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Tag Archives: AGING
IT’S SUMMER, ALREADY?
I live in a part of the country known for its extreme weather changes. Only a month ago, we were experiencing temps in the 50s and 60s. When you’re a menopausal woman – or just an old woman for that matter … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, hot flashes, humor, living water, menopause, summer
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FULFILLING OUR PURPOSE
Why was I born? Why am I living?What do I get? What am I giving?Why do I want a thing, I darent hope for?What can I hope for? I wish I knew.Why do I try to draw you near me?Why … Continue reading
FRACTURED FRIDAY – DIETING
I like the idea of the Swiss Cheese Diet. If nothing else, everything you eat, would fall right out. I’ve spent most of my life on a diet. I didn’t start out fat. I weighed in at 7 pounds 80 years ago. … Continue reading
SURPRISE!
This story is the result of a prompt from http://fivedotoh.com/2022/05/31/fandangos-story-starter-48/ to write a story with the following sentence to inspire. WHEN THE TAXI DRIVER SUDDENLY TURNED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION, I ASKED HIM WHAT HE WAS DOING. HE TURNED AROUND, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Humor, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, creative writing, humor, imagination, writing prompt
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM – EXPERIENCE
Job 28:28 “The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding.” The hope of every human mind is to gain wisdom, We labor through our lives in search of it, We imagine that it will come … Continue reading
Posted in aging, confidence, Daily inspiration and devotions
Tagged AGING, confidence, eixperience, encouragement, face of God, Inspiration, self worth, trial & error, wisdom
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM – AGING
When you reach the Golden Years, you are at the epitome of your existence. Life is finally winding down and you don’t have to work as hard as you did in your 50s. You have earned the right to take … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America
Tagged AGING, encouragement, FAITH, Golden years, humor, Inspiration, Wednesday Wisdom
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PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES
Dust covers the now stagnant and aging photo albums on my coffee table. My youngest daughter still loves searching through those picture books – hoping to find memories of her own childhood. When it became easier to put them on … Continue reading
SATURDAY STILLNESS
Words intertwine through the tapestry of my mind, As the flying shuttle weaves its way through my thoughts and emotions, Each new thread engages the fabric of my being, I am pushed, enveloped, integrated, tied in knots at times. Each … Continue reading
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Tagged AGING, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, God's instrument, Peace, still life, stillness, words, writing
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FRACTURED FRIDAY
There’s something about Peter Pan that always rings true for me. I never wanted to grow up. It’s not that I’m irresponsible. In fact, I’d consider myself quite responsible. Yet the idea of remaining childlike has always appealed to me. … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Uncategorized
Tagged AGING, children, God, Heaven, humor, positive attiutde, wisdom
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WHAT WAS FUNNY – AIN’T
My life has spanned almost seven decades. I’ll soon be entering my eight. I’ve seen the comedy routines of Vaudeville – the situation comedies that required an active imagination through the radio – early TV and movies containing slapstick and … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America
Tagged AGING, America, Humor through the ages, lessons, morals, offensiveness, wisdom, writing
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TEAMWORK TUESDAY
Being part of a team is great when everyone on the team has the same goal in mind. Tuesday is my day to work with a team of senior citizens who are not ready to be old. That being said, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, ART & POETRY BY THE BOECHERS
Tagged AGING, collaboration, humor, laughter, team work
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WEDNESDAY WISDOM
I guess you could say I was a child that grew up on “screen time.” My screen was an 8″ black and white TV, upon which I spent Saturday mornings wallowing in Looney Toons cartoons. I would then spend the … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, God, humor
Tagged AGING, America, conscience, FAITH, FAMILY, Good and ev il, humor, Looney Tunes, oarenting, Respect, ten commandments
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SILENT, BUT DEADLY
I am part of the “Silent Generation” or more commonly known as a Traditionalist – or those born from 1923-1945. We all have our pluses and minuses, but many of us old timers seem to think that the Newbies are … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America
Tagged age of discovery, AGING, entertainment, opinion, Respect, silent generation, technology, Traditionalist
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COUNTING YOUR STEPS
No, I don’t have a Fitbit, but I recently discovered that I can see how many steps I take by going to an app on my phone. The first day, I felt really hopeless when only 250 steps showed up … Continue reading
WISDOM IN AGING
I’ve witnessed the birth of new life – watching as those precious, little lungs take their first breath. I’ve experienced holding my own breath as my little ones grew into adults. I’ve observed each step of their development with anticipation, … Continue reading
REIGNITE ME!
What started as an ember which seemed to be snuffed out,Is quickly revived by the breath of God.He whispers His true amazing grace to those who would believe.His Spirit fans the dying light and inspired it with faith.The dwindling glow … Continue reading
TRAVELING WHEN RETIRED
Retire, they said. It will be fun, they said. You are free to go anywhere, do anything and scratch things off your bucket list, they say. Who are “they” and I’ll bet they’re not retired? Traveling today isn’t easy, no … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, technology
Tagged AGING, entertainment, humor, Patience, retirement, technology, traveling
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EARLY MORNING LIGHT
As the morning light arises, on a pasture green sublime, Sun light kisses trees and branches, balancing the sands of time, Though through danger I will wander, snares are set at every turn, God is there to guard my footsteps, leading me to … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, light
Tagged AGING, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, INSPIRATION, Inspiration, Jesus, Religion
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WRINKLES ARE JUST UNPRESSED PLEATS
Each day seems to etch a new line onto my face. With all the junk going on in the world it’s enough to make one look like a prune. Actually, a prune was once a flawless plum with tight, shiny … Continue reading
DO NOT REMOVE!!!!!
I’ve decided to use Saturdays to bring a laugh or two to my audience. In these perilous times we certainly could use something to lift our spirits. When I as a young girl, still living under my parent’s roof, I … Continue reading
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