Tag Archives: AGING
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
THE AGONY OF DA FEET . . .
I remember it well. I was nearing twenty. The twist was the dance of the day. A new band from across the pond was making its way to the US. I fell somewhere between Elvis and the Beatles and never lowered myself to swooning … Continue reading
JESUS PRICELESS TREASURE . . .
Isn’t it amazing the amount of stuff we collect over a lifetime? When I look at my “treasures” they are nothing compared to the life blessed by my Savior, Jesus. We may find something of value in our belongings – … Continue reading
MY ADVENTURES WITH CARS . . .
My very first car was a 1950’s Ford Fairlane which was about to reach that great used car lot in the sky. I didn’t have to drive more than three miles a day to take my children to school. When … Continue reading
LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© We’re halfway through August and thoughts of back-to-school purchases have been added to the ever-growing family budget. Days get shorter as seen in the later sunrises and earlier sunsets. It’s … Continue reading
AN INVISIBLE GOD – EVERYWHERE . . .
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 ESV ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER My husband Paul painted this from his imagination. His mind was often focused on God and His plan for … Continue reading
INTERNAL RENOVATION . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There are many reality shows today that deal with renovation and restoration of older homes in need of a lot of work. They might be homes like mine that are about … Continue reading
PRECIOUS, PATIENT HANDS . . .
Spanning four generations, these little hands so preciously folded, show the sweet disposition of the boy they’re attached to. For the past week, my old broken-down hands were part of his life on a daily basis. As we sat in … Continue reading
IN THE MOMENT . . .
“Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud.” Maya Angelou This photo brings back a wonderful memory. Paul and often took little road trips to get into some natural spots and enjoy God’s beautiful creation. It’s remarkable how many of … Continue reading
DON’T BE AFRAID OF THE STORMS . . .
This morning I was awakened at 6 AM by an eerie sound. I didn’t have my hearing aids in, so I promptly got up to look out the window. I could barely see beyond the glass. The air was stifled … Continue reading
MUDDLING THROUGH . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© (Today I’m sharing one of my watercolors of a lilac bush in full bloom.) This week was the first time in a while that I’ve felt like doing some work in the garden. The … Continue reading
MARKET STRATEGY – BRANDING . . .
BRANDING – it’s a word used a lot these days in the advertising trade. A brand tells consumers about a company and what it represents. It can have a positive effect by encouraging people to buy a product or it … Continue reading
ANGER & MALICE & RAGE – OH, MY!
When we moved to Minneapolis in 1973, we were thrilled to be living in a “big” city that maintained good values – had an amazing art community – was a beautiful metropolis and still had a home town feel to … Continue reading
SATURDAY WISDOM . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Finally, a day without hazy skies and extreme temperatures. The first day I’ve actually been able to retrieve a few weeds. It’s funny how quickly our bodies wither away as each … Continue reading
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