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AUTUMN ANTICS
When autumns dons its coat of many colors, I can’t help but think back to this funny story from many years ago. You have probably read it before, but it stirs all kinds of memories for me. It was a … Continue reading
Posted in aging, creation, Humor, wisdom
Tagged AGING, animals, autumn, comedy, encouragement, FAITH, God, God's creation, Hope, humor, Inspiration, Jesus, life and death, nature, seasons, squirrels, wisdom
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TRISKAIDEKAPHOBIA OR A GAME OF CHESS?
It is a typical Friday, the thirteenth. The sky is filled with grey clouds, spilling moisture we could’ve used a month ago. The wind is spiraling through partially emptied trees, whisking away the remainder of dried leaves. The limbs of … Continue reading
Posted in aging, life after death, wisdom
Tagged AGING, encouragement, entertainment, FAITH, Friday the 13th, games, God, growing old together, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life & death, Love, simplicity, time, wisdom
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A LOOK BACK – A HUNDRED YEARS
As I start a new week, my mind shifts to the olden days. Now that I’m considered an antique, I think about those days a lot. Maybe you remember seeing a sampler like the one pictured above. I don’t know … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Faith, God's plans, wisdom
Tagged AGING, days of the week, encouragement, FAITH, God's plan, Inspiration, positive thoughts, possibilities, progress, tradition, wisdom
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ODE TO AGING
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The years of more than eighty-one, have drifted quickly by,I’ve shuffled on this rugged orb, I’ve laughed a lot and cried,Fell hopelessly in love one day, the true love of my life,I gave my heart to … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, wisdom
Tagged AGING, FAITH, humor, laughter, life, seasons, Stay the course, wisdom
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WEARING SOMEONE ELSE’S SHOES
When you see a small child wearing his parent’s shoes, it seems quite laughable. When a full-grown man tries to squeeze his big foot into a tiny shoe it can seem impossible. When we wear shoes that are inappropriate for … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, wisdom
Tagged agig, Anxiety, common sense, compassion, Depression, empathy, encouragement, FAITH, God's plan, Golden Rule, Inspiration, sympathy, wisdom
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REALITY CHECK
Most of us have seen the commercial where a person is walking through life behind a mask- trying to cover the reality of their life – feeling defeated, broken or useless. Of course, there’s a pill for that. The problem … Continue reading
Posted in aging, cancer, wisdom
Tagged Depression, determination, facing truth, FAITH, forgiveness, God, guilt, help, hiding, humanity, Inspiration, Jesus, masks, reality, shame, vulnerability
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EL NINO – 2023-2024
As stated before, I am not a meteorologist. I don’t know much about global warming, except for what is happening to our earth as we abuse her. I do know that God is in control of everything that happens in … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, change, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Creation, El Nino, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, natural disasters, prayer, rebuildng, restoration, seasons, trust, weather, Winter, wisdom
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FRUIT OF THE VINE
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Fruit, luscious, ripe and sumptuous, A result of tender care and nurturing, A life-giving sustenance for those who taste of it, God’s gift to man is the fruit of the spirit, A gift that … Continue reading
Posted in Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, Jesus, wisdom
Tagged Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, death, harvest, Inspiration, New Life, rebirth
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WEAKNESS OR STRENGTH?
It doesn’t make sense to the logical mind that our weaknesses are an opportunity of any kind. There is nothing good about feeling that you don’t measure up to what the world expects you to be. Those feelings of weakness … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Inspiration, SELF ESTEEM, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, de;pression, encouragement, failure, FAITH, frustration, Goals, God, God's plan, Hope, Inspiration, self-esteem, strength, trust, Walking in faith, weakness, wisdom
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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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MY LOVE & ME
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Thia piece of art was done more than five years ago. It was a joint effort, started by me and finished by my talented husband. Together we can accomplish great things. Two … Continue reading
THE STORY OF US PART TEN – THE WAITING CONTINUES . . . .
Then and now. 59 years have passed, and time has put us in a similar situation. When we started out, we were waiting. Today, we continue to wait. Our waiting is for different things today, but the fact that we’re … Continue reading
Posted in aging, cancer, marriage, wisdom
Tagged AGING, anniversary, Anxiety, cancer, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Heaven, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life & death, Love, marriage, Salvation, wisdom
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FALLING LEAVES
ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER – TEXT BY KATHY BOECHER We have a huge black walnut tree in our yard. Each fall, the leaves are the first to spin to the ground. When there’s rain, we have a golden carpet covering … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anticipation, armor of God, art by Paul T. Boecher, wisdom
Tagged AGING, anticipation, Art & Inspiration by Paul & Kathy Boecher, autumn, cancer, death, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life, seasons, wisdom
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THE STORY OF US – PART 8 – IN SICKNESS & HEALTH
1 Corinthians 13:4-7:Â Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but … Continue reading
Posted in aging, cancer, Faith, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, biography, cancer, death, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life, love story, Religion, wisdom
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FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The first day of autumn – We see colors of great intensity, breathing their last, Each of those leaves was once just a seed – a tiny specimen of life – Part of God’s … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, seasons, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, Art & poetry by Kathy Boecher, autumn, Creation, Depression, encouragement, God, growth, Hope, Inspiration, life & death, seasons, wisdom
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THE STORY OF US – PART 7 -UPS & DOWNS & UPS
As both of us entered our 40th year of living, we surprised each other with a party that truly did surprise. In February, everyone hid in a photography studio as Paul & the photographer were off on a photo shoot. … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anxiety, Art & inspiration from Kathy Boecher, God's plans, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged a cord of three strands, AGING, Anxiety, cancer, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, God's plan, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Love, marriage, ups & downs, wisdom
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THE STORY OF US – PART 6 – LADDERING UP
Our first year, like most young married couples, was filled with getting to know the real us. I would discover his passion for hunting. I already knew that being one with nature was part of him. Our honeymoon took us … Continue reading
Posted in aging, biography, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, biography, Depression, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, Hope, Inspiration, life, Love, marriage, prayer, roadblocks, wisdom
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