Tag Archives: history
FINDING COMMON GROUND
Today we’ll see our 46th president of the United States of America sworn in, along with the first female Vice President in our history. Speeches will be spoken, opinions stated and hopefully a peaceful transition will take place. Our nation … Continue reading
DEMISE OF A CIVILIZATION
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It was at the height of it’s opulence, this city from of old,It commanded respect and attention, its streets were paved with gold,It shone like the brilliant sun in the sky, reflecting … Continue reading
ONE HUNDRED YEARS LATER . . .
In the nineteen twenties, American women had the right to vote in their first election. They voiced their desire for better education and health care, Sexual freedom was the talk of the day. Gangsters ruled large cities as they trafficked … Continue reading
THE FRONTIER ARTIST
Instead of featuring one of Paul’s masterpieces, I’m including a few of them today. What seems like a lifetime ago (about three weeks ago) Paul was reenacting a frontier artist at the Rum River Art Center’s Artathon. The event was … Continue reading
HISTORY CHANNEL MINI-SERIES
Last night was the first in a trilogy about our first president, George Washington. We knew nothing about it until our son-in-law, a real history buff, brought it to our attention. I love the way the history channel gives us … Continue reading
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was done as the backdrop for “Such a Time as This,” a musical play written and produced almost ten years ago with my children’s theatre group. Paul researched the ancient … Continue reading
REMEMBER
It may have begun somewhere in the late 1960s or early 1970s. We were winding down a seemingly endless war in Viet Nam. Women fought for equal rights. Segregation was still an issue. We had a national scandal which caused a … Continue reading
THE FLOWERS OF MAY
Today is May Day. My fondest memories of this day are hand making May baskets filled with flowers and treats and placing them at the door of a friend and running away before they opened the door. It also included … Continue reading
WHO DO WE THINK WE ARE
As we look at our world today, we see change everywhere. People have altered their opinions about religion. They’ve given way to political correctness to the point of zero tolerance. We’ve seen a change in the roles of men and … Continue reading
THE YEARS IN BETWEEN – INSTALLMENT FIVE – RELIGION
Both Mary and Joseph were from the lineage of King David. They followed the laws of the Old Testament and devoutly studied the scriptures each day. They would have insisted on that within their family. The command to raise a … Continue reading
INTERNATIONAL ARTIST DAY
Paul Boecher, Fine Artist – teaching acrylic painting outdoors or en plein aire. From the beginning of time, art has been a source of enjoyment, means of expression and part of humanity’s soul. The painting artist may swing his brush through … Continue reading
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY
Last night, I tuned into the American Hero channel for the series of programs about the American Revolution. It was designed to show the unsung heroes of that war – those who made a huge difference in the outcome. We often … Continue reading
NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN
Think of what it was like in the 16th century, before the printing press was invented. Folks had to rely on word of mouth for their information and by the time they got it, it was so distorted, it was … Continue reading
SLANDEROUS NEWS
The media today has had to prove themselves accountable for each story they put out there. The fact that news is no longer really edited until after the fact, leaves their stories full of holes and often untruths. The term … Continue reading
THE FLIGHT OF THE RED BARON
Most of us have heard of the Red Baron of World War I through the antics of Charles Schulz cartoon character, Snoopy. The persistent beagle dons his leather pilot’s helmet, goggles and white silk scarf, ascends to the top … Continue reading
FATHER FIGURE?
Born on April 5, 1900, in my home town of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Spencer Tracy would become a star in the movies. He was the quintessential father figure in my eyes. His kind and compassionate approach to each character he portrayed, showed in his … Continue reading
A SAD LITTLE BOY
On this day in 1853, the fourth and last child of Abraham and Mary Lincoln was born. He was named Thomas. It was a difficult labor for Mary. Many hours of pain and the attendance of two doctors resulted. Little Tad was born … Continue reading
MANY FACETED MEN
Yesterday was Easter, so I didn’t have time to research famous birthdays – however, we should not forget the man who brought many faces to the silver screen through his characterization. Lon Chaney was born on April 1, 1883. I imagine … Continue reading
TOO YOUNG TO DIE
There are so many harsh memories of the American Civil War. Even today, remnants of the pitting of brother against brother seems impossible to imagine. Yet even in times of war, deference to family can take a back seat to … Continue reading
A BEAUTIFULLY, TROUBLED MIND
“What am I in the eyes of most people – a nonentity, an eccentric, or an unpleasant person – somebody who has no position in society and will never have; in short, the lowest of the low. All right, then … Continue reading
