I want to pay tribute to wonderful people I have known, the wonderful country in which I live, the communities in which I have lived, the churches who have claimed me as their own, the God who sends shivers down my back when I really give him a portion of my time—well, maybe not shivers but tears flow easily in some of those most priceless times.
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CANE PAIN
Hope you enjoy this rerun. It is near the top of all my posts as far as likes and comments. I still get a kick out of it. Come and grow old with me. ***************** How humiliating! I had to … Continue reading
Posted in aging, humor, long marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, blessed, cane use, family, getting old, humor, love
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LETTER TO KENLYN
I’m glad to find this. I need to read it to Kenlyn now that she is five. She is still my youngest great granddaughter. My dear one-year-old Kenlyn, In our family, you are the youngest, I am the oldest except … Continue reading
Posted in aging, family, generations, grandmother, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, change, family, great-grandchildren, Kenlyn
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Dear Mr. Colgate Man
Dear Mr. Colgate, CEO Man (Sorry, if you are a Ms or Mrs or Something Else. I am gender identity challenged.) First, let me say I am fully behind Giant Corporations. They are very good at hiring my men … Continue reading
Posted in aging, economy, humor, me, patriotism, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, economy, humor, me, politics
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MY WEEK IN A NUTSHELL
One tooth extraction. Two trips to the Emergency Room. Three trips to oral surgeon. Sixteen home injections. Unknown calls to Co-ag Clinic. Beautiful blend of purple/black/blue belly. This – the eighth day – I’m okay. *********** Image: … Continue reading
THE ODD SPOUSE
Her scientist husband was at it again. It infuriated her, amused her, interested her, and drew her to him in spite of his oddities. She admired his inquisitive brain. This time he had somehow made a magnetic field in the … Continue reading
CHECK THIS #5
Just making my way through the one-way aisle by my dining room table and thinking, “I declare if I didn’t know this was my house, I would think an old woman lives here!” Smile, my friends, while I pick up … Continue reading
Posted in aging, check this, humor, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, check this, clutter, humor
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AN INNOCENT “UNTRUTH”
Much ado these days about the necessity and use of cars. I vote big time in favor of having one. Perhaps the day will come when I have to turn in my license because I have aged … Continue reading
LONG HAPPY MARRIAGE
I’ve been working too hard. Found a skit from years ago. Decided to share a peek in our morning routine. Just enough truth to be funny I hope! 😀 ONETA/SAMMY – MORNING ROUTINE – LONG HAPPY MARRIAGE Alarm clock goes … Continue reading
Posted in aging, long marriage, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, long marriages, patience, skit
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THE FRACTURED GENERATION
THE NATION YELLS “WHAT IS WRONG?” **************** I am a product of a fractured generational culture. I have given up. With the permission of the youth pastor, I went to youth services for several months; engaged some senior ladies to … Continue reading
Posted in aging, alienation, generations, Uncategorized, youth
Tagged aging, church, culture, divided generations, family, generation gap, generations, isolation, technology, youth
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TURNING LOOSE
Children are a blessing from the Lord. These, plus five, make up our great grands. Fruitful minds, eternal souls, eager hands. Our influence extended to the third and fourth generation. Preparing citizens for our “God blessed” nation. Hiding fears for … Continue reading
Posted in aging, generations, God's love, God's purpose or will, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, future, generations, hope, Jesus loves the children
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