Tag Archives: seasons

AUTUMN ANTICS

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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ANOTHER ROAD TRIP

PHOTO SNAPPED YESTERDAY ON OUR LATEST SHORT ROAD TRIP TO WISCONSIN For a few months now, we’ve been taking to the road for short road trips into the countryside. We spent our honeymoon driving through the fall colors 59 years … Continue reading

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ODE TO AGING

POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The years of more than eighty-one, have drifted quickly by,I’ve shuffled on this rugged orb, I’ve laughed a lot and cried,Fell hopelessly in love one day, the true love of my life,I gave my heart to … Continue reading

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JUST PRAY . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Why is it when we come in prayerWe just don’t have the words to share?The struggles still continue on,Our hopes diminish and are gone. We lift our voices, but we fearThat God’s too … Continue reading

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EL NINO – 2023-2024

As stated before, I am not a meteorologist. I don’t know much about global warming, except for what is happening to our earth as we abuse her. I do know that God is in control of everything that happens in … Continue reading

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RIPPLES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The rain ceases as quickly as it started, Light glistens on the still water like precious gems Shadows from the tree lined shoreline dot the peaceful river, A single craft glides silently through, … Continue reading

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FALLING LEAVES

ART BY PAUL T. BOECHER – TEXT BY KATHY BOECHER We have a huge black walnut tree in our yard. Each fall, the leaves are the first to spin to the ground. When there’s rain, we have a golden carpet covering … Continue reading

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FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN

ART & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER The first day of autumn – We see colors of great intensity, breathing their last, Each of those leaves was once just a seed – a tiny specimen of life – Part of God’s … Continue reading

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SHADES OF AUTUMN

This a photograph taken yesterday as we search for autumn color. It was a cloudy day, so not much to see, but there is a hint of richness appearing on a few trees. A favorite time for Paul & me … Continue reading

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HOIST THE MAINSAIL

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Spring has sprung and summer in the midwest is bound to be tomorrow. We’ve been having a pretty good entrance into the season we all look forward to in Minnesota. I recall … Continue reading

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FIRST BLOOMS OF SPRING

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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THE MERRY MONTH OF MAY

“As full of spirit as the month of May, and as gorgeous as the sun in Midsummer.” ― William Shakespeare It’s May. It’s May – the merry month of May. Originating in Ireland this holiday was designed to welcome spring with … Continue reading

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SPRING HAS SPRUNG

Spring has sprung, the grass has rizI wonder where the boidies isThe boidies are high in the skyDropping whitewash in my eyeI’m a good boy, I don’t cryI’m just glad the cows don’t fly I say this poem with great … Continue reading

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MY LORD AND KING

ART & POETRY  BY KATHY BOECHER You are my Lord and King. Without you I am lost.My praise to you I bring, for paying the great cost.You died upon the cross to save a wretch like me.You suffered pain and … Continue reading

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ENDLESS WINTER

ART & POETRY BY Kathy Boecher© Droplets blend together from remnants of ice and mountain snow, Trickling over rocky crevices, dancing together in a timeless waltz, Soon they meld into a cascade of raging energy as the dance becomes intense, … Continue reading

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SURE SIGNS OF SPRING

Winter simply wants to hang on this year. We’re blessed to have help shoveling our way out. It’s not a pretty sight seeing to octogenarians outside in below zero weather, trying to push snow around. In my part of the … Continue reading

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REMNANTS OF A SNOW ANGEL

We have certainly had our share of snow up here in the frozen Tundra of Minnesota. I used to love playing in the snow as a child. We’d build gigantic snow forts and load them up with fresh snowballs for … Continue reading

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LIFE CHANGING SEASONS

When fall is in the air, all sorts of thoughts come to mind. The temperatures will soon be turning cold; winter is just around the corner. Leaves are changing color and need to be raked. Apples are ripe for picking … Continue reading

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OCTOBER CHILL

The heat of summer crunches under fallen shards, Remnants of that which once was full of life, Giving way to gorgeous color everywhere, God’s paintbrush embraces the trees, Scrumbling brilliant hues throughout the landscape, Purveying jewels to adorn the countryside, Filling the … Continue reading

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BEACHED

Cool, refreshing waters wash up on an empty, tranquil beach, The final days of summer have washed over us and we are spent, Our days pass so quickly as we grow old – or not at all, Time escapes and … Continue reading

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