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MY WALK, HIS WAY

When I began writing this blog, almost five years ago, I had no idea what I was doing.  I enjoyed reading others’ posts.  I made some new good friends – some disappeared along the way – some even went to … Continue reading

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CABIN FEVER AGAIN!

Last week our city closed down because of the weather.  My car wouldn’t start, our pipes were frozen inside the house and we had no recourse but to stay inside and be warm.  As usually happens in Minnesota, if you … Continue reading

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JULIE’S FRIDAY FUNNY

THIS ONE FOR THE MAYOR IS ACTUALLY.

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WALLY’S FRIDAY FRY DADDY FUNNY

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CAN WE ERASE THE PAST?

Note to self:  We cannot totally eliminate our past mistakes, simply by deleting them from a social media page. They will come back to haunt us.  They may be used against us.  They may force us to dwell on them.  They … Continue reading

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IS THERE ANY HOPE FOR UNITY IN A COUNTRY DIVIDED?

“I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,  eager to maintain the … Continue reading

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REFUGE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL  KATHY BOECHER© (Another train yard is a great subject for light, texture and color. Paul captures all in this painting.)   Rusted, weary, old and broken, yet a refuge lies within, Tank cars filled with … Continue reading

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PRAYER FOR HEALING

Dear, Lord of Life, I come today to ask your intervention in the lives of those who are in the midst of pain – of hopelessness – of fear of what lies ahead – and to those whom we can only … Continue reading

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IT’S WEATHERMAN’S DAY

  It’s National Weatherman’s Day.   Most of the best weather forecasters in my state are women.  I think they choose them to deliver the bad news as a way of softening the blow.  My state, is known to have two seasons – … Continue reading

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PUT ON A NEW FACE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Why do we long for what used to be, Why do we wish for the past, Why do we think the olden days, Can give us peace that will last.   The … Continue reading

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DOES GOING TO CHURCH MAKE YOU A CHRISTIAN?

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON 6/26/16   Many think that they’re above reproach or no longer considered sinful if they simply attend church.  Many are also there because they feel safe from the world outside.  Some even use church as a place to … Continue reading

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A MANSION ON THE HILL

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A solid base with bones still strong, A place where love and peace belong, A fortress from the outside gives, A buttress where time still forgives, The inner walls are cracked and dry, Like … Continue reading

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HAPPY GROUNDHOG DAY

That furry little groundhog has predicted an early spring, but I’m not sure he lives in Minnesota.  Last year the furry little guy did the same and we had a blizzard in April. I find it amusing that we put … Continue reading

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GET RID OF THAT BELLY FAT

OK, so the after the holidays diet started out pretty good. I even lost a couple pounds.  Then Sunday came and my church is big on snacks so that got me started again.  It began with a small caramel and … Continue reading

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WALLY’S FRY DADDY FRIDAY FUNNY

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JULIE’S FRIDAY FUNNY

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RUNNING THE RACE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s early in the morning, you’re up before the sun, You don your gear for running, before your work is done, You run through city landscapes, press on with heart of steel, … Continue reading

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I’M LIVING IN NARNIA!

“Wrong will be right, when Aslan comes in sight, At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more, When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death, And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again.”  … Continue reading

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THE DOG PARK IN WINTER

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A bright and wintry morning, the master and his dog, Trudge through the new white fallen snow, their breath becomes a fog, The dog park is not far away, but temperatures are cold, … Continue reading

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WHERE’S THE HOPE?

I hope the weather will change soon.  I hope I can get a job.  I hope I don’t have cancer.  I hope I can muddle through these last years of life.  I hope, I hope, I hope. I go to … Continue reading

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