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WHAT MAKES A GOOD FATHER?
Opinions about fatherhood have changed drastically over the past 30 or 40 years and I would like to address that today. Somehow, maybe as a result of the feminist movement, men have been lowered in value and the role of father has … Continue reading
DIVIDED WE FALL
“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded … Continue reading
INTO THE LIGHT
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER A ghostly darkness weaves its way through the forest of your mind, Creating shadows as it dispenses a feeling of hopelessness, The murkiness envelops you with a brazen embrace, Leaving you … Continue reading
THOUGHTS ABOUT DAD
My dad taught me how to tie my shoes. He grieved with me when my box turtle fell off the ledge of our fourth floor apartment. He came with me to the five and dime to return a trinket I … Continue reading
PLANNING FOR CHILDREN
Generally we have children because it’s a way of sharing our love for each other and through that love, we’re giving love to these new little people who are inhabiting our lives. What they don’t tell you, when you become … Continue reading
LAUGHTER AROUND THE TABLE
When my sister comes to town, it’s a special time. This is our second visit in less than a month and I’m relishing every second of it. Yesterday was spent with our son and his lady, and youngest daughter and … Continue reading
INSPIRATION
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Churning, Swirling, Pulsated by the turbulence, of energy, The long, leaf lavished limbs Undulate, under the rhythm,, Of God’s breath, Up and down, here and there, tossing, stirring, His inspiration comes … Continue reading
IS THERE SUCH A THING AS A PERFECT DAD?
This is my dad on his wedding day. This is a rerun today. My sister will be arriving soon from Tennessee for a short visit and I’ll want to make the most of it. This was posted on June 11, … Continue reading
WRITERS’ FUNNIES
NO WONDE PEOPLE HAVE SO MUCH DIFFICULTY LEARNING ENGLISH!
PAINTING EN PLEIN AIR
I’m married to an artist. He often has to search for a pair of pants that hasn’t been tainted with oil or acrylic paints. Sometimes shirts are as difficult to selvedge. Still, I’m particularly fond of this artist. When he was set … Continue reading
OPEN DOOR – OPEN ARMS
We’re loving our new “old” house more and more every day. In the past few weeks, we’ve been tinkering around in the yard, establishing a few new gardens and clearing out some of the old ones which have overgrown. It … Continue reading
FAILURE FACE
I’ve always had a special place in my heart for Charlie Brown. He is the ultimate failure – according to Lucy, who of course knows everything. The reason I like Charlie so much is that he reminds me of me. … Continue reading
WONDROUS WOMAN
Today being a woman (especially a mom) requires great courage. Generations from the sixties and on have been hammered with thoughts that they must be strong role models for their children, work hard in the workplace and at home, bring home … Continue reading
