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WHAT, ME WORRY?

The image of Alfred E. Newman is probably not familiar to most of my readers. I am a relic, after all. This was common in the middle of the 19th century somewhere. I should be at a point in life, … Continue reading

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HIS EYE IS ON US . . .

Yesterday, as I was digging through some flower beds, I interrupted two of these beautiful creatures. By the time I got my camera out, one had escaped into the air. A Polyphemus moth with the most beautiful colored patterns was … Continue reading

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COME, HOLY SPIRIT . . .

It’s hard to envision what happened on that first Pentecost day. It had been seven weeks since Jesus rose from a dreadful death to a new, perfect, living body. The disciples had begun spreading the news about this miracle which … Continue reading

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SUMMER HOLIDAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul loved working with watercolor pencils. I’ve found a few sets of them as I rummage through his many art supplies. He created quite a collection of intricate drawings – each one telling … Continue reading

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IN FLANDER’S FIELD . . .

ART BY KATHY BOECHER – POETRY BY JOHN MCRAE (1872-1918) In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place: and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are … Continue reading

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CATCH OF THE DAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s the beginning of a long weekend of welcoming summer. Docks will be put into the lake. Boats restored and buffed up for the coming season. The grill will be lit, and … Continue reading

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GO ON WITH THE SHOW . . .

Is life just a moment when we pass through time – when our hopes and dreams lead to amazing adventures or fall by the wayside and get trampled deep into the ground? Are we placed here for a purpose, as … Continue reading

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AGING WITH A SMILE . . .

The last time I went shopping, I sat in my car and observed others hustling and bustling with their carts filled with tons of groceries and a child or two. I tend to do that a lot lately – observe. … Continue reading

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MONDAY RAIN . . .

We’ve been longing for some substantial rain to bring springtime up to its full potential. Last night, we finally got some. As I look out my window this morning, I see a sky of grey, trees with soaked branches drooping … Continue reading

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JUST AROUND THE CORNER

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In just a few days, the beginning of summer unofficially occurs. Memorial Day comes a little early this year, but kids are eager for school days to end. Graduates are saying goodbye … Continue reading

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PROVERBS 31 WIFE . . .

My husband had a beautiful mind. He was an artist, a naturalist, a teacher, a businessman, a husband, dad, grandpa and great grandfather. Most of all, he loved the Lord. The image I’m sharing today is what this stone originally … Continue reading

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COUNTING OUR BLESSINGS . . .

I usually don’t have a problem with falling asleep at night. As I spend the short time between closing my eyes and actually beginning the process usually takes seconds. Once my head hits the pillow, my brain shuts down. Actually, … Continue reading

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GIGI’S ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .

As a great grandmother, I can dote, fuss over, brag about and rely on seeing an amazing smiley face, from the little boy who has stolen my heart. He calls me GiGi. The name has become quite popular in our … Continue reading

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AGING CHEESE GETS MOLDY . . .

“A Book of Verses underneath the Bough, A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread—and Thou – Beside me singing in the Wilderness. Oh, Wilderness were Paradise enow!” Omar Khayyam The average life expectancy in the United States is 78.6. … Continue reading

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SUPER HERO MOM . . .

The media sometimes ends it news with one of those super hero stories to make us feel better after hearing all the garbage that fills our world.  We’re hopeful that someone will come and make things better.  We need someone to … Continue reading

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MOMS WITHOUT CHILDREN . . .

Soon we’ll be observing a day which honors mothers.  Let’s not forget those who have lost children and pray that this day will also honor them for their gift of life.  These are the ones who don’t find much joy … Continue reading

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OLD TIME FAMILY REUNIONS . . .

In the “good old days” a family reunion was commonplace. In today’s world, a chance to get together with your relatives is rare. Most families in this century hardly know each other because of the miles that separate them. I … Continue reading

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CITY POINT OF VIEW . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor is more on the abstract side of Paul’s body of work. Living in the city was part of his life. Eventually, cities show their signs of aging in different ways … Continue reading

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NOT OF THIS WORLD . . .

C.S. Lewis authored over 30 books. He was a literary scholar, an atheist and later on in his life he returned to Christianity. At that time, he became a student and teacher of theology. His most popular series, “The Chronicles … Continue reading

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