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WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT?
Betty White was a wonderful comedienne. She could make us laugh with her St. Olaf stories. She had a great outlook on life. She loved animals and she didn’t pull any punches when it came to telling it like it … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, Humor, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, communication, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, God, humor, Inspiration, life & death, problem solving, wisdom
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REMEDY FOR AN ACHING HEART
There is no greater remedy – no vaccination – no antidote – no panacea or cure than spending a day or more with those you love. We had that opportunity this week as my sister and her husband made the … Continue reading
LAUGHTER IS STILL THE BEST MEDICINE
Look at those faces. Both of these darling girls have nurtured their smiles over the years. They have become older, wiser, a little wrinkled, (OK a lot wrinkled in my case.) at times challenged or filled with joy. Just Ike … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Humor, wisdom
Tagged AGING, challenges, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, humor, illness, Inspiration, laughter, Love, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, Sister, wisdom
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THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
One of my recurring dreams is not having my children’s lunches packed for school. My kids have since flown the coop and packing lunches is no longer a part of my daily routine, but for some reason that dream keeps popping … Continue reading
Posted in back to school, Humor, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, education, FAITH, FAMILY, God, humor, Inspiration, Letting Go, parenting, school days, wisdom
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LIVE YOUR LIFE
When we’re limited by our age, by our health, our thinking, we tend to hold back on things we might still be able to do. I’m learning this more and more each day. Yesterday, a simple task of picking up … Continue reading
IS AGING REALLY LIKE FINE WINE & CHEESE?
The idea of growing old never occurred to me until I became part of the silver haired generation. It still doesn’t hold much interest. In fact I’m trying to avoid it completely. Age isn’t particularly where anyone in our society wants to … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anxiety, Humor, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, cancer, death, Depression, encouragement, eternity, FAITH, God, Heaven, Hope, Inspiration, perseverence, positive attitude, trust, value, youth
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MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER
I’ve posted this article many times but keep hoping that someday I will be a great-grandmother. The post was submitted to “Chicken Soup for the Soul” a few years ago and appears in their book, “My Crazy Family.” Hope you … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Humor, wisdom
Tagged AGING, humor, powerful women, strength, white hair, wisdom, wrestling
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SENIOR ROAD TRIP ADDENDUM
Yesterday’s post was about taking a vacation after you’ve retired. I’d like to add just a few thoughts about the generation gap. The thing about being a slave to your phone has to do with missing out on the essence, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Humor, Nostalgia, Travel
Tagged AGING, FAMILY, God's creation, parenting, road tris, slaves to social media, technology, Travel
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THE STAYCATION
I’m retired. Woo hoo!! Most of my friends have good retirement funds – financial plans that paid off – money in the mattress – stocks and bonds – all sorts of resources including Social Security benefits which have become our … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Family, Humor, parenting, tradition, Travel
Tagged AGING, anxety, bonding, children, families, fun, humor, parenting, recreation, relaxation, retirement, Staycation, Travel, vacations
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A ROAD TRIP ADVENTURE
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Humor, retirement, Travel
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, communication, driving, FAMILY, humor, road trips, stress, Travel, vacations, weariness
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TECHNOLOGY 103
Hi, my name is Kathy and I’m a technoholic. I never thought I would have to admit this. I Thought I could keep it hidden from the rest of the world, but the truth has finally hit me. I’ve decided … Continue reading
Posted in addiction, Humor, parenting, technology, Uncategorized
Tagged addiction, AGING, Anxiety, change, drama, humor, parenting, technology
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ARGH
Today’s message will be short and sweet. I went in for my final cataract surgery yesterday and told them I was disappointed in the patch they gave me last time. I was hoping for a black one to complete my … Continue reading
PEARLS OF TRUTH
There’s really nothing funny about getting older. The fact that you have become your mother isn’t really all that bad. You loved your mother, right? I know I did. She came to live in our home when she was my … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, anxiety, encouraagement, Humor
Tagged addiction, AGING, humor, life, pain, perseverance, positive attitude
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SPRING HAS SPRUNG
Spring has sprung, the grass has rizI wonder where the boidies isThe boidies are high in the skyDropping whitewash in my eyeI’m a good boy, I don’t cryI’m just glad the cows don’t fly I say this poem with great … Continue reading
NATIONAL SOMETHING ON A STICK DAY
Today is National Something on a Stick Day. It’s March 28th, mind you. I live in Minnesota. The only sticks around here are still attached to trees or hidden under a mountain of snow. However, I love these wacky holidays, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Humor, Wacky holidays
Tagged AGING, humor, Things on a stick, Wacky holidays
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AS YOUNG AS YOU FEEL
Today is “As Young as You Feel” Day, according to the list of wacky holidays. I guess you could say that today I feel like I should’ve died a long time ago. The skies are grey. I have no great … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, change, Humor
Tagged AGING, changes, encouragement, Hope, humor, Inspiration, laughter, lifestyle
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WHEN IRISH EYES ARE LAUGHING
This is a rerun from last year, but the jokes are timeless. Since I’m about a fifth Irish, I decided to post a few good Irish jokes for this special day. ‘O’Halloran,’ asked the pharmacist, ‘did that mudpack I gave … Continue reading
IT’S DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
I’m at the age where TIME is running out. I’ve gone through 160 TIME changes in my lifetime. I’ve gotten used to falling back and springing forward. I now have a lot of TIME on my hands, but no TIME … Continue reading
Posted in aging, daylight savings time, Humor
Tagged AGING, change, daylight savings time, encouagement, humor, Inspiration, time
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