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ANOTHER BEGINNING . . .

This photo was taken this past week as the Jewels of de Nial performed to a group of senior citizens. This would be my last gig as a performer in the group. I parked in the parking lot and thought … Continue reading

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A PUZZLED MIND – SHORT STORY

My short story for the week is just a snippet of an eventual novel that might be published someday. This section describes one of the characters who has adapted to her life of abuse by relying on multiple personalities she’s … Continue reading

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ALWAYS THE TEACHER . . .

Found this photo in my memories on Facebook today. Paul and our granddaughter, Kaeli painting together eleven years ago. She seems very focused on what grandpa is doing. Paul was a great teacher of many things. He could tell the … Continue reading

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OLD HOLIDAY TRADITIONS . . .

Holiday traditions come and go, but there seem to be some that hang on for a lifetime if not longer. With Thanksgiving just a short time off, food preparations are already being made or shopped for. We can almost envision … Continue reading

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GETTING RID OF POINTLESS DRAMA . . .

“If you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours; if they don’t they never were.”   Richard Bach We all have people in our lives who bug us, bring us down, don’t understand us, are not … Continue reading

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PEACE BETWEEN GOD & MAN

What is happening in our world today? We certainly don’t see much evidence of peace with wars raging in Ukraine and Israel. We don’t see peace in our own country as we’re still a divided nation in so many ways. Disputes erupt on … Continue reading

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GENDER BLENDER

I’m certain to get a reaction from my post today. It is not my intention to judge. I am a sinner, just like everyone else on this planet. Everyone I know, knows I believe in God. I trust everything in … Continue reading

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MISSING MY DOG

David Kitz had a charming story about his dog, “Champ,” this morning. It brought to mind all the many dogs we’ve had as pets over the years. Four years ago we said goodbye to our twelve year old Llewellin Setter, … Continue reading

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD

My dad would’ve been 102 today, but he went to heaven at the very early age of 61. I think about him often now, especially as I near the late years of my own existence. Dad was one of four … Continue reading

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WHAT’S IT LIKE BEHIND YOUR FRONT DOOR?

I think we all go through times when we’re living in the middle of a huge mess. Maybe you didn’t have time to do the dishes. There are magazines from twenty years ago stacked in a corner. Your bed is … Continue reading

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LORD, STRENGTHEN MY SOUL

Just when I think I can’t go another mile – when I’m exhausted and worn out from fighting the battle of life – when the days grow shorter and there isn’t enough time to get things that need to be … Continue reading

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TURN AROUND

When I feel alone and troubled, By the cares of this world,  by anxious moments and depression, I turn to You. When I think I can no longer endure, The jabs and punches of this life, the blows of daily … Continue reading

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THE GREATEST THING . . .

“So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is  love.” ICorinthians 13:13  I don’t know where the members of the Beatles heads were.  I’d venture to say their music will remain for centuries.  The … Continue reading

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WHAT DO YOU SEE – PART 3

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© What lies beneath the surface is difficult to see, We think that we can fix it like we would have it be, But time will show a difference, there’s naught that we can … Continue reading

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LET’S TALK

The cartoon reminds me of a situation when my husband owned his own business.  He was dressed in his grubbies, painting the lettering on his front door, when a salesman arrogantly pushed him aside and asked to speak to the … Continue reading

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LOVE IS …

  Patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset.  So says the dictionary. Patience also means putting others needs ahead of our own.  It should be so easy, but our natural inclination … Continue reading

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TEN GREAT BIBLE VERSES ON LOVE

Song of Solomon 4:10 How fair is thy love, my sister, my spouse! how much better is thy love than wine! and the smell of thine ointments than all spices! Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also … Continue reading

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RANDOM THOUGHT – PRAYER

Should prayer be reserved only for quiet contemplation or should we feel comfortable calling on God any time and anywhere?.  The answer is YES!

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PEOPLE NEED PEOPLE

   My yearly physical has turned into a twice a year exam.  I understand that they need to keep closer tabs on us when we get older and I appreciate that.  It gives me a sense of security that I’m … Continue reading

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CONNECTED

The song “People” by Barbra Streisand relates the importance of being connected to others. People who need people, Are the luckiest people in the world We’re children, needing other children And yet letting a grown-up pride Hide all the need … Continue reading

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