Tag Archives: retirement

A WEEK WITHOUT BAGGAGE

Posted on April 29, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

Mondays are good days to start over – to leave the baggage of last week and the weeks before behind and push ahead. The word, “motivation,” literally means to move forward. Sometimes it’s not easy to do so. We’re stuck … Continue reading →

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GROWING PAINS

Posted on April 25, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”― Mark Twain When we embark on this thing called life, we have no idea where we’re going or what we’ll … Continue reading →

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THE NEXT STEP . . .

Posted on April 23, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

It’s been almost eight years since we downsized into a home half the size of where we were living for 24 years before. So, I guess we’ve accumulated enough junk to make another move. When age catches up with you … Continue reading →

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THE FARM . . .

Posted on April 16, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

As I sit in my own “farm” house in the city of Anoka, I can’t help but recall days spent at my grandparents’ home in Wisconsin so many years ago. There’s something about a farm that reeks of clean living, … Continue reading →

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WISDOM EARNED THROUGH AGING

Posted on April 5, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

“Both old and young alike ought to seek wisdom: the former in order that, as age comes over him, he may be young in good things because of the grace of what has been, and the latter in order that, … Continue reading →

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QUIESCENCE

Posted on November 7, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

The word, “quiescence,” is one we don’t use very often. Its meaning refers to a state of dormancy, inactivity, idleness or suspended animation. Going to sleep has never been a problem for me. I can hit the pillow and find … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS TICKY TACKY ANYWAY?

Posted on October 20, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

My husband and I have been on a journey this year. It started almost three years ago as his body went through some difficult changes because of a cancer that was treated and supposedly in remission. It came back this … Continue reading →

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HAPPY LABOR DAY

Posted on September 4, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I officially retired when I was 75. After a year, I discovered that something was wrong. I no longer had a routine. No more getting up at 6 AM. I could sleep until noon if I wanted to. No more … Continue reading →

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A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF US

Posted on August 13, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Our week was filled to overflowing with visits from dear friends on Monday – a view of another friend’s beautiful garden and short visit with them. Tuesday was spent with church friends at breakfast, made possible by those friends’ generosity. … Continue reading →

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FRIDAY FUNNIES FOR OLD FOGIES

Posted on July 21, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Fridays are for fun, so here are a few funnies for those of us who have turned the corner – so to speak. It’s also National Junk Food Day, so get yourself a greasy hamburger, some fries and anything over … Continue reading →

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THE STAYCATION

Posted on June 1, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

I’m retired. Woo hoo!! Most of my friends have good retirement funds – financial plans that paid off – money in the mattress – stocks and bonds – all sorts of resources including Social Security benefits which have become our … Continue reading →

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TECHNOLOGY 101

Posted on May 22, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

This week, I’m tackling the subject of technology. In just another month I’ll be celebrating my 81st birthday and let me tell you about all the changes of seen in my lifetime. That might take another 80 years to do. … Continue reading →

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IT’S ONLY WEDNESDAY?

Posted on May 10, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

It’s Wednesday, again! When you get older, time seems to fly even faster than it did when you were going through puberty. There are days that simply are non-existent. Most of our days are filled with doctor appointments of one … Continue reading →

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MODERN DAY PIONEERS

Posted on April 25, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

My ancestors were what I would call, true pioneers.  They trudged across country with horses and covered wagons to begin a new life.  The women gathered buffalo chips to start campfires – did their laundry in a muddy river or … Continue reading →

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DOWNSIZING, PURGING OR SPRING CLEANING?

Posted on April 12, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

Some folks call it Spring cleaning while others call it de-cluttering, downsizing or purging.  I call it hard work.  When we go through the memories of the past, or struggle over what to hang on to and what to get … Continue reading →

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MEDICAL MISHAPS

Posted on October 6, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

We’ve all experienced some pretty weird things when it comes to medical issues. My acting troupe, “The Jewels of deNial,” has recently combined their talents to create this next episode of our radio show called, “Medical Mishaps.” The collaboration of … Continue reading →

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THEATRICALIZING THURSDAY

Posted on September 15, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

My word for the day is “Theatricalizing.” This is what I do. I am a theatricalizer – or a Thespian – a playwright -a performer – an actor – and old to boot. This has been my chosen profession for … Continue reading →

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THIS OLD FRAME IS FALLING DOWN

Posted on August 17, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Have you ever felt this way? You feel completely alone. Your life is close to its end. You seem to have lost your way. Even though you know that God is right beside you, you think He isn’t really listening … Continue reading →

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AGING WITH A SENSE OF HUMOR

Posted on August 8, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

As you know, I turned eighty a couple months ago. I really feel this is a great accomplishment for me, but my genetic background shows that my DNA contains genes which qualify me to be a long liver. I’m not … Continue reading →

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WELLNESS CHECK

Posted on July 13, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

I am at the age where a “wellness check” is filed with questions like, “do you feel safe at home?” or “look at these three words and I’ll ask you to remember them at the end of the exam.” I … Continue reading →

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