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CLOSE YOUR EYES AND SEE
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Psalm 119:130 “The unfolding of Your words gives light; It gives understanding to the simple.” Some days become so diluted with every facet of living, that we forget what it all means. God … Continue reading
CLEAR VISION
Deep within the tallest pines, with dark night’s haze enshrouded,A hidden place held by webs of silver threads beclouded, A quiet sanctuary and a place to run and hide,A home to lick the wounds of hurt and safely stay inside, … Continue reading
A RETURN TO NORMALCY?
The lockdowns are over. People are coming out of the security of their caves and joining the rest of the human race. Restaurants are up and running. County and state fairs will be open this summer. Festivals abound. Art shows, … Continue reading
BLISSFUL SUNDAY MORNING
The sun breaks through a heavy sky, filled with remnants of distant smoke and fires, The air is too dry to produce sufficient moisture, yet there is something phenomenal about a Sunday morning. The birds begin their concert as animals … Continue reading
WORKING ON THE RAILROAD
During the pandemic, I became addicted to watching old movies and television series. Most of the western movies tell tales of Americans pushing through the wilderness. Many made way for the coming railroads which would be made possible by cutting … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
I’LL BE BACK
My computer is disabled for a couple days, but I shall return, whether you like it or not🥸🥸
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
