Tag Archives: FAITH
MY HOME STATE – WISCONSIN
On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state of the Union. It would be another 100 years before I’d be born. This beautiful state is known for its charming farmsteads – almost 6200 dairy farms dotting the hilly landscape … Continue reading
MAY 28, 1830 INDIAN REMOVAL ACT SIGNED
On this day in history, then President of the United States Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This would set into motion the infamous “Trail of Tears,” which ultimately killed countless native Americans as they moved west, … Continue reading
WHO ARE THE REAL HEROES?
Memorial Day provides us with another to honor our military, but this particular one gives us the opportunity to thank God for those who were willing to lay their lives in the ultimate service of their country. Memorial Day usually … Continue reading
BATHED IN NEW LIFE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER (Painted at the roaring Vermillion at the mill in Hastings, MN – May 24, 2013.) Soon water will be falling from the sky in the form of refreshing rain. This gift from … Continue reading
WAGONS HO!
“Our long journey thus began in sunshine and song, in anecdote and laughter; but these all vanished before we reached its termination…. A trip to Oregon with ox teams was at that time a new experiment, and was exceedingly severe … Continue reading
MAY 21, 2011 – THE END OF THE WORLD
Way back, only 13 years ago on this day, a man named Harold Camping – a California preacher = proclaimed that the beginning of the end of the world would occur. As with this subject, it became the center of … Continue reading
MAY 20th – FIRST LEVIS PATENTED
I borrowed the image from another blogger. The evolution of blue jeans during the days of the Gold Rush in California, to the pants on the ground of those who wear them today would probably cause quite a stir to … Continue reading
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
SPLENDOR
Today is May 16th. Of course there are many historical events I could write about. History is a journal of who we are as human beings. Many would have us eliminate all the bad things that have occurred over time. … Continue reading
MAY 15 – NATIONAL FAMILY DAY
“In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.”— Alex Haley Today has been designated as National Family Day. The picture above is my wonderful family. We are an amazing tribe. The originals are … Continue reading
EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS
On May 14, 1804, the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to lead an expedition from St. Louis, Missouri to the west coast of our country. Such an adventure has been captured … Continue reading
MAY 13, 2024 – NATIONAL FROG JUMPING DAY
“If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.” Mark Twain So, today is … Continue reading
PASSING DOWN MOTHERHOOD
I come from a long line of dedicated mothers. Those ancestors have passed their devotion to the craft on to their daughters and so on and so on. Being a mom is probably the most wonderful experience a woman can … Continue reading
IN OUR CHILDREN’S EYES
Today, May 11, 2024 is designated for birth mothers. Because I am going through the calendar of May, I’m sharing this older post about parenting. When children are young, they look to their parents as superheroes – men and women … Continue reading
MAY 9TH, ASCENSION DAY . . .
Today, Christians all over the world celebrate the ascension of Jesus into His heavenly realm. Forty days after His resurrection and a time leading His followers to spread the word that He had conquered death, He ascended into heaven. So, … Continue reading
MAY 7TH – NATIONAL TEACHER DAY
Since this is teacher appreciation week, I thought I’d talk about some of the teachers who influenced my life. When I was in kindergarten, there was the kind, elderly, Mrs. Braham. She was one of those very ample women, much like … Continue reading
MEN OF HONOR . . .
On May 6th, 1957, John F. Kennedy was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Biography – “Profiles in Courage.” He later went on to become the president of the United States. His literary award gave credence to the man who would … Continue reading
MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU . . .
In my attempt to find something fresh and new for each day of May, I happened across the above meme. I’m not a big Star Wars Fan, but the phrase May the force be with you, will always require the … Continue reading
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
DAY TWO OF MAY . . .
“TAKE ME AWAY” – Art & Poetry by KATHY BOECHER© The world is not the place for me. I long to be in heaven. When thoughts like that invade my mind, I need to be forgiven. God didn’t make me … Continue reading
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