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FORBODING
A pale glimmer of mauve glistens over the city as the sun descends into night,Leaving a path of darkened shadows and sparkling diamonds in its wake,Reflections cover a cobblestone street, mirroring the lamplight from inside,Some shops remain open, while others … Continue reading
WHEN WILL IT END
This election may be the first in the history of the United States that is not settled by the people. In fact, this election was set up long before the campaign ads began, when a nonpolitical candidate entered the mix. … Continue reading
ALL SAINTS DAY & REFORMATION
In the time of the Renaissance, the Catholic Church observed November 1 as a day to honor the saints of the church, along with those who had died and hopefully pressed on to heaven. In case you had any doubt that … Continue reading
IN WHOM DO YOU TRUST?
In these final days leading up to the election, we’re hearing claims that if elected, there will be a more aggressive approach to curing COVID19. We are also hearing a very optimistic view that this too will end. Who ever … Continue reading
A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
When souls are weary of this life – when thoughts of paradise move in, Dreams of heavenly places light – upon our tattered lives of sin, Our hearts are filled with thoughts of death – we live as if it’s … Continue reading
OVERWHELMED
Everywhere you go, whether it be a church, a family gathering, an election booth a grocery store, it seems a huge black cloud is hanging over us. The every day events of living have lost their joy. Faces are hidden … Continue reading
BIRD ON A LEDGE
A wondrous sight sat on a ledge, his feathers he did flutter, His voice sang notes that reached to God like words he couldn’t mutter, Upon that ledge so far from earth his voice entered heaven’s gate, He hoped with … Continue reading
TRICK OR TOM FOOLERY
I live in the Halloween capital of the world. Anoka, Minnesota has held the title for a hundred years. This year, like everything else will be somewhat different. Of course it’s 2020 – and we can’t be sure of much. … Continue reading
NEVER GIVE UP
I’ve used this image before, because it shows a sense of determination that we all need right now. It would be the easy way out for us to fall into the temptation of self-pity or depression. We have reason to … Continue reading
MY SEWING MACHINE
My sewing machine was a gift from my husband over 40 years ago. I felt like a queen when I got it, not only because it was an expense that didn’t fit into our budget, but it was one of … Continue reading
IN THE MIDDLE OF OUR TOWN
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The broken down feed mill remains firmly planted aside the river bank,Like a noble guardian, staunchly overlooking the water, Once filled with golden treasure of the harvest,It now stands as a … Continue reading
SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER
Dear, Holy, Father, It seems strange to be coming to worship you virtually. Unfortunately this is the way of the world right now. When I think about our relationship, it really has nothing to do with the physical edifice of … Continue reading
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY ONLY SIBLING
When we were young and innocent, so very long ago, I didn’t think too much of you at all, You’d tag along behind me like the shadow you would throw, Our youth is gone, but still we can recall. The nights we … Continue reading
TIME FOR TOLERANCE
Tolerance is described in the dictionary as a fair, objective, and permissive attitude toward those whose opinions, practices, race, religion, nationality, etc., differ from one’s own; freedom from bigotry. The opposite of being tolerant is to be narrow minded, unbending, … Continue reading
MY ONE TRUE GOD
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My God is like no other God, His wings span wider than an eagle, Searching, Watching, Uncovering the majesty below, He lifts me up beyond the sky, Into eternal paradise, His hands … Continue reading
TIME TO FLY
When you reach a certain point in life, you wonder how many things you might cross off the old bucket list. I’ve never thought too much about a bucket list. I’m happy to see the dawning of a new day … Continue reading
