Tag Archives: beauty

A FIELD OF WEEDS . . .

Yesterday we went on our weekly road trip within 20 miles of our home. It’s always good for us to roam through the surrounding neighborhoods and burrows in search of God’s beautiful bounty of creation. Nothing takes your mind off … Continue reading

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WHAT DO WE DO WITH THE LEFTOVERS?

I started sewing when I was in 8th grade. It was a requirement of young girls at that time. I struggled to make an apron which finally ended up with poorly sized ties and an upside-down pocket. As time went on, I … Continue reading

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GNARLY

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Trapped beneath the rugged surface of gnarly bark and battered limbs, Roots reaching out to grab a drink for a thirsty trunk, Hidden within the depth, Faces sullied by nature, yet … Continue reading

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MY QUIET PLACE

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This time of year, used to be reserved for hunting deer, squirrel, pheasants. I remember coming home one day to find recently besieged and already rigamortised pheasants staring at me from the … Continue reading

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RIPPLES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The rain ceases as quickly as it started, Light glistens on the still water like precious gems Shadows from the tree lined shoreline dot the peaceful river, A single craft glides silently through, … Continue reading

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SHADES OF AUTUMN

This a photograph taken yesterday as we search for autumn color. It was a cloudy day, so not much to see, but there is a hint of richness appearing on a few trees. A favorite time for Paul & me … Continue reading

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END OF SUMMER

POETRY & PHOTO BY KATHY BOECHER© Signs of autumn in the air, Leaves slowly lose their grip and fall gently to the ground, Acorns pile up and seeds of all kinds are nestling into the earth, Regeneration of life to come, The … Continue reading

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THE SENIOR ROAD TRIP

Taking a vacation when retired is kind of a misnomer. I mean to take a vacation when you’re on a “vacation” every day seems repetitive at the least. We’ve opted to take short trips rather than the average drive to … Continue reading

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FIRST BLOOMS OF SPRING

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Wallowing in the quietness of God’s beautiful creation, Breathing in the scent of flowers and freshly mowed grass, Observing wispy cloud formations, trying to make something of them, Lost in the peace of the … Continue reading

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EXPLOSION OF THE SENSES

Autumn is one of my favorite seasons. Not only are our eyes exposed to a feast of brilliant colors, but the sounds change too. We hear geese migrating in search of warmer climates and honking all the way. There are … Continue reading

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WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

JOB 37:14-16   “Hear this, O Job; stop and consider the wondrous works of God. Do you know how God lays his command upon them and causes the lightning of his cloud to shine?  Do you know the balancings of the clouds, the … Continue reading

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AUTUMN LEAVES

Yesterday as I drove to have a CatScan to see if I had kidney stones, I took the scenic route.  The Victory Memorial Parkway was alive with brilliant color even though the skies were sunless and a few drizzles of … Continue reading

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AUTUMN PEAK

ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© An early morning stroll leads to a tapestry Of faded leaves and brittle branches, Colors have reached the apex, Reds have turned to burnished crimson, Greens to chartreuse and golden yellows, … Continue reading

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MUTED

Colors subdued, perfunctory, underwhelmed, Yet in the palette of unimportant hues, We are held captive to the beauty, Our lives can be ordinary, uneventful, mundane, But still the array of light, shadows, darkness and aloneness, We can be held captive … Continue reading

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BEAUTY WITHIN

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What does a plein air artist do when the weather simply won’t allow for outdoor painting?  It’s too hot, humid, cloudy and even a little windy.  They retreat to the recesses of … Continue reading

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SUBJECT MATTER

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As we walk this world of living, the paths wind through different ways, They can take us to a landscape, glowing with a magic, morning haze, They can point to things eternal, we … Continue reading

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ALONG A COUNTRY ROAD

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Morning sheds its whimsical glow upon an old country road, Sunlight flits in and out of the foliage, Creating patterns on the cobblestoned path, Wind gently caresses the trees, Dreams are … Continue reading

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BEAUTY WITHIN

The old saying, “Beauty is only skin deep.” always confused me as a teenager, especially when so much emphasis was placed on physical appearance. Young girls compare themselves by what they wear, how they fix their hair, what their teeth … Continue reading

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EAGLE’S NEST

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Nestled in a grove of trees, just beyond the road, A mother sits as dad descends to fetch a bit of food, The mammoth nest will soon give rest to hungry baby … Continue reading

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PATH TO ANGELS’ WINGS

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© After Paul found out he had macular degeneration, I was concerned that his paintings might be affected.  I WAS WRONG.   A blue-grey sky, rolls swiftly by, the clouds enwrap its glory, The … Continue reading

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