Category Archives: aging
LOVE MEANS SAYING YOU’RE SORRY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The world is not the place for me. I long to be in heaven.When thoughts like that invade my mind, I need to be forgiven.God didn’t make me to want death. He … Continue reading
WHAT DOES GOD SEE?
Smiles are wonderful ways of expressing your joy, excitement, contentment, approval and love, but sometimes a smile can just be a mask for what’s really going on in the mind of the face behind it. Even the supposedly strongest among us, … Continue reading
FALLING FOR AUTUMN
Leave it to Maxine to put things into perspective. We have a few nuts living in our neighborhood. I guess I could be considered one of them. I love this season. Not because of all the decorations that pop up … Continue reading
WE ALL MATTER . . .
When we grow older, our self-worth tends to decline. Unfortunately, when we pass retirement age, there’s a certain amount of discrimination in our country. People who have amazing life skills and experience often have little value in a society of … Continue reading
WHAT IS TRUE PEACE?
As we begin another week, it’s a good time to take stock of what’s really important in our lives. It’s a chance to write a “to-do” list and plan the rest of the week. It is an opportunity to look … Continue reading
NATIONAL SQUIRREL AWARENESS MONTH
I’ve written on many occasions about the antics of squirrels and how entertaining they can be. I didn’t realize there was a whole month dedicated to them, however. October is noted for many changes that occur in the environment. Colors … Continue reading
GIVE THANKS FOR GOOD HEALTH
Hi, my name is Kathy, and this is one of my support groups. Each one of these women is part of the Jewels of deNial, an ensemble group of actors of retirement age and beyond. I’m the “beyond” part of … Continue reading
THANKS FOR EVERYTHING . . .
What are you thankful for today? Sometimes we have to search really hard to be grateful for anything. It is then that we should remember how much those little blessings really mean. When life is filled with chaos – when … Continue reading
TBT – 2020
Since today is Thursday and there is an opportunity to look back, I’ve decided to repost this one from 2020. Most of us are trying to forget about that year and the chaos, loss and change it inflicted upon so … Continue reading
A PLACE CALLED NEVERLAND . . .
Growing up is an amazing thing when you think about it. Our bodies mature. Our limbs stretch out. We add bulk to our tiny forms. Hair appears in all kinds of places. Our teeth come in and eventually fall out. … Continue reading
DEM BONES DISEASE
My topic for discussion this week has been aging. Not because I’m particularly fond of the subject. It seems there’s a whole lot of people in my age group. I recently heard that the fastest growing group in America today … Continue reading
PLANK IN EYE DISEASE
When you get even the smallest speck of dust or pollen in your eye it can cause a ton of discomfort. In Matthew 7:3-5, Jesus says, “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and … Continue reading
BE THE WEEBLE . . .
The Weeble was invented in 1971 by toy company, Hasbro. They are a variety of children’s roly-poly toys. They’re still available on the market under the Playskool brand. These egg-shaped toys are weighted at the center of the bottom, allowing … Continue reading
SURPRISE!
Yesterday we were invited to attend a baby shower as a family. The new arrival is expected at any time. Anticipation for this event had been highlighted by a quick visit from our South Carolina and Illinois family. Little did … Continue reading
IT’S NOT COMPLICATED
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The simplicity of the Gospel often boggles the mind. We are expected to believe something extraordinary – inconceivable – impossible. We delude ourselves into thinking there has to be more to it … Continue reading
THE WEEK IN REVIEW . . .
Looking back and looking forward both bring challenges and joy. My problem is that I often lose sight of the highlights of the past week and the good things that lay ahead. Many times, we get lost in the mundane … Continue reading
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE . . .
When you consider having a family, be prepared for tons of frustrations – giving up the things you enjoy doing for yourself – keeping one eye opened while you sleep – never getting the laundry done – a sink full of dishes -maintaining your … Continue reading
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