Category Archives: aging
AGING WITH A SMILE . . .
The last time I went shopping, I sat in my car and observed others hustling and bustling with their carts filled with tons of groceries and a child or two. I tend to do that a lot lately – observe. … Continue reading
JUST AROUND THE CORNER
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In just a few days, the beginning of summer unofficially occurs. Memorial Day comes a little early this year, but kids are eager for school days to end. Graduates are saying goodbye … Continue reading
PROVERBS 31 WIFE . . .
My husband had a beautiful mind. He was an artist, a naturalist, a teacher, a businessman, a husband, dad, grandpa and great grandfather. Most of all, he loved the Lord. The image I’m sharing today is what this stone originally … Continue reading
COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS . . .
I usually don’t have a problem with falling asleep at night. As I spend the short time between closing my eyes and actually beginning the process usually takes seconds. Once my head hits the pillow, my brain shuts down. Actually, … Continue reading
GIGI’S ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .
As a great grandmother, I can dote, fuss over, brag about and rely on seeing an amazing smiley face, from the little boy who has stolen my heart. He calls me GiGi. The name has become quite popular in our … Continue reading
AGING CHEESE GETS MOLDY . . .
“A Book of Verses underneath the Bough, A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread—and Thou – Beside me singing in the Wilderness. Oh, Wilderness were Paradise enow!” Omar Khayyam The average life expectancy in the United States is 78.6. … Continue reading
A HIDDEN SANCTUARY . . .
Art & inspiration by Paul & Kathy Boecher© What seems to be a broken-down cabin, in fact holds many memories and stories. It could have been a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life. It may have been … Continue reading
OLD TIME FAMILY REUNIONS . . .
In the “good old days” a family reunion was commonplace. In today’s world, a chance to get together with your relatives is rare. Most families in this century hardly know each other because of the miles that separate them. I … Continue reading
DETERMINED, PERSISTENT GRANDMA
Today, grandmas have changed quite a bit. Most of them still work well into their sixties and beyond. Although most grandmas from the old days, worked hard right up until their dying days as well. They didn’t have cleaning ladies … Continue reading
IF I COULD WILE AWAY THE HOURS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Waking up with the sun is what I do. I’m not sure if I have an internal clock that beckons me, or if the call of the garden stirs me to start … Continue reading
ANOTHER FIRST . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s May 1st – another turn of the page on my calendar – a day to celebrate new beginnings, springtime, flowers and love popping up all over. It’s also been 16 months … Continue reading
NOT OF THIS WORLD . . .
C.S. Lewis authored over 30 books. He was a literary scholar, an atheist and later on in his life he returned to Christianity. At that time, he became a student and teacher of theology. His most popular series, “The Chronicles … Continue reading
SHOW ME YOUR WILL, LORD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER God’s creation is one of many places where we can feel His presence and know that He is with us. As we begin this week, let’s never forget that He alone is … Continue reading
A COUNTRY HOME . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL AND KATHY BOECHER© The swift movement of the paintbrush shows the life that lived in the house. A family, a hearth filled with love, a building that had seen generations pass by. How many … Continue reading
GENERATION SNAP . . .
I am part of the “Silent Generation” or more commonly known as a Traditionalist. We all have our pluses and minuses, but many of us old timers seem to think that the Newbies are on the road to destruction. I … Continue reading
RAGING WATERS . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© I just realized that it’s National Poetry Month and I should’ve posted a poem a day. I’m relying on my collection of poems for material this morning. The following piece relates the waters that rage through … Continue reading
WHAT IF?
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply erase the events of the past? We can face life with all kinds of question marks or we can have faith that whatever we do will be guided by the creator of … Continue reading
WHISPERING WINDS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© April is a mix of every kind of weather. It may start out with some snow. It slowly progresses to warmer temperatures, but not without a fight. Rain comes to nourish the … Continue reading
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A HERO?
What does it take to be a hero? First you have to be willing to put your own life at risk for the benefit of someone else. That could mean running into a burning building to save someone or steering an … Continue reading
BOTH ENDS OF THE SPECTRUM . . .
For almost six months of the first year of my first great grandson’s life, I was able to care for him while his mom worked to finish her college degree. The time was spent mostly cuddling with a newborn, changing … Continue reading
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