Category Archives: love

BRILLIANCE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© An army of trees surrounds the crystalizing pond, The leaves begin to fall, but their outer shell remains, Clothed in brilliant shades of gold, crimson and brown, The air has a chilling … Continue reading

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A CHANGE OF PACE . . .

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This week I’m going to share some of the hand sculpted pieces that Paul has done over the years. Some of his younger art students often called him “Mr. Knuckles,” because his … Continue reading

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1800s KIND OF A GUY . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Paul often said he was born in the wrong century. He would’ve fit perfectly into the early 1800s. During the time of the Corps of Discovery Expedition, Lewis and Clark were commissioned … Continue reading

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LITTLE TREASURES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I was asked how I was doing yesterday and responded that I was doing all right. I sometimes ask myself that same question. The grieving process is different for every person. For … Continue reading

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WOVEN TOGETHER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER A tapestry of beauty, a story told within, Two hearts that come together a new life to begin, Those lives blend into keepsakes of hearts that beat as one, The fabric of … Continue reading

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I LOVE THE ARTIST . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I cannot begin to tell you how my husband began the process of building a painting. I know he has quite a collection of sketch books which include studies of various plants, … Continue reading

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GOD AT OUR CENTER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER We’ve traveled many miles along this thing that we call life, At first two friends we came to be, and then a man and wife, We’ve had our share of ups and … Continue reading

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WHEN WORDS AREN’T ENOUGH

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When the words you speak don’t cut it, when the pen can’t write them down, When you depend on other things to repair the thoughts you’ve sown, When your attempts to make … Continue reading

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HEART OF MY HEART

Love is not limited to one day. It is part of what Valentine’s Day should be, but like most everything in this country we’ve commercialized a word into a day filled with sentimental cards, boxes of chocolates, flowers, special dinners, … Continue reading

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JUST THE TWO OF US

Two lives mingle into one, Of one mind, One spirit, One body, Tempted at times by distractions, Yet always returning to each other, God watches over these creatures, As He sustains them in marriage, Never leaving, Always faithful, Watching and … Continue reading

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GOD LOVES ME DEARLY

August Dietrich Rische (born February 5, 1819 in Minden ; † November 15, 1906 in Ludwigslust ) was the author of the lyrics for the children’s hymn, “God Loves Me Dearly.  The hymn was written in 1852 by this young Lutheran pastor, who was working with homeless and disadvantaged children.  … Continue reading

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HAVE YOU EVER BEEN HOMELESS?

I have never been homeless, have you?  I came close a couple times.  When I was just a child, I threatened to run away a number of times, but that doesn’t really count, because I always came home.  I was … Continue reading

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BEING EXCLUSIVE SHOULD BE INCLUSIVE

Being a Christian is not being part of an exclusive group of people who have received favor from God. Jesus tells us that His kingdom is in heaven, but His mission on earth was to redeem those who were lostTOn … Continue reading

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TWO HEARTS BEATING AS ONE

We sat, just the two of us, looking out upon the still waters, You held my hand in yours with strength and love, Two bodies, yet one, We’ve grown together from children into old age, Still the touch of your … Continue reading

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THERE’S NOTHING LIKE A HUG

There is nothing in the world like a hug. It’s the only thing you get back the minute you give it away. To be cuddled in someone’s embrace is a wonderful feeling. When we are lonely, when we hurt, when … Continue reading

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HOW DO I LOVE THEE . . .

When I was just a girl of seventeen, I received a valentine from a young man who had been a best friend since beginning high school. It included a handwritten version of Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s famous love sonnet.  At the … Continue reading

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WHAT’S IN A NAME?

What’s in a name?  Sometimes people must live up to their name. Others may use their title to advance their career. For example, Prince Harry could easily profit from his past accomplishments and family influence – or he could lose … Continue reading

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LOVE YOUR ENEMIES

One of the most difficult commandments from Jesus during His time on this planet is for us to love our enemies.  Of course it’s easy to love those who love us in return, but those who hate us and hurt … Continue reading

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NATIONAL DOG DAY

PHOTO OF OUR DOG “GAGE” A RATHER SNOOTY LLEWELLEN SETTER I’ve written much about our dog Gage, but this is a special day, dedicated to doggies and I thought a good time to let you know how we’ve grown to … Continue reading

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GREAT HUSBAND

When I met this man, we were just kids of 15, starting our first year of high school.  We became great friends and by the time we were seniors, we decided we liked each other a lot more than just … Continue reading

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