Tag Archives: encouragement

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS . . .

The photo I’m using today was taken about a year ago. Paul and I knew that time was running out and we would spend this last year doing things together as much as possible. We made a habit of taking … Continue reading

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MISSING YOU . . .

It has been 147 days since you left this earth and awoke in paradise. I miss you so much. I found this photo from one of our road trips. It’s an empty bench in a park near the Coon Rapids … Continue reading

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A DAY IN PARADISE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The image above was the backdrop for a musical play about Esther from the Bible, called, “Such a Time as This.” I know it looks like another beautiful painting of Paul’s and … Continue reading

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THE MANY FACES OF ME . . .

Today is throwback Thursday, so I thought I’d throw a few pictures of Moi, to show you what a ham I am. Obviously, I’m not afraid to get up in front of an audience. That is as long as I’m … Continue reading

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DANCE LIKE A CHICKEN DAY . . .

Today is Dance Like a Chicken Day. The chicken dance has been around for 70 years. It was introduced by Swiss accordionist, Werner Thomas. After editing it a few times, it morphed into the melody we know today. The moves … Continue reading

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SPRING CLEANUP . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Garage Sale signs are popping up all over the place. Some folks use this time of year to declutter and get rid of things so they can go to some of those … Continue reading

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TURNING BAD INTO GOOD . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It was a few years ago. I’d had a bad day. So bad, that my husband suggested a long drive so I could clear my head and turn the bad into good. … Continue reading

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY . . .

My mom grew up during the Great Depression. It was a time of much change in the country. Not only was a World War raging across the sea, but women were put to work in factories. Up until then, they … Continue reading

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THE OLD, ROUND, RED BARN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Round barns became popular for dairy farmers between 1890 and 1920. Their design enabled cows to point their heads to the center and feed from the central trough attached to a silo. … Continue reading

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ABANDONED . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul loved anything having to do with water sports. He also enjoyed painting various crafts he saw along the Mississippi River as he searched for just the perfect setting. If this abandoned … Continue reading

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EASTER HOPE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER As Easter’s brilliance begins to wear off, we’re left with an afterglow. The promise that our lives don’t end with our last breath. This is the confidence I have for myself, for … Continue reading

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MY FIRST EASTER WITHOUT YOU . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER To realize that I am now a widow, is a hard pill to swallow. I was a wife for 60 + years. Now I am entering another phase of my journey on … Continue reading

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ICONIC SIGNS OF THE CITY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting of the iconic Gold Medal Flour signs, which are visible from the Mississippi River, stand as a beacon of sorts for those nearing the town of Minneapolis.  One of the … Continue reading

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IF TREES COULD TALK . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Today might be a nice day for a drive or walk through a park. The sun is getting warmer and even a slight breeze would invigorate the soul. It seems we … Continue reading

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SIGNS OF SPRING . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© A gentle breeze winds its way through a treed canopy,Taking a trip along the water’s edge,Clouds begin to collect in angelic form above the lake,A peaceful setting, filled with people walking … Continue reading

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WISHFUL THINKING . . .

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I think of these paintings as an invitation to summer. They were created by the brush of Paul Boecher, but behind the scenes there were snippets of a special time, being recorded … Continue reading

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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

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FOR S0ME THE SNOW WILL FALL

ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER We’re often surprised at another snowfall in March, but it goes with the territory. Minnesota has been known to have all kinds of weather during these spring months – from snow, hail … Continue reading

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LIKE SHIPS PASSING . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Spring seems so near yet so far. The ice has melted, the temps are rising, but still the shadow of winter hovers like a menacing cloud over the harbor. Soon buds will … Continue reading

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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

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