Tag Archives: AGING

FRIENDS BY FAITH, NOT SIGHT

Posted on March 10, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I’d driven that same road several times during the week. Funny how you get in the habit of going somewhere and never really stopping to notice the things around you. There was one thing I did manage to see almost … Continue reading →

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OH TO BE A BEATNIK AGAIN . . .

Posted on March 9, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I grew up in the 50’s and 60’s – when you were either a square, cool, a greaser or a beatnik. I’m sure every generation has their own labels, but to be a beatnik in the 50’s might’ve been akin … Continue reading →

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MISSING MY DOG

Posted on March 6, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

David Kitz had a charming story about his dog, “Champ,” this morning. It brought to mind all the many dogs we’ve had as pets over the years. Four years ago we said goodbye to our twelve year old Llewellin Setter, … Continue reading →

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MORNING BLISS

Posted on March 4, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER@ Crags of broken granite, carved by the hand of God, Thrusting from an ocean green, where none has ever trod, The glory of the mountains, the power of the sea, The valleys and the … Continue reading →

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HAVE YOU EVER HAD A BROKEN HEART?

Posted on March 3, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Have you ever felt that your heart would break, because of the sadness within it? Have you ever experienced a feeling of emptiness within that same heart? There are times when I think we all go through this struggle. There’s … Continue reading →

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WHY DO WE LOVE THE PAST?

Posted on February 28, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

What is it about the past that’s so appealing? Looking back at historical events – from ancient times -to times of royalty and the Renaissance – to the foundation of our own country, are times that are compelling to many … Continue reading →

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ARE YOU AN EMBARASSMENT TO YOUR KIDS?

Posted on February 27, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

We watched a Billie Cystal/Alan King movie the other day called, “Memories of Me,” (1988.) It was intended to be a comedy. The drama of the movie was more intense for my husband and me. Within this comedy, we saw … Continue reading →

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ELEMENTS

Posted on February 26, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When it seems that all is gone and the days stretch on too long,There is hope and consolation in God’s perfect preservation,He provides for every need, even when there’s naught to feed,When miracles … Continue reading →

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WILDERNESS TIME . . .

Posted on February 24, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Some of the most important events in the Bible take place in the desert.  Moses led the nation of Israel through a desert wilderness for 40 years.  Abraham sent Hagar and her son into the wilderness with hardly enough food … Continue reading →

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FEBRUARY DISPONDENCY

Posted on February 19, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

It seems this little month lacks in number of days, but there are plenty of things to celebrate. There actually are a lot of things going during this tiny month.  It’s been designated National Heart Month, Black History Month, National Weddings Month … Continue reading →

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NEVER TOO OLD . . .

Posted on February 16, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

We are never too old to learn. Our journey on earth is usually a brief number of years, filled with discovery. Think of what it would be like to live for hundreds or thousands of them. Our brains would be … Continue reading →

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

Posted on February 11, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Who knew I would be chosen by you?Who knew that our lives would blend into oneWith separate physical bodies, but tied together for a lifetime?Who knew you would become a man of … Continue reading →

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GROWING OLD, FADING FAST

Posted on February 6, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

No, this photograph is not me, although I’ve been known to wear a clown nose. I’ve also worn a fake nose and glasses while driving through a McDonald’s Drive-thru. When I found this photo on the internet, I couldn’t help … Continue reading →

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IT’S JUST A SENIOR MOMENT ….

Posted on February 3, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

The majority of my posts this week have dealt with aging. I’ve tried to interject some humor into the whole thing, but there isn’t really anything funny about growing old. Our bodies have passed the expiration date, our senses have … Continue reading →

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DO YOU FEEL SAFE AT HOME?

Posted on February 1, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Every year, as a senior citizen having a wellness check, you’re asked, “Do you feel safe at home?” I guess I never thought about it until I was asked. Up until then I felt pretty safe no matter where I … Continue reading →

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OLD HORSES

Posted on January 31, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Aging is my topic for the week and to tell you the truth, the whole thing is getting me depressed. An old adage says, “They shoot old horses, don’t they?” As I searched for an image for this post, all … Continue reading →

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MY HIDING PLACE

Posted on January 29, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Deep within the tallest pines, with dark night’s haze enshrouded, A hidden place encased in webs of silver threads beclouded, A quiet sanctuary, a place to run and hide, A place to lick the wounds … Continue reading →

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FIRST RESPONSE OR LAST RESORT?

Posted on January 27, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Worry seems to be part of our human nature. It’s interesting to me that animals don’t seem to carry that trait, and what a blessing for them. I mean, they have to find a warm place to sleep when it … Continue reading →

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TALKING TO GOD

Posted on January 24, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I had a cortisone shot yesterday. I’ve been nursing a bad knee and hip since I was released from the hospital in November 2022. I was only allowed a shot in the knee, because I have to make a separate … Continue reading →

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PARENTING WITH THE THREE “R”S

Posted on January 20, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I’m an old woman and still remember hearing the philosophy that the three “R”s were all we needed to learn in order to succeed as students. I think the person who came up with that concept needed some education on … Continue reading →

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