Category Archives: Maggie’s Creative Ramblings – Inside & Out

Observations, anecdotes, photos, videos, poetry & journaling of being in & about, or out & about, as the Maggie that I am.

Haiku to You (#1 of More to Come)

Learning of the nearby ukiaHaiku Festival, definitely peaked my interest over something I had long wanted to investigate.  Haiku AND Ukiah — I like it already, just based on the wittiness of it all!  I have yet to actually go … Continue reading

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Today’s “Note to Self” (Week’s End)

In the immortal lyrical words of the band Loverboy: 🙂 “Everybody’s workin’ for the weekend; Everybody needs a new romance; Everybody’s goin’ off the deep end; Everybody needs a second chance.” Feeling over-worked and under-played? Well now’s the time to re-create! … Continue reading

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Mom and Me, Getting Older by the Minute

A couple months ago, after the funeral of a dear old family friend, I was inspired to finally get my mom on tape. She used to have so many stories. I never wrote them down thinking I’d never forget, though … Continue reading

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Today’s “Note to Self” (Lessons)

Life is all about timing, learning the perfect lessons at the perfect time…perfectly tailored just for you. You might suffer “repetitive stress” injuries along the way, but you will get stronger, and the task will eventually be completed. In my … Continue reading

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My Life Has Been About Death

Like a true Irish daughter, I am drawn to obituary notices and visiting graveyards. Even on vacation, I am at home with morbid melancholy. At last count (Feb. 2011), 53 people who I’ve known personally have died, 13 of whom … Continue reading

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Today’s “Note to Self” (Be In, Not Of)

This leafy bouquet landed pristinely untouched, resting on the sludgy surface. Being in the world, but not of it, means landing softly and gently, not allowing the muck to pull me down with it, sullying my Spirit and Soul in … Continue reading

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Today’s “Note to Self” (Mind’s Eye)

Remember, your mind chooses what it wants to perceive. Self-limiting beliefs are a cage of our own making. There is always an escape route close at hand, if we’re brave enough to see it, let alone take it. There are … Continue reading

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Allow Me to Introduce You to Carl

I first wrote this essay, for myself, on April 4, 2009.  I had become fixated on Carl Jung, once again.  I think it was partly due to the dreams I was having at the time, and the fact that The … Continue reading

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Jung Revisited

I had never seen Carl Jung “in person” before this. Isn’t YouTube great? As for God, Carl says he “KNOWS” God exists, he doesn’t just “BELIEVE” it is so.  I think that’s what all of us spiritual folk strive for. … Continue reading

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Today’s “Note to Self” (MLK)

Today as I honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., what he did, and what he stood for, I will keep these quotes of his on my mind, as they apply to all levels of the healing journey. That journey begins … Continue reading

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Jane of the Jungle

(Photo of Jane Goodall courtesy of http://www.wikipedia.org). A few nights ago I saw a hero of mine on television…Jane Goodall, British ethologist, anthropologist, conservationist and activist extraordinaire. The Gombe Research Centre, which she founded, is celebrating its 45th anniversary. When the … Continue reading

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A Life in the Day (The Eternal Present)

“Today is the Tomorrow I was talking about Yesterday…” I recently made up that line, and I love it, because it really does remind me that every single moment represents an Eternity. That’s why it’s so important to stay Truly … Continue reading

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Feasting, Anthropologically Speaking

On this special day noted for feasting, trading, food and family, I offer you another “KQED Radio Perspective” by my friend, archaeologist Mike Newland. He brings up a valuable point, the importance of “Feast” as a ritualized celebration of interconnectedness, … Continue reading

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Today’s “Note to Self” (Keep It Fresh)

“Try, learn, read or do something different today. Experiencing Life in new ways keeps Me young and well-versed at “going with the flow.” Still waters run deep…but it takes a steady influx of fresh water to keep things from getting … Continue reading

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A Life in the Day (Take a Second)

~ Love the One You’re With 🙂 ~ At least 3 times a day ~ 🙂 ~ Smooch for 10, Hug for 20! ~

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Today’s “Note to Self” (Loosen Up)

This is something I need to remind myself every danged day: 🙂! “Release your grasp; stretch yourself; be open, patient and still. Let your troubles, your worries…your old unneeded ways of ‘being’, pass on through. Cradle what is left, gently, … Continue reading

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Happy Half Birthday Cyber-Baby-Bloggee!

Six months ago you came into being, Spirited Soul! You have grown by leaps and bounds, given your co-creator’s limitations. You have learned to display photos, and links, and have your own well-developed Blogroll (an extensive reference list located on … Continue reading

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Today’s “Note to Self” (Night and Day)

“Beautiful light is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is often the strongest and best.” ~ R. Tumbull Even though I’m experiencing a Dark Night of the Soul at the moment, a doom and gloom which feels permanent … Continue reading

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A Life in the Day (Philosophizing)

Illusion is real, but it isn’t Real… …It is a projected image of what “is” or at least of what we THINK “is“. That in itself creates a certain kind of reality.  Many people, in many places, in many times, have … Continue reading

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Today’s “Note to Self” (I Love Carbs)

“You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, well you might find, you get what you need.” ~ Lyrics by Mick Jagger & Keith Richards “I want, and need, pasta.” ~ by Maggie Begley 🙂 Using food & … Continue reading

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