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EBONY AND IVORY . . .
PHOTOGRAPHY & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© It was a lovely day in October a few years ago. The color was just beginning to ebb. Soon the green landscape would explode with oranges, reds, burnt umber and yellow. Paul and I … Continue reading
THOUGHTS ON AGING . . .
It’s Saturday here in Lake Woebegone. There’s not much to do, so I’ve decided to write another post for today. It’s something I’ve taken from my diary regarding the process of aging. I’ve listed a few changes that take place … Continue reading
WALKING THROUGH HELL . . .
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Imagine what the early explorers of America thought when they reached what now is Yellowstone National Park. What would you think when seeing the paint pots of simmering smoke? Colors that … Continue reading
THANK YOU, LORD . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY KATHY BOECHER Thank you, Lord, for giving me breath and life and for your gift of the Holy Spirit which has been working within me since my baptism. Each day you provide all that I need … Continue reading
HIDDEN . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER A city of blazing lights can cover all the ugliness of the other world, A world that lies beneath the bridge of deception, hate, fear and addiction, Underneath that hidden territory where sin abounds, There, … Continue reading
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHARLIE BROWN . . .
It’s hard to imagine, but I’d like you to picture this. The old Charlie Brown gang will be gathering at the Old Folks Home today to celebrate Charlie Brown’s 76th birthday. Yes, the boy in the yellow shirt has now … Continue reading
THE SIMPLICITY OF THE GOOD OLD DAYS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© “Storms of every sort, torrents, earthquakes, cataclysms, ‘convulsions of nature,’ etc., however mysterious and lawless at first sight they may seem, are only harmonious notes in the song of creation, varied expressions … Continue reading
THE SWISS CHEESE DIET . . .
Someone once said that the best way to lose weight is to throw out the scale. I’ve spent a lifetime trying different diets. There are a million out there. The thought of a Swiss Cheese Diet never occurred to me … Continue reading
THE HARVEST . . .
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Like any gardener or farmer, I often grow impatient. I want to see results within days of my planting. I soon remember that in this blogging world of ours, there are many seeds … Continue reading
NEVER GIVE UP . . .
Why is it, that in a community of believers, there’s still room for the “put down?” Maybe because we’re human. Maybe because the devil is still allowed to roam the earth and tear away at the souls and hearts of … Continue reading
NO FEAR IN DEATH . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today would have been our 62 anniversary. Quite the milestone. The team of Paul & Kathy Boecher began much earlier than that. We met as Freshmen in high school back in 1957. … Continue reading
A HINT OF HEAVEN . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© So, here’s one of my older paintings, depicting the ending of summer and beginning of autumn. Green still remains on the landscape, but colors will soon explode into a tapestry fit for a … Continue reading
ALL HOOTED OUT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© TGIF and time for a double dose of Boecher art & poetry. This wise old owl has an eye on something. His piercing eyes cut through the darkness in search of any … Continue reading
MUSIC TO MY EARS . . .
“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul; it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.” Martin Luther The Lutheran Reformation in Germany occurred at a … Continue reading
CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY . . .
Being a Christian comes with responsibility. It doesn’t mean our lives won’t be without detours or bumps in the road. We’re told that we’ll have crosses to carry. We’re not guaranteed a life free from anxious moments, fear or even death. One … Continue reading
MUSIC TO MY EARS . . .
As a child, my instrument of choice was the piano. There happened to be one left in our apartment when we moved in. I was probably no more than six, but the idea of playing the piano occupied my dreams … Continue reading
ENQUIRING OR JUST NOSEY . . .
Anything that isn’t true is fake news, right? Some might refer to it as stretching the truth with innuendo or rhetoric. Some may perceive it as all out lies and deception. With the introduction of the Internet, most people have … Continue reading
CREATION . . . GOD’S MASTERPIECE . . .
This gallery of art by Paul Boecher shows an assortment of elements of nature – trees, water, air, change, seasons, beauty and God’s presence. As we begin the next season, we see all those things surrounding us. Beautiful colors invade … Continue reading
THE ROAD HOME . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This little house in the woods isn’t much, but to those who dwell within it, it means safety, happiness, trials, love and family. All the obstacles put in our way during this … Continue reading
TALK LIKE A PIRATE DAY . . .,
Shiver me timbers and blow the man down. It’s “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” I happen to love this particular day of the year. I’ve played the part of a lady pirate many a time, while the winds be tossing … Continue reading
