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TEN YEARS AGO TODAY . . .
Ten years ago, we were ready to downsize. Our home was much too big for the two of us. We’d lived in that house for 24 years. It was a place of rebuilding for us after we lost our home … Continue reading
ON THE WINGS OF A HAWK . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The hawk is a mighty predatory bird. The beautiful detail in its wings is proof of God’s handiwork. Each feather serves a particular purpose. Each extension of the wings is amazing as … Continue reading
DON’T BREAK THE TRUST . . .
In the late 1950’s a television show hosted by Edgar Bergan, the ventriloquist, made its debut. After a few months a young Johnny Carson took over the job. The show was designed to pit three married couples against each other … Continue reading
WILDERNESS ADVENTURE . . .
When his business was thriving, Paul had an invitation to attend a caribou hunt with a friend of his. He had some time off, so he took his friend up on it. There were months of preparation time. He read … Continue reading
BACKYARD THEATRE . . .
Most of my childhood occurred during the 40s and 50s. We didn’t own a TV set until I turned ten. It was more like a huge piece of furniture which housed a 10″ screen displaying images in black and white. … Continue reading
SAIL AWAY . . .
“Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it!Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joybefore the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he … Continue reading
SET THE WORLD ON FIRE WITH WORDS. . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today is National Poet’s Day. I often find my poetry matches some of Paul’s paintings, so I chose this one because of the light it expresses. Undoubtedly, this piece was done … Continue reading
AGING WITH GRACE . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The sands of time sift between two crystal orbs. Nights come much faster while daylight absorbs. We start to break down, bit by bit- day by day. We struggle to rise from our slumber … Continue reading
JESUS PRICELESS TREASURE . . .
Isn’t it amazing the amount of stuff we collect over a lifetime? When I look at my “treasures” they are nothing compared to the life blessed by my Savior, Jesus. We may find something of value in our belongings – … Continue reading
MY ADVENTURES WITH CARS . . .
My very first car was a 1950’s Ford Fairlane which was about to reach that great used car lot in the sky. I didn’t have to drive more than three miles a day to take my children to school. When … Continue reading
LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© We’re halfway through August and thoughts of back-to-school purchases have been added to the ever-growing family budget. Days get shorter as seen in the later sunrises and earlier sunsets. It’s … Continue reading
AN INVISIBLE GOD – EVERYWHERE . . .
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My husband Paul painted this from his imagination. His mind was often focused on God and His plan for … Continue reading
INTERNAL RENOVATION . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There are many reality shows today that deal with renovation and restoration of older homes in need of a lot of work. They might be homes like mine that are about … Continue reading
ANOTHER GIGI ADVENTURE . . .
You may have noticed, I’ve been MIA for the past week. My life was enriched by a wonderful vacation with family. I overcame my fear of getting on an airplane again and spent some amazing quality time with those I … Continue reading
WE SHALL NEVER SURRENDER . . .
Winston Churchill was the Prime Minister of England at the time. This short, pudgy, cigar smoking upstart, made a lot of noise in politics, but his words often dripped with optimism. His choice of words would stir a nation to … Continue reading
SUMMER MEMORIES
Summer is almost half over and this time of year always stirs memories of family vacations. We weren’t quite as bad as the Griswolds from “Family Vacation.” Our adventures often took us out west. One summer we spent a week … Continue reading
GARDENING 101 . . .
WATERCOLOR ART BY KATHY BOECHER It’s hotter than blazes out there. I feel like MInnesota has become the new garden state, because I’m seeing all kinds of beautiful gardens this year. Perhaps there’s something good to say about global warming. … Continue reading
IN THE MOMENT . . .
“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” Maya Angelou This photo brings back a wonderful memory. Paul and often took little road trips to get into some natural spots and enjoy God’s beautiful creation. It’s remarkable how many of … Continue reading
NO DOUBT . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What we see, may not be what we think it is, A change in color, The temperature, The sounds, The smells, The tastes, All things need minute examination, Before we can decided … Continue reading
