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DARK THOUGHTS – SUICIDE

Recently, we were shocked to learn that funny man, Matthew Perry, took his own life. The man that spent most of his energy making others laugh finally succumbed to his own sadness and depression. Death by suicide is never the … Continue reading

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A NOVEL IDEA

Well, it’s already November 4, 2023, and four days into “Nanwrimo.” I’ve procrastinated once again. I have a couple novel ideas. In fact, I wrote one about five years ago and it’s still somewhere on a flash drive, yet unpublished. … Continue reading

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CARVING OUT A NEW FACE

It’s that time of year again. Buy at least one pumpkin, cut into the top of it, scoop out all the gunk and seeds, carve out a face, put a candle inside and set it by the front door. In … Continue reading

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WHAT IS TICKY TACKY ANYWAY?

My husband and I have been on a journey this year. It started almost three years ago as his body went through some difficult changes because of a cancer that was treated and supposedly in remission. It came back this … Continue reading

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ANOTHER ROAD TRIP

PHOTO SNAPPED YESTERDAY ON OUR LATEST SHORT ROAD TRIP TO WISCONSIN For a few months now, we’ve been taking to the road for short road trips into the countryside. We spent our honeymoon driving through the fall colors 59 years … Continue reading

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THANK YOU, JESUS . . .

Thanking God for another day may seem meaningless to some. To me, it means I have another 24 hours to spend with the man I married so many years ago and love with all my heart. Each day is a … Continue reading

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ODE TO AGING

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The years of more than eighty-one, have drifted quickly by,I’ve shuffled on this rugged orb, I’ve laughed a lot and cried,Fell hopelessly in love one day, the true love of my life,I gave my heart to … Continue reading

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FALLING LEAVES

ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER – TEXT BY KATHY BOECHER We have a huge black walnut tree in our yard. Each fall, the leaves are the first to spin to the ground. When there’s rain, we have a golden carpet covering … Continue reading

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THE STORY OF US – PART 8 – IN SICKNESS & HEALTH

1 Corinthians 13:4-7: Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrongdoing but … Continue reading

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THE STORY OF US – PART 6 – LADDERING UP

Our first year, like most young married couples, was filled with getting to know the real us. I would discover his passion for hunting. I already knew that being one with nature was part of him. Our honeymoon took us … Continue reading

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THE STORY OF US – PART 5 – READY, SET, GO

So much was going on around us. It was 1963. President John F. Kennedy was killed by an assassin’s bullet. The event was televised. A few days later, his funeral procession would also be seen on TV screens across the … Continue reading

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THE STORY OF US – PART 4 – MORE WAITING

When I finished my last post, I was reminded that I broke up with Paul during that first year of college. It was a time when I doubted whether making a full commitment to this man was the right thing … Continue reading

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THE STORY OF US – PART THREE – WAITING

The summer of 1960 was filled with magic moments for both of us. Each had different plans for the next step in our education. I would have to work to pay for mine. So, I spent the summer working at … Continue reading

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CHANGE IS INEVITABLE

Change can be good; it can drive us crazy; it can be difficult, but it will happen to everyone. When something disrupts our comfort zone it can really shake us up. The world is in a constant state of flux. … Continue reading

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WHEN YOU HAVE TO MAKE TOUGH CHOICES

Proverbs 16:9 ESV “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” Whether you’re a child, teen, adult or aging person, you will have to make difficult choices in this life. There will be many along the way. When … Continue reading

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A FIELD OF TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A misty, early morning, among the bales of hay, New life appears and spreads its wings to welcome in each day, The atmosphere with crystal glow is dusting every bale, With … Continue reading

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END OF SUMMER

POETRY & PHOTO BY KATHY BOECHER© Signs of autumn in the air, Leaves slowly lose their grip and fall gently to the ground, Acorns pile up and seeds of all kinds are nestling into the earth, Regeneration of life to come, The … Continue reading

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PALLIATIVE CARE?

What exactly is Palliative Care? We’re learning. For us, we are just beginning the journey into Palliative Care. This program is different from hospice, because it provides care for those with chronic disease – those who have untreatable Cancer – … Continue reading

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YELLOWSTONE MEMORIES

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER THE ROAD TO HELL When you’ve hit the bottom of that dark and lonely road, When your mind is troubled and you’re ready to explode, When the days seem endless and the … Continue reading

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EXPERIMENTATION- GENETICS – CONSPIRACY -BRAINWASHING

When life slows down and you are moving closer to the end of it, you spend a lot of time in front of the tube. For us, it’s old movies – either cowboys and outlaws – soldiers and war – … Continue reading

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