Tag Archives: nature

LESSONS FROM NATURE

Posted on April 28, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER A seed drops, It burrows and nestles into rich soil, It springs forth with new life, Fragile branches at first, Growing strong with each passing day, Expanding, stretching, embracing the sky, Reaching for the … Continue reading →

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SUNDAY DRIVE . . .

Posted on April 15, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

We have been experiencing an amazing spring. The snow has melted. The ground is thirsting for moisture, but we know that God will provide that in time. Yesterday, after church, we decided to take a drive. We do a lot … Continue reading →

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NATURE’S BOUNTY

Posted on April 10, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

PHOTO OF CALLA LILIES & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER A place of manicured, well tended plants A crew of master gardeners to keep it free from infection, How lovely if humanity mimicked nature, If hands worked together to create beauty, Instead of raising … Continue reading →

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LET’S TALK SQUIRRELS . . .

Posted on April 3, 2024 by atimetoshare.me

My husband and I enjoy looking out the side window of our house at the wildlife that skitter here and there. Great feats of strength are on display as these little critters teeter across electrical wires with one foot ahead … Continue reading →

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GNARLY

Posted on November 8, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© Trapped beneath the rugged surface of gnarly bark and battered limbs, Roots reaching out to grab a drink for a thirsty trunk, Hidden within the depth, Faces sullied by nature, yet … Continue reading →

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MY QUIET PLACE

Posted on October 22, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This time of year, used to be reserved for hunting deer, squirrel, pheasants. I remember coming home one day to find recently besieged and already rigamortised pheasants staring at me from the … Continue reading →

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AUTUMN ANTICS

Posted on October 14, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

When autumns dons its coat of many colors, I can’t help but think back to this funny story from many years ago. You have probably read it before, but it stirs all kinds of memories for me. It was a … Continue reading →

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A FIELD OF TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS

Posted on September 4, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

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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WHAT AM I TRYING TO PROVE?

Posted on September 3, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

We buy the latest fashions, even though we really should stick to something that looks and fits better.  We expect our children to be perfect, forgetting they are human and so are we.  We plan elaborate vacations in hopes of having a … Continue reading →

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END OF SUMMER

Posted on September 2, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

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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SON DAY

Posted on July 23, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Buttery, soft petals explode across the western plain, Flowing gently downward or rising up again, A plethora of seeds it holds, for waiting birds to eat, They soon will fill the ground once more, when … Continue reading →

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TO THE CABIN

Posted on May 21, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

The week has dragged on far too long, it’s time to get away, You pack the car and sing a song when Friday comes your way. You fight the traffic and the heat, you long for the serene. You need … Continue reading →

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FIRST BLOOMS OF SPRING

Posted on May 20, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Wallowing in the quietness of God’s beautiful creation, Breathing in the scent of flowers and freshly mowed grass, Observing wispy cloud formations, trying to make something of them, Lost in the peace of the … Continue reading →

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GOD’S MAJESTY

Posted on May 7, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Within the mountain’s early dawn, His majesty is seen,The skies fill up with brilliance, and glorious golden sheen,His breath is seen in morning mist, His voice through eagles’ song,His power displays in … Continue reading →

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GOD’S VOICE CAN BE A WHISPER

Posted on January 6, 2023 by atimetoshare.me

How do you hear the voice of God? Is it in the beauty of His creation? Is it found in relationships or in the good deeds that we do? Is it a loud thunderous sound coming from the heavens, or … Continue reading →

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BLESSINGS THROUGH LIGHT

Posted on August 27, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Sunlight dances across brilliant blue skies, Weaving a kaleidoscope of light and color, Twisting and turning through boughs and leaves, It balances just the right amount of a warm, comforting glow. Each fragment of fractured light disperses into brilliance, Tiny … Continue reading →

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HIDING IN THE WOODS

Posted on August 14, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

“When we contemplate the whole globe as one great dewdrop, striped and dotted with continents and islands, flying through space with other stars all singing and shining together as one, the whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.” … Continue reading →

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM

Posted on May 18, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

“Millions of trees in the world are accidentally planted by squirrels who bury nuts and forget where they hid them. Do good and forget. It will grow someday.” Anonymous We can learn so much from nature. Consider the squirrel. He … Continue reading →

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WEDNESDAY WISDOM – STORMS

Posted on May 11, 2022 by atimetoshare.me

Standing alone in a storm as wind tears through the trees is not only frightening but lacks wisdom. Our bodies grow tense, the adrenaline flows, and all our emotions explode into a procession of fear. The branches entangle and caress one another. … Continue reading →

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NOVEMBER SKY

Posted on November 3, 2021 by atimetoshare.me

There is nothing like getting out in nature to clear away the cobwebs and dust of every day living.  Problems that are left behind are soon forgotten as you traverse through God’s beautiful creation.  I’m beginning to understand why my … Continue reading →

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