Tag Archives: FAITH

CELEBRATING BRUCE . . .

Posted on March 29, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

The picture above is of my brother-in-law, Bruce Bloom. On Christmas day of 2024, he went peacefully into his heavenly Father’s home after battling Alzheimer’s disease. This was a man who made great strides in the business world, raised two … Continue reading →

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MATED FOR LIFE

Posted on March 28, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There are many creatures that mate for life. The magnificent trumpeter swans are in that category. Swans often decide on their partner before they’ve completely matured. They spend all their time together. … Continue reading →

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WISHFUL THINKING . . .

Posted on March 27, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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 . . .

Posted on March 25, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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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THE PEACE OF GOD IS THERE . . .

Posted on March 23, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

This lovely little watercolor displays Paul’s ability to capture light with the use of little color. These wonderful sketches are the heart of who Paul was. He loved God with a servant’s heart. He saw beauty in the little things … Continue reading →

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FOR S0ME THE SNOW WILL FALL

Posted on March 22, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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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BACK TO NATURE . . .

Posted on March 19, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A blue-grey sky, rolls swiftly by, the clouds entwine with glory, The road is paved with gilded stones, that tell an endless story, A husky mule, a rugged man, set out to … Continue reading →

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LIKE SHIPS PASSING . . .

Posted on March 15, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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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ANOTHER WEEK WITHOUT YOU . . .

Posted on March 14, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The week is almost over. Almost two and a half months have passed since my husband passed. I’ve been keeping a daily journal and including some of the beautiful art that Paul … Continue reading →

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THE GREATEST GIFT . . .

Posted on March 13, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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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A FIRM FOUNDATION . . .

Posted on March 12, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

Paul was always fascinated by different types of architecture – from the old brick edifices that were built in the 1800s, to Frank Llyod Wright, to an old broken-down barn, to a cabin in the woods. He was commissioned to … Continue reading →

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GONE FISHIN’

Posted on March 9, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER (Examples of Paul’s free standing and relief carving of fish.) “Do not tell fish stories where the people know you; but particularly, don’t tell them where they know the fish.”  Mark Twain … Continue reading →

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A LOVE NOTE . . .

Posted on March 8, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

Today I am foregoing the artwork and focusing on the artist. On December 7, 2011 Paul made an entry in one of his sketchbooks. You can see by reading the words how much he loved his Creator. He considered himself … Continue reading →

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TRUSTING GOD FOR DIRECTION . . .

Posted on March 7, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our lives are like a thin, frayed thread, Our thoughts are filled with fear and dread, The tines of life like wildfire spread, We even wish that we were dead, Yet God … Continue reading →

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WHEN SLEEP WON’T COME . . .

Posted on March 5, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL WOOD SCULPTURE BY PAUL T. BOECHER© The wood sculptures Paul created during his lifetime are filled with a bit of whimsy, a hint of Northwest Coast Native American influence and fanciful colors. He studied this art form at the … Continue reading →

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WALK WITH HIM . . .

Posted on March 4, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

This relief carving by Paul is located at a church in Bay Pines, Florida. The Good Shepherd, tending his sheep is a reminder of our loving Jesus who left His heavenly home to live among the wayward sheep of this … Continue reading →

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A CHANGE OF PACE . . .

Posted on March 3, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This week I’m going to share some of the hand sculpted pieces that Paul has done over the years. Some of his younger art students often called him “Mr. Knuckles,” because his … Continue reading →

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SERENITY SUNDAY . . .

Posted on March 2, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This watercolor seems to melt the rocks right into the water below. Peace and serenity are like that too. The anxiety and depression which surrounds us on a daily basis can only … Continue reading →

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BLACK & WHITE DRAMA . . .

Posted on February 27, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER One of the most influential photographers of the 20th century was Ansel Adams. He was especially known for his black and white photos. Being an environmentalist and naturalist, he loved scoping out … Continue reading →

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DAWN’S EARLY LIGHT

Posted on February 25, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

I guess you could call this an artist’s selfie. Paul always said that best light comes with the dawn or sunset. The outdoor artist must paint quickly at each of these times because the light is magical as well as … Continue reading →

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