Tag Archives: America
IT IS OUR CHOICE
We cannot change our heritage, or the color of our skin, We can’t determine what we’ll be on the day that life begins, When we are born our souls live too, but we’ve not yet seen our God, Our genes … Continue reading
I HAVEN’T GOT A CLUE!
There are days like that, when I simply don’t have a clue. I don’t understand why the world is rotating the way it is. I can’t begin to understand the workings of our nation’s leadership and Washington, DC is just … Continue reading
STOP THE WORLD, I WANT TO GET OFF!
The artist/author, Don Freeman was best known for his children’s literature. Most youngsters and their parents have heard of “Corduroy,” the little red bear. He died in 1978, so had no clue about what the United States would become in … Continue reading
POST 9/11
The mermaid in the photos was sculpted during the year 2001 by my husband Paul Boecher. It is mounted on a bar at the Newsroom Restaurant in downtown Minneapolis. The bar is shaped like an old pirate ship and the … Continue reading
TWO SIDES TO HUMANITY
Today is a day of remembrance of a horrific act by terrorists on the United States some twenty years ago. When we remember this day, it’s almost always filled with images of the twin towers on fire – people jumping … Continue reading
THE FRONTIER ARTIST
The man in the picture is my husband, Paul. You’ve seen much of his art on my site,, along with my poetry. Not only is he an accomplished artist and sculptor, he’s a teacher, a naturalist, a business man, an … Continue reading
DO YOU REMEMBER?
This photograph, reminiscent of the iconic flag raising at Iwo Jima, depicts a story of courage under fire like we’ve never seen before. On 09/11/2001 our nation was ravaged by a group of those intent on destroying our existence. Twenty … Continue reading
IN A WORLD . . .
The air chokes with death and the smells of it.Deep in the bowels of the earth, the demons dance for joy,Hatred, twisted minds,Overtly wounded souls disperse the winds of time,Testing of integrity,Questioning,Doubting,Past sins,Guilt,Repentance,Reputations at risk,Life is filled with this,The ugliness … Continue reading
THE SILENCING OF A NATION
My dear blogging friend, Julie Cook – cookiecrumbstoliveby.wordpress.com – has a beautiful site which often expresses her disappointment with what’s happening in our country. Unfortunately, it seems when we have an opinion these days, it’s often seen as stirring the … Continue reading
OUR NATIONAL TREASURE
“Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature’s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop away from you … Continue reading
WATERCOLOR MEMORIES
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THE DEMISE OF A CIVILIZATION
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It was at the height of it’s opulence, this city from of old,It commanded respect and attention, its streets were paved with gold,It shone like the brilliant sun in the sky, reflecting … Continue reading
WORKING ON THE RAILROAD
During the pandemic, I became addicted to watching old movies and television series. Most of the western movies tell tales of Americans pushing through the wilderness. Many made way for the coming railroads which would be made possible by cutting … Continue reading
LAND OF THE FREE
“Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn’t pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.” Ronald Reagan During this time … Continue reading
LESSONS FROM THE PAST
My generation tends to forget that our lives weren’t perfect. I think we paint a picture of perfection of the past – Norman Rockwell’s view of American life as it should be. We try to hide the bad stuff and look only … Continue reading
FRIDAY CHUCKLES
I love dogs. I also like to laugh, so today I’ll step away from my normal seriousness and LOL. It’s not easy to find humor in the events of today, but I think it’s mandatory. Laughter has always been good … Continue reading
SELF REFLECTION
It isn’t a matter of taking sides in a situation. We must first look at ourselves – our own mistakes and misconceptions – our flaws and voices that speak without thinking first. This week has been one of great ups … Continue reading
LET FREEDOM RING
To soar with the eagles no matter how high,To reach all my goals or at least I can try,To try and to fail but never give up,to turn to my God to fill my cup,To speak what I feel without … Continue reading
IF YOU DON’T MIND, IT DOESN’T MATTER
Actually the above statement is untrue. I haven’t been to the doctor in over a year. The only medical attention I’ve had recently is getting my COVID19 shot. My doctor, however, is an amazing woman. I miss seeing her, because … Continue reading
I GOT SHOT
I grew up in a day and age when vaccinations were commonplace. Before we entered school we were already immunized against small pox, DPT and later Polio, Measles and Mumps. For a while there, I was a pin cushion. When … Continue reading
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