Category Archives: wisdom

SPRINGTIME BOUNTY . . .

Today is the beginning of National Garden Week. I’ve included some photographs of the blooms that have made their way into my garden this season. The beauty of having a garden is like waking up to a new surprise every … Continue reading

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TIME MARCHES ON . . .

Today is the last day of May and the last day of this week. I’ve enjoyed searching through history with you to examine some of the historical highlights of this month. This image of Big Ben reminds us that this … Continue reading

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MAY 28, 1830 INDIAN REMOVAL ACT SIGNED

On this day in history, then President of the United States Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This would set into motion the infamous “Trail of Tears,” which ultimately killed countless native Americans as they moved west, … Continue reading

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MAY 25, 1803 – RALPH WALDO EMERSON

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” On this day in 1803, Ralph Waldo Emerson was born. He would later go by his middle name, Waldo. This child, … Continue reading

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BATHED IN NEW LIFE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER (Painted at the roaring Vermillion at the mill in Hastings, MN – May 24, 2013.) Soon water will be falling from the sky in the form of refreshing rain. This gift from … Continue reading

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WAGONS HO!

“Our long journey thus began in sunshine and song, in anecdote and laughter; but these all vanished before we reached its termination…. A trip to Oregon with ox teams was at that time a new experiment, and was exceedingly severe … Continue reading

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SITTING AROUND A CAMPFIRE . . .

“I’d rather be in the mountains thinking of God, than in church thinking about the mountains.” John Muir.  “A grove of giant redwood or sequoias should be kept just as we keep a great and beautiful cathedral.” Theodore Roosevelt On … Continue reading

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SPLENDOR

Today is May 16th. Of course there are many historical events I could write about. History is a journal of who we are as human beings. Many would have us eliminate all the bad things that have occurred over time. … Continue reading

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MAY 15 – NATIONAL FAMILY DAY

“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.”— Alex Haley Today has been designated as National Family Day. The picture above is my wonderful family. We are an amazing tribe. The originals are … Continue reading

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MAY 13, 2024 – NATIONAL FROG JUMPING DAY

“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” Mark Twain So, today is … Continue reading

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IN OUR CHILDREN’S EYES

Today, May 11, 2024 is designated for birth mothers. Because I am going through the calendar of May, I’m sharing this older post about parenting. When children are young, they look to their parents as superheroes – men and women … Continue reading

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MEN OF HONOR . . .

On May 6th, 1957, John F. Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Biography – “Profiles in Courage.” He later went on to become the president of the United States. His literary award gave credence to the man who would … Continue reading

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WALKING WITH JESUS . . .

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Footprints in the sand pressed deeply by two sets of feet. They have a purpose in walking side by side. But when one set disappears it easy to see, by the weight carried by those lone … Continue reading

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ME, MY, MINE, MYSELF OR I . . .

Today might be the time to challenge yourself. How many times, whether speaking to others, writing an essay, filling out an employment resume, do you use any of the words in today’s title? Isn’t it interesting how often those words … Continue reading

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GOING WITH THE FLOW . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER You can almost imagine the sound of a babbling brook, Trickling rapidly over rocks, winding over obstacles, but still persisting, Each turn in that flowage, touches something along the way, We can … Continue reading

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GROWING PAINS

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.”― Mark Twain When we embark on this thing called life, we have no idea where we’re going or what we’ll … Continue reading

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FILL ‘ER UP . . .

In the old days (how I hate that expression) filling up your car’s gas tank was so different. First, you’d pull into a “service” station and a young lad would come out dressed in a white uniform and hat. His … Continue reading

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THE NEXT STEP . . .

It’s been almost eight years since we downsized into a home half the size of where we were living for 24 years before. So, I guess we’ve accumulated enough junk to make another move. When age catches up with you … Continue reading

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FRAZZLED FRIDAY

We’ve come to the end of another work week. It’s Friday, and many of you are thanking God for that fact. I’m thanking Him for getting me through another week. When you’re in the “golden years,” it supposed to be … Continue reading

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THE FARM . . .

As I sit in my own “farm” house in the city of Anoka, I can’t help but recall days spent at my grandparents’ home in Wisconsin so many years ago. There’s something about a farm that reeks of clean living, … Continue reading

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