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DOES MY LAUGHTER OFFEND YOU?
“While the laughter of joy is in full harmony with our deeper life, the laughter of amusement should be kept apart from it. The danger is too great of thus learning to look at solemn things in a spirit of … Continue reading
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
What’s in a name? Sometimes people must live up to their name. Others may use their title to advance their career. For example, Prince Harry could easily profit from his past accomplishments and family influence – or he could lose … Continue reading
WALK IN THE LIGHT
I became an adult in the 1960s. I lived on the south side of Milwaukee where there was a shortage of Americans of the black race. It didn’t make any difference to me what color a person was. If we … Continue reading
WHAT DOES GOD SEE?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Within my reflection just what do I see? The confident woman I wish I could be, But deep down inside of my sin stricken soul, I still feel defeated and not totally … Continue reading
POINT OF VIEW
I remember a time, about 25 years ago, when my husband’s ever youthful exuberance took him on a yearly trek up to the Grand Marais area of Minnesota. He would venture out with several young couples for a weekend of … Continue reading
IT’S JANUARY – LIVE IT
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In the coldest days of winter, when frigid temperatures hold us captive, is it possible to find anything beautiful in it? Our bodies ache, our lungs fill with frozen air, our hands … Continue reading
ONE GLIMMER OF HOPE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In the heart of the forest, what is it you see, The death of the brush or the loss of each tree, They die for a while, and rise up again, Spring … Continue reading
DITCH YOUR RESOLUTIONS
It’s only January 17th and already there’s a holiday whereby you can ditch your New Year’s resolutions. It’s been a while since I’ve shared one of those weird holidays with you. There is one for every day of the year … Continue reading
BACK IN THE FRAY
Once more into the fray… Into the last good fight I’ll ever know… Live and die on this day… Live and die on this day… The phrase, “Into the fray,” has meant to me – getting back into the game … Continue reading
RETIRED TIRED
I’m beyond the age of retirement. I tried it once, but the lure of theatre drew me out of it. I am one of those elderly women who drives a car from 2002, with a little over 100,000 miles on … Continue reading
KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING
My husband and I are still part of the work force, although we officially retired over ten years ago. Now we have the luxury of living on the entitlements so graciously given us by our government. I’m not being sarcastic … Continue reading
WINTER WATCH
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The majestic eagle casts his perfect vision on the field below, Always looking for his next meal or provision for his waiting mate, Who herself is on guard for the protection of … Continue reading
SATURDAY PRAYER
Dear, Heavenly, Father, As the week winds down, I come to you with a mind filled with anxious thoughts. I know that you’ve told me not to be anxious about anything – that you’re in control and with me every … Continue reading
THE “JOYS” OF AGING
As another year and decade passes, each one of us is getting older. There is no escape from this malady, except for death and for many that’s the end of everything. I hope I never lose my zest for living, … Continue reading
NEW LIFE FROM OLD
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A seed drops, It burrows and nestles into rich soil, It springs forth with new life, Fragile branches at first, Growing strong with each passing day, Expanding, stretching, embracing the sky, Reaching for … Continue reading
HAVE THE BIRTH PANGS BEGUN?
When expecting my first child, I had no clue what was about to happen. My body had increased by almost 60 pounds and I thought I was about to give birth to the largest child ever to be born. I’d … Continue reading
MY FIRST RUNAWAY
The first time I decided to run away from home was shortly after my only sister was born. You see, I was the firstborn grandchild on both sides of my family, my parents’ firstborn, and the most spoiled child you … Continue reading
MY WRITING JOURNEY
Here it is, January 7th, 2020 – a year I never thought I’d reach, but God had other thoughts. I’ve never seemed to have a problem with writer’s block, but I am an author with “publishing block.” I’ve published one … Continue reading
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