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A RETURN TO NORMALCY?
The lockdowns are over. People are coming out of the security of their caves and joining the rest of the human race. Restaurants are up and running. County and state fairs will be open this summer. Festivals abound. Art shows, … Continue reading
SHEPHERD OF MY HEART
In ancient times tending a flock of sheep was considered a necessary part of society. Sheep were important for their milk, their fleece and their meat. Being a shepherd was often delegated to the youngest male in a clan instead … Continue reading
BLISSFUL SUNDAY MORNING
The sun breaks through a heavy sky, filled with remnants of distant smoke and fires, The air is too dry to produce sufficient moisture, yet there is something phenomenal about a Sunday morning. The birds begin their concert as animals … Continue reading
THE DEMISE OF A CIVILIZATION
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It was at the height of it’s opulence, this city from of old,It commanded respect and attention, its streets were paved with gold,It shone like the brilliant sun in the sky, reflecting … Continue reading
DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER?
Do you have a favorite teacher from your past? Since I’ve been around for a while, I’ve had and worked with a number of teachers. You can spot the dedicated ones a mile away. They’re the ones who care about … Continue reading
WORKING ON THE RAILROAD
During the pandemic, I became addicted to watching old movies and television series. Most of the western movies tell tales of Americans pushing through the wilderness. Many made way for the coming railroads which would be made possible by cutting … Continue reading
TEMPORARY REFUGE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL &y KATHY BOECHER Our lives on earth are temporal – a whisper hushed and still, We’re placed here by the Father’s hand and through His mighty will, He guides us through … Continue reading
CONSTANT DRIPPING
Proverbs 19:13 “A foolish child is a father’s ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like the constant dripping of a leaky roof.” I kind of bristle when I read some of the proverbs. Especially the verse above. I don’t consider … Continue reading
I LIFT MY LAMP BESIDE THE GOLDEN DOOR
When I visited New York several years ago, there were cows everywhere. I ‘m not referring to herds of them running through the streets. Artists had painted these whimsical creatures to highlight some of the landmarks. My sister and I took photos standing in front of them, (before … Continue reading
WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE SIGNING?
Fifty six men were signers of the Declaration of Independence. They represented the thirteen original colonies. That small group of patriots would cause a great reaction when it was released to the world. What kind of men were these? Some … Continue reading
HOT, HOT, HOT
For Minnesotans, a tropical heat wave is considered anything above 80 degrees. We were blessed with a lovely spring, filled with just the right amount of sunshine, low dew points and rain. Normally spring doesn’t last more than a few … Continue reading
YES, THE BANNER STILL WAVES!
An American flag had seen better days, It had become battered and worn by the weather for over almost two years. It was our own personal flag. Like our nation it faced a time of isolation for a long time. … Continue reading
FILLING AN EMPTY CANVAS
An empty canvas, white and pure, transforms before your eyes, Through brush strokes and through patience a painting does arise, Our lives are like that canvas, we start out fresh and new, We stumble down the path we take, we … Continue reading
ARE WE A CHRISTIAN NATION?
A few years back, our then president made a statement that enraged many. He said that America was no longer a Christian nation. Since I’m a Christian, I felt a little miffed by the thought that we were no longer … Continue reading
LAND OF THE FREE
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan During this time … Continue reading
WE THE PEOPLE …
Three documents comprise the founding of our nation – The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution and the Bill of Rights. The Declaration relates a list of differences between the United States and Great Britain and expresses the reasons for separation. … Continue reading
MY HEAD IS IN THE CLOUD(S)
I promised to be back and here I am again. Unfortunately, you can’t get rid of me unless something of great magnitude occurs – like the breakdown of a computer. Who knew? I’m sure there are many who didn’t miss … Continue reading
SAIL AWAY
“Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it!Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joybefore the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he … Continue reading
I’LL BE BACK
My computer is disabled for a couple days, but I shall return, whether you like it or not🥸🥸
READY FOR A RAIN DANCE
“Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;Thy fate is the common fate of all,Into each life some rain must fall”― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow We, along with the many other states, have been experiencing … Continue reading
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