Category Archives: Inspiration

MY HIDING PLACE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Deep within the tallest pines, with dark night’s haze enshrouded, A hidden place encased in webs of silver threads beclouded, A quiet sanctuary, a place to run and hide, A place to lick the wounds … Continue reading

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TO SLEEP PERCHANCE TO DREAM

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©  When we search for distant places, When we walk uncharted lands, Our hearts are filled with wonder, Our minds hold no demands. A trail that leads to winter, A path beside the … Continue reading

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THICKET

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A mass of weeds and undergrowth, beclouds the path ahead, Broken limbs and fallen branches, left for naught but the dead, Slippery slopes where water danced, now are dried and barren, Yet … Continue reading

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STOP THE NOISE

CACOPHONY – A harsh discordant mixture of sounds. Another mid-term election is already in progress. It began many months ago and has ramped into a frenzy of accusations, name calling, hatred, anger and just plain annoying noise. Like the constant … Continue reading

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM

There are going to be days when you don’t have much to smile about. Days when, if you do smile, people will wonder why you are. Those are the days when you need to smile the most. Getting over a … Continue reading

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FRIDAY WISDOM FROM C.S. LEWIS

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WHERE DO I GET MY MATERIAL?

Many of my fellow bloggers have such creative minds. They seem to be able to turn stories of reality int0 great comedy stories or routines. Like Mark and his Yegg’s mysteries or Mitch’s tales from his youth, which always stir … Continue reading

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FALLING IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN!

I’ve been absent for a while because of illness. Not just me, but the long, drawn-out issues my husband is struggling with. Through this time of our lives together, we still enjoy each other’s company and can laugh in spite … Continue reading

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POWER WITHIN

Miles and miles of timber, Kissed tenderly by the early, morning sun, The sound of rushing water from a stream nearby, Smoothed by the caress of the dawn of a new day, Cascading, Swirling, Crashing, Descending. We often fall, We … Continue reading

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IS YOUR LIFE MEANINGLESS?

Ecclesiastes 2:11 “Yet when I surveyed all that my hands had done and what I had toiled to achieve, everything was meaningless, a chasing after the wind; nothing was gained under the sun.” I find it interesting that time is … Continue reading

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LIFE CHANGING SEASONS

When fall is in the air, all sorts of thoughts come to mind. The temperatures will soon be turning cold; winter is just around the corner. Leaves are changing color and need to be raked. Apples are ripe for picking … Continue reading

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BEACHED

Cool, refreshing waters wash up on an empty, tranquil beach, The final days of summer have washed over us and we are spent, Our days pass so quickly as we grow old – or not at all, Time escapes and … Continue reading

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FIRST SNOW – A COLLAGE

This year has been filled with surprise after surprise. I believe 2022 will go down in history as one we’d love to forget. This morning the sky opened up and gently expelled flakes of white upon an already colorful blanket … Continue reading

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EXPLOSION OF THE SENSES

Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. Not only are our eyes exposed to a feast of brilliant colors, but the sounds change too. We hear geese migrating in search of warmer climates and honking all the way. There are … Continue reading

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MEDICAL MISHAPS

We’ve all experienced some pretty weird things when it comes to medical issues. My acting troupe, “The Jewels of deNial,” has recently combined their talents to create this next episode of our radio show called, “Medical Mishaps.” The collaboration of … Continue reading

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I CAN’T DO THIS ALONE

There are so many times when we try to manage our lives and all the difficulties we face. When we seem unable to find a solution, , we turn to God for help. Maybe we should just do that in … Continue reading

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LIFE’S JOURNEY

This series of paintings was done about eleven years ago, by Paul Boecher. The poem by Kathy Boecher was written about four years later. I discovered these paintings recently and realized I hadn’t shown them before. Always finding treasures at … Continue reading

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NOT DEAD YET!

It may seem that anyone over 70 is ready for the grave, but we still have a lot to offer.  About one third of U.S. Senators are over 70 – nice part time job for a retiree – but I … Continue reading

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MONDAY IS FOR THE MOVERS & SHAKERS

We’ve just come off a weekend of relaxation, fun and letting our hair down.  Now it’s back to reality and the business of everyday stuff.  When you’re in your retirement years, most days can seem pretty much the same.  However, … Continue reading

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LOOKING FOR THE SILVER LINING

Look for the silver liningWhenever a cloud appears in the blueRemember, somewhere the sun is shiningAnd so the right thing to do is make it shine for you A heart, full of joy and gladnessWill always banish sadness and strifeSo … Continue reading

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