Tag Archives: positive attitude
UNEXPECTED BLESSINGS
Life is full of blessings if we just look for them. I’ve mentioned that we’re experiencing some very hot days with extreme dew points lately. Yesterday, we took another weekly drive. I was able to make it from the house … Continue reading
IS AGING REALLY LIKE FINE WINE & CHEESE?
The idea of growing old never occurred to me until I became part of the silver haired generation. It still doesn’t hold much interest. In fact I’m trying to avoid it completely. Age isn’t particularly where anyone in our society wants to … 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
WRINKLES ARE EMBEDDED LAUGHTER
“Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.” Victor Hugo When I was teaching drama to children, one of them came to me and asked, “Mrs. Boecher, why do you have so many lines on your face?” … Continue reading
LOOKING OUT THE WINDOW – PART THREE
When I started writing this series on November 13, I had full intention of continuing to part three on the 15th. That was the day I had already scheduled to have my king-sized, one centimeter kidney stone blasted from as … Continue reading
WEDNESDAY WISDOM
There are going to be days when you don’t have much to smile about. Days when, if you do smile, people will wonder why you are. Those are the days when you need to smile the most. Getting over a … Continue reading
POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE?
There are days, when we really have to look hard for things that make us feel good about ourselves, our lives, our futures or our past. Those are the hardest days to get through, because we often find ourselves dwelling on … Continue reading
RETIREMENT FALLACIES
I actually didn’t retire until I was 68 – that is, I didn’t apply for Social Security until that time. I continued to work until I turned 74. We decided it was time to downsize and moved into a house … Continue reading
SEARCHING FOR BLESSINGS
We’re living in a time of humongous things – huge issues – gigantic problems – overwhelming health concerns – political unrest and division. How on earth can we see any good in our world today? There are times I’d rather … Continue reading
WHAT’S GOING ON IN THEIR LIFE?
Did you ever stop to wonder what might be going on in someone else’s head? They could be a complete stranger, but their actions are speaking volumes. For example, the lady at the deli counter, who apparently doesn’t like her … Continue reading
WHAT’S A VULNERABLE ADULT?
“Memory in youth is active and easily impressible; in old age it is comparatively callous to new impressions, but still retains vividly those of earlier years.” … Continue reading
EASTER LETDOWN
Easter has come and gone and it was the most unusual celebration I’ve experienced in my lifetime. The two of us viewed our church service online. We stayed inside all day, because five or so inches of snow had fallen … Continue reading
YOU’RE OLD, GET OVER IT!
The idea of growing old never occurred to me until I became part of the silver haired generation. It still doesn’t hold much interest. In fact I’m trying to avoid it completely. Age isn’t particularly where anyone in our society … Continue reading
WOULDN’T IT BE NICE – PART TWO
Well here I am again. The second Sunday of missing church. The virus has created my nasty cough, which can be quite a nuisance in church, which is reason enough to stay home. Right after finishing my blog yesterday, I … Continue reading
AGING WITH A PLAN
Last year about this time I did a series on aging. Since I’m not getting any younger, I thought it might be time to repost for those who haven’t read my advice or have forgotten what I wrote. Actually I … Continue reading
OPENING NIGHT
Tonight the lights will come up on another opening – another show – another pie. Well, at least I’m now prepared for it. After two times rehearsing, I’ve discovered that my gut reaction to fend off said pie, doesn’t work. … Continue reading
I’LL TRY HARDER TOMORROW
Scarlet O’Hara was one who always got her heart’s desire, until the Civil War. Her entire life changed in just a matter of time when the country became entangled in a nasty conflict that pitted brother against brother and took … Continue reading
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