Category Archives: aging
SONS & DAUGHTERS . . .
Today is National Sons & Daughters Day. I am blessed to have birthed two beautiful girls and one handsome son. They have made our family complete in so many ways. Each one is special in their own way – having … Continue reading
PRECIOUS, PATIENT HANDS . . .
Spanning four generations, these little hands so preciously folded, show the sweet disposition of the boy they’re attached to. For the past week, my old broken-down hands were part of his life on a daily basis. As we sat in … Continue reading
ANOTHER GIGI ADVENTURE . . .
You may have noticed, I’ve been MIA for the past week. My life was enriched by a wonderful vacation with family. I overcame my fear of getting on an airplane again and spent some amazing quality time with those I … Continue reading
GARDENING 101 . . .
WATERCOLOR ART BY KATHY BOECHER It’s hotter than blazes out there. I feel like MInnesota has become the new garden state, because I’m seeing all kinds of beautiful gardens this year. Perhaps there’s something good to say about global warming. … Continue reading
IN THE MOMENT . . .
“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” Maya Angelou This photo brings back a wonderful memory. Paul and often took little road trips to get into some natural spots and enjoy God’s beautiful creation. It’s remarkable how many of … Continue reading
DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE STORMS . . .
This morning I was awakened at 6 AM by an eerie sound. I didn’t have my hearing aids in, so I promptly got up to look out the window. I could barely see beyond the glass. The air was stifled … Continue reading
MUDDLING THROUGH . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© (Today I’m sharing one of my watercolors of a lilac bush in full bloom.) This week was the first time in a while that I’ve felt like doing some work in the garden. The … Continue reading
MARKET STRATEGY – BRANDING . . .
BRANDING – it’s a word used a lot these days in the advertising trade. A brand tells consumers about a company and what it represents. It can have a positive effect by encouraging people to buy a product or it … Continue reading
ANGER & MALICE & RAGE – OH, MY!
When we moved to Minneapolis in 1973, we were thrilled to be living in a “big” city that maintained good values – had an amazing art community – was a beautiful metropolis and still had a home town feel to … Continue reading
STAY WITH ME . . .
Dear, Heavenly Father, As my time on earth ebbs to a close, it’s easy to fall prey to the devil’s claim that life ends with our final breath. That our lifetime of building has come to an end. As the years pass, … Continue reading
SATURDAY WISDOM . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Finally, a day without hazy skies and extreme temperatures. The first day I’ve actually been able to retrieve a few weeds. It’s funny how quickly our bodies wither away as each … Continue reading
HOT TIME IN THE CITY . . .
I have to laugh at this Maxine cartoon. In the first place, what is this elderly woman doing outside on such a hot day? Why is her dog with her? Why is she planning to make and eat breakfast in … Continue reading
THE GOLD IN AGING . . .
Thinking back on the movie, “Steel Magnolias,” I am reminded of the persistence and perseverance of women. In this story, each of them is at a different point in their aging. Each has certain difficulties and issues that take a … Continue reading
NO REGRETS . . .
Yesterday it was too hot to go outside. Melting wasn’t an option, so I stayed inside and watched TV. I seem to be doing a lot of that lately. I can tell, because my recliner leans to the right. I … Continue reading
WHEN FEAR TAKES HOLD . . .
“This world of ours… must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate, and be, instead, a proud confederation of mutual trust and respect.” Dwight D. Eisenhower As we grow older the things we worried about when we were … Continue reading
SOFT MORNING HAZE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© This beautiful image depicts the softness of dew in a vast valley, surrounded by foothills and mountains. You have to look hard to see the mountains, but you know they’re there. … Continue reading
THE END OF SPRING . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Today is the last day of spring, so I thought I’d post a few of my watercolor flowers as a send off to the coming season. God has blessed us with four distinct seasons. … Continue reading
I’M NOT A TREE . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There’s something about a tree. When it grows old it has gained great stature. It has reached towards heaven and branched out in many directions. The circles on its trunk indicate how … Continue reading
MY DAD . . .
My dad lived through the depression. He was the father figure in a fatherless home. He was a hard worker from the get go. He spent his grown up years working in a factory and tending bar to make ends … Continue reading
HE LEADETH ME . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This weekend has proven the glory of God through His control of the weather. He sent much needed rain to areas that were beginning to show signs of draught. He sent winds … Continue reading
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