Martha, Martha, Martha

With a new year approaching, many people resolve to commit to new or renewed beliefs or behaviors – go to the gym, spend less, save more, eat less, travel, quit drinking and/or doing drugs, spend more time with family and friends (Side note: These are all impossible resolutions if one truly commits to spending more time with family and friends). For most, these resolutions quickly fall to the back burner.

I’ve actually never made any of these resolutions. At least, not wholeheartedly. I’ve thought about doing a few of them (those that I don’t already do) but never moved from the place of contemplation to completion. I blame this on my upbringing. When I was a child, I attended church with my family. It was often preached that thinking was the same as doing. I was a thinker, so I had ‘done a lot’ by the time I was baptized at the ripe age of eight. Fortunately, the baptism was meant to wash away all of my sins. Fortunately, like a freshly bathed dog, I ran right back outside and rolled in the dirt; or, at a minimum, I thought about doing it. I’ve been rolling in the dirt for many years now – keeping my wolf scent fresh.

Recently, I hosted a holiday party – something I used to do more frequently and have been thinking about doing for some time. I invited friends, a few family members, spent money, and ate and drank a lot. While some aim to put the ‘Christ’ in Christmas, I put my attention on the ‘mas.’ For those who don’t know, ‘mas’ is ‘more’ in Spanish and I’m all about more; especially if its a good thing.

After the party, I began the clean-up. I found a lot more alcohol and food than what was originally provided and I found a few more ‘gifts’: a couple of Loxitane (one was in my boot – a very European way to leave a gift), a pair of prescription sunglasses, and a set of keys.

A few days later, I went shopping and ended up buying way more than I really needed. When I returned home, I began unpacking the shopping bags and found another set of keys. I was beginning to think I was part of an unofficial key party.

I decided to research the symbolism behind keys and discovered a few ‘key’ things they represent: privileged access, freedom, knowledge, success, liberation, good dreams, authority, and power. I also learned about St. Martha and I discovered she and I share some common behaviors. She’s all about hospitality, isn’t afraid to speak her mind, respects a good broom, and is often portrayed with a set of keys.

I decided to take my research a little further and typed, ‘Who is better Mary Magdalene or Martha?’ My laptop, knowing me better than most, immediately auto populated, ‘Who is better Mary Magdalene or Martha’s Vineyard.’ Martha’s Vineyard for the win (coincidentally, ‘win’ always auto corrects to ‘wine’ and ‘Martha’s Vineyard’ auto corrects to ‘earth girls are easy’)! Martha, Martha, Martha’s Vineyard, I think I owe you a visit again. I’ll grab a set of keys and head your way.

74,156 thoughts on “Martha, Martha, Martha”

  2. Приобрести диплом ВУЗа!
    Купить диплом ВУЗа. Покупка документа о высшем образовании через проверенную и надежную компанию дарит немало достоинств для покупателя. Данное решение дает возможность сэкономить как личное время, так и серьезные деньги. mosreut.flybb.ru/posting.phpmode=post&f=2

  11. Приобрести диплом института по невысокой стоимости вы сможете, обратившись к надежной специализированной компании. Мы можем предложить документы любых учебных заведений, расположенных на территории всей РФ. ekbpages.ru/kupit-diplom-s-vneseniem-v-reestr/

  14. Hi I am so happy I found your webpage, I really found you by error, while I was researching on Askjeeve for something else, Nonetheless I am here now and would just like to say
    kudos for a tremendous post and a all round exciting blog (I also
    love the theme/design), I don’t have time to read through it all
    at the minute but I have book-marked it and
    also added in your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to
    read more, Please do keep up the great work.

  18. отите|Желаете|Мечтаете] получить есплатный|даровой|халявный] NFT? ?? Участвуйте в озыгрыше|акции|лотерее] от LoveShop “Shop1-biz”! ?? Подробнее
    https://loveshop1300.lol/images/gallery/fulls/04.jpg

    #loveshop1300-biz # shop1-biz #loveshop13 #loveshop15 #loveshop16 #loveshop17 #loveshop18

  23. Заказать диплом о высшем образовании!
    Приобрести диплом любого университета. Заказ официального диплома через надежную фирму дарит множество преимуществ. Это решение позволяет сэкономить как личное время, так и серьезные финансовые средства. raidan.in/ваш-диплом-наш-приоритет

  34. Socialization around suppression of need leads many to private searches for cheap viagra usa. Any moment you’re ready, your new beginning is just one click away.

  40. Thanks for every other informative site.

    Where else may just I get that kind of info written in such a perfect
    means? I’ve a venture that I’m simply now running on,
    and I’ve been on the glance out for such info.

  41. Этот вариант мне не подходит.
    jogo A dinheiro sao ilegais e big bass bonanza proibido no Brasil. O Ministerio das financas diz com confianca que esta preparando o decreto relativo a internet jogos.

  49. Купить диплом любого ВУЗа!
    Мы готовы предложить дипломы психологов, юристов, экономистов и любых других профессий по приятным тарифам— sad23.ru

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *