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THE HARVEST . . .
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Like any gardener or farmer, I often grow impatient. I want to see results within days of my planting. I soon remember that in this blogging world of ours, there are many seeds … Continue reading
NEVER GIVE UP . . .
Why is it, that in a community of believers, there’s still room for the “put down?” Maybe because we’re human. Maybe because the devil is still allowed to roam the earth and tear away at the souls and hearts of … Continue reading
FINDING PEACE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This painting shows the change of season. We are still in the beginning stages of this transition, but soon all the foliage will lay helplessly on the floor of the forest. It will … Continue reading
NO FEAR IN DEATH . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today would have been our 62 anniversary. Quite the milestone. The team of Paul & Kathy Boecher began much earlier than that. We met as Freshmen in high school back in 1957. … Continue reading
A HINT OF HEAVEN . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© So, here’s one of my older paintings, depicting the ending of summer and beginning of autumn. Green still remains on the landscape, but colors will soon explode into a tapestry fit for a … Continue reading
ALL HOOTED OUT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© TGIF and time for a double dose of Boecher art & poetry. This wise old owl has an eye on something. His piercing eyes cut through the darkness in search of any … Continue reading
MUSIC TO MY EARS . . .
“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” Martin Luther The Lutheran Reformation in Germany occurred at a … Continue reading
CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY . . .
Being a Christian comes with responsibility. It doesn’t mean our lives won’t be without detours or bumps in the road. We’re told that we’ll have crosses to carry. We’re not guaranteed a life free from anxious moments, fear or even death. One … Continue reading
MUSIC TO MY EARS . . .
As a child, my instrument of choice was the piano. There happened to be one left in our apartment when we moved in. I was probably no more than six, but the idea of playing the piano occupied my dreams … Continue reading
ENQUIRING OR JUST NOSEY . . .
Anything that isn’t true is fake news, right? Some might refer to it as stretching the truth with innuendo or rhetoric. Some may perceive it as all out lies and deception. With the introduction of the Internet, most people have … Continue reading
CREATION . . . GOD’S MASTERPIECE . . .
This gallery of art by Paul Boecher shows an assortment of elements of nature – trees, water, air, change, seasons, beauty and God’s presence. As we begin the next season, we see all those things surrounding us. Beautiful colors invade … Continue reading
THE ROAD HOME . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This little house in the woods isn’t much, but to those who dwell within it, it means safety, happiness, trials, love and family. All the obstacles put in our way during this … Continue reading
TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY . . .,
Shiver me timbers and blow the man down. It’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” I happen to love this particular day of the year. I’ve played the part of a lady pirate many a time, while the winds be tossing … Continue reading
HOPE ON A HILL . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Sumptuous views from an old stone bridge, meeting the dawn of day, Crossing the waters on the river’s edge, wishing that you could stay, A quiet town from days gone by is kissed by … Continue reading
THE PERFECT ROLE MODEL . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today, I’ve decided to post one of Paul’s wood sculptures. It’s roughly hewn with chisels, cutting through what once was a tree – now restored into a thing of beauty. Even the cracks … Continue reading
I’M BORED . . .
“We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aid, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.” Henry David Thoreau In a world with so many options available to entertain us, it seems almost impossible that … Continue reading
WHEN IS TOO MUCH – TOO MUCH . . .
When we lived in the heart of Minneapolis, I had a membership at Costco. I’d drive a long way, spent more than I should’ve on things I normally wouldn’t buy. I had my prescriptions filled, had photos developed, got ink … Continue reading
TO BLOG OR NOT TO BLOG . . .
Those of us who strive to put out a daily blog may find it difficult to create something new and exciting. We search the internet for trending news, popular topics, current events and many of us go to the manual … Continue reading
NATIONAL HUG YOUR BOSS DAY . . .
Actually, Hug Your Boss Day was yesterday but I’m celebrating it today. In my estimation, hugs have become a thing of the past. With thoughts of sexual harassment at bay, along with those who simply don’t want to be touched, … Continue reading
SUNDAY PRAYER . . .
ART& INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Paul always had a sketchbook handy, especially when he was on a walk in the woods or driving through a wildlife refuge. His love of God’s creation spoke loudly through his art. To … Continue reading
