Tag Archives: God
PRECIOUS, PATIENT HANDS . . .
Spanning four generations, these little hands so preciously folded, show the sweet disposition of the boy they’re attached to. For the past week, my old broken-down hands were part of his life on a daily basis. As we sat in … Continue reading
NO DOUBT . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What we see, may not be what we think it is, A change in color, The temperature, The sounds, The smells, The tastes, All things need minute examination, Before we can decided … Continue reading
MUDDLING THROUGH . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© (Today I’m sharing one of my watercolors of a lilac bush in full bloom.) This week was the first time in a while that I’ve felt like doing some work in the garden. The … Continue reading
THE TEN SUGGESTIONS?
“Obedience of the law is demanded, not asked as a favor,” Theodore Roosevelt When we observe all that’s going on in this world, and especially the obscene state of affairs in our own country, it’s easy to say God’s commandments … Continue reading
SATURDAY WISDOM . . .
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
ACCENTUATE THE POSITIVE . . .
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
HOT TIME IN THE CITY . . .
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
THE SOFT TOUCH OF GOD . . .
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
TEAM WORK . . .
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
THE GOLD IN AGING . . .
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
NO REGRETS . . .
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
EIGHT YEARS OF WAR . . .
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
OUR PRECIOUS FREEDOM . . .
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
ONE NATION UNDER GOD . . .
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
JUST ANOTHER BIRTHDAY . . .
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
WE ARE THE HUDDLED MASSES . . .
When the United States declared its independence over 250 years ago, the words were carefully crafted and determined by men of character, high moral conduct and intelligence. The words which have stood the test of time, begin with the title, … Continue reading
BRING OUT THE EAR PLUGS . . .
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
WHEN FEAR TAKES HOLD . . .
“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
OPEN THE DOOR . . .
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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