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A TABLE FOR TWO . . .

It’s the last day of Valentine’s weekend. I’ve chosen this painting and poetry to finish it off. I was one of the fortunate to have married my high school sweetheart and spend 60 years together as husband and wife. God … Continue reading

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EVERYONE MATTERS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This acrylic painting, done completely with a pallet knife, is one of many favorites because it exhibits movement, contrast, depth and an energy which is often difficult to capture with mere brush … Continue reading

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UNDESERVED LOVE . . .

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UNTIL OUR DYING DAY

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© We sat, just the two of us, looking out upon the still waters, You held my hand in yours with strength and love, Two bodies, yet one, We’ve grown together … Continue reading

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LONGING FOR SUMMER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Summer seems so far away especially when a blanket of white covers the grass, the trees and the roads. It’s a good time to bring up a summer painting. Memories of a … Continue reading

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UNDER THE SUN …

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There is nothing new under the sun. Things we do wrong have already been done The sins of today are nothing new. Most men have observed this to be true. All we … Continue reading

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THOSE WHO REMAIN . . .

In 2011, a tornado swept through the north side of Minneapolis, leaving an abundance of destruction to homes in its wake. Other inhabitants which relied on the Mississippi River for their rookery were suddenly left homeless. One remaining survivor was … Continue reading

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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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