Tag Archives: Inspiration
BLISSFUL SUNDAY MORNING
The sun breaks through a heavy sky, filled with remnants of distant smoke and fires, The air is too dry to produce sufficient moisture, yet there is something phenomenal about a Sunday morning. The birds begin their concert as animals … Continue reading
THE 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
DO YOU REMEMBER YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER?
Do you have a favorite teacher from your past? Since I’ve been around for a while, I’ve had and worked with a number of teachers. You can spot the dedicated ones a mile away. They’re the ones who care about … Continue reading
WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE SIGNING?
Fifty six men were signers of the Declaration of Independence. They represented the thirteen original colonies. That small group of patriots would cause a great reaction when it was released to the world. What kind of men were these? Some … Continue reading
YES, THE BANNER STILL WAVES!
An American flag had seen better days, It had become battered and worn by the weather for over almost two years. It was our own personal flag. Like our nation it faced a time of isolation for a long time. … Continue reading
ARE WE A CHRISTIAN NATION?
A few years back, our then president made a statement that enraged many. He said that America was no longer a Christian nation. Since I’m a Christian, I felt a little miffed by the thought that we were no longer … Continue reading
READY FOR A RAIN DANCE
“Be still, sad heart! and cease repining;Behind the clouds is the sun still shining;Thy fate is the common fate of all,Into each life some rain must fall”― Henry Wadsworth Longfellow We, along with the many other states, have been experiencing … Continue reading
THE ROCK OF MY SALVATION
The waters part, the seas prevail,The excess pours into streams of rushing refreshment,Tumbling over granite, forging a new path,We bathe in the cleanliness of it,All our darkness is washed away,In the sound of it, we hear God’s voice,The taste cools … Continue reading
BESIDE STILL WATERS
You lead me to the waters still, you fill my soul and quench my thirst, You guide me through the paths unknown, you’re with me at my best and worst, In valleys green you watch my steps, and carry me … Continue reading
I AM A PARADOX
PARADOX: noun a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement or proposition that when investigated or explained may prove to be well founded or true. Here it is another birthday for me. At this stage of life, I feel blessed to have … Continue reading
THE FABULOUS FIVE
Dateline June, 11 1776 On this day in history, the Continental Congress appointed a committee of five to write the Declaration of Independence from their mother country, England. The men chosen for this committee consisted of Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, … Continue reading
CALM BEFORE THE STORM
ART & POETRY by PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As I sit at my window this morning, a cold front is slowly moving across the sky. The humidity and dew point have finally taken a dive. Soon refreshing rain will come … Continue reading
MORNING LIGHT
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Shades of purple, mauve and fuschia, kiss the tender, newborn growth, Light creates most glorious patterns in the river to betroath, Skipping, dancing, with a passion, never seen in man’s own eyes, Mirrored … Continue reading
THE SUN BREAKS THROUGH
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The sun breaks through the morning sky, Tufts of gilded white, nestles into a silver lining, Filling the expanse, With brilliant shades of gold, The sun peeks over the horizon, The heavens … Continue reading
SHABBY CHIC
Some of the areas within our backyard have become a haven for many of our old treasures. Some are new additions. Soon we’ll have to downsize the outside of our house. “What’s so fascinating and frustrating and great about life … Continue reading
MISTY WATERCOLORED MEMORIES
There’s something magic about painting with watercolors. You begin by moistening a piece of paper, dipping your paintbrush into color, dropping the color onto the page and watching the magic begin. Like a Rorschach ink blot it spreads across the … Continue reading
ONLY GOD CAN PROVIDE SANCTUARY
To capture the essence of a hazy, purple sunrise, To brush strokes of muted lavender and gold, To place a creature within the environment, To temper, refine, correct, re-do, The life of an artist, Yet not perfect, despite its beauty, … Continue reading
YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS ARE ALMOST OVER
When I look back to my high school graduation in 1960, I find I’ve forgotten some of the highlights, but 1960 was truly a year filled with much controversy. John F. Kennedy was elected president. He was the first Catholic … Continue reading
ROCK OF AGES
Within the mountain’s early dawn, His majesty is seen, The skies fill up with brilliance, and a glorious golden sheen, His breath is seen in morning mist, His voice through eagles’ song, His power displays in sunlit rays, He shines the … Continue reading
HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD
Within the mountain’s early dawn, His majesty is seen, The skies fill up with brilliance, and glorious golden sheen, His breath is seen in morning mist, His voice through eagles’ song, His power displays in sunlit rays, He shines the whole … Continue reading
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