Tag Archives: FAITH

SATURDAY WISDOM . . .

Posted on July 18, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Finally, a day without hazy skies and extreme temperatures. The first day I’ve actually been able to retrieve a few weeds. It’s funny how quickly our bodies wither away as each … Continue reading →

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ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE . . .

Posted on July 16, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

Captain Jack Sparrow is hardly an expert on evading trouble and undoubtedly numbed himself with rum, but this statement rings so true.  “The problem is not the problem.  The problem is your attitude about the problem.  Do you understand?” Johnny … Continue reading →

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HOT TIME IN THE CITY . . .

Posted on July 13, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

I have to laugh at this Maxine cartoon. In the first place, what is this elderly woman doing outside on such a hot day? Why is her dog with her? Why is she planning to make and eat breakfast in … Continue reading →

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THE SOFT TOUCH OF GOD . . .

Posted on July 12, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The softness of this pastel makes me think of God’s tender mercy. He is usually seen as all powerful, full of strength and might, unmovable. He is all those things, but … Continue reading →

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HEAVEN IS WAITING . . .

Posted on July 11, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today my computer is giving me fits so I’m a little late in getting my post out. One of those little irritations I’m becoming accustomed to. My laptop is over ten years … Continue reading →

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TEAM WORK . . .

Posted on July 10, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© This is one of my favorites of Paul’s acrylic paintings, because it clearly defines who he was. The wooden duck in the background shows his love of God’s creation. He … Continue reading →

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THE GOLD IN AGING . . .

Posted on July 9, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

Thinking back on the movie, “Steel Magnolias,” I am reminded of the persistence and perseverance of women. In this story, each of them is at a different point in their aging. Each has certain difficulties and issues that take a … Continue reading →

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NO REGRETS . . .

Posted on July 8, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

Yesterday it was too hot to go outside. Melting wasn’t an option, so I stayed inside and watched TV. I seem to be doing a lot of that lately. I can tell, because my recliner leans to the right. I … Continue reading →

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EIGHT YEARS OF WAR . . .

Posted on July 7, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

The American Revolution lasted from 1775 to September of 1781 when Cornwallis surrendered to George Washington in Yorktown, Virginia. It officially ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. What began as an actual civil war between those who were … Continue reading →

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OUR PRECIOUS FREEDOM . . .

Posted on July 5, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What is the price of liberty? Where lies the victor’s prize?Is it in bodies laying still, beneath the cold, dark skies?The cost to win our freedom cannot be seen in life,But in the … Continue reading →

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OUR MOST PRECIOUS FREEDOM . . .

Posted on July 5, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

The big day of America’s 250th anniversary has come and gone. A day that lives on in the hearts of her citizens, giving them hope for a brighter future. I’ve written about this in the past few days, but my … Continue reading →

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ONE NATION UNDER GOD . . .

Posted on July 3, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Tomorrow is the actual birthday of the United States of America. I wrote this poem a few years ago and am pairing it with one of Paul’s beautiful landscapes of a location … Continue reading →

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JUST ANOTHER BIRTHDAY . . .

Posted on July 3, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

What if the life expectancy of a nation depended on smooth sailing – no problems – loss of respect or resources – a lack of patriotism? Having recently celebrated 84 years of my own life, I realize a whole bunch … Continue reading →

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I’LL NEVER STOP LOVING YOU . . .

Posted on July 1, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

It is eighteen months since my one and only love went to his eternal home. So much has changed in my life since that day. For the first year of grieving, I was overwhelmed by the outpouring of care and … Continue reading →

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BRING OUT THE EAR PLUGS . . .

Posted on June 30, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

Soon it will be time to get out the fireworks, set your lawn chair alongside the road and wait for the parade to pass by. The Fourth of July is just a few days off. This year we celebrate 250 … Continue reading →

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WHEN FEAR TAKES HOLD . . .

Posted on June 29, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

“This world of ours… must avoid becoming a community of dreadful fear and hate, and be, instead, a proud confederation of mutual trust and respect.”  Dwight D. Eisenhower As we grow older the things we worried about when we were … Continue reading →

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OPEN THE DOOR . . .

Posted on June 27, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This watercolor painting of Paul’s carries a different mood than you normally see. Usually, his work is very upbeat and inspirational. We all have times when things aren’t going well. We struggle … Continue reading →

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ON THE WATERFRONT . . .

Posted on June 26, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The colors of summer are abundantly showing themselves. Yellows, reds, shades of purple, blue and white dance through the garden. Sprinkles of light promenade across fresh lakes and rivers, creating ripples in … Continue reading →

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SOFT MORNING HAZE . . .

Posted on June 25, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© This beautiful image depicts the softness of dew in a vast valley, surrounded by foothills and mountains. You have to look hard to see the mountains, but you know they’re there. … Continue reading →

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COMPLETE DARKNESS . . .

Posted on June 24, 2026 by atimetoshare.me

His hand reached for the oil lamp in the blackness. He was enveloped in the deepest darkness he had ever experienced. He strained to see even a tiny glimpse of light – just a faint whisper – nothing. He groped, … Continue reading →

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