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THE GREAT WALL DISCOVERED . . .
You may have noticed that I wasn’t present yesterday. The day before had started me on a quest for China and all my digging finally paid off. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the Great Wall I had anticipated. Just a huge brick … Continue reading
GARDENING WITH ZEAL . . .
One of my happy places is right in my own backyard. For me, pulling out a ten-foot-long weed is very fulfilling. It has been a long, learn as you go experience. Living in apartments buildings most of my early years, … Continue reading
MISSING YOU . . .
It has been 147 days since you left this earth and awoke in paradise. I miss you so much. I found this photo from one of our road trips. It’s an empty bench in a park near the Coon Rapids … Continue reading
THE SOURCE OF ALL LIGHT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The days are getting longer in case you haven’t noticed. The light reaches the end of the day at almost 9 PM in my part of the world. That gives us so … Continue reading
THE COST OF FREEDOM. . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The painting you see today was taken from one of Paul’s sketch books. He did these quick paintings as reference for a larger finished canvas which would be created later. The magnificnt … Continue reading
LOST IN A FIELD OF ROASTED MARSHMALLOS.
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting is a typical scene on an early morning in the country. What a feast for the does that is visually tasting the treat that lays before her. America will … Continue reading
LIFE GOES ON UNTIL WE DIE . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s obvious in this painting that the mountain lion is in search of his lunch. The chase is on. We, like the creatures of this earth, will eventually face death. It’s … Continue reading
A DAY IN PARADISE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The image above was the backdrop for a musical play about Esther from the Bible, called, “Such a Time as This.” I know it looks like another beautiful painting of Paul’s and … Continue reading
THE MANY FACES OF ME . . .
Today is throwback Thursday, so I thought I’d throw a few pictures of Moi, to show you what a ham I am. Obviously, I’m not afraid to get up in front of an audience. That is as long as I’m … Continue reading
ALONG A COUNTRY ROAD . . .
This painting almost reveals a lone pheasant hiding in the tall grass. The typical farmstead displays a staunch old barn, with chicken coops behind it. Paul often hid little surprises in his artwork. Being an avid outdoorsman, he knew just … Continue reading
WHAT ARE YOU WORTH
When we grow old, some of our self-worth diminishes right along with our ability to get up each day. Somewhere during middle age we become so busy taking care of our family and building a life, we tend to forget … Continue reading
ALL ALONE . . .
Nestled in the protection of her surroundings, this lonely egret stands – by herself wondering. She may have lost track of her mate. Perhaps she needs time to herself. Maybe she is seeking direction from her Creator. As I think … Continue reading
CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL AND KATHY BOECHER This painting reminds me of the tales from Mark Twain. You can almost see Huckelberry and Tom floating on a raft beside this huge paddle boat, slowly moving down the river on … Continue reading
ONE RINGY DINGY DINGY . . .
THE PHONE IN THIS IMAGE IS ON THE WALL IN MY LAUNDRY ROOM. How would you like to carry this thing around in your pocket. You might need a bigger pocket, not to mention you will only be able to … Continue reading
SQUIRRELY TALES . . . FLAT STANLY
It’s time for another squirrely tale. Today you’ll meet Flat Stanly – another of the squirrels that inhabit our neighborhood. Minnesota is known for its erratic weather conditions, especially when we change from one season to the next. In the … Continue reading
REFRESHING RAIN . . .
At last, we finally received a nice dousing this morning. Just in time too. I just weeded an area around Paul’s sculpture of “Surrender,” and planted a few plants at the base. Clearing out space for a new garden can … Continue reading
RESTORED MAN . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The title of this wood sculpture is “SURRENDER.” Paul carved this with hammer and chisel several years ago for a religious art show in Northeast Minneapolis. From there, it stood in his … Continue reading
DANCE LIKE A CHICKEN DAY . . .
Today is Dance Like a Chicken Day. The chicken dance has been around for 70 years. It was introduced by Swiss accordionist, Werner Thomas. After editing it a few times, it morphed into the melody we know today. The moves … Continue reading
SPRING CLEANUP . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Garage Sale signs are popping up all over the place. Some folks use this time of year to declutter and get rid of things so they can go to some of those … Continue reading
TURNING BAD INTO GOOD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It was a few years ago. I’d had a bad day. So bad, that my husband suggested a long drive so I could clear my head and turn the bad into good. … Continue reading
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