Tag Archives: progress

ROCK SOLID . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The painting today is an oil pastel, which allows the artist to paint softly. I’m sure there are other reasons to use this medium, but I like the effect it has on … Continue reading

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DAYS OF YORE . . .

Somewhere along the line we have this image of how good things were in the olden days. If you examine the picture I’ve attached to this post, you’ll notice the woman smiling as she laboriously works through the task of … Continue reading

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A LOOK BACK – A HUNDRED YEARS

As I start a new week, my mind shifts to the olden days. Now that I’m considered an antique, I think about those days a lot. Maybe you remember seeing a sampler like the one pictured above. I don’t know … Continue reading

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FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Well, it’s that time of year again. Time for parents to add to their credit card debt. Time for purchasing school supplies, backpacks, new clothes and shoes and the latest technology which will ensure your child’s success. All of this … Continue reading

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ARE THESE THE GOOD OLD DAYS?

Our country’s short history has seen some amazing accomplishments.  When you think about how quickly technology has advanced in just the past 30 years, it’s astounding.  Most kids don’t even know what a cassette player is, or the mention of … Continue reading

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WORKING ON THE RAILROAD

During the pandemic, I became addicted to watching old movies and television series. Most of the western movies tell tales of Americans pushing through the wilderness. Many made way for the coming railroads which would be made possible by cutting … Continue reading

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MY WRITING JOURNEY

It has been almost three weeks since I finished my novel.  I set it aside before beginning one of my final edits. You may call it procrastination.  You might think of it as fear of failure.  It could be considered a breaking … Continue reading

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