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Nadine M AuCoin (Maggie-May)

Joined 14 years ago from Fort McMurray

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  • A Little Time To Shed The Light
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    A Little Time To Shed The Light

    5 months ago

    What It's Been Like: Hectic, chaotic, and downright deliciously busy. Yes, that sums it up! My life has been consumed with many things; some good, and some not so good. I'm still there, busy and consumed with the things I intend to improve. I have...

  • The Easter Bunny And Me
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    The Easter Bunny And Me

    5 months ago

    There aren't any children, and for whatever reason she's been left to do what she likes best--Drink, Eat, and Sleep. Sally is plump and her five foot two height does not help hide the many rolls that continue to weigh her down sticking out like a...

  • Not Just An Act
    30

    Not Just An Act

    5 months ago

    Not Just An Act Of Kindness You start out with no intentions, but a suggestion was somehow imposed upon you You follow the example lead by another...perhaps, at first you were acting until you realize this act of kindness is not an act and...

  • Look What The Cat Dragged Back
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    Look What The Cat Dragged Back

    5 months ago

    Travelling to work gave me more freedom than I thought possible Everything I had established prior was merely a means to remain above water Soaring high above the clouds to another place, another time New rules, different ways, many new faces...

  • One Foot In Front Of The Other(I do have lyrics to this title, and a melody--One of my very first songs I wrote)
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    One Foot In Front Of The Other(I do have lyrics to this title, and a melody--One of my very first songs I wrote)

    5 months ago

    I hoped, I skipped, I even jumped around I stomped, I craved, but, I got up the nerve I simply, left town I prayed, stayed, but, mostly I knew, I had to I loved, I tried real hard, I even knew, it sure was time DO! My thoughts? Oh, they...

  • Missioned Out
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    Missioned Out

    5 months ago

    The people of the little western village of Montgomery chose three of its members to send out on a mission. The mission is to fetch a runaway. George, Jim, and Ronald set off into the vast plains with 3 mules and a week’s worth of supplies. ...

  • All She Wants For Christmas
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    All She Wants For Christmas

    5 months ago

    All She Wants For Christmas Author: Maggie May Snow had been falling for weeks covering the little town of Bellpoint, Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia, like a blanket. Most of the houses lining the road were barely visible. Some rooftops looked to...

  • Clyde Formaldehyde
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    Clyde Formaldehyde

    5 months ago

    “Hot diggity dog!” pulling up his trousers, Clyde Formaldehyde began jumping up and down as if his pants were on fire. “Jumping! Jack! Flash!” Clyde dropped his trousers, and this time shimmied his feet out of them, leaving his scuffed...

  • A Moment of Inspiration
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    A Moment of Inspiration

    5 months ago

    Inspired...mck Some what ifs in our world of writings Through time and through space many hearts have collided At first our journeys began on a shy note With many hesitations until hearts and souls on the pages became provided Like...

  • Pave It Into My Future
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    Pave It Into My Future

    5 months ago

    “Here, let me do that for you,” and the short crippling lady handed over her grocery bags. Her trusting, aged, eyes smiled into mine, “Thank you Dear.” The store was busy, and it seemed everyone was rushing more than usual. Exiting the...

  • If I Could, I'd Like It To Be Meaningful...
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    If I Could, I'd Like It To Be Meaningful...

    5 months ago

    If I could write something meaningful It might be a love song Perhaps, only something to say I was wrong Sometimes things said don’t mean anything Yet, other times things said, you wish you could undo those few They had an awful way of...

  • The Things That Go Bump Throughout The Night
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    The Things That Go Bump Throughout The Night

    5 months ago

    Drip, Drop I wish that darn tap would stop Tick-damn-tock, was it I that bought that loud sounding clock? Getting up and making steps to end those torturous sounds A thud was heard, and I thought, there must be someone around! I checked...

  • Studio Recording: Writing Contest
    22

    Studio Recording: Writing Contest

    2 years ago

    This hub is merely to point out that one should thoroughly research all aspects of studio recording before attempting to professionally record your songs........ As per the things we bare our souls. Words transformed into Lyrics are but my soul,...

  • Sands Novel (Part Three)
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    Sands Novel (Part Three)

    16 months ago

    fotosearch.com   This new world was refreshing in every way! "Ah, I see things for my children are moving right along," said the Voice.  His presence was easily felt.  It was becoming more and more evident to me that existing/living in the...

  • Sands Novel (Part Two)
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    Sands Novel (Part Two)

    16 months ago

    fotosearch.com   Not once did I think this way would end -- I just trust in it, and what a wonderful exultation.  The Here & Now is upon me and I just understand it.  No longer do I question it or seek fault for there  is none and I believe it...

  • Sands Novel (Part One)
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    Sands Novel (Part One)

    16 months ago

    fotosearch.com     I remember the doctors and nurses trying to save me, and through the light, I made it. Through the haze, I felt the warmth, and instinctively, I knew the transition from dying to heaven held a place I yearned most to be....

  • Trouble Just The Same
    7

    Trouble Just The Same

    5 months ago

     VERSE:  I was on my way to the other side                It seemed like there was no-one around                That thing I swore to ignore                Was knocking at my door   VERSE:  I...

  • One Way Trip To Paradise..(Lyrics)
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    One Way Trip To Paradise..(Lyrics)

    5 months ago

      VERSE:  It’s been too damn long, I’ve been waiting                 Time will pass me by, I gotta try                 I’m heading somewhere                 I’m leaving tonight ...

  • Standing Tall
    12

    Standing Tall

    2 years ago

    Not sure where to turn and perhaps clueless to my own shortcomings, what he said might be true... "Once the pandemonium settles, I may drop in for a bit." Now why on Gods green earth would I want anyone that said that to me to drop by let...

  • Vanished Youth
    6

    Vanished Youth

    5 months ago

      Any signs of my youth vanished overnight.  In one swift last breath it was gone forever.  My mother’s mother, the last surviving grandparent.  She waited until the last of her children arrive. The moment he entered the door my grandmother...

  • What One Won't Do, A Second Will.
    14

    What One Won't Do, A Second Will.

    2 years ago

    This morning is quite a bit different feeling than the past couple of months. I feel relieved! I feel enlightened, I debated going back to bed knowing I am working later today, but instead I chose to venture out in the cold and get some much needed...

  • On The Brink Of Monday,..Bring it! Do Read...The comment is precious!!!!
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    On The Brink Of Monday,..Bring it! Do Read...The comment is precious!!!!

    2 years ago

     Unlike most, presently, I am fully awake.  I could go on any one of the numerous chat lines or surf the web to occupy this time, but I remembered something,..my visitor.  He is coming knocking. And, whether I like it or not, I must face him. ...

  • True Love Never Dies
    2

    True Love Never Dies

    2 years ago

     VERSE:  Nothing I can say or do                 Will ever make me forget you                 Well I know love....                 It can't tell time.....                 I

  • SWAYDY & FRIENDS...
    4

    SWAYDY & FRIENDS...

    2 years ago

    Busy-body, example of Swaydy. Pilot Example pic..of the actual Swaydy & Atlanta. Caught in the wind, no longer flying.. Twins Cod & Wndy Pilot, the black whale could tell a wind storm was coming. The sky appeared dull and grey. "Things are just too...

  • Good Grief Mondays
    2

    Good Grief Mondays

    2 years ago

    Yep, it's Mondays' visit. I wish I didn't know him, and actually, I wish he didn't exist. But, like his usual self he appeared once again on my doorstep. Lastnight, before bed I did everything humanly possible to prepare for the unwanted morning...

  • Are people forgetting how to spell? Shorthand with a twist? Adaptation to suvival?
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    Are people forgetting how to spell? Shorthand with a twist? Adaptation to suvival?

    2 years ago

    Okay! I cannot refrain any longer from discussing the negatives associated/impacting from the direct use of cell phones texting and any computer chat zones. To list a couple, msn and facebook chat. I, too am and have been extremely caught up in the...

  • Best, Kept Secret... Coming undone (PART THREE)
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    Best, Kept Secret... Coming undone (PART THREE)

    2 years ago

    ...I, In the now. Riding solo with my head full of thoughts that should not be there. I have loved a man for twenty years and I have longed to feel his love in return. I could wallow in self-pity or I can bring to light the deception this man has...

  • Oh yes indeed!!! Monday cramps it is!
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    Oh yes indeed!!! Monday cramps it is!

    2 years ago

    ...I've been away for a while, but only as far as the deep corners of my brain... gone amuck! And, somewhere along the way, in my travels in a far off land, I faced a lady I had never taken time out to know. I started today not even once feeling it...

  • Too Eager, Not Mandatory, ...Result Death
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    Too Eager, Not Mandatory, ...Result Death

    2 years ago

    fotosearch clip art The First Day Of Lobster Fishing resulted in tragedy for a captain and his crew. Three miles out after exiting the harbour in Belle Cote/Margaree, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, Gunsmoke's boat quickly sank. One too...

  • It's Monday Morning and the Cramps Set In!
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    It's Monday Morning and the Cramps Set In!

    2 years ago

    fotosearch.com I'm beginning to think there is a puppet-master toying with me. Although, the sun is shining and the air is finally warm out there, the cramps set in as the bus came rolling to a stop. The morning had been productive with the alarm...

  • Remember a Story, Best Kept Secret?...Enaid (Part Two)
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    Remember a Story, Best Kept Secret?...Enaid (Part Two)

    2 years ago

    google silhouette art utilized to identify Enaid google silhouette art used to represent Lawrence google silhouette art utilized representing I Sitting alone, by the fireplace, Enaid looked ready for a date. Her hair was nicely pulled up in a twist...

  • Monday Morning Cramps Or Not?
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    Monday Morning Cramps Or Not?

    2 years ago

    A little humour carries a long way, hopefully till the end of day.... A guy had a banana sticking out from one ear And, a carrot stuck in the other one And, green grapes in each nostril He stormed into the doctor's office panicking He...

  • Don't Do What I Did!
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    Don't Do What I Did!

    2 years ago

    Compost Photos. fotosearch.com I did not take time to read, listen, and learn instead I jumped in. The act of 'jumping in feet first.' "Yep, I'm a natural at it." For some, crazy reason, I am a person who learns more from trial and error -- perhaps,...

  • A Song I wrote,..
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    A Song I wrote,.."Racing The Storm Clouds."

    4 years ago

    freedigitalphotos.net freedigitalphotos.net I think it is important to write something each day. Today, after work I sat down at my piano and before too long came up with a wonderful, foot-tapping melody to lyrics I wrote some time back when I...

  • A Case Of: The Monday Morning Cramps
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    A Case Of: The Monday Morning Cramps

    2 years ago

    sylvester.tabble.net This morning, it took everything out of me to convince my 7 year old son to get out the door and make it on the school bus! I really do feel drained and my mind feels like mush for we, my son and I had a battle of wits (use of...

  • Coming Soon, Lobster in the Maritimes(Recipe)
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    Coming Soon, Lobster in the Maritimes(Recipe)

    2 years ago

    Taken several years ago, Lobster doing exercises with my son.... My friend's two favorite things...Nathan Burns Photography Lobster/crab boat & a glimpse of a whale common around here....Nathan Burns Photography I call these, 'the giant bugs' of...

  • Tourist to Cape Breton Island, You May or May Not Want to Stay
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    Tourist to Cape Breton Island, You May or May Not Want to Stay

    2 years ago

    Photography; Nathan Burns. Photography; Nathan Burns. Photography; Nathan Burns. Photography; Nathan Burns. Photography; Nathan Burns.   It has been a long time that I’ve been meaning to get writing. I guess it’s like everything...

  • A Title That Explains Itself: Facebook
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    A Title That Explains Itself: Facebook

    2 years ago

    Just about everyone I know recognizes this logo posted above. And as far as I can tell from paying attention to the news, the public, friends, my immediate family and many Hubbers and their wonderful Hubs, people are indeed addicted to the new...

  • A Story, Best Kept Secret (Part One)
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    A Story, Best Kept Secret (Part One)

    2 years ago

    I have known for many years a story that has been kept a secret. I know of it because I was indirectly involved in keeping their secret. He, is once again apart of my life, and she, she is a close friend of mine. My mixed feelings about their secret...

  • Foggy, Groggy, And Achy... Is It Arthritis?
    3

    Foggy, Groggy, And Achy... Is It Arthritis?

    2 years ago

    As soon as the alarm went off and I reached to quiet its annoying sound I felt pain surge from my shoulder right down to my elbow. I did not have to open the curtain to realize the weather was a dreary foggy morning for the ache in my shoulder upon...

  • If they weren't there, I would not have noticed!
    4

    If they weren't there, I would not have noticed!

    2 years ago

    One of these as you wait in line.... Since moving back home from the city I am limited to the one grocery store for I would have to drive approximately 2 hours to get to another one. Apart from the fact that the prices there are what I call,...

  • I Must Have Been A Criminal Or An Investigator
    4

    I Must Have Been A Criminal Or An Investigator

    2 years ago

     Why is it today I noticed some criminal activity? I easily spotted a few that were planning something. I was just driving through town and it was evident to me that something had just arrived, for those moving the stuff were in places together at...

  • Something to keep me from going CRAZY!!!!
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    Something to keep me from going CRAZY!!!!

    2 years ago

    "The older we get, the wiser we become." Presently, I am 40 years old. I understand the statement clearly now. Throughout the years I have met many people, and know I am not alone with my views. I have learned that I will be truly lucky to have at...

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