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SUMMER STROLL . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor sketch was done on the St. Croix River in Hudson, WI. Doing quick sketches like this would give Paul some reference for a future painting. Many of them looked like … Continue reading
MUDDLING THROUGH . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© (Today I’m sharing one of my watercolors of a lilac bush in full bloom.) This week was the first time in a while that I’ve felt like doing some work in the garden. The … Continue reading
MARKET STRATEGY – BRANDING . . .
BRANDING – it’s a word used a lot these days in the advertising trade. A brand tells consumers about a company and what it represents. It can have a positive effect by encouraging people to buy a product or it … Continue reading
ANGER & MALICE & RAGE – OH, MY!
When we moved to Minneapolis in 1973, we were thrilled to be living in a “big” city that maintained good values – had an amazing art community – was a beautiful metropolis and still had a home town feel to … Continue reading
STAY WITH ME . . .
Dear, Heavenly Father, As my time on earth ebbs to a close, it’s easy to fall prey to the devil’s claim that life ends with our final breath. That our lifetime of building has come to an end. As the years pass, … Continue reading
THE TEN SUGGESTIONS?
“Obedience of the law is demanded, not asked as a favor,” Theodore Roosevelt When we observe all that’s going on in this world, and especially the obscene state of affairs in our own country, it’s easy to say God’s commandments … Continue reading
SATURDAY WISDOM . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Finally, a day without hazy skies and extreme temperatures. The first day I’ve actually been able to retrieve a few weeds. It’s funny how quickly our bodies wither away as each … Continue reading
BASTILLE DAY . . .
Today is July 14th. A day like any other, but in France, 1789, the sound of cries for liberty rang through the air. Much like the USA, the common people were sick of being ruled by a wealthy monarch while … Continue reading
HOT TIME IN THE CITY . . .
I have to laugh at this Maxine cartoon. In the first place, what is this elderly woman doing outside on such a hot day? Why is her dog with her? Why is she planning to make and eat breakfast in … Continue reading
HEAVEN IS WAITING . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today my computer is giving me fits so I’m a little late in getting my post out. One of those little irritations I’m becoming accustomed to. My laptop is over ten years … Continue reading
THE GOLD IN AGING . . .
Thinking back on the movie, “Steel Magnolias,” I am reminded of the persistence and perseverance of women. In this story, each of them is at a different point in their aging. Each has certain difficulties and issues that take a … Continue reading
EIGHT YEARS OF WAR . . .
The American Revolution lasted from 1775 to September of 1781 when Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington in Yorktown, Virginia. It officially ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. What began as an actual civil war between those who were … Continue reading
HOLD YOUR TONGUE . . .
Someone once said, “Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time. You won’t have a leg to stand on.” There have been times when I’ve said something without thinking about the consequences of those words and how … Continue reading
OUR PRECIOUS FREEDOM . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What is the price of liberty? Where lies the victor’s prize?Is it in bodies laying still, beneath the cold, dark skies?The cost to win our freedom cannot be seen in life,But in the … Continue reading
OUR MOST PRECIOUS FREEDOM . . .
The big day of America’s 250th anniversary has come and gone. A day that lives on in the hearts of her citizens, giving them hope for a brighter future. I’ve written about this in the past few days, but my … Continue reading
ONE NATION UNDER GOD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Tomorrow is the actual birthday of the United States of America. I wrote this poem a few years ago and am pairing it with one of Paul’s beautiful landscapes of a location … Continue reading
JUST ANOTHER BIRTHDAY . . .
What if the life expectancy of a nation depended on smooth sailing – no problems – loss of respect or resources – a lack of patriotism? Having recently celebrated 84 years of my own life, I realize a whole bunch … Continue reading
WE ARE THE HUDDLED MASSES . . .
When the United States declared its independence over 250 years ago, the words were carefully crafted and determined by men of character, high moral conduct and intelligence. The words which have stood the test of time, begin with the title, … Continue reading
