Category Archives: aging
WAIT A LITTLE LONGER, PLEASE
There are three Bradford pear trees on a corner near my home. They are loaded with white blossoms. One of the trees is a little more advanced than the others so the green is overtaking the white. I want … Continue reading
I COUNT MY YEARS IN DECADES NOW
LAST YEAR I told you about my “birth” day. So today I will pick up my story beginning at ten years and and hitting the highlights of each decade of my life. As I thought this project over, I realize I … Continue reading
HOW CAN I SAY THANKS
Birthday in January gives me cause to evaluate my life even more than the New Year does. New Year is for everybody; January 24 is for me. Last night I prepared a blog for today in which I recount highlights … Continue reading
FEELING BITTERSWEET
I’m having another birthday soon. So being nostalgic. FEELING BITTERSWEET Wearing sack dresses and platform shoes Reading Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew Feeling bittersweet. Singing “How Much is That Doggie in the Window” Seeing Lassie fight bears and leave them … Continue reading
THE LAST FRAGILE WHISPER
“It will be a wonderful life with you,” the bride whispers confidently. “Hush, little baby, mama’s darling child,” mother coos softly. “Go back and brush your teeth now,” mother scolds sternly. “Wow, these grades are great,” mother exclaimes encouragingly. “Go, … Continue reading
IN THE HANDS OF THE POTTER
A MARKED DISCOVERY – I HAVE BEEN SECURE IN THE HANDS OF THE POTTER. “But now, O LORD, You are our Father, We are the clay, and You our potter; And all of us are the work of Your hand.” Isaiah … Continue reading
THAT MATTIE! SHE WAS PROBABLY RIGHT, ALL RIGHT!
Although it was nice outside, Harry sat as he usually did in the old recliner with his feet up and the TV on. He seldom went out anymore Breathing was getting hard for him. Could hardly walk to the kitchen … Continue reading
FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY
OK, I cheated! This is little doll letting her finger nails get dry is the youngest member of my family. I’m the oldest. That’s enough similarity for me to use her picture instead of mine. 😀 I am celebrating my … Continue reading
CONFUSION
They say I’m in my son’s house Too old to live alone They say he’ll care for me But I know that cannot be. My son is a baby – he is only three. Challenge picture prompt – write … Continue reading
AN AGED LOVE
Why do I come? Why do I continue to sit with you. Why did I spend time with you every day although you did not know me or know that I was there? Then you were bound to the bed, now bound … Continue reading
