Category Archives: aging
AUTUMN KISSES . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor was done by Paul as he sat in some quiet nook in nature which inspired him. The beginning of a change in seasons has descended upon us. Soon all … Continue reading
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY . . .
Ten years ago, we were ready to downsize. Our home was much too big for the two of us. We’d lived in that house for 24 years. It was a place of rebuilding for us after we lost our home … Continue reading
AGING WITH HOPE . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The sands of time embraced me and I grew old, but my heart still longs for the next waiting road. It will be like nothing I’ve ever experienced in this lifetime. It will take … Continue reading
ON THE WINGS OF A HAWK . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The hawk is a mighty predatory bird. The beautiful detail in its wings is proof of God’s handiwork. Each feather serves a particular purpose. Each extension of the wings is amazing as … Continue reading
THE FUTURE GOOD OLD DAYS . . .
Generations move on and change happens. As I look at my almost two-year-old great grandson moving from one step to another in his development, it’s hard to imagine what the world will be like when he turns 50. I remember … Continue reading
DON’T BREAK THE TRUST . . .
In the late 1950’s a television show hosted by Edgar Bergan, the ventriloquist, made its debut. After a few months a young Johnny Carson took over the job. The show was designed to pit three married couples against each other … Continue reading
BACKYARD THEATRE . . .
Most of my childhood occurred during the 40s and 50s. We didn’t own a TV set until I turned ten. It was more like a huge piece of furniture which housed a 10″ screen displaying images in black and white. … 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
SET THE WORLD ON FIRE WITH WORDS. . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today is National Poet’s Day. I often find my poetry matches some of Paul’s paintings, so I chose this one because of the light it expresses. Undoubtedly, this piece was done … Continue reading
AGING WITH GRACE . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The sands of time sift between two crystal orbs. Nights come much faster while daylight absorbs. We start to break down, bit by bit- day by day. We struggle to rise from our slumber … Continue reading
THE AGONY OF DA FEET . . .
I remember it well. I was nearing twenty. The twist was the dance of the day. A new band from across the pond was making its way to the US. I fell somewhere between Elvis and the Beatles and never lowered myself to swooning … Continue reading
MOMENTS THAT TOUCH THE HEART . . .
I love watching people interact. The world may be turning into a society of the cocooned and introverted, but once in a while we get to see things that touch our hearts and make us happy. Recently I traveled with … Continue reading
JESUS PRICELESS TREASURE . . .
Isn’t it amazing the amount of stuff we collect over a lifetime? When I look at my “treasures” they are nothing compared to the life blessed by my Savior, Jesus. We may find something of value in our belongings – … Continue reading
MY ADVENTURES WITH CARS . . .
My very first car was a 1950’s Ford Fairlane which was about to reach that great used car lot in the sky. I didn’t have to drive more than three miles a day to take my children to school. When … Continue reading
LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© We’re halfway through August and thoughts of back-to-school purchases have been added to the ever-growing family budget. Days get shorter as seen in the later sunrises and earlier sunsets. It’s … Continue reading
MORNING RAPTURE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Ask any outdoor painter when it’s the best time to create art and they will undoubtedly say – in the morning or at twilight. During these brief moments, God has taken every … Continue reading
AN INVISIBLE GOD – EVERYWHERE . . .
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My husband Paul painted this from his imagination. His mind was often focused on God and His plan for … Continue reading
INTERNAL RENOVATION . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There are many reality shows today that deal with renovation and restoration of older homes in need of a lot of work. They might be homes like mine that are about … Continue reading
CRITICAL THINKING
CRITICAL THINKING – disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, open-minded, and informed by evidence. We hear this term being tossed around a lot lately. For some reason, we’ve succumbed to the exact opposite of critical thinking. At times we are … Continue reading
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