Category Archives: Nostalgia
FONDEST CHRISTMAS MEMORIES . . .
A wonderful memory from my childhood Christmases was the huge box that would arrive from my mom’s parents at that time of the year. I knew there would be something in that package just for me. I could hardly stand the anticipation. Each … Continue reading
STROLLING ON A CITY STREET . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Watercolor pencils give a different look to the sketchbook. They are studies for future paintings – the time of day – shadows/light/contrast/ motion/value/environment and much more. The pencil strokes exhibit motion and … Continue reading
CLASSIC CHRISTMAS MOVIES . . .
Though “A Christmas Story,” was written as a screenplay based on a series of monologues by Jean Shepherd a radio commentator for many years, it has taken the place of many of the old Christmas movies, like “White Christmas,” and … Continue reading
WHAT’S INSIDE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It was nothing more than the skeletal remains of a deserted old building. The facade bore scars on its sun-bleached boards. It had become pock marked by the bullets of hail. Remnants … Continue reading
DAYS OF YORE . . .
Somewhere along the line we have this image of how good things were in the olden days. If you examine the picture I’ve attached to this post, you’ll notice the woman smiling as she laboriously works through the task of … Continue reading
TREASURES IN THE ATTIC . . .
With an ever changing economy and uncertain times, it’s hard for most people to get by much less think about leaving an inheritance for their families. Although many contend that it’s important to work hard and store up treasures for … Continue reading
WADING THROUGH THE MEMORIES
JUST A SMALL SAMPLING OF ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER Diving into the waters of downsizing is something we did almost eight years ago. Once more we’re faced with wading through years of accumulating, creating, saving, hoarding, whatever you want … Continue reading
OH TANNEBAUM
The beauty of a freshly cut Christmas tree has been a tradition for many years. During the Victorian Era, candles were woven into the branches to be lit on Christmas Eve. Families would dance around the decorated arbor, singing festive songs. There … Continue reading
SENIOR ROAD TRIP ADDENDUM
Yesterday’s post was about taking a vacation after you’ve retired. I’d like to add just a few thoughts about the generation gap. The thing about being a slave to your phone has to do with missing out on the essence, … Continue reading
SMALL TOWN SUMMER DAYS
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Oh, those lazy days of summer, leave me wanting better things, When days are long and nights are warm, with all that nature brings, A quiet street has come to life, as morn drifts into … Continue reading
PHOTOGRAPHIC MEMORIES
Dust covers the now stagnant and aging photo albums on my coffee table. My youngest daughter still loves searching through those picture books – hoping to find memories of her own childhood. When it became easier to put them on … Continue reading
THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT
What do you see in this photograph from the 1950s? To me, it’s a memory of Saturdays in my childhood. Each of those days would find me and every other kid in the neighborhood using our hard earned allowance to … Continue reading
HOLIDAY MEMORIES
As soon as the football games are back to their normal three days a week, rather than twenty five in one day, our thoughts turn to Christmas. It’s been one of my enjoyments to watch the old holiday movies during … Continue reading
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