Katie BourgSenior Daze

by Katie Bourg


About Katie: Having arrived in time for the Great (?) Depression, WWII, and all other 20th century problems, I am endowed with long and varied memories. Writing classes have long been my home away from home. Other people's stories are fascinating, and sharing is growth at its best. Hope you seniors will join me with your stories. Try it. You'll like it.

 

 

Machines are our friends-most of the time

The latest technology can be a blessing or a curse.

 

 

New neighbors offer friendly welcome

A neighborhood block party to fight crime was an opportunity to make new friends after the big move.

 

 

Time to move on with family's help

Finding a new home was just the beginning of the process.

 

 

Gulf memories and sea breezes, now coated with oil

Thinking back to a idyllic vacation along the coast of Louisiana and Florida.

 

 

"Roughing it" not quite the same

 

 

Treasures hold memories and more than a little dust

Mementos connect us to the past - maybe too much.

 

 

Thanks to our mothers, women have more reasons to sing

Exploring talents, whether through careers or education, is a gift from the previous generations.

 

 

Memories, in life and in song

A long-awaited trip to see "Cats" awakens other memories of past birthdays.

 

 

Violence is a stark reminder to stay aware

 

 

Diabetes diagnosis a hard reality

An aging pancreas can mean more risk for diabetes, so adjustments must be made.

 

 

Is this darkness all because of the cows?

Daylight Savings Time vs Standard Time

 

 

Changes are witnessed over a lifetime

Modern conveniences are nice, but a little overwhelming at times.

 

 

Treasures, and heroes, come in all forms

A salute to the men and women of the Salvation Army.

 

 

Eighty is the new sixty, or something like that

 

 

November again

Of wars and mud, bugs and battles.

 

 

On the value of libraries

Supporting the library levy is a small price to pay for the years of enjoyment.

 

 

Grocery bags and hidden bones

 

 

Important birthdays all around

A local centenarian shares a birthday month with an energetic group.

 

 

Roundabouts and petunias

Evenings on the porch swing bring back memories.

 

 

Health care needs and resources change with age

What was once a distant worry is more urgent for seniors and everyone else.


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Machines are our friends-most of the time
Wed, Aug 25, 2010

The latest technology can be a blessing or a curse.

New neighbors offer friendly welcome
Wed, Aug 11, 2010

A neighborhood block party to fight crime was an opportunity to make new friends after the big move.

Time to move on with family's help
Tue, Jul 27, 2010

Finding a new home was just the beginning of the process.

Gulf memories and sea breezes, now coated with oil
Tue, Jun 8, 2010

Thinking back to a idyllic vacation along the coast of Louisiana and Florida.

"Roughing it" not quite the same
Wed, May 19, 2010

Treasures hold memories and more than a little dust
Wed, May 5, 2010

Mementos connect us to the past - maybe too much.

Thanks to our mothers, women have more reasons to sing
Wed, Apr 21, 2010

Exploring talents, whether through careers or education, is a gift from the previous generations.

Memories, in life and in song
Wed, Apr 7, 2010

A long-awaited trip to see "Cats" awakens other memories of past birthdays.

Violence is a stark reminder to stay aware
Wed, Mar 24, 2010

Diabetes diagnosis a hard reality
Wed, Feb 24, 2010

An aging pancreas can mean more risk for diabetes, so adjustments must be made.