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I JUST CAN’T WAIT . . .

There’s nothing like a road trip to make the best of family or friends into the exact opposite by the time the journey is over. I recall many of our family road trips. Most of the early years of our … Continue reading

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FALLING FOR AUTUMN

Leave it to Maxine to put things into perspective. We have a few nuts living in our neighborhood. I guess I could be considered one of them. I love this season. Not because of all the decorations that pop up … Continue reading

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A PLACE CALLED NEVERLAND . . .

Growing up is an amazing thing when you think about it. Our bodies mature. Our limbs stretch out. We add bulk to our tiny forms. Hair appears in all kinds of places. Our teeth come in and eventually fall out. … Continue reading

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SIGNS OF AGING – DROOL . . .

Here it is – Saturday. Another week has melted into the past and it’s been filled with all kinds of emotions. As the days pass, it seems they go much faster as I grow older. One may even dribble into … Continue reading

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2024 SQUIRRELYLYMPICS

The 2024 Olympic games are over, but It’s that time of year again. Autumn is right around the corner and critters are stocking up for the wintry cold of Minnesota. In the process they’re creating lots of entertainment for us. … Continue reading

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SO, WHAT DAY IS IT AGAIN?

I was born in a different era. Being 82 has allowed me to become a creature of wisdom, experience and some knowledge. Friday has become just another day for me. I thank Jesus every morning for another day, but don’t … Continue reading

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A FLOOD OF HAPPY THOUGHTS . . .

“A wonderful thing about true laughter is that it just destroys any kind of system of dividing people.” John Cleese The world is filled with negative thinking. How can we overcome this dastardly perception? With the invention of social media, … Continue reading

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VACATION MEMORIES

The most memorable times of my life have been spent on family vacations. Now that travel is pretty low on our to-do list, it’s kind of fun to look back at those times when we would venture out into the … Continue reading

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NOT OLDER – JUST BETTER – SERIOUSLY?

“70 is the new 50” was undoubtedly coined by someone in their 70s. Growing old means you are now one of those blue haired church ladies. It means you have achieved a lifetime of memories – good and bad. When … Continue reading

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BECOMING PART OF THE 21st CENTURY . . .

This will be my last post on technology for the time being. For years now, my kids have been telling me to get with the 21st Century and become familiar with the world of technology. I’ve given in, for the … Continue reading

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AGING IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY

I am of the age when cookies were things you put in the oven and then in your mouth. I know about the Internet, although I haven’t even begun to explore all it has to offer. I’m aware that clicking … Continue reading

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DEBATES . . .

SOMETIMES A PICTURE IS WORTH MORE THAN A THOUSAND WORDS!

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ANOTHER DAY OLDER & . . .

It’s that time again. Another day, another birthday. Who would’ve thought I’d ever live this long? I still own the baby dish from which my mother once fed me. I’ve collected lots more stuff over these 82 years. Of those … Continue reading

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MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU . . .

In my attempt to find something fresh and new for each day of May, I happened across the above meme. I’m not a big Star Wars Fan, but the phrase May the force be with you, will always require the … Continue reading

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NATIONAL TWO DIFFERENT COLORED SHOES DAY

Every now and then I pay attention to silly things. Well, actually most of the time I spend thinking about silly things. For example, I will never understand what happens to socks on laundry day.  There’s always at least one … Continue reading

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JUST ANOTHER MANIC MONDAY . . .

I used to be able to tell you if it was Monday or Friday.  I could even spout out the date in a flash.  When you get older, days often meld into each other, because you aren’t on a specific … Continue reading

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LET’S TALK SQUIRRELS . . .

My husband and I enjoy looking out the side window of our house at the wildlife that skitter here and there. Great feats of strength are on display as these little critters teeter across electrical wires with one foot ahead … Continue reading

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LENT IS OVER – PALM SUNDAY IS NEAR

Don’t you just love Pinterest? Usually, my endeavors at making a spectacular table for Easter falls far short of the images you see in the first picture. The ideas always look so creative and seem like they would be easy, … Continue reading

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REST & RELAXATION

ORIGINAL ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER© FUNNY STORY BY KATHY BOECHER© For the past month or more, the golf courses in our area have been open and are being used by many. The grass has not yet revived, so instead … Continue reading

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THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUMMER . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Since it’s Throw Back Thursday, I’ve opted for a rerun. The beat of a different drummer, the rhythm that forms its song, The ratta-tat-tat of the lonely drum, creating a deafening, mortal, gong, The march of weary, … Continue reading

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