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THE OLD IRON BEAST

Posted on November 23, 2018 by

As I think back to times that warm my heart, I can’t help but remember the old cast iron stove that was the centerpiece of my grandparent’s kitchen.  That huge conservator of heat kept the house warm – listened to conversations … Continue reading →

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MAKING MEMORIES

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Memories are like a flash drive.  We store them in our brains for future reference.  We tuck them into another place so we can forget about them temporarily.  We might not like … Continue reading →

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THE OLD HOUSEBOAT

Posted on August 31, 2018 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© ORIGINALLY POSTED 8/31/2015 The old houseboat still maintained a look of elegance, Even though paint was chipped and faded, The bough slightly battered from a constant, relationship with the shoreline, She sat quietly moored … Continue reading →

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DON’T MESS WITH MR. INBETWEEN

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

It was 1945.  I was only three years old and didn’t know much about war –  I didn’t understand hate – I didn’t know what it was all about, but I did love the music of that time period.  My parents both … Continue reading →

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MEET ME AT MIDNIGHT

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A once bustling hot spot, filled with laughter and good times, Stands obscured under moss covered walls of stone, The recesses of mortar have all but decayed, Leaving only empty spaces, like teeth that have … Continue reading →

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TRY TO REMEMBER

Posted on May 23, 2018 by

A song from a sweet little musical, “The Fantasticks,”tells the story of a girl and boy who fall in love, but they are neighbors and their fathers have been involved in a feud for some time.  A wall separates their … Continue reading →

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LET ME SHOW YOU SOME PHOTOS

Posted on May 5, 2018 by

  When on vacation, I’ve become the self appointed photographer.  We no longer carry those bulky, fancy cameras with special lenses.  Now we opt for our cell phones.  Who knew a tiny device like that could take good photos?  Most … Continue reading →

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GRANDMA & GRANDPA TIME

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

Picture taken last year at Joshua’s high school graduation.  He’s in the middle.  Jordan graduates from college next weekend.  He’s the handsome dude in the white shirt. Our bags are packed and I’m so ready to go.  The call of … Continue reading →

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DON’T LOOK BACK

Posted on December 29, 2017 by

We’re quickly approaching the end of another year. It’s time to pack up everything that happened in 2017 and add it to annals of history, but is it really a good idea to simply look ahead?  We can learn much … Continue reading →

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THROW BACK THURSDAY

Posted on December 14, 2017 by

Here’s a real throw back to another time and place.  This must’ve been about 42 years ago, judging by the hair on my husband’s head and face.  Mine was short and designed for ease of care with three little ones to … Continue reading →

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FUNNY MEMORIES

Posted on December 6, 2017 by

As I unpacked those treasured ornaments from the past 53 years of marriage, memories began to pour into my head.  There were the handmade pieces; the delicate globes decorated with the names of each in our family; the store bought … Continue reading →

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SCROOGED

Posted on December 2, 2017 by

  I wrote this on 12/3/16 on atimetoshare.me.  Since writing about the appearance of each spirit that visited Scrooge this week, I decided it was worth a re-run. I always thought that “A Christmas Carol” was just another of those dark … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMASES PAST

Posted on November 29, 2017 by

“Spirit!” said Scrooge in a broken voice, “remove me from this place.” “I told you these were shadows of the things that have been,” said the Ghost. “That they are what they are, do not blame me!” Charles Dickens – … Continue reading →

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HOLIDAY MEMORIES

Posted on November 24, 2017 by

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 →

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HOLIDAY ROAD TRIPS

Posted on November 18, 2017 by

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 →

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DON’T PACK AWAY YOUR PATRIOTISM

Posted on July 5, 2017 by

Yesterday was like an old fashioned fourth of July for us.  We went to the park in the center of our little town, carried our lawn chairs to a nice shaded area along with many others, and sat and waited … Continue reading →

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REPURPOSED TREASURE

Posted on June 6, 2017 by

Before the impending birth of my husband, seventy five years ago, his parents purchased this Jenny Lind crib for him to rest his tiny body.  A few years later, his sister occupied the same space.  When our own three children … Continue reading →

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MISTY MORNING

Posted on May 19, 2017 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© With each passing mile we see, nestled in within the trees, Tiny reminders of homes which once were, Each building, suffering the wear of time, Peeling paint, Broken windows, Shattered dreams … Continue reading →

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TINY TREASURES

Posted on May 12, 2017 by

ORIGINALLY POSTED 7/09/14 by atimetoshare.me I happen to have a selective memory.  It’s a good defense mechanism allowing me to forget some of the not-so-good times in my life.  The problem with that is some of the tiniest treasures can be packed … Continue reading →

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WATER COLORED MEMORIES

Posted on April 18, 2017 by

I admit that my memory has faded over the years.  However, I feel it’s kind of a defense mechanism.  Maybe God has sifted through some of the junky memories that are no longer necessary for me to hang onto.  We often … Continue reading →

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