Category Archives: art & inspiration from the Boechers
MISSING THE JOHNSON STREET TURKEYS
It’s hard to believe that it’s been eight years since we moved from the bustling metropolis of Minneapolis to the tiny burb of Anoka, MN. Talk about time flying. Every year about this time, I’m reminded of the Johnson Street … Continue reading
THANK GOD FOR FRIDAY . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It’s the day after Thanksgiving and it’s Friday. According to the current calendar, this is the time folks generally do their Christmas shopping in hopes of getting the most bang for their … Continue reading
GRATEFUL FOR HAPPY ENDINGS . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER When I was a kid, it was always fun to hear a story right before going to bed. I think some of them were meant to scare us to pieces, while others … Continue reading
THANKFUL FOR VETERANS . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today is the 11th day of the 11th month – and on the 11th hour of that day in 1918 when the armistice with Germany was signed, ending World War I. A … Continue reading
THERE IS A HIGHER THRONE . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “MORNING LIGHT,” Oil Pastel Today is All Saints Day. Do you consider yourself a saint? That was how our sermon opened today. It’s hard to imagine myself as a saint, with all … Continue reading
REFUGE . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER As I continue to sort through all of Paul’s many paintings, I see a strong spiritual sense in each one of them. He loved the Lord with all his heart and knew … Continue reading
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST DAY
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today is International Artist Day, and since I’ve been MIA for the past few days my post has a few extra examples of Paul Boecher’s art. I thank Jesus for another day … Continue reading
RUSTY PINES . . .
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This painting is in the impressionistic style. Paul began experimenting with this genre of art about nine years ago. Impressionist paintings have a glow about them – a bit out of focus, … 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
BE A BLESSING . . .
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My post is short and sweet today, because I have a date with my great grandson this morning. I wanted to share something with you that I believe has been long forgotten … Continue reading
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER . . .
ART & ENCOURAGEMENT BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “70 is the new 50” was undoubtedly coined by someone in their 70s. Growing old means you are now one of those blue haired church ladies. It means you have achieved a … Continue reading
SKETCHBOOK STUDIES . . .
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It started when he was a young lad, spending his summers at the lake. He met an old Native American who was building a log cabin from scratch. Each log was perfectly hewn. … Continue reading
GIVE A MAN A FISH . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Paul was well acquainted with fishing. His family owned a summer home on a Wisconsin lake and fishing was a requirement. When I think of fishing, my thoughts turn to baiting a … Continue reading
WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This watercolor painting was done on site. Looking at this landscape shows the determination of American farmers as we see the deep ruts, indicating where seeds have been laid. The little house … Continue reading
BIRD ON A STUMP . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER 181 days have passed since Paul entered heaven. During these past days I’ve been sorting through his many pieces of art. Paul loved nature. In fact, I learned how to determine a … Continue reading
COOL, CLEAR WATER . . .
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Whenever I see a water fall, I think of living water. It’s water that begins as a little trickle, bubbling over a rocky crevasse and down into a serene pool of everlasting … Continue reading
THE ANSWER IS BLOWING IN THE WIND
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Where I live, the temperature is going to hit triple digits today, with almost unbreathable air. When I took the garbage out this morning, it was like walking into a blast furnace. … Continue reading
A BRAVE NEW WORLD . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The Corps of Discovery traveled across the country to explore the newly acquired Louisianna Purchase and eventually to reach the Pacific Ocean. It was more than 200 years ago. Can you imagine … Continue reading
HOW’S YOUR PERSPECTIVE?
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My grandmother had a great way of dealing with frustration. When it became too hard to cope with the memory of losing five children to untimely death; managing a farm; nursing a husband who … Continue reading
SPRING CLEANUP . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Garage Sale signs are popping up all over the place. Some folks use this time of year to declutter and get rid of things so they can go to some of those … Continue reading
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