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POINT OF VIEW

I remember a time, about 25 years ago, when my husband’s ever youthful exuberance took him on a yearly trek up to the Grand Marais area of Minnesota.  He would venture out with several young couples for a weekend of … Continue reading

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IT’S JANUARY – LIVE IT

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In the coldest days of winter, when frigid temperatures hold us captive, is it possible to find anything beautiful in it? Our bodies ache, our lungs fill with frozen air, our hands … Continue reading

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ONE GLIMMER OF HOPE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In the heart of the forest, what is it you see, The death of the brush or the loss of each tree, They die for a while, and rise up again, Spring … Continue reading

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DITCH YOUR RESOLUTIONS

It’s only January 17th and already there’s a holiday whereby you can ditch your New Year’s resolutions.  It’s been a while since I’ve shared one of those weird holidays with you.  There is one for every day of the year … Continue reading

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JULIE’S FRIDAY FUNNY

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BACK IN THE FRAY

Once more into the fray… Into the last good fight I’ll ever know… Live and die on this day… Live and die on this day…  The phrase, “Into the fray,” has meant to me – getting back into the game … Continue reading

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RETIRED TIRED

I’m beyond the age of retirement.  I tried it once, but the lure of theatre drew me out of it.  I am one of those elderly women who drives a car from 2002, with a little over 100,000 miles on … Continue reading

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KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING

My husband and I are still part of the work force, although we officially retired over ten years ago.  Now we have the luxury of living on the entitlements so graciously given us by our government.  I’m not being sarcastic … Continue reading

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WINTER WATCH

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The majestic eagle casts his perfect vision on the field below, Always looking for his next meal or provision for his waiting mate, Who herself is on guard for the protection of … Continue reading

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SATURDAY PRAYER

Dear, Heavenly, Father, As the week winds down, I come to you with a mind filled with anxious thoughts.  I know that you’ve told me not to be anxious about anything – that you’re in control and with me every … Continue reading

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THE “JOYS” OF AGING

As another year and decade passes, each one of us is getting older. There is no escape from this malady, except for death and for many that’s the end of everything.  I hope I never lose my zest for living, … Continue reading

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JULIE’S FRIDAY FUNNY

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NEW LIFE FROM OLD

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© A seed drops, It burrows and nestles into rich soil, It springs forth with new life, Fragile branches at first, Growing strong with each passing day, Expanding, stretching, embracing the sky, Reaching for … Continue reading

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HAVE THE BIRTH PANGS BEGUN?

When expecting my first child, I had no clue what was about to happen.  My body had increased by almost 60 pounds and I thought I was about to give birth to the largest child ever to be born. I’d … Continue reading

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MY FIRST RUNAWAY

The first time I decided to run away from home was shortly after my only sister was born. You see, I was the firstborn grandchild on both sides of my family, my parents’ firstborn, and the most spoiled child you … Continue reading

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MY WRITING JOURNEY

Here it is, January 7th, 2020 – a year I never thought I’d reach, but God had other thoughts.  I’ve never seemed to have a problem with writer’s block, but I am an author with “publishing block.”  I’ve published one … Continue reading

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WORDS OF TRUTH

Our world has been around for between 5 and 6 thousand years.  Of course, there are many who would disagree with that statement, but most of them don’t believe in God nor in His creation timeline.  Unfortunately, in our history … Continue reading

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WHAT AN EPIPHANY

We’re not told how many men came. Undoubtedly there were more than three. Being royalty and educated men they must’ve had a caravan of servants.  There were possibly other men of science who were interested in the super nova written … Continue reading

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ACTS OF KINDNESS

There are days when I wonder what’s happened to the human spirit. The old fashioned rules – like the Golden Rule – seem all but forgotten.  The population of It’s all about me,” seems to dominate and often our children … Continue reading

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JULIE’S FRIDAY FUNNY

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