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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
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
JULIE’S FRIDAY FUNNY
This one really applies to me. I’m only 5 feet tall, but a carry a pretty good punch.
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
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
TRY TO REMEMBER
A song from a sweet little musical, “The Fantasticks,”tells the story of a girl and boy who fall in love, but they are neighbors and their fathers have been involved in a feud for some time. A wall separates their … Continue reading
SUMMER’S COMING
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A haze encapsulated sky sheds a minute amount of light, Upon the river’s edge, Capturing reflections, Dispersing shadows, Displaying an array of natural color, Until only a few short weeks ago, The ice retreated … Continue reading
WELCOME MONDAY, AGAIN
Last week, my Monday post was all about welcoming the first day of the work week, with enthusiasm. A new week means a fresh start – and oh what a week it was. Last Monday, President Trump delivered remarks at … Continue reading
DON’T BE AFRAID
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10
WILL IT EVER END?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Shots ring out, Bodies fall, Troubled mind, Has heard the call, A call to self destruction, A call within his mind, A place for his instruction, Becomes a killing field, We cry … Continue reading
AN EMPTY CHAIR
It was a lovely Tuesday morning. The air fresh and clean, the sky blue – a perfect day to tackle some of my pruning chores. As I walked down our driveway, I was met by a street full of emergency … Continue reading
WHAT DO YOU SEE? PART 5
– ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When we judge by the things we see, our opinions may be wrong, With just the outward appearance, we’re merely tagging along, Our vision is blurred by our thoughts, our judgment … Continue reading
WHAT DO YOU SEE – PART 4
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© “Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.” Henry David Thoreau We always strive to tell the truth, but it can be so hard, When asked for our true opinion, … Continue reading
HONESTY GROWS RELATIONSHIPS
We’ve all lied in our lives. From the time we’re small children, we soon discover how to maneuver the truth to our advantage. We may use a lie to cover up a bad behavior – to make ourselves look better … Continue reading
WHAT DO YOU SEE – PART 3
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What lies beneath the surface is difficult to see, We think that we can fix it like we would have it be, But time will show a difference, there’s naught that we can … Continue reading
YOUR INNER CIRCLE
In the movie, “Meet the Parents,” Robert De Niro coined the phrase, “the circle of trust.” This was comprised of his family, a select group of friends and associates whom he could completely depend on to be worthy of him. … Continue reading
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY
To those who have experienced the love of a mother. To those who have felt the pangs of labor. To those who long to be a mother. To those whose mothers are in heaven. To those who have lost children … Continue reading
MISS YOU, MOM
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The vision of your loveliness is etched within my heart, My memories imprinted there, I don’t know where to start, I know that I was loved by you, with an unending love, … Continue reading
ALWAYS A MOTHER
Yesterday, my friend Lynn Abbott at inkandimage sent me a comment that inspired me to write this post today. When we think of mothers, we tend to visualize women with small children – struggling to get through sleepless nights, no time for themselves, laundry … Continue reading
