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TWO TREES

Revelation 22:14 – Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In the … Continue reading

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INNER BEAUTY

The world is obsessed with beauty.  Billions of dollars are spent each day on makeup, youth restoring creams, cosmetic surgery, diet plans, working out, botox and cool sculpting.  They pump fluids into their wrinkles and suck fat out of unwanted … Continue reading

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SUNDAY BLESSINGS

Sunday is noted as the first day of the week on our calendars.  It’s also the last day of the weekend.  To most Christians, it is a day of worship and rest.  My oldest grandson even used that as an … Continue reading

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REFRESHMENT

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Though fears assail and haunt me, my Jesus will be there, He knows my every weakness, He feels my every care, Through valleys dark He leads me, He’s always at my … Continue reading

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WOO HOO, IT’S SATURDAY!

  Well, you’ve made it through another week.  You may not have accomplished everything on your plate, but you came through reasonably unscathed.  Now it’s time for some rest and relaxation, but before that, take a moment to thank God … Continue reading

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THIS OLD HOUSE

 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 noise.  A buttress which retains our joys, The inner walls are cracked and dry.   Like … Continue reading

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JULIE’S FRIDAY FUNNY

Good advice for Autumn when she visits this weekend.

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THE OLD ROUND BARN

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©  Watercolor sketch painted plein air. The old round barn has been the site of many of Paul’s paintings recently.  It used to serve its purpose as a working farm, but today it sits … Continue reading

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TODAY IS MAY 31ST

With the end of May, comes the end of school; a short reprieve for teachers and students; time for parents to find things to occupy their kids for the next three months; the beginning of summer fun. Most teachers will … Continue reading

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VITALITY

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Yesterday, my husband completed teaching an acrylic arts program for those aged 55 and older. The class consisted of ten students – some seasoned artists and others who were fairly new to … Continue reading

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SOME CALL HIM A GENIUS

Portrait of Olga Picasso – 1924 – She was Picasso’s first wife, married on July 12, 1918.  She met the artist at the theatre in which she was performing with the ballet.  Picasso designed the set and costumes.  She bore … Continue reading

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I’M HAVING A BAD DAY!

We all have bad days – well, maybe there are a few hours that aren’t so good – perhaps it was a few minutes that didn’t sit well with you and you considered the whole day a bomb.  When it … Continue reading

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ARE WE REALLY FREE?

Preamble to the Constitution of the United States of America” We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare, and … Continue reading

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A NATION, UNDER GOD

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©   As the heat of the day pours down, and the children laugh and play, As grills sizzle with barbecue, cars fill up the interstate, We are drawn to the lakes and streams to be … Continue reading

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WHAT IS A HERO?

“We can’t all be heroes, because somebody has to sit on the curb and applaud when they go by.”    Will Rogers We’re all endowed with an inner little gem, called a conscience, which allows us the ability to discern the difference between … Continue reading

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REMEMBERING

While visiting out east, we made it a point to see some of the sites in Washington, DC.  One that made a huge impression on me was the Arlington National Cemetery.  For miles within my vision, there were white headstones of … Continue reading

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FINDING PEACE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Where is that peaceful, quiet place that you are longing for, Is it in empty moments while waiting to do more, Will you find peace and contentment among the birds that sing, Or does … Continue reading

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JULIE’S FRIDAY FUNNY

This one really applies to me.  I’m only 5 feet tall, but a carry a pretty good punch.

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REMINDERS OF THE COST

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© They called it Decoration Day so many years ago, We’d dress our bikes with crepe paper to let our neighbors know, Our pride was in the best place yet for anyone to … Continue reading

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IF MY PEOPLE …

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I … Continue reading

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