Tag Archives: AGING

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

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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

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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

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THE STORY OF US – PART 9 – FUNNY FACES

OK, so why all this stuff about us? Tomorrow will be our anniversary. 59 years ago, we vowed to love, honor and obey. These vignettes are about an average married couple. Our story isn’t much different than most, but it … Continue reading

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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 leavesĀ are the first to spin to the ground. When there’s rain, we have a golden carpet covering … Continue reading

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THE STORY OF US – PART 8 – IN SICKNESS & HEALTH

1 Corinthians 13:4-7:Ā 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

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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

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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

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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

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THE STORY OF US – PART 5 – READY, SET, GO

So much was going on around us. It was 1963. President John F. Kennedy was killed by an assassin’s bullet. The event was televised. A few days later, his funeral procession would also be seen on TV screens across the … Continue reading

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CHANGE IS INEVITABLE

Change can be good; it can drive us crazy; it can be difficult, but it will happen to everyone. When something disrupts our comfort zone it can really shake us up. The world is in a constant state of flux. … Continue reading

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WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE TOUGH CHOICES

Proverbs 16:9 ESV “The heart of man plans his way, butĀ theĀ LordĀ establishes his steps.” Whether you’re a child, teen, adult or aging person, you will have to make difficult choices in this life. There will be many along the way. When … Continue reading

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LIFE OR DEATH – TUG OF WAR

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The promises of streets of gold and no more tears to shed,Hope for peace and quiet times – no more fear of falling dead,The feast that goes on day and night and never fails to please,A … Continue reading

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WHAT WAS “NORMAL” ON 09/10/2001

Twenty two years ago, was the height of the hurricane season. Hurricane Erin developed from a tropical wave on September 1st, threatening to land in Bermuda. The airports there were shut down and flights from there were delayed. This was the longest-lived … Continue reading

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WAITING IN WAITING ROOMS

When you’re in your 80s, it’s not unusual to spend a lot of time in waiting rooms.Ā  The one pictured is quite nice.Ā  Ā I took the photo while waiting for Paul to get his eyes examined yesterday.Ā  As we sat … Continue reading

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SHADES OF AUTUMN

This a photograph taken yesterday as we search for autumn color. It was a cloudy day, so not much to see, but there is a hint of richness appearing on a few trees. A favorite time for Paul & me … Continue reading

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WHO IS MOTHER GOOSE?

As my husband and I were sitting at the dinner table, we started talking about these old verses and stories and how they impacted our childhood. I’m sure some of them are still being used today, since they were pretty … Continue reading

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I ASK YOU TO STAY . . . .

B I’ve been thinking a lot about surrendering these past few months. When I think of battle, the thought of surrender is usually a last resort. I’m learning that it should have been my mantra for a long time. Raising … Continue reading

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THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

One of my recurring dreams is not having my children’s lunchesĀ 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

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A FIELD OF TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHERĀ© A misty, early morning, among the bales of hay, New life appears and spreads its wings to welcome in each day, The atmosphere with crystal glow is dusting every bale, With … Continue reading

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