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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WHAT IS THE SECRET TO SUCCESS?
With all the graduations taking place right now, there will be an equal amount of motivational speakers giving out advice on the secret to success. The above quote by Colin Powell, states that there is no secret at all. It’s … Continue reading
WHAT DO YOU MEAN HINDSIGHT IS 20/20
Mondays are always good do-over days. It’s a great day to start a diet, to set goals, to fix what you messed up last week. You get the idea. The beginning of a new week seems the logical point to … Continue reading
SUNRISE/SON RISE . . .
I snapped this picture of a hazy sunrise at about 6:30 this morning. It almost looks like the sun is resting between two wires. A cloudy mist fills the sky around it, failing to reveal the majesty of a colorful … Continue reading
PHOENIX RISING . .
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This painting is one that doesn’t really scream PAUL T. BOECHER. Paul’s mind often went outside the box with his art. This unique style probably came from his years of being in … Continue reading
GARDENING WITH ZEAL . . .
One of my happy places is right in my own backyard. For me, pulling out a ten-foot-long weed is very fulfilling. It has been a long, learn as you go experience. Living in apartments buildings most of my early years, … Continue reading
THE SOURCE OF ALL LIGHT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The days are getting longer in case you haven’t noticed. The light reaches the end of the day at almost 9 PM in my part of the world. That gives us so … Continue reading
THE COST OF FREEDOM. . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The painting you see today was taken from one of Paul’s sketch books. He did these quick paintings as reference for a larger finished canvas which would be created later. The magnificnt … Continue reading
LIFE GOES ON UNTIL WE DIE . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s obvious in this painting that the mountain lion is in search of his lunch. The chase is on. We, like the creatures of this earth, will eventually face death. It’s … Continue reading
A DAY IN PARADISE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The image above was the backdrop for a musical play about Esther from the Bible, called, “Such a Time as This.” I know it looks like another beautiful painting of Paul’s and … Continue reading
ALONG A COUNTRY ROAD . . .
This painting almost reveals a lone pheasant hiding in the tall grass. The typical farmstead displays a staunch old barn, with chicken coops behind it. Paul often hid little surprises in his artwork. Being an avid outdoorsman, he knew just … Continue reading
WHAT ARE YOU WORTH
When we grow old, some of our self-worth diminishes right along with our ability to get up each day. Somewhere during middle age we become so busy taking care of our family and building a life, we tend to forget … Continue reading
