Category Archives: aging
COCKEYED OPTIMIST
“Life is a train of moods like a string of beads, and, as we pass through them, they prove to be many-colored lenses which paint the world their own hue, and each shows only what lies in its focus.” Ralph … Continue reading
FLEETING MEMORIES
Howling, whistling, streaming through a patch of aging trees, The wind surprises and upsets and strips them of their leaves, One day a lush green canopy, another turned to gold, Soon withered, dry and sapped of life, they waiver in … Continue reading
A BEAUTIFUL MIND
Last night I had the opportunity to attend a performance of “The Miracle Worker,” performed by young actors. It is the story of Helen Keller’s journey of inner strength learned through her teacher Annie Sullivan. The relationship between these two … Continue reading
IT’S STILL LOVE WEEK
Valentines have been shared. Hugs and flowers have been sent and received. I even went out yesterday and bought a valentine shaped box of candy for half price. You can see where my romantic side has been taken over by … Continue reading
GROW OLD WITH ME, THE BEST IS YET TO BE
Today, my husband becomes and octogenarian. I will catch up with him in June. We’ve known each other since we were thirteen and he has been my best friend through all those years. I wrote this poem a few years … Continue reading
SECRETS
We are all sinners. We live in the shadow of our first parents, Adam and Eve and therefore cannot escape the wages of sin, which is death. I think when we know God provided us with the perfect solution for … Continue reading
GET OVER IT!
Do you ever feel like you’re drowning – not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually? There are days when I wonder if I’ll ever be able to accomplish a given task. I fear I’ll never have the strength or energy I did … Continue reading
GROUNDHOG DAY ALL OVER AGAIN
Punxsutawney Phil did it again. He saw his shadow and therefore there will be six more weeks of winter. This year has been brutal for most of the nation as far as winter is concerned. Even in Florida temperatures are … Continue reading
HEALING IN LAUGHTER
A child’s laughter is one of the sweetest sounds in the world. Laughter from an elderly person with no teeth can be just as gratifying. Laughter can also indicate embarrassment, frustration or even panic. Laughter can trigger all kinds of emotions, but one thing … Continue reading
HOW STRONG ARE YOU?
ISAIAH 41:10 ESV “fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” The Winter Olympics are officially underway. As usual … Continue reading
THE HIDING PLACE
We often seek to hide from God – our sins are much too great, We tremble at the thought of Him, but He will simply wait, Until the darkness is too much for us to comprehend, We’re in so deep, … Continue reading
JESUS LOVES ME!
On the outside, most of us look pretty normal, but once we get to know each other, the flaws jump out at us like a frog sitting on a hot frying pan. We can make ourselves look good by taking … Continue reading
SIX INCHES OF FRESH SNOW – WHERE?
Six inches of snow isn’t unusual in my neck of the woods. We’ve had a steady stream of the white stuff over these past few months. We no longer go to regular jobs each day, so it’s just a slight … Continue reading
PRESS ON
We go through many changes in our short existence. When we’re born, we struggle from the safety of our mom’s womb into an unknown and difficult world. We take our first steps as a leap of faith. We grow into … Continue reading
THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE
Some folks think that becoming a Christian means gaining complete freedom from all our troubles. Not true. In fact, God never promised any of us a rose garden. Well, He gave us a perfect garden, but that was quickly lost … Continue reading
DON’T WORRY – I’M FINE!
Disclaimer – This post is not intended to offend anyone – only to illustrate. There are days in my life when worry overtakes me. I often wonder why it’s so much a part of who I am. It might be … Continue reading
CAN’T SEE THE FOREST?
I’ve recently been trying to hide from the events of the world by not tuning in the news. My thinking is that if I don’t have that extra weight hanging on my shoulders, it will free me from the burden. … Continue reading
ARE YOU IN A RUT?
Are you trapped in a life that seems to be stuck? I woke up this morning feeling that way. The sun was streaming through the window and I felt that I must’ve overslept. I woke up wondering what would be … Continue reading
WHAT FACE WILL YOU WEAR TODAY?
I must admit – I have a face that can be more like a mask than reality. I have a number of different profile pictures on my facebook page. Many look like a normal, ordinary old lady. Some are filled … Continue reading
PIERCING THROUGH THE DARKNESS
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Black, acrid smoke rises from a recently snuffed candle. It weaves its way through the light, causing darkness to prevail. But is that darkness eternal? Will the light return again? Will the endlessness of obscurity win … Continue reading
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