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TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE GOOD DAYS
We don’t get too many perfect days where I live. When you suffer from breathing issues, allergies and old age, you relish it when a day comes along that’s just the right temperature, with low dew points and not much pollen … Continue reading
INSTANT SUMMER
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When we left for our trip to So. Carolina at the end of April, our ground was still covered with the remnants of a winter blizzard that pounded us a week before. … Continue reading
WORDS THAT CHANGED THE WORLD
“But the Hebrew word, the word timshel—‘Thou mayest’— that gives a choice. It might be the most important word in the world. That says the way is open. That throws it right back on a man. For if ‘Thou mayest’—it … Continue reading
FRENZY IN THE CITY STREETS
The big parade on the fourth of July always included children. There were those who watched on the lawn chair laden sidewalks, or on the broad shoulders of someone taller. There were those who spent time decorated their bikes, tricycles, … Continue reading
VACATION SORT OF
I will be taking a brief vacation from blogging. I’ll continue to write daily, but until we find a different internet service. I’ll be taking a vacation of sorts. In doing so, I’m hoping to concentrate more on improving my … Continue reading
A LETTER OF HOPE
My Dear Child, I know things look bad. The world doesn’t seem to realize just what a mess its created. There are wars all across the globe. Children are dying and being sold into slavery. People flee from their countries in … Continue reading
WHAT DO THEY SEE?
When children are young, they look to their parents as super heroes – men and women of steel – those who can make their boo-boos better and dry their tears when they’re hurting. When they get older, the mask and … Continue reading
DIVIDED STATES OF AMERICA
It’s been a while since I’ve spouted off. When I do, I’m like one of those geysers in Yellowstone, that can’t contain itself. Lately, I’ve been trying to distance myself from the news and all the back and forth drama … Continue reading
QUE SERA, SERA
A few years back, I played the part of a medium – though I look more like a large – make that extra large. A medium is one who says they can talk to the dead, reveal what might happen … Continue reading
IN THE SCHEME OF THINGS
Our world is a sea of people. I often wonder where I fit in, in that massive expanse. Little old me, is like a speck on the radar. Sure, there’s a heartbeat and blood flows through my veins, but it’s … Continue reading
ONCE OLD, NEW AGAIN
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Even though this weekend promises to be one of the hottest in June, my artist husband, who does much of his art outdoors, will be painting at an artisans market at a renovated farmstead, several … Continue reading
THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK
“Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.” Plato I may regret writing this post. I may say something that will be misinterpreted or come off as holier than thou. I may appear pompous … Continue reading
ONE OF THOSE DAYS
Ever have “one of those days?” I happen to be having one now and it’s not even 9 AM. I went to brush my teeth this morning and one of the lights in the bathroom was burned out. I reached to … Continue reading
SOLITUDE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Where is that simple, quiet place, that you’ve been longing for, Is it within your own backyard or at your own front door, It can be the peaceful beauty, we hold within our hand, … Continue reading
SUPERMAN DAY
Today has been designated “Superman Day.” I’m not sure why. It’s one of those wacky holidays that really has no purpose other than to give us something to celebrate. Today is also my second grandson’s 20th birthday – a milestone, if … Continue reading
LOVE UNCONDITIONAL
My dad’s brother could be compared to the prodigal son, which would make my dad, the brother who became jealous when the delinquent son was welcomed with open arms. In my dad’s situation, there was no father to come home to. … Continue reading
WHY PRAISE GOD WHEN THINGS ARE GOING SO BAD?
Volcanoes spew fiery lava, descending on everything in their path. The earth shakes under it. The seas churn as a ship is swallowed up. Children are being murdered before they take their first breath. Youngsters are being sold into sex … Continue reading
PRAISE THE LORD
ART BY PAUL BOECHER© – WORDS FROM PSALM 150, HOL BIBLE, ESV Praise the LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness! Praise him … Continue reading
