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CHRISTMASES PAST – PART FOUR
In the late 1950s, the Christmas parade was a major event in Milwaukee. People would line the streets – row upon row. Small children would sit on the shoulders of a parent to get a better view of the many … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, tradition, wisdom
Tagged AGING, bird's eye view, Christmas parade, encouragement, familhy, Inspiration, memories, Milwaukee, nostalgia, traditions, treasures, wisdom
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CHRISTMASES PAST – PART THREE
Picture this – You are about to embark on a family visit to see the grandparents. You can’t afford to kennel the dog. You have three kids ages 0-7 You load up the station wagon with enough clothes to get … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family, Travel, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, Christmas, Depression, Hope, Joy, parenting, Road Trips with Family, Snow, storms, technology, winter storms
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THANKSGIVING IS OVER – NOW WHAT?
When one holiday flows into another, we can become overwhelmed with parties, family gatherings, lots of selfies and anticipation for the next one. I recall walking through a Hobby Lobby last July, only to see that all the summer things … Continue reading
Posted in aging, holidays, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, anticipation, encouragement, enjoyment, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Holidays, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Love, preparation, thanksgiving
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WE ARE FAMILY . . .
There’s nothing like a family gathering to get your heart pumping, your eyes alert, your ears partially aware and your hugs so meaningful. The pictures from yesterday show the intensity of watching football on TV – the sharing of fun … Continue reading
THANKSGIVING WEEK
This week started with a Thanksgiving dinner at our church. It had been a tradition for some time to enjoy a potluck feast the Sunday before the actual holiday – that is until the pandemic. Three years of isolation, with … Continue reading
Posted in aging, forgiveness, Thanksgiving, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, Depression, ENEMIES, FAITH, forgiveness, gratitude, Holidays, Hope, Inspiration, Love, Salvation, thanksgiving, wisdom
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HOW DO YOU COPE?
We all go through times of distress in this life. Whether it be a financial issue, a relationship problem, a life shattering illness or a test of our faith, each individual will at some point in their life find trouble … Continue reading
Posted in aging, anxiety, God's promises, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, cancer, challenges, coping, Depression, Emotions, encouragement, FAITH, genetics, God's Love, God's presence, Hope, protection
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WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The old flour mill stands as a fortress, beside the rambling Rum River, An icon, once thriving, once useful – a place where industry grew a small town into a big city, … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus
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PAST SINS
There are times when old mistakes come back to haunt me. Even though I know that Jesus has paid for every one of them, they still live in my mind like a smoldering ember. I think that even believers in … Continue reading
Posted in aging, forgiveness, grace, wisdom
Tagged AGING, cancer, compassion, death, eternity, forgiveness, Future, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, life, life after death, Ransom, Salvation, Sin, the past, trials, wisdom
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BEFUDDLED
To be confused is a state of mind when things don’t always add up. You might be facing an illness – a relationship breakdown – a financial issue – a family struggle where all the facts point to a solution … Continue reading
Posted in aging, cancer, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, broken, challenges, confusion, disease, end times, FAITH, fears, God, Gods' will, health care system, Hope, Inspiration, restored, trust, truth, violence, wars & rumors of wars, wisdom
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GNARLY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Trapped beneath the rugged surface of gnarly bark and battered limbs, Roots reaching out to grab a drink for a thirsty trunk, Hidden within the depth, Faces sullied by nature, yet … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, Life, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, beauty, Creation, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, nature, RIVERS, trees, wisdom
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QUIESCENCE
The word, “quiescence,” is one we don’t use very often. Its meaning refers to a state of dormancy, inactivity, idleness or suspended animation. Going to sleep has never been a problem for me. I can hit the pillow and find … Continue reading
Posted in aging, God, rest, time, wisdom
Tagged action, AGING, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, inactivity, Inspiration, Peace, quiet time, Religion, retirement, time, understanding, wisdom
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DARK THOUGHTS – SUICIDE
Recently, we were shocked to learn that funny man, Matthew Perry, took his own life. The man that spent most of his energy making others laugh finally succumbed to his own sadness and depression. Death by suicide is never the … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, death, wisdom
Tagged 988, AGING, Anxiety, confusiion, death, Depression, dispair, Fear, following God's plan, hopelessness, life, self-worth, suicide, wisdom
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GOD IS NOT DEAD
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER ‘One nation under God,” is what our founders said, But something happened on the way. They now say God is dead. I know our God lives on. He stands at heaven’s gate. … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, God, patriotism, wisdom
Tagged AGING, America, Art & Poetry by Paul & Kathy Boecher, change, encouragement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, Jesus, Patriotism, Religion, wisdom
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CARVING OUT A NEW FACE
It’s that time of year again. Buy at least one pumpkin, cut into the top of it, scoop out all the gunk and seeds, carve out a face, put a candle inside and set it by the front door. In … Continue reading
Posted in aging, America, anxiety, change, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, arts & crafts, autumn, Depression, encouragement, forgiveness, halloween, Inspiration, Jack-O-Lantern, life, Sin, wisdom
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IN THE GLOAMING
PHOTOGRAPH BY PAUL BOECHER, POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Our days go swiftly, like an early morning dawn,They often pass so quickly, they pass and they are gone,We turn each page anticipating,We long for and are waiting,For time to take us … Continue reading
Posted in aging, cancer, Christian daiuly devotions, Faith, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, wisdom
Tagged AGING, cancer, clear view, death, eternity, fairy tales, FAITH, Jesus, Poetry by Kathy Boecher, reality, repentence, seasons, truth
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MAKING ART . . .
My husband is an avid wood carver. His love for chiseling on a chunk of wood probably dates back to his younger years, sitting around a campfire and whittling. He made a living doing wood sculptures for restaurants, individual residences … Continue reading
Posted in aging, art, Family, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, art, Creation, encouragement, FAITH, FAMILY, God, Hope, Inspiration, International Artist Day, lessons, parenting, wisdom
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SISTER
My sister came into this world almost five years after I had established myself as the number one grandchild on both sides of the family. I was the chief kingpin and I was not about to let her take over … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Family, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Alzheimer's, anxiety & depression, birthdays, cancer, FAITH, FAMILY, Friendship, inspiration & encouragement, life & death, Love, siblings, sisters, wisdom
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FINAL DAYS OF OCTOBER
“October is the month of painted leaves.Their rich glow now flashes round the world.As fruits and leaves and the day itselfacquire a bright tint just before they fall,so the year near its setting.October is its sunset sky;November the later twilight.” … Continue reading
Posted in aging, God, seasons, wisdom
Tagged AGING, autumn, Christianity, devotion, encouragement, FAITH, Hope, Inspiration, October, positive thoughts, reflection, seasons, wisdom
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WHAT IS TICKY TACKY ANYWAY?
My husband and I have been on a journey this year. It started almost three years ago as his body went through some difficult changes because of a cancer that was treated and supposedly in remission. It came back this … Continue reading
Posted in aging, cancer, Nature, Uncategorized, wisdom
Tagged AGING, cancer, change, Depression, encouratement, FAITH, God, Hope, Inspiration, landscapes, life, retirement, sadness, sameness, wisdom
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WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES?
Our priorities often change over time. When we’re young and life is staring us in the face, we can take it on with little fear of failure. As we grow older, we see that life is fickle and things we … Continue reading
Posted in aging, Setting Goals, wisdom
Tagged AGING, Anxiety, Depression, encouragement, failure, FAITH, Goals, God, grief, honor, Hope, Inspiration, loss, priorities, Success, wisdom
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