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SEEDS SOWN . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Time for another black and white piece of art. This demonstrates Paul’s ability to capture contrast, lights and darks, detail and movement. All encapsulated in one space. When we think about … Continue reading →

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BE A BLESSING . . .

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My post is short and sweet today, because I have a date with my great grandson this morning. I wanted to share something with you that I believe has been long forgotten … Continue reading →

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A HUNTING WE WILL GO . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Even though my husband is no longer here, I’m still learning from him. His knowledge didn’t come from the internet, but books and actual hands-on experience. His brain was geared towards getting … Continue reading →

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RETREAT . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As I sift through the voluminous boxes of art, I am not only amazed by the artist, but grateful for the memories he created on canvas, watercolor or oil pastel paper. … Continue reading →

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UNDER THE SUN

SHORT STORY BY KATHY BOECHER The 1970s were supposed to be a golden era, because of all the changes and developments that occurred during that time.  The challenges of that decade were countless.  There was the war in Viet Nam, … Continue reading →

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NOT A FREAKY, FUNNY FRIDAY . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I usually write about some of the funny things that have occurred in my lifetime, but it just doesn’t seem right to do so this week. It has been a month filled … Continue reading →

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THOSE DARKEST DAYS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This piece of art shows how darkness can shroud our vision – when the ugliest of humanity steps into our lives and destroys those we love and lose because of their actions. … Continue reading →

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AGE IS JUST A NUMBER . . .

ART & ENCOURAGEMENT BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “70 is the new 50” was undoubtedly coined by someone in their 70s. Growing old means you are now one of those blue haired church ladies. It means you have achieved a … Continue reading →

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FLY AWAY HOME . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The colored pencil sketch was done on the spot at the location shown. Paul always carried his sketchbook, either in his pocket or the glove box of the car. Like a camera, it … Continue reading →

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DEER (DEAR) HUNTING . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The whitetail deer in this painting stands unsuspecting of things to come. The mating season will soon begin. You can tell because these magnificent forest dwellers are moving around much more. The … Continue reading →

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WHAT SHALL I DO TODAY?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Do you ever wake up and wonder if today would be a repeat of yesterday and the day before? Kind of like Bill Murray in “Groundhog Day.” Our lives become so routine … Continue reading →

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SEPTEMBER THOUGHTS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor tells the story about the winding down of summer. The canoe presses on as bright colors begin to replace the many shades of green. A person guiding the boat is … Continue reading →

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GOODBYE SUMMER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The last days of summer are bittersweet. We look at the past three months and see the bounty of God’s provision. We’ve been blessed with rain and sunshine in pretty equal amounts, … Continue reading →

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GLORIOUS MORNING . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This has been a week of glorious summer days. The humidity and dew points are perfect, Clouds are sparse and there’s plenty of sunshine. God blesses each day no matter what … Continue reading →

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CAN’T SEE THE FOREST FOR THE TREES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting gives a sense of beauty yet, what lies behind the trees? So often we can’t see the real majesty of that forest until we get inside and explore. Today, begin by … Continue reading →

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A SUMMER PLACE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor was painted on the spot. Not sure if it’s a river or lake. I love the use of many colors and swift, magical brush strokes. Summer is slowly coming to its … Continue reading →

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GIRDERS & FACTORY SILOS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© These two watercolor sketches were painted when we lived in Northeast Minneapolis. Paul found beauty in everything, even the structures that filled the cityscapes. There is a certain charm to paintings like this … Continue reading →

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ARE YOU HIDING?

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today’s painting was done at the Hudson Plein Air Event at the Seasons Gallery in 2017. This year two of Paul’s paintings are on exhibit until the end of August. This one … Continue reading →

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FREAKY, FUNNY FRIDAY – LIVING IN A FUNERAL HOME . . .

In looking for an image to match the title of this post I came across this cartoon about Humpty Dumpty. It really has nothing to do with living in a funeral home, but I thought it was funny. Living in … Continue reading →

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THROUGH MY WINDOW . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER One year ago today, I decided to write the following poem because it was Poet’s Day. I’m repeating it today for TBT and adding a watercolor painting of a lovely sunflower that … Continue reading →

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