Tag Archives: history
THE YEARS IN BETWEEN – CONCLUSION
Socio-economic conditions, poverty, oppressive rulers, lack of spiritual leadership and corruption in the church, over taxation, trade – all these things played a part in what Jesus was becoming. As He watched His parents struggle, His siblings leave the nest … Continue reading
THE YEARS IN BETWEEN – INSTALLMENT SEVEN
When I started this series, I was doing so from the point of view of an actor developing a character. In order to bring a character to life, we need to know their history, their lineage, their lifestyle, friends, personality … Continue reading
THE YEARS IN BETWEEN – INSTALLMENT SIX
THE FAMILY TREE There’s so much talk about finding our roots these days. I started to do some digging a while back but came up against a road block which hindered any further discovery. In God’s Word, Luke clearly gives … Continue reading
THE YEARS IN BETWEEN – INSTALLMENT FIVE
ON BEING A JEW IN JESUS TIME 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 … Continue reading
THE YEARS BETWEEN – INSTALLMENT FOUR
We know that people suffered from many skin issues. I imagine it being caused by exposure to the sun and other outdoor elements. Some of it may have been caused by bugs, irritating the eyes as they worked outside. Many times … Continue reading
THE YEARS IN BETWEEN – INSTALLMENT TWO
DAILY LIFE DURING THE TIME OF JESUS’ LIFE The sun slowly rises in the east, as women awake from their slumber to prepare for another day. They meet at the well early in the morning to gather the daily supply … Continue reading
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
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
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
