Category Archives: aging
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
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
