Tag Archives: AGING
TO BLOG OR NOT TO BLOG . . .
Those of us who strive to put out a daily blog may find it difficult to create something new and exciting. We search the internet for trending news, popular topics, current events and many of us go to the manual … Continue reading
NATIONAL HUG YOUR BOSS DAY . . .
Actually, Hug Your Boss Day was yesterday but I’m celebrating it today. In my estimation, hugs have become a thing of the past. With thoughts of sexual harassment at bay, along with those who simply don’t want to be touched, … Continue reading
LIFT ME UP . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This pastel painting of Paul’s gives such a feeling of peace and comfort. A quiet place, with a softness that gives the soul relief. A place to talk with God. Life … Continue reading
HOLD ME CLOSE, LORD . . .
“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should … Continue reading
WALK WITH ME, LORD . . .
Walk with me, Lord, Jesus. Hold your hand in mine. Protect the ones who love you, and your truth divine. Help me through the tough times, give me peace of mind, Clear malicious thoughts I have. Your faithfulness to find. … Continue reading
PASSIVE COUCH POTATO . .
Passivity is a term best described as being a couch potato. Lately I’ve found myself going to the couch more often than I’ve ever done. Binging has almost become a way of life. It’s really frustrating when your life has … Continue reading
THE FRUITS OF OUR LABOR . . .
When we think of Labor Day, we tend to look at it as an American holiday. Actually, it was first instituted by Canada after many labor disputes over 12-hour workdays. Like our neighbors to the north, the U.S. quickly followed … Continue reading
SEASON OF COLORS . . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER On these early days of autumn, our thoughts may turn to the impending winter months. This year has been unusually hot. We’re at the end of a very dry season in Minnesota. … Continue reading
METAMORPHOUS . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s the end of summer and school days have already resumed for some. Many memories have been made as we look back at family vacations, graduations, weddings, picnics, camping and good … Continue reading
AUTUMN KISSES . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor was done by Paul as he sat in some quiet nook in nature which inspired him. The beginning of a change in seasons has descended upon us. Soon all … Continue reading
TEN YEARS AGO TODAY . . .
Ten years ago, we were ready to downsize. Our home was much too big for the two of us. We’d lived in that house for 24 years. It was a place of rebuilding for us after we lost our home … Continue reading
AGING WITH HOPE . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The sands of time embraced me and I grew old, but my heart still longs for the next waiting road. It will be like nothing I’ve ever experienced in this lifetime. It will take … Continue reading
ON THE WINGS OF A HAWK . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The hawk is a mighty predatory bird. The beautiful detail in its wings is proof of God’s handiwork. Each feather serves a particular purpose. Each extension of the wings is amazing as … Continue reading
DON’T BREAK THE TRUST . . .
In the late 1950’s a television show hosted by Edgar Bergan, the ventriloquist, made its debut. After a few months a young Johnny Carson took over the job. The show was designed to pit three married couples against each other … Continue reading
WILDERNESS ADVENTURE . . .
When his business was thriving, Paul had an invitation to attend a caribou hunt with a friend of his. He had some time off, so he took his friend up on it. There were months of preparation time. He read … Continue reading
BACKYARD THEATRE . . .
Most of my childhood occurred during the 40s and 50s. We didn’t own a TV set until I turned ten. It was more like a huge piece of furniture which housed a 10″ screen displaying images in black and white. … Continue reading
SAIL AWAY . . .
“Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it!Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joybefore the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he … Continue reading
SET THE WORLD ON FIRE WITH WORDS. . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today is National Poet’s Day. I often find my poetry matches some of Paul’s paintings, so I chose this one because of the light it expresses. Undoubtedly, this piece was done … Continue reading
AGING WITH GRACE . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The sands of time sift between two crystal orbs. Nights come much faster while daylight absorbs. We start to break down, bit by bit- day by day. We struggle to rise from our slumber … Continue reading
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