Category Archives: aging
A FLOOD OF HAPPY THOUGHTS . . .
“A wonderful thing about true laughter is that it just destroys any kind of system of dividing people.” John Cleese The world is filled with negative thinking. How can we overcome this dastardly perception? With the invention of social media, … Continue reading
LAUGHING IS GOOD FOR US . . .
In looking at my posts over the past few weeks, I realized I was spending a lot of time talking about sadness, depression, worry and anxiety. Maybe that’s because life has changed for us drastically over the past couple years. … Continue reading
HOW’S THAT PLAN WORKING FOR YOU?
So often, the plans we make go awry. We carefully lay down our goals – work hard to achieve them – almost accomplish them – only to crash and fall at what should be the finish line. We rely so … Continue reading
SOME RAIN MUST FALL . . .
“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 Rain is a necessary part of supporting life. Without it, … Continue reading
FROM HERE TO ETERNITY . . .
I like to think of my life as a series of episodes. Each one leads to the next, which can leave you hanging at the end and wondering what’s next. They can also cause you to think about the endless … Continue reading
OUR ROAD TOGETHER . . .
“OUR ROAD, TOGETHER,” By Kathy Boecher ART By Paul Boecher© Sun slowly sets, leaving glistening rays upon the still water, We hold hands and think about tomorrow, We plan, We dream, We hope for answers, For wisdom, discernment, dependence on … Continue reading
WHEN THE BOUGH BREAKS . . .
Moisture hung heavily in the air last night. The heat of the day became drenched with tropical dewpoints. A welcome thunderstorm opened up the heavens, pouring huge droplets. So heavy that a portion of the birch tree clump in our … Continue reading
SEARCHING FOR PEACE
It may seem that the world is in an eternal state of chaos. In fact, it is. We see it every day as we read or view the news of wars, murder, hatred, immorality and inhumanity. Where do we find … Continue reading
VACATION MEMORIES
The most memorable times of my life have been spent on family vacations. Now that travel is pretty low on our to-do list, it’s kind of fun to look back at those times when we would venture out into the … Continue reading
SUMMER SURPRISES . . .
Every day is a bonus and I thank God for allowing me another opportunity to experience His glory in creation. The image I’ve included in my post comes from my garden. For almost three years our backyard garden was turned … Continue reading
REACH THE FINISH LINE . . .
There are so many races we run during a lifetime. With the Olympics taking place there is a race for the gold medal. When we study hard for a difficult test, we’re running to reach a goal. When we risk … Continue reading
A RUSH OF MEMORIES . . .
I woke this morning with a flood of memories filling my brain. I recalled how we met in high school and became great friends. I thought about the journey we’ve taken together for almost 60 years of marriage. I recollected … Continue reading
DAYS OF YORE . . .
Somewhere along the line we have this image of how good things were in the olden days. If you examine the picture I’ve attached to this post, you’ll notice the woman smiling as she laboriously works through the task of … Continue reading
DO THINGS GET BETTER WITH TIME?
We’ve all been overwhelmed by the news of the past few weeks – for the past few decades as a matter of fact. We can sit back in our recliners and make snide comments about a particular person. We might … Continue reading
SILVER & GOLD . . .
Since today is Thursday, I’ going to share a post I wrote a while ago. My maternal grandmother was the wife of a farmer – a woman with a true pioneer spirit. She often shared memories of her childhood in … Continue reading
TREASURES IN THE ATTIC . . .
With an ever changing economy and uncertain times, it’s hard for most people to get by much less think about leaving an inheritance for their families. Although many contend that it’s important to work hard and store up treasures for … Continue reading
ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN
Last week I talked about artificial intelligence and how we can become slaves to something we think will do our work for us. The world is filled with new stuff. We hear about it on a daily basis. Electric cars, … Continue reading
HOW WAS YOUR WEEK?
God has a plan. The plan might include situations or problems that we don’t want to face. Maybe we can work through them alone, but most of the time we need someone to talk to, someone to encourage us, someone … Continue reading
AGING IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY
I am of the age when cookies were things you put in the oven and then in your mouth. I know about the Internet, although I haven’t even begun to explore all it has to offer. I’m aware that clicking … Continue reading
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