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THE OLD FISHIN’ HOLE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This little watercolor sketch is reminiscent of the good old days of fishing off the shoreline, dropping a line off the side of your boat, sitting and waiting – quietly taking in the … Continue reading

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SHOW ME THE WAY, LORD . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER These watercolor sketches were done for future reference, but I think they stand alone as examples of Paul’s gift of observation and sense of light and place. All of us have a … Continue reading

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ALWAYS THE TEACHER . . .

Found this photo in my memories on Facebook today. Paul and our granddaughter, Kaeli painting together eleven years ago. She seems very focused on what grandpa is doing. Paul was a great teacher of many things. He could tell the … Continue reading

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DANCING IN THE RAIN . . .

No, this is not me dancing in the rain. I did happen to venture out this morning to do some shopping facing some cloudy skies. I should’ve listened to the weather forecast, but they are only right 50% of the … Continue reading

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HUES OF BLUE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was done ten years ago at a plein air competition in Wayzata, MN. I remember the day well. It was blistering hot and artists were lined up on the shoreline … Continue reading

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HOT PURSUIT

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Days are filled with anxious moments, The darkness of night envelops and encases you in fear, Talk of terror in the world, Horror in our own streets, We often feel as … Continue reading

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GOD PROVIDES . . .

I imagine God is familiar with our complaints. He’s been putting up with them for centuries. It started at the beginning of time, but when He made it possible for the children of Israel to be freed from the clutches … Continue reading

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MY GOD OR MY COUNTRY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER No matter how you feel about our country and what’s going on right now, I believe there is always going to be hope in our God. He has promised to be with … Continue reading

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THE ANSWER IS BLOWING IN THE WIND

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Where I live, the temperature is going to hit triple digits today, with almost unbreathable air. When I took the garbage out this morning, it was like walking into a blast furnace. … Continue reading

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SUMMER SOLSTICE . . .

ART & P0ETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today, June 20, 2025, we celebrate the summer solstice. The point in time when we will face the longest day of the year. The above painting says it all. The sky is … Continue reading

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JUST ANOTHER DAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Here’s another farmstead painting. I love the colors and detail. The fellow waving us in reminds me of Paul. He was friendly, inviting, welcoming, eager to talk, a man with stories galore … Continue reading

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ANOTHER DAY OLDER AND . . .

I’m on my last day of being 82. I never thought I’d be facing another birthday. In fact, I am amazed that I’m still alive. My years have been full of so many memories. Thankfully, I have a selective memory … Continue reading

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SOUNDS OF THE CITY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The sounds of the city are many. Most of them created by means of transportation. Trains, carrying passengers or large box cars filled with goods going to market. The commuter trains that … Continue reading

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TESTING MY FAITH

ART AND POETRY BY PAUL AND KATHY BOECHER Our world is full of tragic news and heartfelt disconnection. We struggle to find good in all the strife and insurrection. The devil uses all these things to tug within our reasoning. … Continue reading

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GARAGE SALE OBSERVATIONS, FRIDAY THE 13TH & SINGING IN THE RAIN . . .

The title for my post actually sums up what’s been going on this past week along with months of planning and digging and pricing things that to us were treasures. To most it might just be a reminder to clean … Continue reading

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SEEING HIM FACE TO FACE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER These two paintings were part of a collection of animal paintings Paul did for his grandchildren. The thing I like most about them is the eyes. They seem to be staring right … Continue reading

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IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS . . .

The photo I’m using today was taken about a year ago. Paul and I knew that time was running out and we would spend this last year doing things together as much as possible. We made a habit of taking … Continue reading

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EARLY SUMMER SIZZLE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today’s painting is one of the latest finds while going through Paul’s massive collection of work. I believe this was painted in Stillwater, MN, where paddle boats continue to fill their ship … Continue reading

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PERAMETERS . . .

ART & P0ETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This painting stirs the imagination. We see the city skyline in the background and countless box cars lined for miles in an inner city setting. The colors have some significance too. Rusty … Continue reading

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DISCOVERING MORE ART . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As I am working my way through things to add to my daughter’s garage sale next week, I’ve happened on some hidden treasures. It’s funny how some of the things we save actually … Continue reading

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