Tag Archives: nostalgia

THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

Posted on December 5, 2018 by

The story, “The Gift of the Magi,” by O. Henry is a lovely story of a young couple living in a small apartment in New York.  The story was published in 1905.  It tells of how both of them made sacrifices … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS CLASSICS – A CHRISTMAS STORY

Posted on December 4, 2018 by

Though “A Christmas Story,” was written as a screenplay based on a series of monologues by Jean Shepherd a radio commentator for many years, it has taken the place of many of the old Christmas movies, like “White Christmas,” and … Continue reading →

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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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QUIET TIME

Posted on October 22, 2018 by

“Age puzzles me. I thought it was a quiet time. My seventies were interesting and fairly serene, but my eighties are passionate. I grow more intense as I age.” Florida Scott-Maxwell I remember it as plain as day – grandma’s … Continue reading →

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DAYS GONE BY

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Sun kissed cobblestones, line the streets of gold, Streets we long to walk one day when heaven we behold, Dreams of simpler times, days of having fun, Time to spend with those … Continue reading →

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SATURDAY MOVIE ADVENTURES

Posted on January 18, 2018 by

I grew up in the 50s and spent almost every Saturday at the local movie theater, absorbing every kind of movie magic I could.  We’d spend less than a dollar for a whole day of entertainment and get a box … 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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THE OLD IRON BEAST

Posted on September 29, 2017 by

Published on 11/24/16 by atimetoshare.me This time of year conjures up all kinds of memories of years gone by. I especially remember the warmth of my grandparents’ kitchen. That room, though nothing spectacular, had as its centerpiece an old potbellied, … Continue reading →

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BACKYARD THEATER

Posted on August 23, 2017 by

  I cannot even begin to comment on the above picture.  I was born in 1942 and most of my childhood occurred during the 40s and 50s.  We didn’t even have a television set until I turned ten.  It was … Continue reading →

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I LOVE A PARADE!

Posted on July 8, 2017 by

Just a few days ago, we celebrated the birth of our nation in our new home town of Anoka, Minnesota.  When we moved here last fall, we also moved to a new church so that we could attend services with … 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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REMEMBER WHEN?

Posted on June 22, 2017 by

I think every generation considers the “good old days” as their times growing up and as young adults.  George Washington undoubtedly preferred remembering the days when he was cutting down cherry trees more than his time leading a fledgling country out of … 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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MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

This post was originally posted in July of 2015, but I feel I need to include this amazing woman in my tribute to mothers.  She lived long enough to hold my firstborn in her arms.  What a blessing she was. … Continue reading →

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WRINKLE IN TIME

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was created from a photograph from long ago.  We think it may be the farmstead of Paul’s matriarchal family.  A different time when life was much simpler, yet full of … Continue reading →

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MY BASEMENT IS A DUNGEON

Posted on April 25, 2017 by

(This is not actually our basement, but looks sort of like it.) We moved from the city last fall, into a farm house which was originally built in 1875.  This little treasure was almost completely destroyed during the tornado of … Continue reading →

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HIDEAWAY

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

ORIGINAL 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 … Continue reading →

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MY SISTER

Posted on March 25, 2017 by

THIS POST ORIGINATED ON 10/24/14 AND HAS RECEIVED A LOTS OF HITS LATELY.  THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE WORTHY OF A REPOST. A sister is a person you can love with all your might, She’ll do most anything for you.  You trust her with … Continue reading →

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OUT OF THE OLD SPRINGS LIFE

Posted on September 30, 2016 by

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© With every passing morning, through every dawning light, Time flits from here to there each day, and withers into night, If it would just stand still again, like golden days of … Continue reading →

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SILVER & GOLD

Posted on July 18, 2016 by

I’ll be posting some older writings this week, because I am starting my weeklong Musical Theater Camp today.  I know I’ll need every bit of energy I can muster.  Thanks for your understanding.  In the meantime please pray for an … Continue reading →

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