Tag Archives: God

SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Summer has definitely hit the ground running in my neighborhood. For the past couple weeks we’ve been treated to temperatures in the 80s and above. The ground is filled with all … Continue reading

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WHAT, ME WORRY?

The image of Alfred E. Newman is probably not familiar to most of my readers. I am a relic, after all. This was common in the middle of the 19th century somewhere. I should be at a point in life, … Continue reading

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HIS EYE IS ON US . . .

Yesterday, as I was digging through some flower beds, I interrupted two of these beautiful creatures. By the time I got my camera out, one had escaped into the air. A Polyphemus moth with the most beautiful colored patterns was … Continue reading

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COME, HOLY SPIRIT . . .

It’s hard to envision what happened on that first Pentecost day. It had been seven weeks since Jesus rose from a dreadful death to a new, perfect, living body. The disciples had begun spreading the news about this miracle which … Continue reading

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CATCH OF THE DAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s the beginning of a long weekend of welcoming summer. Docks will be put into the lake. Boats restored and buffed up for the coming season. The grill will be lit, and … Continue reading

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REMEMBERING THE COST . . .

I’ve been watching a lot of television lately. I’m at the age of “BINGING,” which means, I have history at my fingertips. Finding that many of the series with episodes that would fill a huge tome of stories, I’ve found … Continue reading

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GO ON WITH THE SHOW . . .

Is life just a moment when we pass through time – when our hopes and dreams lead to amazing adventures or fall by the wayside and get trampled deep into the ground? Are we placed here for a purpose, as … Continue reading

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JUST AROUND THE CORNER

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In just a few days, the beginning of summer unofficially occurs. Memorial Day comes a little early this year, but kids are eager for school days to end. Graduates are saying goodbye … Continue reading

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HIDDEN IN THE TREES . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© I can almost feel myself in this location right now. It is a quiet spot, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The carved stone creates a stunning background, … Continue reading

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BUILD, ADD, LIVE, REPEAT . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It never fails to amaze me how God protects all of His creation and gives them the tools to survive. A mother Osprey carefully covers her eggs with small twigs from the … Continue reading

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AGING CHEESE GETS MOLDY . . .

“A Book of Verses underneath the Bough, A Jug of Wine, a Loaf of Bread—and Thou – Beside me singing in the Wilderness. Oh, Wilderness were Paradise enow!” Omar Khayyam The average life expectancy in the United States is 78.6. … Continue reading

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A HIDDEN SANCTUARY . . .

Art & inspiration by Paul & Kathy Boecher© What seems to be a broken-down cabin, in fact holds many memories and stories. It could have been a refuge from the hustle and bustle of city life. It may have been … Continue reading

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MY MOTHER . . .

Don’t you just love it when there’s a little voice trailing behind you saying, “Mom – mom, mommie, mother, ma, mom, mom, mom?  Little ones are constant sources of questions, needs, demands and wants.  “I want a cookie,” “I want a new … Continue reading

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THOSE WHO CALL ME MOM . . .

When I became pregnant with our first child, the doctor had me convinced I was going to have a boy.  There were no ultrasounds then, so it was by guess only.  When she arrived, I was under the influence of anesthetic … Continue reading

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THE BLAME GAME . . .

Taking responsibility for our actions is not a new concept. In fact, it’s one of those events as old as time when you come right down to it. It started shortly after the creation of the world. A perfect habitation … Continue reading

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ANOTHER FIRST . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s May 1st – another turn of the page on my calendar – a day to celebrate new beginnings, springtime, flowers and love popping up all over. It’s also been 16 months … Continue reading

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SHE SANG ‘TIL THE COWS CAME HOME

I’ve been using AI at times to create an image for my blog posts. This one really hit the mark. My maternal grandmother was one of my heroes. She’d rise with the sun to welcome each day. She was a … Continue reading

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SHOW ME YOUR WILL, LORD . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER God’s creation is one of many places where we can feel His presence and know that He is with us. As we begin this week, let’s never forget that He alone is … Continue reading

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WHISPERING WINDS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© April is a mix of every kind of weather. It may start out with some snow. It slowly progresses to warmer temperatures, but not without a fight. Rain comes to nourish the … Continue reading

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FICKLE OR FAITHFUL FRIDAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Fridays can give us feelings of finality. The work week has finished. It can fill us with freedom to spread our feathers and fly. It can further foster fun and frolicking for … Continue reading

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