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ONCE OLD, NOW NEW
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The years of more than seventy five, have drifted quickly by, I’ve shuffled on this rugged orb, I’ve laughed a lot and cried, Fell hopelessly in love one day, … Continue reading
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I MEANT TO DO THAT!
I came across this cartoon the other day and was reminded of my infamous golf story. Actually when I was in my prime, I was a pretty good golfer. I was a pretty good bowler, volley ball and tennis player … Continue reading
FAKE NEWS ISN’T NEW
July 18, 64 AD It was a steamy summer night in the city of Rome. The wind picked up, bringing some relief, but before the night was over a large portion of the city was engulfed in flames. It started in … Continue reading
DISCIPLINE
As a child, my instrument of choice was the piano. There happened to be one left in our apartment when we moved in. I was probably no more than six, but the idea of playing the piano occupied my dreams … Continue reading
SHADOW OF DEATH
ART RECENTLY COMPLETED BY PAUL BOECHER – POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© “There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of … Continue reading
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Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, death, heritage
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A DIFFERENT TIME
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was done at a re-enactment rendezvous several years ago. Paul’s character was an artist from the 1800s, who like Seth Eastman, would paint the people of the new unexplored parts … Continue reading
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THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
We’re probably all familiar with Jesus being compared to the Good Shepherd who gently cares for His flock. Choosing to depict us as sheep wasn’t just a matter of chance, by our Savior. Being familiar with the agriculture of His … Continue reading
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Tagged GOD'S PROTECTION, Grace, Inspiration, sheep
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WHAT TO DO WHEN IT’S HOT
Picture this. It’s almost ninety degrees in the shade. We come prepared with our cowboy hats, boots and water, but the float hasn’t arrived. We huddle under a tree. Soon the rest of the group arrives and joins us under … Continue reading
SUMMER TREASURE
ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The edge of a bluff lined river – a glassy reflection glistens and bounces onto a hill. The light touches the rims of trees and buildings, creating patterns dancing from one place to another . The deep crevices fill with … Continue reading
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I’M BORED!
I used to wonder how people could be bored with so many options for entertainment and recreation. Then I turned 76 and we had a ginormous heat wave, with poor air quality – and I was confined to the house … Continue reading
SIN
I read an article yesterday pertaining to words Christians use, which most folks don’t understand – words like sanctification, justification, redemption and little words like behold, blessings and sin. These words apparently aren’t on the minds of those in the … Continue reading
SOME RAIN MUST FALL
“Be still, sad heart! and cease repining; Behind the clouds is the sun still shining; Thy fate is the common fate of all, Into each life some rain must fall” ― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Most folks know I have a … Continue reading
TAKE A VACATION!
One day, my husband entered the kitchen in his camouflage under armor and said, “I bet you can’t see me.” My response was, “You’re right. I bet if you take your shirt off, you’ll be half the man you used to be.” … Continue reading
THE ARTIST PAINTS, BECAUSE HE MUST
WATERCOLOR SKETCH BY PAUL BOECHER© “I am a poor man and of little worth, who is laboring in that art that God has given me in order to extend my life as long as possible.” Michelangelo When you have a … Continue reading
AT THE DOOR
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© His life was a mess. He was tattered and torn; still he slowly approached the door, He had lost every hope. He was broken and worn. Yet he felt there had to be more, With all … Continue reading
ON BEING A MOTHER
Some years ago, I played the part of Mae Peterson, the domineering mother in “Bye Bye, Birdie” in a community theatre production. At the time, my own kids were well beyond childhood, so I could relate somewhat to the character. … Continue reading
EARLY MORNING LIGHT
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As the morning light arises, on a pasture green sublime, Sun light kisses trees and branches, balancing the sands of time, Though through danger I will wander, snares are set at every turn, God is … Continue reading
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Tagged Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Heaven, Peace
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EARLY HARVEST
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Fruit, luscious, ripe and sumptuous, A result of tender care and nurturing, A life giving sustenance for those who taste of it, God’s gift to man is the fruit of the spirit, … Continue reading
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A SPECK OF SAND
“And all around is the desert; a corner of the mournful kingdom of sand.” – Pierre Loti While enjoying a summer afternoon graduation party this past weekend, the conversation turned to the internet. We got to talking about the vastness … Continue reading
