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STAYING ALIVE
Another of my favorite paintings reeks of nostalgia. This old barn has been converted into a wedding and event venue. What’s old has become new again. It’s been restored for a different use, but the memories of old still linger. … Continue reading
MY WRITING JOURNEY
On April 4th of this year I began keeping a journal of my writing progress. That’s a total of 78 days. I’m learning a great deal about the process itself. I’m learning very little about how to actually get a … Continue reading
HOW DID YOUR DAY START?
Yesterday was a lovely day. I made it through the first day of my 78th year on earth – received many good wishes – spent time with my granddaughter and topped it off with a visit with a dear friend … Continue reading
LOVE CONQUERS ALL
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Two lives mingle into one, Of one mind, One spirit, One body, Tempted at times by distractions, Yet always returning to each other, God watches over these creatures, As He sustains us … Continue reading
EXCESS BAGGAGE
“Only by going alone in silence, without baggage, can one truly get into the heart of the wilderness. All other travel is mere dust and hotels and baggage and chatter.” John Muir We moved into our new “old” house almost … Continue reading
MEMORIES OF SUMMERS PAST
I hear there’s such a thing as a “stay-cation,” which allows you to sleep in your own home while visiting local sites of interest. That sounds like a good plan to me. We do have a lot of interesting things … Continue reading
VACATION TIME
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The city life has strangled you, in every single way, You pack the car, the wife and kids and make your getaway. You fight the traffic and the heat, you long for the … Continue reading
WANTED – A FATHER
There is no real job description associated with the title of father. Many men have fathered children, but are not fathers to them. It takes a man of real character and strength to be a good dad. If you were … 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
CONTRAST
This is another favorite of Paul’s art. The stark contrast of the lone white tree in the center of darkness is so true of us once we have become part of Jesus’ family. We stand out from others, not because we are … Continue reading
MY WRITING JOURNEY
Most people have a preconceived idea about artists. Some think being one requires living in squalor, experiencing all areas of life and staring at the face of a computer all day. While others imagine the debonair, carefree lifestyle of one … Continue reading
THE PRODIGAL’S FATHER
Originally posted on 06/17/201 Parenting is one of the most difficult occupations out there. You’re responsible for another’s life, for the things they learn and become, for their discipline and social skills, for their behavior, what they eat, how they … Continue reading
COVERED WITH HIS PINIONS
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This place that we have loved, this lonely withered space, Has faltered with the winter snows and cannot rise again, Without that inner life, that comes from heaven’s place, Our lives will be … Continue reading
SUMMERTIME MOVIES
I know it’s summer, because school’s out and it’s time to go to Tuesday $5.00 movies with my granddaughter. This has been a standing date, whenever there is anything worth seeing. My granddaughter is sixteen, yet she is still a … Continue reading
THOUGHTS ABOUT MY DAD
This rewind was first posted on 06/14/17. The photograph is of my dad on his wedding day. He was only twenty years old. He died at the age of 61 – a short life, but one filled with more love … Continue reading
FATHER’S DAY WEEK REWIND
Since Father’s Day is less than a week away, I thought I’d pull out some of my previous posts on the subject. The following, “WHAT MAKES A GOOD FATHER,” was originally posted on 06/15/2017. Opinions about fatherhood have changed drastically over … Continue reading
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