Tag Archives: Inspiration
HAPPY FATHER’S DAY . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Another holiday spent without the father of my children. My heart aches that he has been taken from us, but I am sure where his new home is. He is walking and … Continue reading
I’M NOT A TREE . . .
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There’s something about a tree. When it grows old it has gained great stature. It has reached towards heaven and branched out in many directions. The circles on its trunk indicate how … Continue reading
WHAT MAKES A MASTERPIECE?
“If in my youth I had realized that the sustaining splendour of beauty of with which I was in love would one day flood back into my heart, there to ignite a flame that would torture me without end, how … Continue reading
HE LEADETH ME . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This weekend has proven the glory of God through His control of the weather. He sent much needed rain to areas that were beginning to show signs of draught. He sent winds … Continue reading
DEVIL’S HIDING PLACE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The devil is not limited to one place on our planet. He is free to make his bed in all sorts of habitats. We tend to think of certain landmarks, like the … Continue reading
WHERE IS GOD?
ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Hurricanes, wildfires, flooding, deadly tornadoes, earthquakes are all part of God’s plan. We often wonder where He is during massive destruction. We wonder where He is during a terrorist attack, when innocent … Continue reading
OH, THOSE FAMILY VACATIONS . . .
Who can forget the adventures of the Griswolds as they took their first major vacation together. Movies are supposed to imitate real life, and, in this case, I can attest to some of the same kinds of difficulties that family … Continue reading
STAYCATION . . .
Traveling comes with a lot of baggage – pardon my pun. Especially when you are in your golden years. The staycation was designed for those of us who find relaxation right in our own backyards. There’s no packing required. You … Continue reading
NOT BORN TO BE WILD . . .
ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Changing things up a bit for today. Last week I posted about surprises I’ve found in my garden. Since the heat of the week kept me out of the garden for a few days, … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
MONDAY RAIN . . .
We’ve been longing for some substantial rain to bring springtime up to its full potential. Last night, we finally got some. As I look out my window this morning, I see a sky of grey, trees with soaked branches drooping … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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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