Category Archives: America
REDEMPTION . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Through the cobwebs of existence – through the darkness of our strife – Through the dankness of our sinfulness and wickedness of life Through the deepest, darkest pits of hell and the helplessness … Continue reading
DO YOU HEAR THE PEOPLE SING?
No, I am not taking sides, nor am I suggesting that we start a revolution. The Victor Hugo story, “Les Miserables,” has been in my brain for several weeks now. Victor was born just after the turn of the nineteenth … Continue reading
WHAT’S ALL THE NOISE ABOUT?
The definition of cognitive dissonance is one way to look at what’s going on in the world today. It emanates thoughts of confusion, discord and disorganized thinking. When we’re affected by this malady, our brain seems to go on overload. … Continue reading
DARKENED SUN BEAMS . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER In this watercolor painting by Paul, you can see the use of various sizes and shapes of brushes which he used to create lines, surfaces, contrast and rays of light. With very … Continue reading
CLOTHED IN ICE . . .
“In our world too, a stable had something inside it that was bigger than our whole world.” (spoken by Lucy) C.S. Lewis “The Chronicles of Nania” ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The painting I’ve chosen for today … Continue reading
THE JOY IS IN THE GIVING . . .
O.K. enough of this gloom and doom stuff. The last few days my posts have reflected my feelings. Most of these words were not meant to bring people down. There’s enough of that in the news. Unfortunately, reality isn’t great … Continue reading
DAYS OF OUR LIVES . . .
Betty White had a long life, filled with trials and loss. She also was a funny lady who appeared as the naïve lady from Minnesota who always tried to find the best in every situation. Her dimpled smile made us … Continue reading
HE HAD A DREAM . . .
Today we honor the man, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the work he accomplished in the 1960’s. I remember viewing his “I have a dream” speech on television as a young woman. I especially recall his words about looking forward rather … Continue reading
IN THE DARKNESS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I came across another box of watercolor paintings recently – surprise, surprise! Paul’s many years of creating art seem to pop up just when I think I’ve seen them all. What a … Continue reading
A DIFFERENT TIME & PLACE . . .
ART & POETRY & PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Taking a trip back in time has been in the back of minds for many years. The thought of erasing all the ugliness and evil of current events is naturally appealing. This watercolor … Continue reading
POWER OF PRAYER . . .
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:10 ESV As our world continues to grow and the sense of community is lost to the busyness of every day, we may forget to pray … Continue reading
A CENTURY OF CHANGE . . .
Looking back over the last century might be a real eye opener. Especially for those born in the 21st century. In the 1920s the automobile industry was getting underway with the Model T Ford. A crank was used to get … Continue reading
FROM GOD’S VANTAGE POINT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the … Continue reading
JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS . . .
“Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God. Therefore put away all filthiness and rampant wickedness and receive … Continue reading
LET IT NOT BE FORGOT . . .
This is a rerun of a post I wrote six years ago in remembrance of John F, Kennedy’s funeral after being gunned down by an assassin. The story has faded from the news in recent years, but those of us … Continue reading
COMING HOME . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This piece was done with watercolor pencil and watercolor paint at the Landing in Shakopee, MN on the Minnesota River. Paul participated in a reenactment of an 1800’s landscape artist from that … Continue reading
WAIT ON THE LORD . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ This oil pastel gives the impression of an oasis – a place of rest and refreshment. Nestled within the mountains in the background and surrounded by pine trees, sits a small body … Continue reading
A SHORT STORY – THE BIG BAD WOLF . . .
There once was a shepherd. He was a caring young man, who loved his flock and enjoyed his time with them. He’d spend hours, sitting and watching over them. While he sat and watched, he enjoyed the fresh, clean air … Continue reading
THE FRUIT IS RIPE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER@ “and in the eyes of the people there is the failure; and in the eyes of the hungry there is a growing wrath. In the souls of the people the grapes of … Continue reading
FIELDS OF WAVING GRAIN . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Another summer is coming to a close. That means the end of vacation time for many. It also indicates the beginning of the school year. Not only that but it’s a time … Continue reading
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