Tag Archives: FAITH

TOMORROW

This picture was taken a few years ago, when my granddaughter appeared in “Annie, with a Twist.”  The story was an adaptation of the famous Little, Orphan Annie and Oliver Twist, who in my version turned out to be lost relatives.  Through … Continue reading

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TODAY YOU ARE TWENTY TWO

Where did the years go? It seems only yesterday that you and I were playing drums with the pots and pans and you were chasing the dog around the table.  You – the first of my grandchildren – the brainy … Continue reading

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IN SEARCH OF …

There are so many classic lines in the movie, “Monty Python’s In Search of the Holy Grail,” like the one shown above.  The movie consists mainly of gallows humor, but for some strange reason, I find it funny.  The fear … Continue reading

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GOD’S PROVISION

Last night, fireworks were at their peak, but were nothing compared to the glorious show God provided afterwards.  A beautiful light show filled the sky as refreshing rains fell throughout the evening to cleanse the effects of a dreadfully hot … Continue reading

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NOT MY PLAN

Each day brings good intentions, but it isn’t long before all of our noble hopes take a hit as reality sets in. You stumble out of bed – stub your toe on the night stand – limp to the bathroom … Continue reading

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QUIT YOUR BELLY ACHING

Woke up early yesterday morning with a bit of a tummy ache, which turned into a full fledged stomach flu of some sort.  Believe me when I tell you, when you reach my age, a hangnail is cause for alarm.  … Continue reading

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LET IT GO DAY

There seems to be a holiday for everything, if you go on the internet.  In fact today is “Let It Go Day.  I’m not sure when it originated, but the movie FROZEN certainly took off on it. We as human … Continue reading

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PASSIVITY

“Technology teaches passivity. Absorbed in our devices – at any age – we are absorbed in someone else’s perspective.”   Julia Cameron Hiding our heads in the sand when the world is out of control is not the answer. I’ve been trying … Continue reading

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DIVIDED WE FALL

“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded … Continue reading

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THOUGHTS ABOUT DAD

My dad taught me how to tie my shoes. He grieved with me when my box turtle fell off the ledge of our fourth floor apartment. He came with me to the five and dime to return a trinket I … Continue reading

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LAUGHTER AROUND THE TABLE

When my sister comes to town, it’s a special time.  This is our second visit in less than a month and I’m relishing every second of it.  Yesterday was spent with our son and his lady, and youngest daughter and … Continue reading

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INSPIRATION

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Churning, Swirling, Pulsated by the turbulence, of energy, The long, leaf lavished limbs Undulate, under the  rhythm,, Of God’s breath, Up and down, here and there, tossing, stirring, His inspiration comes … Continue reading

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INDIANA KATHY

When I was growing up, I thought it would be so cool to be an archaeologist.  Imagine spending your workdays discovering unknown civilizations and peering into tombs of former kings. Later on in life, the Indiana Jones movies came out and … Continue reading

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TAKE & EAT, TAKE & DRINK

Yesterday our only granddaughter was confirmed in her baptismal faith.  This was an especially wonderful day for us as her grandparents.  In this same church, shortly after her birth, she was baptized.  In this past year, she was instructed in … Continue reading

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EXPRESSING THOUGHTS WITHOUT WORDS

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON 5/29/14 BY ATIMETOSHARE.ME A mixture of saline and water which appears during a specific episode. It can occur when a foreign object enters the area. It can be produced through irritation, emotion, a strong odor or taste. … Continue reading

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SET THE WORLD ON FIRE

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Life can be but a mere whisper, Or it can be a consuming fire, The way we approach it, Will define who we are and where we’re going, If we go … Continue reading

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TRAIL OF TEARS

“Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” Ralph Waldo Emerson In our travels this week, I’ve been able to release some of the sadness from behind.  I have found my … Continue reading

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RELIEF

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A lush, heavy laden. damp, spring morning in South Carolina   The weight of grief upon this lovely town does lay, A life was taken from another yesterday, A man who gave … Continue reading

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GETTING YOUR SMILE BACK

Today we continue our journey to S. Carolina and a long awaited visit with our children and in celebration of grandson #2s graduation.  We’ve had a great visit with my sis and her husband.  Got to take a wonderful tour … Continue reading

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NEVER GIVE UP

We all experience our own hell as we walk through life.  Some days are worse than others – some are completely free of it – while others seem to hold absolutely no relief.  Winston Churchill spoke these words when in … Continue reading

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