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TEMPORARY REFUGE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL &y KATHY BOECHER     Our lives on earth are temporal – a whisper hushed and still,   We’re placed here by the Father’s hand and through His mighty will,   He guides us through … Continue reading

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I LIFT MY LAMP BESIDE THE GOLDEN DOOR

When I  visited New York several years ago, there were cows everywhere. I ‘m not referring to herds of them running through the streets.  Artists had painted these whimsical creatures to highlight some of the landmarks. My sister and I took photos standing in front of them, (before … Continue reading

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WE THE PEOPLE …

Three documents comprise the founding of our nation – The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution and the Bill of Rights.  The Declaration relates a list of differences between the United States and Great Britain and expresses the reasons for separation.  … Continue reading

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MY HEAD IS IN THE CLOUD(S)

I promised to be back and here I am again. Unfortunately, you can’t get rid of me unless something of great magnitude occurs – like the breakdown of a computer. Who knew? I’m sure there are many who didn’t miss … Continue reading

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I’LL BE BACK

My computer is disabled for a couple days, but I shall return, whether you like it or not🥸🥸

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READY FOR A RAIN DANCE

“Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;Thy fate is the common fate of all,Into each life some rain must fall”― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow We, along with the many other states, have been experiencing … Continue reading

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RAISING CHILDREN CAN BE RISKY

I have vivid childhood memories. Some of them have been delected from my memory bank, but there are some that stand out more than others. There were the years living in a four story apartment building on the top floor. … Continue reading

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WHERE LIES YOUR TREASURE?

  Almost five years ago, we downsized our house of 24 years and an accumulation of over 50. We painstakingly waded through things that we considered eventual treasures and got rid of many of them. We moved into a renovated … Continue reading

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MONDAY MINDSET

It’s Monday . . . again. The Mondays seem to come faster and faster as we trudge through our journey here on earth. As we age, time in general goes rapidly, unlike the days of our youth when it seemed … Continue reading

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MY SISTER FIX

Part two of my cup running over including special time with my Tennessee sister, Carol. She’s my only sibling and the miles between us prevents us from seeing each other very often, but when we do get together it’s as … Continue reading

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ATTITUDE

“The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than … Continue reading

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MORNING LIGHT

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Shades of purple, mauve and fuschia, kiss the tender, newborn growth, Light creates most glorious patterns in the river to betroath, Skipping, dancing, with a passion, never seen in man’s own eyes, Mirrored … Continue reading

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LIFE ON A FARM

The giant reaper opens it massive jaws and its teeth consume the hay – It spits out bales of  golden chunks as it forages through fields of fodder – food that will keep the cattle happy for the cold months ahead. … Continue reading

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YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS ARE ALMOST OVER

When I look back to my high school graduation in 1960, I find I’ve forgotten some of the highlights, but 1960 was truly a year filled with much controversy. John F. Kennedy was elected president. He was the first Catholic … Continue reading

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ANY DREAM WILL DO

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WHAT’S UP?

Usually my stats are consistent every day when I post, but recently I’ve seen a drastic drop in them. One day I have close to 400 views and the next doesn’t get beyond 100. I’m really not counting on those … Continue reading

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FAITH IS BELIEVING THE IMPOSSIBLE

Those of you in my age group probably remember when Saturday Night Live was busy producing new talent on a daily basis. So many of the great comics got their start on that show – Gilda Radner and her plethora … Continue reading

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KAELI’S ROAD TO GRADUATION

The day you were born, I began to live again. You touched parts of my heart that I didn’t realize existed. As I watched you grow and with each step you took in your young journey, I was right there … Continue reading

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YOU CAN CHOOSE YOUR FRIENDS, BUT …

“You can choose your friends but you sho’ can’t choose your family, an’ they’re still kin to you no matter whether you acknowledge ‘em or not, and it makes you look right silly when you don’t.”  Harper Lee Most of … Continue reading

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LEADER OF THE PACK

My mother passed away several years ago, but if there was something she passed along to her daughters, their daughters and future daughtrs it was a steely backbone, a great sense of humor, the ability to persevere in times of … Continue reading

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