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LITTLE TREASURES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I was asked how I was doing yesterday and responded that I was doing all right. I sometimes ask myself that same question. The grieving process is different for every person. For … Continue reading

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WOVEN TOGETHER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER A tapestry of beauty, a story told within, Two hearts that come together a new life to begin, Those lives blend into keepsakes of hearts that beat as one, The fabric of … Continue reading

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A STUDY IN BLACK & WHITE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Cracks, crevices, breaks and terror, lurk at every turn in life, Stumbling, falling, running, hiding, trying to escape the strife, Fear befalls us, darkness calls us, there is no place we can … Continue reading

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SUMMER DAZE . . .

Scenes like the one above are part of artist Paul Boecher’s growing up years. I believe this painting is near Hudson, WI. Paul’s family owned a summer home on Okauchee Lake in Oconomowoc, WI and he had many opportunities to … Continue reading

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I LOVE THE ARTIST . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I cannot begin to tell you how my husband began the process of building a painting. I know he has quite a collection of sketch books which include studies of various plants, … Continue reading

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EARLY MORNING GLOW . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The morning sky is changing as the days go by. The sun is rising earlier and so am I. My sleep has been sporadic as I open up my eyes, to views … Continue reading

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THE ROAD HOME . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our journey through this life is filled with tangles, obstacles and messes along the way. This pencil sketch depicts the many roads we can take. Our choices can be burdensome or smooth … Continue reading

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EDEN

God made the first garden, He planted it with care,He breathed new life within it for all the world to share,The colors were so brilliant, and beauty blossomed forth,He cultivated carefully and gave each one great worth,When sin made its … Continue reading

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HOW DO WE GET WISDOM?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Mark Twain once said, “When I was a boy of 14, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be … Continue reading

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CROSSING BRIDGES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Each day we cross a bridge or two, without a bridge to cross, Our journey often takes us through some fears and pain and loss, The goals we set, the dreams we … Continue reading

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WALKING WITH JESUS . . .

COLORED PENCIL DRAWING BY PAUL BOECHER & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A life once filled with loneliness, a heart that seemed like stone, Has turned to Christ and all at once, that life is not alone, To walk without the … Continue reading

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A LIFETIME RESTORED . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER What happened to days of our untethered youth When what was required depended on truth? When worries were few and troubles unknown. What happened from then to the now that has grown? … Continue reading

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CLOTHED IN MAJESTY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Never wanting, never needing, everything for them is there, Clothed in majesty and beauty, life’s perfection they do wear, Standing staunchly like brave soldiers, knowing He will soon appear, As they wait … Continue reading

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WHERE CAN I HIDE?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER In times of deep frustration, when all seems lost and gone, When tears of tribulaltion, become our daily song, Our Holy God, Almighty, provides a perfect spot, A quiet place of refuge, … Continue reading

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CHARTING THE COURSE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Ripple effects of every day, can change or drive us down, The way to find contentment is in every perfect sound, The breath of the wind entwines you, the grip of hate hangs tight, … Continue reading

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HOLDING ONTO MY TEARS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER A week has passed and so many memories have run through my minds. I guess that happens when you share a life with someone for most of it. The painting included in … Continue reading

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DON’T RUN AWAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When life gets tough we sometimes feel we have to run away. We look at things much differently with every passing day. It seems too complicated to stay and go the course. … Continue reading

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MY LORD AND KING . . .

On January 1, 2025, my artist, my best friend, my soulmate and husband of 60 years, Paul Boecher went to be with his Savior. Over his lifetime he found time to talk with thousands of people. He was an encourager, … Continue reading

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A WRINKLE IN TIME . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was created from a photograph from long ago.  We think it may be the farmstead of Paul’s matriarchal family.  A different time when life was much simpler, yet full of … Continue reading

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HAPPY RENEW YEAR . . .

I have ongoing issues with my phone, especially when I’m trying to type a message.  Usually I hit the wrong key and spell check changes the word completely and makes me look like a complete idiot to the one receiving … Continue reading

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