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ZOOM!
Here’s the story ….. The Brady Bunch aired on TV from 1969 to 1974, just about the same time my children were in their growing up years. The reality TV situation comedies had not yet hit the airwaves. The Brady’s … Continue reading
WHAT TO DO DURING A PANDEMIC
This time of isolation has opened up my kitchen to all sorts of new things – like actual meals made from scratch. I started posting these delicacies on Facebook and my sister tells me I should open a restaurant once … Continue reading
PUTTING PLANS INTO ACTION
Up until that time, Jesus was nothing more than a nuisance to the rulers of the Sanhedrin, but once this so called blasphemer had raised Lazarus from the grave, He became much more. Now He was a definite threat to … Continue reading
JULIE’S FRIDAY FUNNY
THINK WE CAN ALL USE SOME SNUGGLES RIGHT ABOUT NOW!
ONCE UPON A TIME – PART TWO
There once was a place that flourished with great bounty. Fields of wheat blew softly in the wind as corn pushed its way through the fertile soil. There were those who lived in poverty, not by choice. The division in … Continue reading
UNDER TONES
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A swampy mass of algae filled water, Crusted with swarming gnats and flies, Deemed a place to avoid, Yet within the muck and slime, A plethora of lily pads abounds, Reaching the … Continue reading
THE PLOT THICKENS
The plot was well underway from the day they left Bethany until they reached Jerusalem. Mary heard murmurings of it within the crowds. Some thought Jesus was the Messiah, but there were those who couldn’t believe it. This was just … Continue reading
LIGHTS & DARKS
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The sky glows with brightest reds tonight. They soon will dissipate – clear out of sight. The brilliant colors once shone brightly Are now replaced with dark unsightly. A black intensely hovers … Continue reading
JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA
I may be getting ahead of myself with Joseph of Arimathea, but I think he began to follow Jesus before the crucifixion took place. He was a well respected member of the community, wealthy beyond most standards and a leader … Continue reading
PROGRESSIVE GRANDMA
I never thought it would happen, but it has. Technology has overtaken our lives and I mean that in a good way. Today, children are learning their lessons on specialized classes performed by their teachers from thee “comfort” of their … Continue reading
THE FRONTIER ARTIST
Instead of featuring one of Paul’s masterpieces, I’m including a few of them today. What seems like a lifetime ago (about three weeks ago) Paul was reenacting a frontier artist at the Rum River Art Center’s Artathon. The event was … Continue reading
ONCE UPON A TIME . . .
There once was a land filled with prosperity and bounty – a place where the majority of its inhabitants had forgotten how to love one another – an expanse of human life that was creating a network of relationships from … Continue reading
A NEW MESSAGE
Jesus grew up with the traditions and teachings of the children of Israel. He made the pilgrimage to Jerusalem each year. He worshipped and studied intensively at the temple. His wisdom seemed to be growing daily and now that He … Continue reading
DO NOT BE AFRAID
Sounds so simple, doesn’t it? “Don’t be afraid,” is a common phrase to use when you’re a parent trying to make life easier for your child – when you want to encourage someone to try harder or follow their dreams … Continue reading
TAKE ME AWAY
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As I travel through life’s darkest moments, When all around me is unfamiliar ground, When the sound of silence engulfs me and pierces through the lack of noise, There in the … Continue reading
THIRSTING FOR CHURCH
It’s Sunday – a day I would normally be sitting in a church pew alongside my husband, daughter and granddaughter. It’s been a time away from the physical contact we used to enjoy. We’re now confined to our homes. Yes, … Continue reading
WHAT, ME WORRY?
Many years ago, a now familiar character appeared on the cover of Mad Magazine. He was created by a versatile commercial artist named Norman Mingo. This man had worked for many years in the comic book industry. His name isn’t … Continue reading
METAMORPHOUS
Spring is emerging at a much slower pace this year. Something has caused all the humans to become cocooned for a while. When the veil is lifted, there will be a glorious vision waiting for us. To be together, to … Continue reading
GOOD HAIR DAY
I love unusual holidays. March 26th is known as “Good Hair Day,” which is nearly impossible when we’re cooped up for over three weeks and can’t get to a salon or barber shop because they’re all closed. We could resort … Continue reading
FRIDAY PRAYER
Dear, Heavenly Father, I know that you will hear my voice as well as those who are currently suffering with CoVid19 in one way or another. I want to thank you for carrying me through a peaceful night of sleep … Continue reading
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