Tag Archives: motivation
CLEANING HOUSE
There’s something about the changing seasons that gets me thinking about deep cleaning the house. In the winter, we accumulate so many dust bunnies and fur balls, the thought of getting rid of that excess usually arrives when the birds … Continue reading
AGING WITH A PLAN – PART II – 60-70
“When grace is joined with wrinkles, it is adorable. There is an unspeakable dawn in happy old age.” Victor Hugo Unlike most women, I wasn’t upset or depressed about this milestone. I’d begun my own business. I was busier than … Continue reading
EACH ONE UNIQUE
This year all the snow we generally receive over the course of winter, has dropped more than sufficiently in just one month – which has just begin. Winter in Minnesota lasts for about six months, so we need to find … Continue reading
MONDAY PRAYER
Lord, I ask that you become the center of my life. You give me a reason to get up every day. You motivate me in all my comings and goings. You lift and encourage me when I feel I can’t … Continue reading
NO SMALL PARTS
Where do you fit in to the scheme of things? I always tell my young performers that each of them is an important piece of the story we’re trying to portray – without their participation, the story is incomplete, no … Continue reading
THIS IS YOUR TIME
At the beginning of February of this year, we undertook the task of creating theatre with young people. The auditions produced sweet faces, high energy and excitement. You could feel it in the air. These delightful little Thespians pushed forward, … 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
CRUSHED BUT NOT WITHOUT HOPE
Ezekiel 37:11-14 “Then he said to me: “Son of man, these bones are the people of Israel. They say, ‘Our bones are dried up and our hope is gone; we are cut off.’ Therefore prophesy and say to them: ‘This is … Continue reading
EBONY & IVORY
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© In the heart of the forest, what is it you see, The death of the brush and the loss of a tree, They die for a while, and restored once again, Spring pushes each bud, … Continue reading
A WRETCH LIKE ME
To say the least, Job had to go through hell in order to find heaven. He was consistent in his faith, but he had his moments – just as we would under less circumstances. We worry and fret over things … Continue reading
GOALS
Mondays are great for setting new goals, fulfilling old ones and just starting over. Maybe you failed at that diet you promised to stay on last week – try again. I’ve tried this for 75 years and it still doesn’t work. You … Continue reading
BEST SELLER
Over thirty years ago, I wrote a play for my high school drama team. I’d written before, but never a full length play. The necessity for me to write was because the material out there for young teens was not consistent … Continue reading
WHEN ALL ELSE FAILS – LAUGH!
There’s nothing like nose and glasses to make me chuckle. In fact I once drove through a fast food drive through, wearing a pair. Of course a rubber chicken can also gets the same reaction. I’m a born laugher. My … Continue reading
THE DISCIPLINE OF WRITING
“Writing is the painting of the voice.” Voltaire What does it take to be a writer? No it isn’t the flashiest computer money can buy. It has little to do with your opinion. It’s really nothing more than a discipline. So, … Continue reading
HELP FOR THE BROKEN HEARTED
Originally posted on atimetoshare.me 7/9/14 A heart that’s been broken can only be mended by the One who created it. When we stumble through life with no direction, the One who knows us inside and out is there to guide … Continue reading
BLOGGING
Those of us who strive to put out a daily blog may find it difficult to create something new and exciting. We search the internet for trending news, popular topics, current events and many of us go to the manual … Continue reading
LIGHT IN THE STORM
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Painted yesterday at the Round Barn in Andover, MN When I grow weary from the weight of life, When every step becomes a heavy strife, There’s no relief, no respite for my load, The path … Continue reading
MULTI-TASKING?
It has come to my attention that I no longer possess the ability to multi-task. Gone are the days when I could sew up to 50 costumes in a week, write a play or two, teach a class, plan meals … Continue reading
THOUGH DEVILS ALL THE WORLD SHOULD FILL
“I have been young, and now am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his children begging for bread. He is ever lending generously and his children become a blessing.” Psalm 37:25-26 Living as long as I … Continue reading
BEAUTY IN UNLIKELY PLACES
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A swampy mass of algae filled water, Crusted with swarming gnats and flies, Deemed a place to avoid, Yet within the muck and slime, A plethora of lily pads abounds, Reaching the … Continue reading
