Tag Archives: God
THE WEEK BEFORE PALM SUNDAY
The weeks and days leading up to Holy Week were filled to the brim with lessons, miracles, sermons, traveling, preparing meals for huge crowds, parables, raising Lazarus from the dead. Those things filled some of the last hours with the … Continue reading
SIGNS OF SPRING . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This lovely Sandhill Crane is a sure sign of the entrance of spring. Their noisy call can be heard throughout the woodlands and near wetlands. These birds almost became extinct due … 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
HIS HANDS . . .
We’re only a couple weeks away from Easter. The week prior to that amazing day when Christ displayed His risen body was filled with every emotion possible. This season of Lent is preparing us for Holy week. We know Jesus … 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
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
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
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
MY GOD & KING
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER You are my only King, sweet Jesus, meek and small. You came in deep humility to help me to stand tall. You lift me up, dear, Lord – you lead me … 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
ANOTHER LONG WEEKEND . . .
Today has been set aside for us to honor all the presidents that have served this country since its inception. I couldn’t resist the image I’ve chosen for this post. The role of President of the United States has often … Continue reading
HADAR, THE POTTER . . .
Yesterday, as it was nearing the end of the day, a golden glow filled the city streets. I had always loved watching the sun make its final departure. The sky was filled with mauve, gold and silver. Beams from the … Continue reading
TWO SHALL BECOME ONE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The trumpeter swans in the painting are usually seen together in pairs. When one lands on a pond for sustenance and a quick swim, the other is sure to be there in … Continue reading
THE FINGER OF GOD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER His hand controls the planets, the stars, the moons and sun He made them for the pleasure of each and every one, He separated earth from sky, made lakes and streams and … Continue reading
GOD’S HANDIWORK . . .
The book of Job is filled with tragedy, death, loss, desperation, fear and finally restoration. This is an amazing discourse between the protagonist, Job and his “friends” after he experiences the loss of almost everything in his life. I love … Continue reading
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