Category Archives: aging

PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES

Posted on May 21, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Dust covers the now stagnant and aging photo albums on my coffee table.  My youngest daughter still loves searching through those picture books – hoping to find memories of her own childhood. When it became easier to put them on … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY STILLNESS

Posted on May 21, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

 Words intertwine through the tapestry of my mind,  As the flying shuttle weaves its way through my thoughts and emotions, Each new thread engages the fabric of my being,  I am pushed, enveloped, integrated, tied in knots at times.  Each … Continue reading →

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FRACTURED FRIDAY

Posted on May 20, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

There’s something about Peter Pan that always rings true for me. I never wanted to grow up. It’s not that I’m irresponsible. In fact, I’d consider myself quite responsible. Yet the idea of remaining childlike has always appealed to me. … Continue reading →

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM

Posted on May 18, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

“Millions of trees in the world are accidentally planted by squirrels who bury nuts and forget where they hid them. Do good and forget. It will grow someday.” Anonymous We can learn so much from nature. Consider the squirrel. He … Continue reading →

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WHAT WAS FUNNY – AIN’T

Posted on May 16, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

My life has spanned almost seven decades. I’ll soon be entering my eight. I’ve seen the comedy routines of Vaudeville – the situation comedies that required an active imagination through the radio – early TV and movies containing slapstick and … Continue reading →

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TEAMWORK TUESDAY

Posted on May 10, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Being part of a team is great when everyone on the team has the same goal in mind. Tuesday is my day to work with a team of senior citizens who are not ready to be old. That being said, … Continue reading →

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM

Posted on April 27, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

I guess you could say I was a child that grew up on “screen time.” My screen was an 8″ black and white TV, upon which I spent Saturday mornings wallowing in Looney Toons cartoons. I would then spend the … Continue reading →

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SILENT, BUT DEADLY

Posted on April 25, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

I am part of the “Silent Generation” or more commonly known as a Traditionalist – or those born from 1923-1945. We all have our pluses and minuses, but many of us old timers seem to think that the Newbies are … Continue reading →

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LIFE STORMS

Posted on April 24, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

We’ve been in a short duration of what is to come in Minnesota. Storms pop up suddenly and often without warning. The skies can be brilliant blue with a faint whisper of clouds and immediately become filled with darkness and … Continue reading →

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COUNTING YOUR STEPS

Posted on April 21, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

No, I don’t have a Fitbit, but I recently discovered that I can see how many steps I take by going to an app on my phone. The first day, I felt really hopeless when only 250 steps showed up … Continue reading →

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WISDOM IN AGING

Posted on April 11, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

I’ve witnessed the birth of new life – watching as those precious, little lungs take their first breath.  I’ve experienced holding my own breath as my little ones grew into adults.  I’ve observed each step of their development with anticipation, … Continue reading →

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TRAVELING WHEN RETIRED

Posted on April 6, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Retire, they said.  It will be fun, they said.  You are free to go anywhere, do anything and scratch things off your bucket list, they say.  Who are “they” and I’ll bet they’re not retired?  Traveling today isn’t easy, no … Continue reading →

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EARLY MORNING LIGHT

Posted on April 5, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

As the morning light arises, on a pasture green sublime, Sun light kisses trees and branches, balancing the sands of time, Though through danger I will wander, snares are set at every turn, God is there to guard my footsteps, leading me to … Continue reading →

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WRINKLES ARE JUST UNPRESSED PLEATS

Posted on April 4, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Each day seems to etch a new line onto my face. With all the junk going on in the world it’s enough to make one look like a prune. Actually, a prune was once a flawless plum with tight, shiny … Continue reading →

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GETTING READY FOR EASTER

Posted on April 2, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Don’t you just love Pinterest? Usually, my endeavors at making a spectacular table for Easter falls far short of the images you see in the first picture above. The ideas always look so creative and seem like they would be … Continue reading →

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FOREVER YOUNG

Posted on April 1, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Fairy tales can come true – it can happen to you, if you’re young at heart … Old, blue eyes, Frank Sinatra made that dream seem possible when he released “Young at Heart” in 1963. It was the same year that Camelot fell, … Continue reading →

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HAVING A BAD DAY?

Posted on March 31, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

When I feel attacked from all sides, when my motives are questioned, when my life seems like it’s going nowhere and when troubles seem to be piling up higher than I can possibly handle, how do I go on? There … Continue reading →

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RAINY DAYS & MONDAYS

Posted on March 22, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

“Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;Thy fate is the common fate of all,Into each life some rain must fall”― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow As a child I used to think of rainy days … Continue reading →

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WHAT DID YOU SAY?

Posted on March 16, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

With all the new technology and instant information, I think communication has taken a big hit.  We’ve grown to depend on text messaging, e-mailing, Facebook, Instagram and other sites on the internet to speak to one another.  What’s missing?  You … Continue reading →

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THE TRUE MIRACLE WORKER

Posted on March 14, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Job suffered greatly, all in a matter of a few days. He lost all his wealth, his belongings, his house, livestock and land. He even lost his children. With each passing moment he watched as those things were swept away … Continue reading →

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