Author Archives: Jimmie Batchelor

About Jimmie Batchelor

Jimmie retired from Henry County Senior Services in Stockbridge, where she managed Hidden Valley Senior Center and resided for 38 years. She uses her newfound time writing and enjoying life!

Letting go

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Throughout our lifetime, we see many ‘shared’ experiences. We are always saying either “Hello” or “Goodbye.” The world turns, people and possessions come and go. Those are facts of life… Read more »

Onward and upward

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Life is opening up again! People are venturing out more and more, further and further. I am not the same person I was one and a half years ago, physically… Read more »

Respecting fear

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Hello there! I’ve missed you! Hopefully, it won’t be too long before we get to be as active as we’d like to be. One thing is certain, the Coronavirus and… Read more »

Happy retirement Diane

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  After almost five years of retirement, I will soon be wishing a good friend and former co-worker, “Happy Retirement!” Diane Reed, Senior Services’ Director and a long-time fixture in… Read more »

Back in the saddle

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  My grandmother Pullen used to say, “You’d better climb down off that high horse you’ve been riding!  With all we’ve been experiencing these past several months, I thought, “We’ve… Read more »

Letting go

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  “Justin has decided to join the military; we have an appointment to talk with a recruiter tomorrow.” I reread my son’s text. Justin is my first grandchild. He is… Read more »