Category Archives: parenting
BACK TO SCHOOL FEARS
Many schools are already in session. Some will wait until after Labor Day. For many it will be their first adventure into the unknown as they enter kindergarten. For the seasoned college students, there are still anxious moments concerning class … Continue reading
WHAT A WEEKEND!
My family means everything to me. This past weekend was filled with high emotions, tears, love and family – which can be overwhelming – but through it, I saw strength, faith, love, respect, honor and so much more. It was … Continue reading
MY HEAVENLY FATHER
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The mountains might become a refuge, a hiding place, a fortress, Or they could be a place to get lost, To retreat, To blend in. When you try to hide from God, where … Continue reading
MY DADDY, THE FOREMAN
My dad taught me how to tie my shoes.He grieved with me when my box turtle fell off the ledgeof our fourth floor apartment.He came with me to the five and dime to return a trinket I had stolenand apologize … Continue reading
MY FATHER’S DAD, THE TAILOR
ALVIN OREN KEENE – 1893 – ? I know very little about this man. My paternal grandfather was not on the scene when I was born. My grandmother never mentioned him, but the story is that he was a tailor. … Continue reading
MY FATHER-IN-LAW, THE MORTICIAN
MY FATHER-IN-LAW – ROBERT HENRY BOECHER – 1909-1965 When I was first introduced to my future father-in-law, I was surprised to discover him a man of many hats. He had followed his own father’s footsteps by going into partnership with … Continue reading
FATHER’S WEEK
“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” Billy Graham It’s only one week until Father’s Day. I agree with Billy Graham on this subject. Fathers … Continue reading
THE STAYCATION
I’m retired. Woo hoo!! Most of my friends have good retirement funds – financial plans that paid off – money in the mattress – stocks and bonds – all sorts of resources including Social Security benefits which have become our … Continue reading
SUMMER VACATION – FAMILY STYLE
Summer vacations – ah, the days of swimming at the lake, long walks, lazy days, fun times with family. I remember one family vacation in particular when our two oldest were in high school and our youngest just entering her … Continue reading
TECHNOLOGY 104
At this time of year, we’re attending graduations, watching our children go on to the next step of their education or to fly on their own merit. “Live up to your potential; don’t give up; set goals; be all that … Continue reading
TECHNOLOGY 103
Hi, my name is Kathy and I’m a technoholic. I never thought I would have to admit this. I Thought I could keep it hidden from the rest of the world, but the truth has finally hit me. I’ve decided … Continue reading
ROOTS
Art by Paul T. Boecher© A tangled mass of long spindly fingers, reach out desperately, Longing for the life-giving, thirst-quenching desire to go on, Roots, once deeply entrenched, now surface and meander through the muck, Facing obstacles unknown, yet pushing forward, yearning for … Continue reading
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
When we take on the position of “mother,” we are accepting one of the greatest challenges life can give us. We’re given nine months to hold onto this precious life growing within in us – a time for mother/child bonding … Continue reading
PARENTING WITH THE THREE “R”S
I’m an old woman and still remember hearing the philosophy that the three “R”s were all we needed to learn in order to succeed as students. I think the person who came up with that concept needed some education on … Continue reading
PARENTING ISNT FOR WIMPS
As our children grow from infants to toddlers, you will see a lot of your own habits and idiosyncrasies come to life in them. This is a time to really be a good role model for them. They’re like little … Continue reading
PARENTING – GETTING DOWN IN THE TRENCHES
I don’t mean to mislead you by my title today. Raising a family doesn’t mean you’re going to be fighting a never-ending battle with your offspring. It does mean you will be spending your time much differently than you did … Continue reading
SO, YOU WANT TO BE A PARENT?
It all seems so precious and perfect. A couple marries, they have a child, then another and maybe more. What could be better? Well, I am certainly not an expert on parenting, even though I did birth three babies that … Continue reading
MY MOM
My mother was a part of the Greatest Generation – those who held tightly to their spiritual beliefs, weren’t afraid to go to war to defend their country or to stay at home and work for the war effort – people … Continue reading
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