Tag Archives: communication
SEEING HIM FACE TO FACE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER These two paintings were part of a collection of animal paintings Paul did for his grandchildren. The thing I like most about them is the eyes. They seem to be staring right … Continue reading
GENERATIONAL DIFFERENCES . . .
I’m on a quest in search of opinions regarding generation gaps. My reason for this is that I’m involved in a program that is looking for ways to bridge the gap which exists between them. I know that when a … Continue reading
OPEN MOUTH, INSERT FOOT . . .
Apparently, putting a foot in our mouth isn’t anything new. We’ve just come off an intense political battle – one filled with promises and sometimes vicious words. What a relief to have all those ads deleted from our TV screens. … Continue reading
BECOMING PART OF THE 21st CENTURY . . .
This will be my last post on technology for the time being. For years now, my kids have been telling me to get with the 21st Century and become familiar with the world of technology. I’ve given in, for the … Continue reading
AGING IN THE AGE OF TECHNOLOGY
I am of the age when cookies were things you put in the oven and then in your mouth. I know about the Internet, although I haven’t even begun to explore all it has to offer. I’m aware that clicking … Continue reading
21st CENTURY DAD . . .
Down through the ages, fatherhood has had its ups and downs. Fred Flintstone had a foot powered car to cart his kids around. During the Renaissance, Leonardo daVinci had to live up to his dad’s expectations so he invented things, … Continue reading
ME, MY, MINE, MYSELF OR I . . .
Today might be the time to challenge yourself. How many times, whether speaking to others, writing an essay, filling out an employment resume, do you use any of the words in today’s title? Isn’t it interesting how often those words … Continue reading
WHAT’S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT?
Betty White was a wonderful comedienne. She could make us laugh with her St. Olaf stories. She had a great outlook on life. She loved animals and she didn’t pull any punches when it came to telling it like it … Continue reading
A ROAD TRIP ADVENTURE
“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all … Continue reading
TECHNOLOGY 104
At this time of year, we’re attending graduations, watching our children go on to the next step of their education or to fly on their own merit. “Live up to your potential; don’t give up; set goals; be all that … Continue reading
ARE YOU A PALEONTOLOGIST ?
During a time of restoration in our lives, both my husband and I took any kind of jobs just to make ends meet. I’d spent 13 years as a volunteer drama director at the high school our kids attended. With … Continue reading
RABBIT HOLES
In 2020, we were in the beginning throes of a worldwide pandemic. Things have changed since then. We’re more attuned to the necessary alterations to our lifestyles. We still wear masks in certain situations. We’re leery of government yet have … Continue reading
DO WE REALLY CARE?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER We often ask, “How are you?” We may even sound sincere.The problem is our listening skills. We sometimes never hear.We’re so much in a hurry. We think we’re being nice,But if it … Continue reading
BEING EXCLUSIVE SHOULD BE INCLUSIVE
Being a Christian is not being part of an exclusive group of people who have received favor from God. Jesus tells us that His kingdom is in heaven, but His mission on earth was to redeem those who were lostTOn … Continue reading
FAMILY ROAD TRIPS
This image is close to what it looked like when we traveled with our young children. Unlike today, maps are seldom used. Instead we plug into a GPS or ask SIRI. We included the family dog, because we couldn’t afford boarding, nor … Continue reading
I AM OFFENDED BY THAT
Being offended seems to be the phrase of the day in our time. We feel we have the right to express offense at anything we don’t agree with. It doesn’t mean we’re correct in our thinking, it has become a … Continue reading
GIVE UP YOUR PHONE?
My name is Kathy and I’m a phone-aholic. I’ve become part of the new generation. I spend way too much time on my phone. I never thought this would happen to me, but it has and now I’m going to … Continue reading
JUST ASK HIM …
Last night, as I restlessly made it through the night, my mind slipped in and out of prayer. I’ve been battling a virus that won’t give up and causes coughing streaks that interrupt anything going on around me. I guess … Continue reading
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