Tag Archives: FAITH
AGING WITH GOD’S PLAN . . .
The final scene is set. The pieces have all been placed. The player enters the stage for his last monologue. It’s the last prayer of a faithful servant – the final words you utter in life – the heritage you leave … Continue reading
AGING WITH A PLAN – 80 – 90
“While I thought that I was learning how to live, I have been learning how to die.” Leonardo da Vinci Those in this age bracket now represent 4.7 percent of the 65-and-older US population, compared to 2.8 percent in 1980. … Continue reading
AGING WITH PLAN – 70-80
The mail we get now has to do with cemetery plots. For us, we opted for cremation, less expensive. We’re also receiving mail pertaining to hearing aids, recreational vehicles and retirement homes. Those of us who still have our memories, … Continue reading
AGING WITH A PLAN- 50-60 . . .
“When grace is joined with wrinkles, it is adorable. There is an unspeakable dawn in happy old age.” Victor Hugo The time between 50 and 60 is now considered middle aged. It’s the time you start receiving solicitations from AARP. … Continue reading
AGING WITH A PLAN . . .
Aging is a process we all go through. It begins on the day we are born. It’s a necessary step for getting from step one to step two. By the time you’ve reached the final step, you might find yourself … Continue reading
BLIZZARD
ART AND POETRY BY PAUL AND KATHY BOECHER© A blast of frigid air returns, the sky explodes with snow, We don our hats and mittens. Our steps are very slow, We barely see, our noses freeze, our cheeks soon turn bright … Continue reading
ETERNAL WINTER . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Just when you think the weather is going to turn to spring, things change. Last year at this time, the sweet-smelling lily of the valley and lilacs were beginning to show their … Continue reading
FEARFUL OR FEARLESS FRIDAY . . .
The week is coming to an end. For those of you in the working world this is a time of celebration. You look forward to a couple days of rest. Even when we’re retired, we enjoy the weekends. This year … Continue reading
EVEN TO YOUR OLD AGE . . .
Today is Thursday and it’s time for a throwback. I wrote this on this day in 2013. A lot has happened in the last thirteen years. I’ve grown older. I’ve experienced grief, sadness, loss, but also the times were filled … Continue reading
SKYLIGHT . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Today I’m sharing one of my watercolor paintings. I don’t have anywhere near the large body of work that Paul left behind. He did encourage me to paint however and I took some classes … Continue reading
IT’S MONDAY – AGAIN . . .
Mondays are kind of like Ground Hog Day reruns. You wake up and it’s the same as it was last week. I guess you could say that for Tuesday, Wednesday and the rest of the days, but Monday is a … Continue reading
SUNDAY POSITIVE THOUGHTS. . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The Como Conservatory in St. Paul, MN is a location that Paul enjoyed painting plein air. The building itself is beautiful inside and out. Flowers and plants fill the area and transform … Continue reading
WALKING ON THIN ICE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our thoughts are filled with fear and dread,The tines of life like wildfire spread,We even wish that we were dead,Yet God would not release His hold,He held us tightly in the fold,To … Continue reading
ENJOY THE VIEW . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A great expanse of brilliant blue, Interspersed with misty clouds of purple, mauve and gold, Within the space beyond our imagination, Heaven waits, Time passes, We live, We flourish, We make … Continue reading
OLDEST PROFESSION FOR WOMEN . . .
My name is Ahava, which means “love.” The work I do is devoid of love, but it brings in the necessary means to provide for myself and my family. I am a prostitute. I began this journey at the age … Continue reading
THE NETS ARE FULL . . .
ETHAN, THE FISHERMAN My name is Ethan. I live in the city of Galilee, and I make my living from the beautiful waters of the sea outside my humble home. When the sun rises each day, I begin my work. … Continue reading
SOOTHING THE SAVAGE BEAST . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The news of this past weekend has everyone on edge. We need something to soothe our souls and give us comfort. Instead of blaming, shaming, getting angrier, losing it, falling apart … Continue reading
FULFILLED PROPHESY . . .
As I’ve indicated when I started this series, there is very little that we know about Jesus as a child. We do know He was devoted to His family and worked alongside His stepfather, Joseph. We know that He was … Continue reading
HOMESTEAD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I’m not sure where this building was located – if it was a home – a business – a landmark, but it is an interesting watercolor with many brilliant hues and very … Continue reading
