Category Archives: aging
AGING WITH A PLAN – 80 – 90
“While I thought that I was learning how to live, I have been learning how to die.” Leonardo da Vinci Those in this age bracket now represent 4.7 percent of the 65-and-older US population, compared to 2.8 percent in 1980. … Continue reading
AGING WITH PLAN – 70-80
The mail we get now has to do with cemetery plots. For us, we opted for cremation, less expensive. We’re also receiving mail pertaining to hearing aids, recreational vehicles and retirement homes. Those of us who still have our memories, … Continue reading
AGING WITH A PLAN- 50-60 . . .
“When grace is joined with wrinkles, it is adorable. There is an unspeakable dawn in happy old age.” Victor Hugo The time between 50 and 60 is now considered middle aged. It’s the time you start receiving solicitations from AARP. … Continue reading
AGING WITH A PLAN . . .
Aging is a process we all go through. It begins on the day we are born. It’s a necessary step for getting from step one to step two. By the time you’ve reached the final step, you might find yourself … Continue reading
BLIZZARD
ART AND POETRY BY PAUL AND KATHY BOECHER© A blast of frigid air returns, the sky explodes with snow, We don our hats and mittens. Our steps are very slow, We barely see, our noses freeze, our cheeks soon turn bright … Continue reading
FEARFUL OR FEARLESS FRIDAY . . .
The week is coming to an end. For those of you in the working world this is a time of celebration. You look forward to a couple days of rest. Even when we’re retired, we enjoy the weekends. This year … Continue reading
EVEN TO YOUR OLD AGE . . .
Today is Thursday and it’s time for a throwback. I wrote this on this day in 2013. A lot has happened in the last thirteen years. I’ve grown older. I’ve experienced grief, sadness, loss, but also the times were filled … Continue reading
FRIDAY FUNNY STUFF . . .
This has been quite a week for trying to stay positive. National and world news have most of us scratching our heads and wondering why. I’ve tried to overcome the headlines by posting some of Paul’s art. I’ve just about … Continue reading
SWEET MEMORIES . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Sweet memories sneak through the creases of my brain, Stored treasures from my youth come forth with such a loud refrain. I sometimes think no mountain is too tall, and then I … Continue reading
MEMORIES THAT TUG AT THE HEART . . .
A few weeks ago, I took on the task of cleaning out my closet. I filled a large trash bag with unwanted items to be taken to the Good Will store. It’s still sitting there, waiting to be dropped off. … Continue reading
HAPPY CURMUDGEON DAY . . .
Today is Curmudgeon Day. Who knew that we’d come to this. Actually, raising a glass of good cheer for those who have turned into the grumpy Muppets complaining in the balcony, seems common in these times. I don’t get out … Continue reading
DAYS OF OUR LIVES . . .
Betty White had a long life, filled with trials and loss. She also was a funny lady who appeared as the naïve lady from Minnesota who always tried to find the best in every situation. Her dimpled smile made us … Continue reading
A DIFFERENT TIME & PLACE . . .
ART & POETRY & PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Taking a trip back in time has been in the back of minds for many years. The thought of erasing all the ugliness and evil of current events is naturally appealing. This watercolor … Continue reading
SKIPPING STONES . . .
As I sit here by my side window, looking at an expanse of dirty snow and a cloudy sky, I can’t help but think about warmer days, enjoying a swim at the lake and skipping stones as a child. I … Continue reading
AGING IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART . . .
The secret to a long life is growing old. Most of us cringe at that option, but for those who have made it through the process, I say “Congratulations. Now what?” By the time we reach our 80s, our bodies … Continue reading
A CENTURY OF CHANGE . . .
Looking back over the last century might be a real eye opener. Especially for those born in the 21st century. In the 1920s the automobile industry was getting underway with the Model T Ford. A crank was used to get … Continue reading
A NEW DAY, A NEW WEEK, A NEW YOU . . .
The afterglow of the holiday season might have let you a little down in the dumps. January starts out with the bang of fireworks, resolutions to do better and then what? The month lacks celebrations, mostly because it’s too cold … Continue reading
MID-WEEK CRISIS (AKA) HUMP DAY . . .
For me, getting through the battle scars of living, seems to be pretty uneventful. I get out of bed about the same time each morning. I go through the motions of preparing for the day. I might eat breakfast. I’ll … Continue reading
DAY 6 OF JANUARY, 2026
Five years ago (January 6, 2021) as the COVID19 Pandemic continued to rage, we were witness to the storming of the U.S. Capitol building by protestors who had been attending a rally. Five years later, the shock of that day … Continue reading
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