Tag Archives: Inspiration
WINTER HAS ARRIVED
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The sun sprinkles a handful of fairy dust upon forming icicles. Each one hangs on for dear life hoping that tomorrow the thermometer allows them to dwindle a bit, but in reality, … Continue reading
BEAUTY IN MONOTONY
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Reflections of a monochromatic scene, Dipped in a wash of azure blue, A magical fantasy, Enriched with mystical elements, Still some semblance of reality, Life can be the same some days, Boring, without … Continue reading
LESSONS LEARNED?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© The tempestuous waters pushed up from the earth and gushed forth, The skies opened at the direction of God’s voice and poured upon a once rainless earth, Cutting a path of destruction – … Continue reading
RETREAT
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER©, Weary of the noise of media attention, Exhausted by the often untrue claims, Troubled hearts desire greater intervention, Longing for refreshment from the flames, Looking up is what we need for our … Continue reading
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
They waited for generations. Not since the days of King David and his wise son, Solomon, had there been such anticipation. They’d wait for a long, long time. They’d be persecuted, live in slavery, become a nomadic nation moving from … Continue reading
THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT
The average lifespan of people today is anywhere from 75-85. That’s where I am right now in the racing form of life. I call it that, because we have no clue when our last breath will be inhaled. It’s a … Continue reading
THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE
Our Christmas tree in my younger years was often the last one on the tree lot. Dad always waited until the day of Christmas Eve to buy one, because he’d get the best deal. The problem was there undoubtedly would … Continue reading
GET SMART
It was the 1960s – a time when our country was in the midst of assassinations, violence, protests. In the throes of this chaos, Americans did what they did best. They looked for other things to occupy their minds. James … Continue reading
A FORTRESS UNENDING
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A fortress carved from stone, stands rigidly against raging waters, A refuge from the relentless waves threatening to intrude, God alone has created that place, Cut through the massive rock with His … Continue reading
HOLIDAY MEMORIES
As soon as the football games are back to their normal three days a week, rather than twenty five in one day, our thoughts turn to Christmas. It’s been one of my enjoyments to watch the old holiday movies during … Continue reading
PROMISE
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A light streams through resistant clouds. It brings a glimpse of heaven. As once in darkness bathed in shrouds, it’s filled with hope once given. The light came forth in darkness, so many years … Continue reading
CONVOLUTED CHAOS
WOOD SCULPTURE & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© When fears and worries are so real, We sometimes wonder why we feel, The pangs of deep depression. The weight’s extreme – we lose all hope, Our hearts grow sad – … Continue reading
THANKSGIVING II & III
Last Sunday we shared a sumptuous Thanksgiving meal with family I just arrived home from church where we celebrated Thanksgiving with another huge meal and delicious desserts On Thursday, I’ll be spending time with my daughter’s extended family and undoubtedly … Continue reading
HOLIDAY ROAD TRIPS
When our family moved from Wisconsin to Minnesota, I had no idea what a project it would be to make those holiday trips back home. We had a small car packed with a playpen for our toddler; our meager homemade … Continue reading
IT ALL STARTS TOMORROW
A closer look at this painting of Paul’s, reveals the vastness of the surroundings dwarfing the beauty of these magnificent animals. Its been almost 50 years since this annual tradition of hunting deer in Wisconsin has stirred the excitement … Continue reading
THE HUNT BEGINS
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Rerun from 11/17/16 Within the glorious display of autumn, Brilliant yet dusky colors of gold and mauve, The untouched country side, Filled with still green valleys, Beside the waters blue they lay, The … Continue reading
DAYS OF YORE
PHOTO OF ME CIRCA 1944We all like to remember the pleasant things from our past. I think every generation believes that the “good old days” were the times they were growing up and young adults. George Washington undoubtedly preferred remembering the … Continue reading
FADING FAST
ORIGINAL ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© They are not long, the days of wine and roses: Out of a misty dream Our path emerges for a while, then closes Within a dream. – Ernest Dowson, from “Vitae … Continue reading
WONDERLAND?
On this day in history, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, wrote in his diary, “Began writing the fairy-tale of Alice–I hope to finish it by Christmas.” This was on November 13, 1862 and Charles later became known as Lewis Carroll. The story … Continue reading
SOME THINGS GET BETTER WITH AGE
As time goes by, our bodies move slower; our minds need to take a while to digest things; our friends are dying or becoming disabled; the world around us seems to be taking on a totally different bend and we … Continue reading
