Tag Archives: history
DISCOVERING MORE ART . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As I am working my way through things to add to my daughter’s garage sale next week, I’ve happened on some hidden treasures. It’s funny how some of the things we save actually … Continue reading
THE ANOKA FEED MILL . . .
The Anoka Feed Mill has been independently operating for more than three generations. The family farm of Ernest Petersen was established in 1945 with a focus on grain and feed products. It is bordered by the Rum River on one … Continue reading
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The art of Paul Boecher often included beautiful landscapes, water and boats, rocks and mountains and waterfalls. For the most part, when painting with his plein air friends, they would choose a … Continue reading
1800s KIND OF A GUY . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Paul often said he was born in the wrong century. He would’ve fit perfectly into the early 1800s. During the time of the Corps of Discovery Expedition, Lewis and Clark were commissioned … Continue reading
A RENDEZVOUS IN TIME . . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul T. Boecher always said he was born in the wrong century. His heart belonged to wilderness exploration and culture. His talent as an artist would’ve been perfect for the 1800 journeys … Continue reading
DAYS OF YORE . . .
Somewhere along the line we have this image of how good things were in the olden days. If you examine the picture I’ve attached to this post, you’ll notice the woman smiling as she laboriously works through the task of … Continue reading
WAR IN BLACK & WHITE
“Into the Jaws of Death” Photographed by Robert F. Sargent Today in history marks the day on which Dwight D. Eisenhower decided to push ahead with plans for the D-Day invasion of World War II. According to reports from meteorologists … Continue reading
TIME MARCHES ON . . .
Today is the last day of May and the last day of this week. I’ve enjoyed searching through history with you to examine some of the historical highlights of this month. This image of Big Ben reminds us that this … Continue reading
NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN
Events in history on May 30th 1431 Joan of Arc was burned at the stake for heresy 1498 Christopher Columbus made his third journey to America 1539 deSoto brought 10 ships that landed in Florida 1806 Andrew Jackson fought a … Continue reading
MY HOME STATE – WISCONSIN
On May 29, 1848, Wisconsin became the 30th state of the Union. It would be another 100 years before I’d be born. This beautiful state is known for its charming farmsteads – almost 6200 dairy farms dotting the hilly landscape … Continue reading
MAY 28, 1830 INDIAN REMOVAL ACT SIGNED
On this day in history, then President of the United States Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830. This would set into motion the infamous “Trail of Tears,” which ultimately killed countless native Americans as they moved west, … Continue reading
MAY 25, 1803 – RALPH WALDO EMERSON
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” On this day in 1803, Ralph Waldo Emerson was born. He would later go by his middle name, Waldo. This child, … Continue reading
I CAN SEE . . .
About a year ago, I had cataract surgery. I was amazed at the clarity of my sight almost immediately. Prior to that I was struggling with my vision and failed my annual vision test. I never had to resort to … Continue reading
WAGONS HO!
“Our long journey thus began in sunshine and song, in anecdote and laughter; but these all vanished before we reached its termination…. A trip to Oregon with ox teams was at that time a new experiment, and was exceedingly severe … Continue reading
SUNDAY PONDERINGS . . .
It’s Sunday, May 19, 2024. As I searched through the history of this date, the only event of great note was the execution of Anne Boleyn back in 1536. The second wife of Henry VIII of England was beheaded by … Continue reading
EXPLORING NEW HORIZONS
On May 14, 1804, the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to lead an expedition from St. Louis, Missouri to the west coast of our country. Such an adventure has been captured … Continue reading
PERFORMERS OF GREAT NOTE
Today is May 10th and would’ve been John Wilkes Booth’s 186th birthday. His fate was sealed when he was only 26 years old. Up until that day, he was looked upon as a fine young actor who graced the performing … Continue reading
MAY FIFTH – A VERY SPECIAL DAY
The month of May is filled with new things. The freshness of new growth. The delight of seeing little buds appearing on trees and emerging from the ground. The promise of lots of colors to bless our gardens and resplendent … Continue reading
THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART ELEVEN
This series is a grouping of fictional sketches of various characters Jesus might have met during His time on earth. Though they aren’t all real, they could have been. The story of Jesus’ ministry and time on earth is rich … Continue reading
THE MESSIAH IS HERE – PART THREE
The characters in these daily postings are fictional. I enjoy understanding the makeup of various characters – how they dress – how they talk – what they think and how they relate to others. The stories are taken from actual … Continue reading
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