Category Archives: anticipation

CLIFF HANGER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This watercolor painting could’ve been done along the St. Croix River. It may have been near the rocky cliffs that line the Mississippi River. It could be on the North Shore of … Continue reading

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CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL AND KATHY BOECHER This painting reminds me of the tales from Mark Twain. You can almost see Huckelberry and Tom floating on a raft beside this huge paddle boat, slowly moving down the river on … Continue reading

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HIGHS & LOWS

The image I’ve chosen today is of a vintage roller coaster. To tell the truth, the ups and downs kind of resemble what happens in our daily walk. There are twists and turns, new journeys into the unknown and emotions … Continue reading

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TGIM. . .

We don’t usually relish the idea of another Monday coming around. Especially when you’re still active in the workplace. Mondays have earned the term “manic,” because no one likes returning to the mundane = the routine – the boredom, etc. … Continue reading

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INDY 500

Indianapolis will sit under partly cloudy skies today, with temperatures in the 70s. Crowds will gather. Engines will roar. The black and white checkered flag will signal the beginning of one of the most famous car races in America. For … Continue reading

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JOSEPH, A MAN OF FAITH & HONOR

Nazareth was an insignificant small-town set in the hill country just a few miles from the Sea of Galilee. It had a population of about 400 people who were mostly Jewish in heritage. Everyone knew everyone else. Any news would … Continue reading

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FALLING LEAVES

ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER – TEXT BY KATHY BOECHER We have a huge black walnut tree in our yard. Each fall, the leavesĀ are the first to spin to the ground. When there’s rain, we have a golden carpet covering … Continue reading

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WHAT A FRIEND WE HAVE IN JESUS

“We all face storms in life. Some are more difficult than others, but we all go through trials and tribulation. That’s why we have the gift of faith.” Joyce Meyer Every step we take on this journey called life has … Continue reading

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FLOWERS THAT BLOOM IN THE SPRING

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHERĀ© ā€œA garden to walk in and immensity to dream in–what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.ā€ā€•Ā Victor Hugo,Ā Les MisĆ©rables Ancient days, Tranquility and peace, Time to … Continue reading

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IT’S ONLY WEDNESDAY?

It’s Wednesday, again! When you get older, time seems to fly even faster than it did when you were going through puberty. There are days that simply are non-existent. Most of our days are filled with doctor appointments of one … Continue reading

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ARGH

Today’s message will be short and sweet. I went in for my final cataract surgery yesterday and told them I was disappointed in the patch they gave me last time. I was hoping for a black one to complete my … Continue reading

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MY 81ST NEW YEARS EVE

Here we go – another New Years eve – my 81st to be exact. I wonder just how many resolutions I’ve made and broken over those 80 years. I’ve probably lost and gained the same 25 pounds. Undoubtedly, I’ve done … Continue reading

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A CHILD IS BORN

A new life emerges. Air fills His little lungs. He lets out a big scream. His mother swaddles Him in strips of cloth already prepared for this journey. She snuggles Him tightly and kisses his curly head. This child entered … Continue reading

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GOD WITH US

GOD WITH US – POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER You came to a world filled with darkness and sin, You loved us devoutly without and within, Your love conquered all through a child meek and small, Dear, God, Your Son came, and … Continue reading

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CHANGE ISN’T ALWAYS EASY

As life goes forward, dwelling in the past gets further and further from our present-day reality. There is nothing we can do about what has happened prior to this time in our lives, except to learn from our mistakes and … Continue reading

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WHEN WILL THE RIDE END?

Life is like a roller coaster sometimes, isn’t it? You reach peaks throughout your journey and suddenly find yourself in the pits. I feel a little like Forest Gump this morning. I never have liked roller coasters. In fact, the … Continue reading

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WHENEVER YOU FEEL ALONE . . .

I guess it’s OK to have a bad day, but I hate it when I’m the one having it. I know that things will be better tomorrow, but while I’m experiencing self-doubt, worry, fear, sadness or anxiety, I feel like … Continue reading

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THROW BACK THURSDAY – SONS-IN-LAW

This is a rerun of a post I wrote last year on 06/18/21. I don’t always remember to wish my sons=in-law a Happy Fathers Day, but they deserve my gratitude for so many reasons. We have been blessed with two … Continue reading

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ARE YOU IN A RUT?

Are you trapped in a life that seems to be stuck?Ā  I woke up this morning feeling that way.Ā  The sun was streaming through the window and I felt that I must’ve overslept. I woke up wondering what would be … Continue reading

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I’M SO EXCITED!

June has always been a special month for me. I was born in June, so I’ll be turning 79 this year. My second grandson was also born in June and will graduate from college this year. In a little more … Continue reading

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