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STAGES OF GRIEF – BARGAINING & GUILT

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Several years ago, Paul went on a retreat with one of his old high school buddies in Wisconsin. This was a time of fellowship, renewing old memories and painting plein air. The … Continue reading →

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STAGES OF GRIEF – ANGER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The second step in the grieving process is anger. Anger is an almost uncontrollable emotion. It can eat away at our very souls and destroy us if we let it. Most of … Continue reading →

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MUG SHOTS . . .

ART & STORY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER If you’ve ever had to look at mug shots at a police office. let me tell you, it’s not an easy task. I had the experience when I was working for a … Continue reading →

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STAGES OF GRIEF – DENIAL & ISOLATION

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The promises of streets of gold and no more tears to shed,Hope for peace and quiet times – no fear of falling dead,The feast that goes on day and night and never … Continue reading →

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EYE OF THE BEHOLDER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The art of observation is a talent in itself. I looked at this one and saw a cobblestone walk in a wilderness environment. It set my mind to wondering if someone may … Continue reading →

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DOWN IN THE VALLEY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER So many songs have been written about the mountains, streams, valleys. All of these describe a perfect oasis – a refuge from the crushing noise of civilization – a sanctuary where you can … Continue reading →

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FREAKY, FUNNY FRIDAY . . .

I started out bald. I looked pretty much like a billiard ball until the age of one. It was then that hair actually appeared on my little noggin. Eventually it grew long enough for mom to curl it into rags … Continue reading →

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IF BIRDS COULD TALK . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This painting shows how birds communicate. You can almost hear this one screeching to another hawk to warn them of oncoming danger. Yes, they do have a language all their own. Not … Continue reading →

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HE LEADS ME . . .

ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today’s watercolor shows a depth of color using only earth tones. The deer is feeding on lush grasses as the trees protect her from predators. You can see the light dancing through the … Continue reading →

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THE WONDROUS PELICAN . . .

WATERCOLOR ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER This lovely watercolor shows the great beak of a wondrous bird, the pelican. Today I’m foregoing my own poetry for that of a man named Dixon Lanier Merritt. It is often credited to Ogden … Continue reading →

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DON’T HOLD BACK . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© If you’ve ever taken a family vacation to the western states, the above painting is a familiar sight. Yellowstone Falls is a mainstay of photographers, sight seers, campers and artists. It’s one … Continue reading →

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THE FORGIVENESS TREE . . .

WATERCOLOR ART BY PAUL BOECHER & SHORT STORY BY KATHY BOECHER There are days when forgiveness seems impossible. Someone has wronged you and made you feel insignificant or useless. Their words and actions have left you empty. Forgiving a person … Continue reading →

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MORNING VISITOR . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This morning view of a peaceful forest, with a mighty white-tailed buck is fodder for another painting. The sketch is a mixture of colored pencils and watercolor. Paul’s happiest place was in … Continue reading →

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ANOTHER LURE

Art & Inspiration from the Boechers One remaining lure I just found as I am sifting through the many pieces of art work from Paul Boecher.

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GIVE A MAN A FISH . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Paul was well acquainted with fishing. His family owned a summer home on a Wisconsin lake and fishing was a requirement. When I think of fishing, my thoughts turn to baiting a … Continue reading →

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WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This watercolor painting was done on site. Looking at this landscape shows the determination of American farmers as we see the deep ruts, indicating where seeds have been laid. The little house … Continue reading →

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IN THE WILDERNESS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This set of watercolors was inspiration for gifts for each of our grandchildren when they were younger. The water buffalo was painted for our oldest grandson, the giraffe led to a painting … Continue reading →

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BROKEN DOWN . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© With each birthday comes the realization that I am no longer a spring chicken. I have been able to get around pretty well, except for knees that have bent beyond … Continue reading →

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BIRD ON A STUMP . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER 181 days have passed since Paul entered heaven. During these past days I’ve been sorting through his many pieces of art. Paul loved nature. In fact, I learned how to determine a … Continue reading →

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COOL, CLEAR WATER . . .

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Whenever I see a water fall, I think of living water. It’s water that begins as a little trickle, bubbling over a rocky crevasse and down into a serene pool of everlasting … Continue reading →

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