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1/6/2016

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The word resolution turns me off.  It's a set up for failure in my humble opinion.
 
I have yet to accomplish a single New Year's Resolution - ever!
 
This year, I resolve to remove this rhetoric from my repertoire of self-regulatory requirements.
 
Instead, I will be inspired and motivated by revelations  - the discovery and learning achieved exclusively through living life.
 
For me, revelations tend to be driven by perspective and humor.  I learn way after the fact the lesson intended.  At times, revelations are reminders of what I've long known but apparently forgotten.
 
Let's take this revelation... Be flexible and willing to change your plans. Everything will come together in due time.
 
I consider myself flexible by nature and necessity. The challenge for me is when I am blindsided.
 
In 28-years of marriage, my husband and I have collaborated on many a home improvement - some major, some minor. 
 
While enjoying semester break, I decided to paint doors and floor molding throughout our home - which grounds me and allows me to be here and now with myself. 
  
Repainting the doors seemed the perfect opportunity to replace our door handles with leversets, which are much easier for my wrist to navigate.
 
Geoff would handle the replacement and installation of the handles - seven in total- after I had painted the doors. A little touch up on my part, after he removed the old handles? This would be a piece of cake. Everything was proceeding according to plan. 
 
Be flexible and willing to change your plans. Everything will come together in due time.

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​Who'd ever know (oops, ya'll do now) that we were more than several days past original estimations in handling these door handles?
 
Seems Geoff was trapped in the bathroom when the door slammed shut, after the handles had been removed.  Andy and I eventually ... heard his calls for help. At first  I thought someone was standing in front of my home heckling my name - which propelled me into 911 mode.

We tried every trick in the book (tweezers, pliers, screwdrivers of every variety)...to unlock this door - working on both sides of the door - to no avail. The pushing work essentially had to be done from my side of the door and strength is not my forte.
 
As Geoff was contemplating dropping out of the second floor window with a sheet and I imagined calling 911 for real, a song entered my head - only I switched up the lyrics:  If I had a hammer, I'd get this man out of the bathroom...!
 
Peter, Paul and Mary: "If I Had a Hammer"



​And that's what I did.  I would have never guessed I had this brute power in me...hmmm? I guess we never know - another revelation resurging after this snafu in the best laid plans.
 
Geoff was no worse for the wear.  

I spent the next 24-hours aching as though I had been involved in a head-on collision.

No doors were harmed in this renovation project. 

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20 Comments
Shauna
1/6/2016 11:28:34 am

Too funny, Mar, although I'm sure Geoff was in panic mode. How can a door lock with no handles? I would think you could just push it open. Hmmm. Did you cancel the 911 call?

I love your idea of following revelations. I've never made a New Year's resolution because I never stick to them. I just go with the flow.

Thanks for the giggle!

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Maria link
1/6/2016 01:52:31 pm

Hi Sha,
I was teasing about the 911 call...I would have phoned some burly nephews as a last resort.
Peg's explanation (below) is precisely what happened.
Glad you got a giggle. Love ya, mar

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Shannon
1/6/2016 11:38:58 am

You're right, I did giggle. First, I'll say I resolve to love you anyway. ;) Okay, I admit it, that's not much of a resolution since it generally takes a he'll of a lot to make me stop caring about someone and not liking a word won't do that. Second, I laugh because I've been stuck in a tiny half bathroom with only a toilet and a shower when the door malfunctioned. Sometimes humor is the way to cope when blindsided. Good thing yours is intact!

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Maria link
1/6/2016 01:55:38 pm

Indeed you do understand, dear Shannon.
Thanks for stopping by to keep the smiles going. Hugs, Maria

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paula link
1/6/2016 11:54:01 am

Maria......Funny....TOO funny. Does Geoff realize how lucky he is that you were not angry with him at that particular moment? How much funnier could this be if you had him locked in the bathroom, at the mercy of your kindness?? (Oh that's not nice!)
Sounds like a good episode for a sitcom.....I'm with you about resolutions. It's best to fly by the seat of our pants as opportunities arise. I wish you & yours all the very best in 2016! Love ya, Paula

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Maria link
1/6/2016 02:02:34 pm

Dear Paula,
I had some similar thoughts...😈
This would be a wry sit com indeed.
Love your style and you too, Maria

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Vicki link
1/6/2016 12:05:19 pm

Dear Maria,
Good that you had your touch-up paint organised! I'm with the above commenters - I don't bother about New Year resolutions either. Life's too short.
Liked your video, and couldn't help thinking Adele's "Hello" would have gone quite well with this!
Bet this event had Mr. Andy wondering if you'd both gone off the rails!
Chuckle, love and hugs to you!
Vickster

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Maria link
1/6/2016 02:09:57 pm

LOL dear Vicki ~ Adele's song 'Hello' drives Geoff up the wall...and for you to make this suggestion is hysterical.

And Andy did have a look of wonder about his Mom and Pop...😕

Love and laughter to you too, mar

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Peg Cole link
1/6/2016 12:25:27 pm

Oh you funny one! Yes, I've been locked behind a door with no handle and I understand. That little springy thing that stays in the door after you remove the handle part will not draw back and keeps the door shut. At least he was in the bathroom in case of necessity.
And I understand your aversion to resolution. Me, too. Just like with my last year's list - to lose ten pounds. I only have fifteen to go.
Love you and your humor. Peg

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Maria link
1/6/2016 02:17:25 pm

Keen understanding of the situation and adorably funny remarks about resolutions, sweet Peg.

Love when you visit and you too, mar

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Mike
1/6/2016 12:44:02 pm

Hello mar. Happy New Year. Poor Geoff. Luckily you came to his rescue. Thanks for the smiles this morning. This was a nice way to start a day.

"If I had a hammer" I would have taken the post for the hinges and wiggles the door out of its place.

Did Andy hide those handles?

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Maria link
1/6/2016 02:24:40 pm

Dear Mike,

The handles were already off...😒

I wish I could have passed the hammer through the hole but alas, the opening was too small. Geoff was able to loosen the hinges with the screw driver thankfully.

Hope you're having a peaceful day.

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Martie link
1/6/2016 02:15:10 pm

I guess I'm not supposed to laugh, but seriously, this is like an episode in a TV comedy. Look out, someone may steal this. Thanks for the laugh, Maria. I'm glad you were able to safe Geoff. I'm sure he's going to have a nightmare or two.

Hugs,
Martie

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Maria link
1/6/2016 02:33:58 pm

You ARE supposed to laugh, darling Martie...😁
Hope your week is going swimmingly.
Love and hugs, mar

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femmeflashpoint link
1/9/2016 08:18:27 am

Prof. Mahreer,

I'm way happy you never decided on a career in burglary ... or carpentry.

You make a much better nurse and writer! :)

femme

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Maria link
1/12/2016 08:08:59 am

Thanks for stopping by, dear femme.

I couldn't agree with you more...😀

Hugs, mar

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Sannel link
1/9/2016 06:30:13 pm

Hahaha. . . This is hilarious! I'm sure it was anything but hilarious at the time, but it's really so, so funny. :D I'm just glad that Geoff finally managed to get out from there, before you had to start serving him soup and coffee from a straw. :)
I'm with you, Maria about resolutions. I'll make resolutions when I'm mindfully ready for them, and not because of a particular day.
Take care now, sweet friend.
Thanks for the chuckles. :)
Love and hugs,
Sannel

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Maria link
1/12/2016 08:11:34 am

Dear Sannel,
The visual image of soup with a straw is as funny as the actual situation.
Thanks for your visit and wise comments...have a happy day.
Love, Maria

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Sunshine
1/12/2016 07:47:20 am

Haha!! Thanks for the heads up, if I ever replace door handles I now know not to close the door! :)
I find painting therapeutic too. I have quite a few more walls to go, but the finished job is so worth the body aches! :)

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Maria link
1/12/2016 08:15:52 am

Dear Sunshine,
How wonderful that you also get joy from painting, as I do...🌞
Glad to be of help with our experience!

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