self-improvement, it is important to be able to honestly assess one’s strengths and weaknesses. If we can’t be honest with ourselves, how can we ever improve our lives, and overcome our foibles? It’s never pleasant to … Continue reading
Posted in 60, Aging, Children, craft stores, crafts, crocheting, Daughters, Family, Home, knitting, Life, Love, memories, Mom, Mother, obsession, Oldage, Over50, Parenting, relaxation, soothing, Uncategorized, yarn
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Spring Cleaning My Life
Things move too fast in my life. I constantly feel like I am running a race… and losing. It seems to me that I can only stop and smell the roses if I have a bouquet in my hand as … Continue reading
Posted in 60, Aging, Christmas, Dad, Daughters, death, Dogs, emotions, Family, healthy changes, Home, Life, life lesson, Love, memories, Mom, New Beginning, new me, Oldage, Over50, pain, Parenting, peace, relaxation, spring cleaning, stress, Uncategorized, unconditional love
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Happy Birthday Sweet 60???
You don’t see it coming….you are too occupied with other things – with the minutiae of life…. you just aren’t paying attention. 60 crept up on me. I remember my Mom telling me that she didn’t FEEL her age. I … Continue reading
Posted in 60, Aging, Arthritis, Diet, Dieting, Dog, emotions, Family, Golden Retriever, healthy changes, healthy living, hiking, Home, Life, life lesson, Mom, moms, New Beginning, new me, Oldage, Over50, peace, relaxation, Richard Simmons, stress, sweating to the oldies, Uncategorized
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Rescue
I’ve always wanted to rescue an animal – to make a difference in some innocent baby’s life …. I’ve held my breath through the stories of people climbing down cliffs to rescue stranded puppies, firemen carrying family pets out of burning … Continue reading
Posted in Cat Lady, Cat Lover, cat rescue, Cats, Dog, Dogs, Family, pet rescue, rescue, rescue animal, Uncategorized
Tagged animal shelter, cat, cat lady, Cat Lover, cats, elsa, family, pet, pet rescue, rescue, rescue cat, shelter, white cat
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The Wonder of Pets
Growing up with pets is a wonderful experience for children. They learn to be gentle, caring, compassionate, and responsible. They have the wonderful experience of receiving the unconditional love that only a pet can give. They learn patience, and the … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Arthritis, Cat Lady, Cat Lover, Cats, Children, Cockapoo, Daughters, Diet, Dieting, Dog, Dogs, fall, Family, gardening, Golden Retriever, headless horseman, hudson valley, Life, life lesson, Love, Maine Coon, Mom, Mom Eyes, moms, Mother, Oldage, Over50, Parenting, philipsburg manor, Physical therapy, pumpkin, snoopy, the blaze, The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, van cortlandt manor, winter
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It’s That Time of Year
For me, “that time of year” is whatever is just beginning. I love WINTER- the first snowfall… snowmen…. toasty warm fur lined boots, and hot steamy radiators. Christmas lights shining in the darkness, warm mittens, hot chocolate, long icicles off the … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Arthritis, Cat Lady, Cat Lover, Cats, Children, Cockapoo, Daughters, Diet, Dieting, Dog, Dogs, fall, Family, gardening, Golden Retriever, headless horseman, hudson valley, Life, life lesson, Love, Maine Coon, Mom, Mom Eyes, moms, Mother, Oldage, Over50, Parenting, philipsburg manor, Physical therapy, pumpkin, snoopy, the blaze, The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, van cortlandt manor, winter
Tagged Aging, arthritis, beginnings, birth, botox, cat, cat lady, cats, charlie brown, child, children, cockapoo, cryptkeeper, daughter, daughters, day off, diet, dieting, dogs, family, garden, gardening, golden retrievers, happiness, happy, headless horseman, hudson valley, ichabod crane, kid, kids, labor, laughter, lazy, life, life lessons, love, maine coon, mans best friend, memories, mom, mom eyes, momeyes, mommy, mother, motherhood, new, offspring, Oldage, Over50, Overfifty, pain, parenting, pets, philipsburg manor, physical therapy, plasticsurgery, pumpkin, reality, sleepy hollow, snoopy, Tags: kid, the blaze, The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze, throughmomeyes, van cortlandt manor, winter, wrinkles
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MESS 2 – My Diet Update
WOO HOO!! I found my cheek bones today!!! I always knew they were there, because whenever l ate something REALLY cold my teeth would hurt right up into where my cheek bones used to lurk. But they haven’t been out … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Arthritis, Cat Lady, Cat Lover, Cats, Children, Cockapoo, Daughters, Diet, Dieting, Dog, Dogs, Family, gardening, Golden Retriever, Life, life lesson, Love, Maine Coon, Mom, Mom Eyes, moms, Mother, Oldage, Over50, Parenting, Physical therapy, Uncategorized
Tagged Aging, botox, child, children, cryptkeeper, daughter, daughters, diet, dieting, dogs, family, golden retrievers, happiness, happy, kid, kids, laughter, life, love, mans best friend, memories, mom, mom eyes, momeyes, mommy, mother, Oldage, Over50, Overfifty, parenting, pets, plasticsurgery, reality, throughmomeyes, wrinkles
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The Forbidden Pet Store
I have always had an iron clad rule in my home: we do NOT get dogs from PET SHOPS. I left no doubt on this rule – no room for discussion. I was secure in the knowledge that, as acting … Continue reading
Posted in Aging, Arthritis, Cat Lady, Cat Lover, Cats, Children, Cockapoo, Daughters, Diet, Dieting, Dog, Dogs, Family, gardening, Golden Retriever, Life, life lesson, Love, Maine Coon, Mom, Mom Eyes, moms, Mother, Oldage, Over50, Parenting, Physical therapy, Uncategorized
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Through Mom Eyes 