Tag Archives: life & death

FINDING PEACE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Where is that peaceful, quiet place that you are longing for, Is it in empty moments while waiting to do more, Will you find peace and contentment among the birds that sing, Or does … Continue reading

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AUTUMN KISSES . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This watercolor was done by Paul as he sat in some quiet nook in nature which inspired him. The beginning of a change in seasons has descended upon us. Soon all … Continue reading

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AGING WITH HOPE . . .

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The sands of time embraced me and I grew old, but my heart still longs for the next waiting road. It will be like nothing I’ve ever experienced in this lifetime. It will take … Continue reading

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ON THE WINGS OF A HAWK . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The hawk is a mighty predatory bird. The beautiful detail in its wings is proof of God’s handiwork. Each feather serves a particular purpose. Each extension of the wings is amazing as … Continue reading

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SAIL AWAY . . .

“Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; let the field exult, and everything in it!Then shall the trees of the forest sing for joybefore the LORD, for he comes to judge the earth.Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he … Continue reading

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JESUS PRICELESS TREASURE . . .

Isn’t it amazing the amount of stuff we collect over a lifetime? When I look at my “treasures” they are nothing compared to the life blessed by my Savior, Jesus. We may find something of value in our belongings – … Continue reading

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LAST DAYS OF SUMMER . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© We’re halfway through August and thoughts of back-to-school purchases have been added to the ever-growing family budget. Days get shorter as seen in the later sunrises and earlier sunsets. It’s … Continue reading

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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

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I’M STILL CONFUSED . . .

You’d think at my age, I’d have it all figured out. With years of living behind me, I should be loaded with wisdom and knowledge. I’ve made many difficult decisions in my life. I’ve trudged through some hard times. I’ve … Continue reading

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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

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IN FLANDER’S FIELD . . .

ART BY KATHY BOECHER – POETRY BY JOHN MCRAE (1872-1918) In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place: and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below. We are … Continue reading

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CATCH OF THE DAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s the beginning of a long weekend of welcoming summer. Docks will be put into the lake. Boats restored and buffed up for the coming season. The grill will be lit, and … Continue reading

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REMEMBERING THE COST . . .

I’ve been watching a lot of television lately. I’m at the age of “BINGING,” which means, I have history at my fingertips. Finding that many of the series with episodes that would fill a huge tome of stories, I’ve found … Continue reading

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NEW LIFE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The birds in this pencil sketch by Paul, shows the change in shifts between mama and papa eagle. Each bird takes their turn in sitting on the soon-to-be baby eaglets before they … Continue reading

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MOMS WITHOUT CHILDREN . . .

Soon we’ll be observing a day which honors mothers.  Let’s not forget those who have lost children and pray that this day will also honor them for their gift of life.  These are the ones who don’t find much joy … Continue reading

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IF I COULD WILE AWAY THE HOURS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Waking up with the sun is what I do. I’m not sure if I have an internal clock that beckons me, or if the call of the garden stirs me to start … Continue reading

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WHAT IF?

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply erase the events of the past? We can face life with all kinds of question marks or we can have faith that whatever we do will be guided by the creator of … Continue reading

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ARE YOU HIDING FROM GOD?

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This Paul Boecher watercolor is painted in the style of Van Gogh. The multiple strong brush strokes depict turmoil, confusion, a little chaos and an impressionistic flavor. Much art is a … Continue reading

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BOTH ENDS OF THE SPECTRUM . . .

For almost six months of the first year of my first great grandson’s life, I was able to care for him while his mom worked to finish her college degree. The time was spent mostly cuddling with a newborn, changing … Continue reading

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WANDERING . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Guess I have aging on my mind today. Here’s a poem from my collection, called “Wandering.” The watercolor painting shows a wilderness of sorts. Even though it’s desolate, it is filled with … Continue reading

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