Tag Archives: AGING
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
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
TECHNOLOGY 104
At this time of year, we’re attending graduations, watching our children go on to the next step of their education or to fly on their own merit. “Live up to your potential; don’t give up; set goals; be all that … Continue reading
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
TECHNOLOGY 102
The word, “illiterate,” is an adjective used to describe someone who is unable to read or write. It can also mean uncultured or ignorant of various subjects or activities. I never thought of myself in those terms until technology came … Continue reading
TECHNOLOGY 101
This week, I’m tackling the subject of technology. In just another month I’ll be celebrating my 81st birthday and let me tell you about all the changes of seen in my lifetime. That might take another 80 years to do. … Continue reading
HAPPY SUNDAY
It’s Sunday again. Seems like the weeks pass by like minutes these past few years. One day runs into another, but Sunday is special in so many ways. Especially today. We are going to church. We haven’t attended in quite … Continue reading
A STORM TO REMEMBER
It was the first time the world had ever experienced rain. Up until this time in history, the earth had been covered with a canopy of moisture to nourish and sustain it. When God finally lifted it, it was as if … Continue reading
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
When we take on the position of “mother,” we are accepting one of the greatest challenges life can give us. We’re given nine months to hold onto this precious life growing within in us – a time for mother/child bonding … Continue reading
IT’S ONLY WEDNESDAY?
It’s Wednesday, again! When you get older, time seems to fly even faster than it did when you were going through puberty. There are days that simply are non-existent. Most of our days are filled with doctor appointments of one … Continue reading
ARE YOU A PALEONTOLOGIST ?
During a time of restoration in our lives, both my husband and I took any kind of jobs just to make ends meet. I’d spent 13 years as a volunteer drama director at the high school our kids attended. With … Continue reading
GOD’S PERSONAL NOTE TO YOU
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Do you know how precious you are to me?Do you not feel my presence every second of every hour?Do you know that I want to take your problems, your worries, your fears and place … Continue reading
HOW DID YOUR WEEK STACK UP?
I love these old dudes from the Muppets Show. They would sit in their private balcony and review whatever was being presented at the time. Of course, their reviews were always negative and left me thinking “Is this as good … Continue reading
CAN WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
It would seem that once we’ve achieved a lifetime of successes and failures, we would have enough knowledge to help others through some of theirs. We might consider our endless wisdom to be useful to someone. Well, actually life isn’t … Continue reading
BEST LAID PLANS OF MICE & MEN . . .
It’s funny how old metaphors can still be applicable to us today. “The best laid plans of mice and men,” originated in a poem by Robert Burns, titled “To a Mouse.” The poem was an ode to the poor little … Continue reading
A PEEK AT SUMMER
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It seems like an eternity since quiet waters ran, Since sun-kissed skies caused squinting eyes, and toes touched on the sand, Awakened by morning sunrise, a craft sails slowly by, Still waters lap upon … Continue reading
IS TIME RUNNING OUT?
Our lives fill up rapidly with a litany of mistakes – a truckload of foolishness – difficult decisions – fears – hopes – dreams. By the end of each week, our refreshment needs renewal. We’re given this time on earth … Continue reading
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
MIRROR OF THE SOUL
Today is my second cataract surgery. The first went well and I’ve been able to see true color out of that eye and everything is much brighter. Now I can’t wait for the other eye to match up. Our vision … 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
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