It has finally happened! Walking Through Memories, my debut poetry book, is really on Amazon and Barnes & Nobles! This has been a project in the making for a while. The poems date back to the mid-70s. Thanks to my daughter, Brande, I was forced to gather how ever many poems I could find, sendContinue reading “Walking Through Memories Has Arrived”
Author Archives: Charlyne Blatcher Martin
Senior Techie vol 1:5
Hi, Senior Techie has been otherwise engaged since March-ah, March. I remember happy thoughts for Spring and Summer. Instead, we became terrorized by an unseen but very visible coronavirus named COVID-19. A most unwanted guest so to say. Then, the application of the word: Pandemic! What? We don’t get involved in these world type diseases…thoseContinue reading “Senior Techie vol 1:5”
Surprise Coming
Its October 1, 2020 and I have a secret that won’t remain one for long. This is a teaser, by the way, in hopes that you will come back to find out about the Secret. Let’s see, about 7 or 8 people already know but promised not to spread it around just yet. I won’tContinue reading “Surprise Coming”
America, Stop Shooting Yourself in the Head
America shot itself in the head when it denied education to the slaves and descendants of slaves. America shot itself in the head when it made it nearly impossible for Black children to receive a fully enriched education. Racism is Not Over. Today, America continues to shoot itself in the head when the educational systemContinue reading “America, Stop Shooting Yourself in the Head”
Happenings in this Time of COVID-19
By now, we all have been affected by this time of COVID-19. For each of us, our perception of this disease varies. Now, I am doing my best to shelter in place. This means that I am not leaving my house unless it is absolutely a necessity. No one enters this house. My groceries areContinue reading “Happenings in this Time of COVID-19”
Senior Techie Vol. 1:4 March 10, 2020
I can hardly believe that we are in the second week of March. Not that I’m unhappy to see Winter exit…well, sort of anyway. I’m still dragging out “Puffy” whenever I want. Really dislike being cold. This is the crazy weather in the Midwest. Cold, warm, chilly, cold and that’s in one day or aContinue reading “Senior Techie Vol. 1:4 March 10, 2020”
Senior Techie Vol. 1:3 Feb. 12, 2020
SENIOR TECHIE VOL. 1: 3 The Agony and the Ecstasy: Learning Something New Hi, Time for installment 3 of my quest to conquer the tech world that is in everything that we do. This new year, 2020 promises to have plenty of tech for us to conquer, well, at least learn that it exists. HowContinue reading “Senior Techie Vol. 1:3 Feb. 12, 2020”
Senior Techie Vol. 1:2 Dec. 29,2019
As usual, I announce things backwards. This is no reflection on the age of the Senior Techie. This is my usual operating procedure. Anyway, after I posted my first, of what I hope are many, Senior Techie moments, my mind snapped back to remember that I never introduced Senior Techie. Well, it’s me. I’ve lovedContinue reading “Senior Techie Vol. 1:2 Dec. 29,2019”
Senior Techie vol. 1 Dec. 2019
With the beginning of a new year, I have decided that there must be something about our technology that speaks just to those of us who are called seniors, elderly, or whatever title comes when you are over 60 or is it 70? Constantly, I am amazed when looking at the newest technology that IContinue reading “Senior Techie vol. 1 Dec. 2019”
STTA July 2019: Hearing Loss
Dr. Aami Molloy with Doctors of Hearing Healthcare, Rockford, joined me on Something to Talk About. Dr. Molloy explained how we hear and what types of hearing losses are experienced by about 37.5 million American adults. (WebMD ). According to WebMD, hearing loss falls into three basic groups: 1. Conductive hearing loss is a mechanicalContinue reading “STTA July 2019: Hearing Loss”
Poem: The Game
I felt his hand touch my hair Soft and velvet His eyes said love His heart wanted mine Soft and velvet. We played a carefree game Avoiding his gentle touch Teasing that he displayed too much. Laughing that he loved just me He laughed and told me, “Never” Yet his heart showing through his eyesContinue reading “Poem: The Game”
Will You Repeat That?
I have a question for you: When was the last time that you had your hearing checked? Most people will schedule their annual physical and dental cleanings but what about your hearing? What about those ears?
Faith is Hard to Find
Have you ever wondered why your Faith wavers? There are days when I wonder where is my faith? I pray and say that I believe what Yahweh Promises. Yet, there are those times when a circumstance will arise that rocks my world for a moment. Yahweh’s Wisdom tells us that all we need is faithContinue reading “Faith is Hard to Find”