Category Archives: aging
AULD LANG SYNE – ONCE UPON A TIME
It’s time to kick out the old and welcome the new. As we approach the ending of another year, we tend to look back at all the icky stuff that happened during that time. We hope that a new beginning … Continue reading
HAPPY RENEW YEAR . . .
I have ongoing issues with my phone, especially when I’m trying to type a message. Usually I hit the wrong key and spell check changes the word completely and makes me look like a complete idiot to the one receiving … Continue reading
GOD IS MORE PATIENT . . .
Another great attribute of God is His enduring patience. When we need to wait for something, we tend to lose that ability and even ask God to give us some as we pray. When that happens, God may give us … Continue reading
GOD IS WISER . . .
Wisdom is a word used to describe someone who has gained understanding over a number of years, through the ups and downs of life, the experiences and the choices made – good or bad. It’s what we learn through these … Continue reading
GOD IS KINDER . . .
When I think about God’s compassion and kindness I am overwhelmed. There is no amount of earthly affection that can come close to what He gives. The gift we give others through our kindness will encourage and inspire them. Often, … Continue reading
GOD IS STRONGER . . .
When we think of wings, we usually visualize the body part of some kind of bird, an angel or something we order as an appetizer. We don’t usually imagine great strength in those wings until we see a bird in … Continue reading
GOD IS BIGGER . . .
ORIGINAL POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Skies of grey, tempered by peeks at the sun, Intermittently drifting in and out, We know it’s coming, We’ve been prepared, Winter, like aging is the final season, We know it’s coming, We’re probably prepared, … Continue reading
WORRISOME, WEAK, WASTEFUL, WHINY WEDNESDAY – NO WAY!
Well, here it is another Hump Day. We’ve made it halfway through the work week with only two more days to go. How many humps can a camel possess anyway? I’ve seen some with two humps, but three or more might … Continue reading
TRUE GRIT . .
I come from a long line of strong women. My ancestors were what I would call, true pioneers. They trudged across country with horses and covered wagons to begin a new life. The women gathered buffalo chips to start campfires, … Continue reading
OLD HOLIDAY TRADITIONS . . .
Holiday traditions come and go, but there seem to be some that hang on for a lifetime if not longer. With Thanksgiving just a short time off, food preparations are already being made or shopped for. We can almost envision … Continue reading
SATURDAY WORDS OF WISDOM
“THE OLD WISE ONE,” Colored pencil drawing by Paul T. Boecher ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The eyes are riveting, Piercing the space they inhabit, Thoughtfully, Mechanically, Driven by hunger, He surveys his domain, Do we take time … Continue reading
HAVE YOU MET JESUS?
“But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” Matthew 19:14 Along with a change in the numbers of church going people today are the youngsters who … Continue reading
IS THERE A GOAT GENERATION?
The chart unfortunately doesn’t go back far enough, but most of those living today, will fit into one of these categories. Yesterday I posed a question and would still love to hear from you regarding the generation gap. The years … Continue reading
GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES . . .
I’m on a quest in search of opinions regarding generation gaps. My reason for this is that I’m involved in a program that is looking for ways to bridge the gap which exists between them. I know that when a … Continue reading
OPEN MOUTH, INSERT FOOT . . .
Apparently, putting a foot in our mouth isn’t anything new. We’ve just come off an intense political battle – one filled with promises and sometimes vicious words. What a relief to have all those ads deleted from our TV screens. … Continue reading
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
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