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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Category Archives: aging
GROWING OLD UPS AND DOWNS
Old folks don’t like change they say I’ve worked a long time to learn it my way. Does it have to do with my age? Must just be that I’m in a stage. But it is getting harder … Continue reading
LOOKING FOR ELIXIR
Neither Juan Ponce de Leon not Mrs. Jane Doe ever found the fountain of youth. The snake oil sold by Mr. Chara Ton was a dreamer’s sham. Losing weight won’t do it, even if you appear … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Discover Prompts, joy, scam, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, contentment, Discover Prompt, happiness, scam
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MY NEW ACCESSORY
I have a new accessory; They say it’s a necessity. I wish it were a bracelet or a purse. I guess it could be something worse. But I don’t like it, not one little bit. I prefer music and puppies … Continue reading
Posted in aging, health, humor, life happens, Uncategorized
Tagged health, humor, long life, me, medical, sickness
30 Comments
PAYING TAXES/RECEIVING BENEFITS/AND OTHER MUSINGS
HEY YOUNG FELLOW, YOU GOING TO BE ABLE TO PAY FOR YOUR GRANDMA AND YOU? My first retirement (teacher’s) began 29 years ago; my second (social security) about 25 years ago. I remember when I had to start paying SS … Continue reading
Posted in aging, government, jobs, me, retirement, social security, taxes, Uncategorized
Tagged government, jobs, me, retirement, social security, taxes
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LAST DANCE
“Let’s do it!” Sandy and Hank agreed. “An ice-skating honeymoon.” So the wedding was on Valentine’s Day – fifty years ago. They first met at a skating rink when Hank helped Sandy after a fall. She had twisted her ankle. … Continue reading
Posted in aging, death, long marriage, Rochelle's picture prompt, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, death, long marriage, Rochelle's picture prompt
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NEW BEGINNINGS
THE PARTY’S OVER! And I’m back to normal—good enough for me. I’ll try not to take advantage of my “eighties” excuses. I worried that my huff, bluff, and fluff which included the “ranting about me” might be more than I … Continue reading
Posted in aging, change, me, teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged aging, change, death, God's purpose, Heaven, me, teaching
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ME HOT WITH HOT YAHTZEE
What a night! Three games and five Yahtzees for me! It turned out to be Yahtzee night because all five players won Yahtzees, but I was the only FIVE winner! That Hotzee there in the blue is ME = … Continue reading
Posted in aging, elderly, me, Uncategorized, widows and widowers
Tagged aging, death, eternal life, long marriage, me, widows and widowers
25 Comments
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
13 Comments
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
25 Comments