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WHAT A TANGLED WEB WE WEAVE

The familiar phrase, “Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to decieve,” is often attributed to William Shakespeare.  The author and composer of so many flowery words, with a beautifully rhythmic pace, in fact did not … Continue reading

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HISTORY REPEATING/LEARNING FROM THE PAST

On this day, November 6, 1860, Abraham Lincoln was elected president by a landslide, electoral vote. He was not the popular vote winner.  He went on to lead our country at a time when living was slower, easier and we … Continue reading

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MORE GOOD NEWS

Who would think that two little stones in the kidney could cause so much trouble?  One Cat Scan revealed the little buggers a few weeks ago.  Prior to that I was nursing a knee that had been Cat Scanned also.  … Continue reading

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CREATOR OF ALL

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Genesis 3:21 “So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. … Continue reading

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GETTING THE BUGS OUT

For all my 77 years of living, I’ve been under the misconception that Daylight Savings Times was suggested by one of our founding fathers.  Ben Franklin actually made a suggestion similar to this when he was living in Paris, but … Continue reading

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SATURDAY PRAYER

Every day of the week is important.  When we think about how long it took God to create the world, the universe, the seas and air and all things within them, it is not only unbelievable, but astonishing.  Our Creator … Continue reading

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WINTER IS ON ITS WAY

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The sun trickles through still slightly skeletal branches, giving way to glistening dew drops and a fantastic diamond like glow.  It rises to full height and dispenses all its light and beauty … Continue reading

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WALLY’S FRYDADDY FRIDAY DIET FUNNY

WALLY, I KNOW YOU’RE ON A DIET, BUT HAVE YOU TAKEN IT TOO SERIOUSLY AND LEFT US FOREVER?  MISS YOU MAN!

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JULIE’S FRIDAY FEEL GOOD MESSAGE

I COULDN’T FIND A YODA MEME FOR THIS, BUT I’M THINKING ABOUT YOU AND JAMES AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY AND WANTED TO SEND MY WISHES TO THE SHERIFF FOR A SPEEDY RECOVERY.  YODA MIGHT SAY, “WELL, YOU MUST BE, WITH … Continue reading

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DEAR, CHILD OF MINE

Dear, child of mine: It’s been a while since I checked in with you, but you already know I’m here for you all the time.  There are so many memories I have of you.  I remember how those nine months … Continue reading

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HAPPY AUTHORS DAY

To all of you writers out there, Happy National Authors Day.  In 1928, Nellie Verne Burt McPherson decided to bring up the idea of having a day dedicated to American Authors to her Illinois book club.  Nellie had spent her … Continue reading

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HIGH ANXIETY

There are so many things that cause us to be afraid and anxious.  It could be a health issue.  It might be a family problem or work is causing you to stress out.  We, as human beings like to be … Continue reading

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WE SHALL RISE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER On these chilly days of autumn, our thoughts often turn to the impending winter months.  In Minnesota, they normally start about this time and stay with us until April.  Half of the … Continue reading

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THE KINGDOM OURS REMAINETH

The Christian church is under attack, just as it always has been. The Word of God is  challenged daily and rewritten for man’s advantage. When God inspired His human scribes to pen the words He wanted the world to know, … Continue reading

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PREDATOR OR PREY

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This great, majestic predator stands stately on his nest, His eyes are fixed on his next meal, he craves the very best, He spreads his seven foot wingspan, and soars the cloudy … Continue reading

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SPOOKY TIME OF THE YEAR

I just finished stage managing “Sleepy Hollow, the Musical.”  The title itself gives way to things that go bump in the night, yet there is the relief of turning this scary tale into a fun filled musical.  Halloween happens this … Continue reading

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YOU’RE OLD, GET OVER IT!

The idea of growing old never occurred to me until I became part of the silver haired generation. It still doesn’t hold much interest. In fact I’m trying to avoid it completely. Age isn’t particularly where anyone in our society … Continue reading

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LIFE REPEATS ITSELF

Art by Paul T. Boecher©”Ospreys” The circle of life is a process of waiting patiently, learning, growing and learning some more and finally death. When new life occurs in the animal kingdom it can be simply the propagation of a … Continue reading

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GOD’S WORD IS OUR GREAT HERITAGE

You give a priceless treasure – a gift with love unmeasured. It spans the days of time and gives with love sublime. You walk within its pages.  You travel still through ages. Your passion lies therein, how you have wiped out … Continue reading

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WHEN YOU CAN LONGER REMAIN QUIET

It was the time of the European Renaissance.  King Henry VIII would distance himself from the Catholic church in order to divorce his first wife and marry his mistress.  The church was in the throes of corruption and was selling … Continue reading

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