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A REVOLUTIONARY IDEA . . .
With the 250th birthday of America coming in just a few days, we’ll hear many stories about the American Revolution. There are many recognizable names – like John Adams and his wife Abigail – George & Martha Washington – Benjamin … Continue reading
WHEN FEAR TAKES HOLD . . .
“This world of ours… must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate, and be, instead, a proud confederation of mutual trust and respect.” Dwight D. Eisenhower As we grow older the things we worried about when we were … Continue reading
ON THE WATERFRONT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The colors of summer are abundantly showing themselves. Yellows, reds, shades of purple, blue and white dance through the garden. Sprinkles of light promenade across fresh lakes and rivers, creating ripples in … Continue reading
SOFT MORNING HAZE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© This beautiful image depicts the softness of dew in a vast valley, surrounded by foothills and mountains. You have to look hard to see the mountains, but you know they’re there. … Continue reading
COMPLETE DARKNESS . . .
His hand reached for the oil lamp in the blackness. He was enveloped in the deepest darkness he had ever experienced. He strained to see even a tiny glimpse of light – just a faint whisper – nothing. He groped, … Continue reading
PRELUDE TO AMERICA’S BIRTHDAY
POETRY & INSPIRATION BY KATHY BOECHER No matter how you feel about our country and what’s going on right now, I believe there will always be hope for her future when we put our faith in God. He has promised … Continue reading
I’M NOT A TREE . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There’s something about a tree. When it grows old it has gained great stature. It has reached towards heaven and branched out in many directions. The circles on its trunk indicate how … Continue reading
FATHERHOOD REQUIREMENTS . . .
Today’s post is on the serious side, so I thought I’d include a funny image. This one might be a little outdated because many dads don’t even wear ties anymore. Dads have a lot of things on their plate. Not … Continue reading
MY DAD . . .
My dad lived through the depression. He was the father figure in a fatherless home. He was a hard worker from the get go. He spent his grown up years working in a factory and tending bar to make ends … Continue reading
WHAT MAKES A GOOD FATHER?
I don’t know the people in this photograph, but I’m happy to say that my husband had the joy of meeting his great grandson before passing away. I’ve been blessed for the past 19 months to be part of that … Continue reading
RAISE THE FLAG . . .
Originally posted 06/14/2018 A country’s flag is a symbol of what that country stands for and believes. The American flag is no exception. With its stripes, we’re reminded of the thirteen original colonies which fought for her independence from a … Continue reading
HE LEADETH ME . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This weekend has proven the glory of God through His control of the weather. He sent much needed rain to areas that were beginning to show signs of draught. He sent winds … Continue reading
DOES HISTORY REPEAT ITSELF?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Soon our nation will be celebrating its 250th birthday. Really not a very long time in the scheme of things. It is however a time of immense change and opportunity. The American … Continue reading
CALL US IRRESPONSIBLE . . .
With Father’s Day soon to be upon us, I’m using this re-rerun to talk about our heavenly Father. (Originally posted in 2018) My dad’s brother could be compared to the prodigal son, which would make him the brother who became … Continue reading
IF IT LOOKS LIKE A DUCK . . .
One of the first things that endeared me to my husband was his ability to talk like Donald Duck. I know that isn’t the typical attribute to determine who to marry. Usually, outward appearance, stature, goals and accomplishments are in … Continue reading
THE LITTLE THINGS . . .
“It is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.” Laura Ingalls Wilder Mondays are usually days to start over – to put a new perspective on things – to forget about last week and … Continue reading
DEVIL’S HIDING PLACE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The devil is not limited to one place on our planet. He is free to make his bed in all sorts of habitats. We tend to think of certain landmarks, like the … Continue reading
D-DAY JUNE 16, 1944 . . .
THIS IS A RERUN OF A POST FROM 2019. AS WE REMEMBER D-DAY, IT’S GOOD TO THINK ABOUT THE COST OF WAR FOR SO MANY. The theater of battle was filled with trucks, tanks, warships and frightened men who weren’t … Continue reading
WHAT DO I SEE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This season of my life is giving me pause. I am finally realizing that I cannot do the things I used to do. For a couple of years now, I’ve been pushing … Continue reading
SENIOR VACATIONS . . .
When you reach retirement age, thoughts of fancy cruises and tropical islands invade your brain. You are finally free to break away from the working world and enjoy life to the max. Most of us retirees are living on Social … Continue reading
