Tag Archives: determination

FRAZZLED FRIDAY

Posted on April 19, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

We’ve come to the end of another work week. It’s Friday, and many of you are thanking God for that fact. I’m thanking Him for getting me through another week. When you’re in the “golden years,” it supposed to be … Continue reading →

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REALITY CHECK

Posted on October 4, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Most of us have seen the commercial where a person is walking through life behind a mask- trying to cover the reality of their life – feeling defeated, broken or useless. Of course, there’s a pill for that. The problem … Continue reading →

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RELINQUISHING CONTROL

Posted on August 19, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Last night, we topped off our Friday with a visit to our favorite pizza place. This has been a mainstay for us and holds many memories of good times, good conversation and good food. Yesterday, was another of those chapters … Continue reading →

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HIDING BEHIND A MASK

Posted on August 11, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I have a collection of masks. They aren’t really the kind you wear, but they look interesting hanging on a wall. Since we moved seven years ago, those masks remain in the box they were packed in. I haven’t found … Continue reading →

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NEW SUMMER MEMORIES

Posted on August 8, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Last year, at this time, we were on the shores of the river in Hudson, WI, watching young sailors having fun and learning how to sail. It was a beautiful memory of a day. The air was fresh and clean. … Continue reading →

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MY GREAT GRANDFATHER

Posted on June 12, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

When Albert Nedden was born on 1 January 1873, in Prussia, German Empire, his father, Johann Gustav Nedden, was 53 and his mother, Henriette Ernestine Wilhelmine Emilie Nedden, was 45. He had at least 1 son and 3 daughters with … Continue reading →

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HOW DID YOUR WEEK STACK UP?

Posted on April 28, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

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 →

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HOW’S YOUR BACKBONE?

Posted on July 10, 2020 by atimetoshare.me

Paul & I like to watch old western movies. John Wayne always comes to mind.  His role in the movie, “True Grit,” as Rooster Cogburn, a washed up lawman was kind of a testimony to the drive we can achieve … Continue reading →

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COURAGE UNLEASHED

Posted on January 12, 2019 by atimetoshare.me

Yesterday morning we awoke to the news that missing 13 year old, Jayme Closs, had been found alive.  For three months prior to this, people in the community of Barron, Wisconsin had been searching for the child who had obviously … Continue reading →

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AGING WITH A PLAN – PART IV – OCTOGENARIAN – 80-90

Posted on August 14, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

You are now part of an elite group of survivors.  The ages between 80 and 90 are reserved for those who still have much to give the world or those who have been filled with new parts that won’t give … Continue reading →

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STRECTCHING THEIR WINGS

Posted on July 21, 2018 by atimetoshare.me

As you know, I’ve been part of the Board of Directors of Northern Starz Children’s Theatre for about a year and in that time, I’ve done some work as a stage manager, blog writer, director and volunteered for many other … Continue reading →

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UNCAGED

Posted on May 24, 2017 by atimetoshare.me

“Be like the bird who, pausing in her flight awhile on boughs too slight, feels them give way beneath her, and yet sings, knowing she hath wings.” Victor Hugo Yesterday, we had the opportunity to ride through the Smoky Mountains.  … Continue reading →

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BOUND FOR A NEW WORLD

Posted on October 16, 2015 by atimetoshare.me

   There were 102 on board the small sailing vessel. Half of them, tired of the corruption in the Church of England, bound for a new life where they could worship as they pleased; half eager to invest time and … Continue reading →

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