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IF I ONLY KNEW THEN, WHAT I KNOW NOW
It’s too bad raising kids doesn’t come with a set of instructions. Many books have been written on the subject and most think they have all the answers, but each case is different and so is every child. There’s … Continue reading
LIKE SANDS THROUGH THE HOUR GLASS
Deja vous all over again. As I happened to be scrolling through the smart TV to find some interesting entertainment to fill my empty mind, I happened upon an old favorite of mine. It was the continuing soap opera I … Continue reading
THINGS ARE LOOKING UP
Sunlight trickles through slightly skeletal branches, Giving way to glistening dew drops,, Like a scattering of diamonds across the open expanse, As the sun rises to full height, it dispenses all its light and beauty for our pleasure, Each … Continue reading
CARRY ON
It was the time of the European Renaissance. King Henry VIII would distance himself from the Catholic church in order to divorce his first wife and marry his mistress. The church was in the throes of corruption and was selling … Continue reading
WHEN THERE ARE NO WORDS
COVID has captured another of our friends and he is now in the presence of God. As we try to make sense of the darkness of this disease, it’s hard to imagine how it affects so many of us. Words … Continue reading
WORDS OF TRUTH
Aslan says, “though the Witch knew the Deep Magic, there is a magic deeper still which she did not know. Her knowledge goes back only to the dawn of time. But if she could have looked a little further … Continue reading
WHAT’S INSIDE?
The Twin Cities of Minnesota was again attacked this weekend with unnecessary crime, killing one and injuring many. The darkness that is beginning to encase our once lovely pair of cities on the river is turning faster than ever. … Continue reading
JEWELS OF DE NIAL MARATHON WEEK
As you know, I’ve spent the entire pandemic in a creative frenzy. My over 55 acting class fizzled out, but something wonderful sprang forth from it. The three women in the front row of these two photos (R to L,) … Continue reading
LIFE & DEATH
When we’re born, we come into the world screaming our little lungs out. When we leave it, many of us will do the same. Neither birth nor death is easy. We spend nine months safely tucked away in … Continue reading
I DON’T NEED INFLATION
During most of my 79 years, I have been fighting inflation. I dont need it anymore, nor do I want it. Begone with thee, inflation!. I’ve seen my body mass go up and down more than the economy and in … Continue reading
STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF!
The artist/author, Don Freeman was best known for his children’s literature. Most youngsters and their parents have heard of “Corduroy,” the little red bear. He died in 1978, so had no clue about what the United States would become in … Continue reading
THE DEVIL’S TOOLBOX
I know that my Redeemer lives and that I will inherit His kingdom some day. I believe that His resurrection from death is in truth what will happen to me when I die, but for some reason, that nasty old … Continue reading
KEEP ON KEEPING ON
Martin Luther spent the greater part of his young life trying to live up to his father’s expectations of him, his peers’ opinions of him and the church’s requirements of him. He thought that if only He was a better … Continue reading
AUTUMN PURGE
Actually I’m crazy about this time of year. At least I can breathe again for a week or two. The air is crisp and fresh and mold spores haven’t yet taken hold. Unlike Maxine, I enjoy a blanket of leaves … Continue reading
ALL FOGGED UP
The opaque murkiness of an impenetrable sky surrounds you. Your mind swirls with empty thoughts. You feel alone, lost, unapproachable, frightened. There is nothing but an enclosing haze that makes your mind swim. A somberness encumbers you – shrouds you, … Continue reading
IT’S CHURCH DAY
Going to church has always been a part of my week. It’s a time to refresh from the burdens of the past week and to look forward to the next one with hope and regeneration. Te church we attend is … Continue reading
TIME TO WASH THE WINDOWS
Having two very creative minds living under one roof isn’t always a good thing. We also have way too much time on our hands, because we’re “retired” I do all my writing on the dining room table which looks out … Continue reading
MAKING ADJUSTMENTS
As we age, we need to constantly make adjustments to the way we used to do things. For example: the stairs in the house. Our last house had a second level, which required climbing stairs up and down. We were … Continue reading
NO MAN IS AN ISLAND
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Looking at the beauty which inhabits this planet, Observing the complexity of it all, Seeing life come forth from nothing but dead earth and rotting soil, Watching as all of it is … Continue reading
RESISTANCE
As indicated in the above cartoons, you can see the word “resistance,” means more than just one thing. There’s the kind of resistance we have to change, that pulls at us and causes us to become squeamish. There’s the resistance … Continue reading
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