Tag Archives: AGING
CELEBRATING BRUCE . . .
The picture above is of my brother-in-law, Bruce Bloom. On Christmas day of 2024, he went peacefully into his heavenly Father’s home after battling Alzheimer’s disease. This was a man who made great strides in the business world, raised two … Continue reading
MATED FOR LIFE
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There are many creatures that mate for life. The magnificent trumpeter swans are in that category. Swans often decide on their partner before they’ve completely matured. They spend all their time together. … Continue reading
BROKEN BUT NOT DEAD YET . . .
ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A sputtering, rusted, old, decrepit vehicle sits outside a broken down edifice, Both of them have seen better days, Some days I feel like this, My engine chugs along, performing well for … Continue reading
THE PEACE OF GOD IS THERE . . .
This lovely little watercolor displays Paul’s ability to capture light with the use of little color. These wonderful sketches are the heart of who Paul was. He loved God with a servant’s heart. He saw beauty in the little things … Continue reading
BACK TO NATURE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A blue-grey sky, rolls swiftly by, the clouds entwine with glory, The road is paved with gilded stones, that tell an endless story, A husky mule, a rugged man, set out to … Continue reading
THE GREATEST GIFT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER As we walk through the season of Lent, I can’t help but think of the greatest gift that God has given us. There is no way to repay him except to follow … Continue reading
WALK WITH HIM . . .
This relief carving by Paul is located at a church in Bay Pines, Florida. The Good Shepherd, tending his sheep is a reminder of our loving Jesus who left His heavenly home to live among the wayward sheep of this … Continue reading
FRUITS OF THE HARVEST
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When weather was unsuitable, Paul would paint inside one of his many of his studios, including the Rum River Art Center in Anoka. When we moved into our current house, he discovered … Continue reading
HEARTS MELTING . . .
ART & POETRY BT PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The past couple of weeks have been filled with double digit below zero temperatures, However the sun is brighter and stronger this month. Next week we’re promised mid-forties. There are lots of … Continue reading
UNTIL OUR DYING DAY
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© We sat, just the two of us, looking out upon the still waters, You held my hand in yours with strength and love, Two bodies, yet one, We’ve grown together … Continue reading
BE STILL & KNOW . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© During these cold and snowy months, the plein air artist retreats to the warm recesses of his indoor studio. For Paul, anywhere he was, became a studio. In these last years, he … Continue reading
WOVEN TOGETHER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER A tapestry of beauty, a story told within, Two hearts that come together a new life to begin, Those lives blend into keepsakes of hearts that beat as one, The fabric of … Continue reading
WRITTEN ON THE WIND . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© A few years ago, a dear friend from our high school days invited Paul to an art retreat in Wisconsin. The two of them had many memories from those early years, … Continue reading
SUMMER DAZE . . .
Scenes like the one above are part of artist Paul Boecher’s growing up years. I believe this painting is near Hudson, WI. Paul’s family owned a summer home on Okauchee Lake in Oconomowoc, WI and he had many opportunities to … Continue reading
A GROUPING OF MEMORIES . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A collection of old memories upon the table rests, Each one remains unblemished, yet each has passed a test, The hat has wandered near and far, a shelter from the heat, Through wind … Continue reading
EVERLASTING LOVE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Shorter days surrender to a sky of crystal blue.Woodland creatures make a last ditch effort to gather all they can,Before an endless night creates a lifeless winter hue.Shades of amber, rust and … Continue reading
THE LORD OF ALL . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Mountainous clouds enshroud a sky of black,Filled with tears from the Lord of all.He sees and He knows our tribulation.The depth of our sorrow is in His hands.There is nothing we can … Continue reading
THE ROAD HOME . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our journey through this life is filled with tangles, obstacles and messes along the way. This pencil sketch depicts the many roads we can take. Our choices can be burdensome or smooth … Continue reading
A RENDEZVOUS IN TIME . . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul T. Boecher always said he was born in the wrong century. His heart belonged to wilderness exploration and culture. His talent as an artist would’ve been perfect for the 1800 journeys … Continue reading
A MASTERPIECE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Minutes turn into hours, hours into days, days to weeks and on we go. Life has ended for some, for others it’s just beginning. When life ends, we rejoice for those who … Continue reading
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