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SIGNS OF AGING – DROOL . . .
Here it is – Saturday. Another week has melted into the past and it’s been filled with all kinds of emotions. As the days pass, it seems they go much faster as I grow older. One may even dribble into … Continue reading
CHANGE IS ALMOST ALWAYS GOOD . . .
I suppose Mark Twain would’ve been considered a radical in his time, and even today he’d be politically incorrect, but he made a lot of sense. He didn’t mince words when it came to the politicians of his day and … Continue reading
TOMORROW IS ANOTHER DAY . . .
“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.” Martin Luther What if there was no tomorrow? What if the world ended today? What if – what if – what … Continue reading
GETTING RID OF POINTLESS DRAMA . . .
“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.” Richard Bach We all have people in our lives who bug us, bring us down, don’t understand us, are not … Continue reading
THROUGH THE HAZE . . .
INSPIRATION FROM KATHY BOECHER© The beginning of a new week allows us to shed the past – to look ahead – to feel God’s light in our waking moments = to share that light with others. Each day should be … Continue reading
TINY BLESSINGS . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Filtered light kisses tiny petals,Morning mist embraces each leaf,Golden rays enliven,Breathing,Inspiring,Giving hope,Fear and anxiety drowned by the beauty,Bringing peace,Lifting up,We start anew,We gasp for fresh air,We believe,We know,We are convinced,We can look forward,Little faces … Continue reading
FINAL DAYS OF SUMMER . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Summer days are quickly fleeting, Soon the air will shift and blow, Heat gives way to colder weather, and we’ll see the white of snow, While we wallow in the beauty of these … Continue reading
THAT FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL . . .
Most young people are back in school again. Where did the summer go? It seems as though it flew by, but then every season seems to pass quicker when you grow older. As a youngster, I remember the above poem … Continue reading
BORN WITH A TERMINAL DISEASE
The thought of a terminal disease creates thoughts of death. Those words strike fear and anxiety into anyone faced with them. After all, didn’t God promise a life planned exclusively in each one of us? He promised in His book, … Continue reading
BRIDGING THE GAP OR REBUILDING THE BRIDGE?
I love this quote by Ronal Reagan, because it gives us hope for future generations. Every step brings new knowledge along with wisdom. Bridging the old and new can reach one end of the bridge and allow them to merge … Continue reading
WHAT KIND OF EXAMPLE ARE WE SETTING FOR OUR KIDS?
Children born in the 21st century are facing greater challenges than I ever faced. As schools open their door this month, these young people need to be prepared for what they are about to see outside their own front door. … Continue reading
CELEBRATING WORK . . .
Here we are – another Labor Day. I believe I’ve gone through several of these celebrations over my 82-year lifespan. It seems ironic that we would celebrate workers by taking a day off of work to do so. However, when … Continue reading
HELLO, SEPTEMBER . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY FROM KATHY BOECHER© The fields are almost harvested, the hay lays on the ground, The air contains the slightest chill, with stillness all around, An old, red barn stands waiting now, to make it overflow, Abundance of hay and … Continue reading
WHAT’S INSIDE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It was nothing more than the skeletal remains of a deserted old building. The facade bore scars on its sun-bleached boards. It had become pock marked by the bullets of hail. Remnants … Continue reading
BEAUTY IN THE STORMS . . .
“Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.” John Muir Last night the sky was filled with … Continue reading
LIKE I NEED ANOTHER PLANT . . .
Yesterday the air cleared enough for me to breathe long enough to get out and do my grocery shopping. As I pushed my cart rapidly through the store, I ventured into the garden center. I love the mums that show … Continue reading
NEVER, EVER ALONE . . .
Life presents daily challenges whether we want them or not. We need to make difficult decisions. We may lack the confidence to achieve our goals. We might have limited resources and wonder how we’ll pay the bills. We could be … Continue reading
PEACE I LEAVE YOU . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Water calmed by the silence and absence of wind, Glasslike in the brilliant sun, Quiet, tranquil, away from the maddening crowds of interfering life, For a brief moment, the world stands still, and … Continue reading
DEATH CANNOT OVERPOWER US . . .
A year ago, we were beginning to experience what Palliative care is. It is defined as treatment for those with terminal diseases of a chronic nature, which continue until death. In a way, each step closer becomes more and more … Continue reading
WHEREIN GOD DWELLS . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© When fears and worries are so real, We sometimes wonder why we feel, The pangs of deep depression. The weight’s extreme – we lose all hope, Our hearts grow sad – for strength we … Continue reading
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