Tag Archives: AGING

WHERE IS GOD?

Posted on June 5, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, deadly tornadoes, earthquakes are all part of God’s plan.  We often wonder where He is during massive destruction.  We wonder where He is during a terrorist attack, when innocent … Continue reading →

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STAYCATION . . .

Posted on June 2, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

Traveling comes with a lot of baggage – pardon my pun. Especially when you are in your golden years. The staycation was designed for those of us who find relaxation right in our own backyards. There’s no packing required. You … Continue reading →

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WHAT, ME WORRY?

Posted on May 29, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

The image of Alfred E. Newman is probably not familiar to most of my readers. I am a relic, after all. This was common in the middle of the 19th century somewhere. I should be at a point in life, … Continue reading →

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GOD US EVERYWHERE . . .

Posted on May 26, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Recently, I picked up my watercolors and started painting flowers. It was not yet time to get into the garden and I’m still struggling with a cough acquired from pneumonia. There are times when … Continue reading →

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GO ON WITH THE SHOW . . .

Posted on May 20, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

Is life just a moment when we pass through time – when our hopes and dreams lead to amazing adventures or fall by the wayside and get trampled deep into the ground? Are we placed here for a purpose, as … Continue reading →

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AGING WITH A SMILE . . .

Posted on May 19, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

The last time I went shopping, I sat in my car and observed others hustling and bustling with their carts filled with tons of groceries and a child or two. I tend to do that a lot lately – observe. … Continue reading →

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JUST AROUND THE CORNER

Posted on May 17, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In just a few days, the beginning of summer unofficially occurs. Memorial Day comes a little early this year, but kids are eager for school days to end. Graduates are saying goodbye … Continue reading →

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HIDDEN IN THE TREES . . .

Posted on May 16, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I can almost feel myself in this location right now. It is a quiet spot, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The carved stone creates a stunning background, … Continue reading →

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COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS . . .

Posted on May 13, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

I usually don’t have a problem with falling asleep at night. As I spend the short time between closing my eyes and actually beginning the process usually takes seconds. Once my head hits the pillow, my brain shuts down. Actually, … Continue reading →

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GIGI’S ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .

Posted on May 12, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

As a great grandmother, I can dote, fuss over, brag about and rely on seeing an amazing smiley face, from the little boy who has stolen my heart. He calls me GiGi. The name has become quite popular in our … Continue reading →

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AGING CHEESE GETS MOLDY . . .

Posted on May 11, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

“A Book of Verses underneath the Bough, A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread—and Thou – Beside me singing in the Wilderness. Oh, Wilderness were Paradise enow!” Omar Khayyam The average life expectancy in the United States is 78.6. … Continue reading →

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A HIDDEN SANCTUARY . . .

Posted on May 10, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

Art & inspiration by Paul & Kathy Boecher© What seems to be a broken-down cabin, in fact holds many memories and stories. It could have been a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life. It may have been … Continue reading →

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OLD TIME FAMILY REUNIONS . . .

Posted on May 5, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

In the “good old days” a family reunion was commonplace. In today’s world, a chance to get together with your relatives is rare. Most families in this century hardly know each other because of the miles that separate them. I … Continue reading →

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IF I COULD WILE AWAY THE HOURS . . .

Posted on May 2, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Waking up with the sun is what I do. I’m not sure if I have an internal clock that beckons me, or if the call of the garden stirs me to start … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER FIRST . . .

Posted on May 1, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s May 1st – another turn of the page on my calendar – a day to celebrate new beginnings, springtime, flowers and love popping up all over. It’s also been 16 months … Continue reading →

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A COUNTRY HOME . . .

Posted on April 25, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL AND KATHY BOECHER© The swift movement of the paintbrush shows the life that lived in the house. A family, a hearth filled with love, a building that had seen generations pass by. How many … Continue reading →

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GENERATION SNAP . . .

Posted on April 25, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

I am part of the “Silent Generation” or more commonly known as a Traditionalist. We all have our pluses and minuses, but many of us old timers seem to think that the Newbies are on the road to destruction. I … Continue reading →

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BEAUTY IN DARKNESS . . .

Posted on April 24, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The peacefulness just before sunrise – not many critters moving around yet, but in this watercolor, you can see what Paul witnessed in the woods on many occasions. He was an avid … Continue reading →

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RAGING WATERS . . .

Posted on April 21, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© I just realized that it’s National Poetry Month and I should’ve posted a poem a day. I’m relying on my collection of poems for material this morning. The following piece relates the waters that rage through … Continue reading →

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WHAT IF?

Posted on April 20, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply erase the events of the past? We can face life with all kinds of question marks or we can have faith that whatever we do will be guided by the creator of … Continue reading →

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