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THE LITTLE THINGS . . .

“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” Laura Ingalls Wilder Mondays are usually days to start over – to put a new perspective on things – to forget about last week and … Continue reading

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DEVIL’S HIDING PLACE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The devil is not limited to one place on our planet. He is free to make his bed in all sorts of habitats. We tend to think of certain landmarks, like the … Continue reading

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D-DAY JUNE 16, 1944 . . .

THIS IS A RERUN OF A POST FROM 2019. AS WE REMEMBER D-DAY, IT’S GOOD TO THINK ABOUT THE COST OF WAR FOR SO MANY. The theater of battle was filled with trucks, tanks, warships and frightened men who weren’t … Continue reading

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WHAT DO I SEE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This season of my life is giving me pause. I am finally realizing that I cannot do the things I used to do. For a couple of years now, I’ve been pushing … Continue reading

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SENIOR VACATIONS . . .

When you reach retirement age, thoughts of fancy cruises and tropical islands invade your brain. You are finally free to break away from the working world and enjoy life to the max. Most of us retirees are living on Social … Continue reading

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WHERE IS GOD?

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, deadly tornadoes, earthquakes are all part of God’s plan.  We often wonder where He is during massive destruction.  We wonder where He is during a terrorist attack, when innocent … Continue reading

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OH, THOSE FAMILY VACATIONS . . .

Who can forget the adventures of the Griswolds as they took their first major vacation together. Movies are supposed to imitate real life, and, in this case, I can attest to some of the same kinds of difficulties that family … Continue reading

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NOT BORN TO BE WILD . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Changing things up a bit for today. Last week I posted about surprises I’ve found in my garden. Since the heat of the week kept me out of the garden for a few days, … Continue reading

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HOIST THE SAILS . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul had the joy of spending his childhood summers at the lake. His grandparents owned a “cabin” which was more of a year-round home. He learned how to fish, to swim … Continue reading

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SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Summer has definitely hit the ground running in my neighborhood. For the past couple weeks we’ve been treated to temperatures in the 80s and above. The ground is filled with all … Continue reading

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WHAT, ME WORRY?

The image of Alfred E. Newman is probably not familiar to most of my readers. I am a relic, after all. This was common in the middle of the 19th century somewhere. I should be at a point in life, … Continue reading

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HIS EYE IS ON US . . .

Yesterday, as I was digging through some flower beds, I interrupted two of these beautiful creatures. By the time I got my camera out, one had escaped into the air. A Polyphemus moth with the most beautiful colored patterns was … Continue reading

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COME, HOLY SPIRIT . . .

It’s hard to envision what happened on that first Pentecost day. It had been seven weeks since Jesus rose from a dreadful death to a new, perfect, living body. The disciples had begun spreading the news about this miracle which … Continue reading

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SUMMER HOLIDAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul loved working with watercolor pencils. I’ve found a few sets of them as I rummage through his many art supplies. He created quite a collection of intricate drawings – each one telling … Continue reading

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IN FLANDER’S FIELD . . .

ART BY KATHY BOECHER – POETRY BY JOHN MCRAE (1872-1918) In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place: and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are … Continue reading

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CATCH OF THE DAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s the beginning of a long weekend of welcoming summer. Docks will be put into the lake. Boats restored and buffed up for the coming season. The grill will be lit, and … Continue reading

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GO ON WITH THE SHOW . . .

Is life just a moment when we pass through time – when our hopes and dreams lead to amazing adventures or fall by the wayside and get trampled deep into the ground? Are we placed here for a purpose, as … Continue reading

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AGING WITH A SMILE . . .

The last time I went shopping, I sat in my car and observed others hustling and bustling with their carts filled with tons of groceries and a child or two. I tend to do that a lot lately – observe. … Continue reading

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MONDAY RAIN . . .

We’ve been longing for some substantial rain to bring springtime up to its full potential. Last night, we finally got some. As I look out my window this morning, I see a sky of grey, trees with soaked branches drooping … Continue reading

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