Tag Archives: Creation

EXTENDED AUTUMN . . .

PHOTOGRAPHY & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER As storms rage all around us, I can’t help but feel sad for those suffering loss of property, material things and even lives. It is a tragedy for sure. Still, when we see how … Continue reading

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TRACES OF LIFE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© “Yellowstone Falls,” acrylic In life we have a quiet voice, that whispers more than screams, We open up our mouths to speak, our thoughts, our hopes, our dreams, We take the easy … Continue reading

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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

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AI VERSUS GOD

 ” But the serpent said to the woman, “You will not surely die. 5 For God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.” Genesis 3:4-5 I am not … Continue reading

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FULL OF LIFE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What started as a single seed reclining in the earth, Is now a giant masterpiece with monetary worth, The time it took to grow this tree encompassed many years, It suffered many … Continue reading

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VANTAGE POINT

When you get to be my age, many of my evening hours are spent in front of the TV set. Recently we watched a movie called, “Vantage Point,” with Dennis Quaid as a bodyguard for the president of the United … Continue reading

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SPRINGTIME BOUNTY . . .

Today is the beginning of National Garden Week. I’ve included some photographs of the blooms that have made their way into my garden this season. The beauty of having a garden is like waking up to a new surprise every … Continue reading

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SITTING AROUND A CAMPFIRE . . .

“I’d rather be in the mountains thinking of God, than in church thinking about the mountains.” John Muir.  “A grove of giant redwood or sequoias should be kept just as we keep a great and beautiful cathedral.” Theodore Roosevelt On … Continue reading

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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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THE EARTH IS HIS, FOR HE MADE IT . . .

ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER On this Earth Day, let us not forget the one who created it. He is always in control of its destiny. We are merely caretakers. “But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the … Continue reading

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SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was done several years ago, shortly after a tornado tore through the city of Minneapolis.  An entire rookery was destroyed, except for one lone survivor. God shows us, even in … 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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MAKING ART . . .

My husband is an avid wood carver. His love for chiseling on a chunk of wood probably dates back to his younger years, sitting around a campfire and whittling. He made a living doing wood sculptures for restaurants, individual residences … 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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EL NINO – 2023-2024

As stated before, I am not a meteorologist. I don’t know much about global warming, except for what is happening to our earth as we abuse her. I do know that God is in control of everything that happens in … Continue reading

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FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The first day of autumn – We see colors of great intensity, breathing their last, Each of those leaves was once just a seed – a tiny specimen of life – Part of God’s … Continue reading

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A FIELD OF TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A misty, early morning, among the bales of hay, New life appears and spreads its wings to welcome in each day, The atmosphere with crystal glow is dusting every bale, With … Continue reading

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EXPERIMENTATION- GENETICS – CONSPIRACY -BRAINWASHING

When life slows down and you are moving closer to the end of it, you spend a lot of time in front of the tube. For us, it’s old movies – either cowboys and outlaws – soldiers and war – … Continue reading

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OUR WEEK IN REVIEW – WORKING THROUGH ANOTHER CHALLENGE

We grew up together. We explored life together. We raised a family. We loved each other. We grew up some more. We got lost in each other’s arms. We made mistakes. We danced and held hands. We supported each other’s … Continue reading

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SATURDAY SERENITY

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Chaos, turbulence, indecisiveness Stilled with One calming voice. Turning rolling seas into calm glass, Raising life from the frozen ground. One voice calls, and all creation listens. His voice is in the … Continue reading

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