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THE COST OF FREEDOM. . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The painting you see today was taken from one of Paul’s sketch books. He did these quick paintings as reference for a larger finished canvas which would be created later. The magnificnt … Continue reading
LOST IN A FIELD OF ROASTED MARSHMALLOS.
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting is a typical scene on an early morning in the country. What a feast for the does that is visually tasting the treat that lays before her. America will … Continue reading
THE 11th HOUR, 11th DAY, 11th MONTH . . .
Over time, the thought of going to war has been argued, protested and many times been placed on a level of disagreement, yet without our military, where would we be? In the last year alone, our National Guard has been … Continue reading
LAUGHING IS GOOD FOR US . . .
In looking at my posts over the past few weeks, I realized I was spending a lot of time talking about sadness, depression, worry and anxiety. Maybe that’s because life has changed for us drastically over the past couple years. … Continue reading
WAR IN BLACK & WHITE
“Into the Jaws of Death” Photographed by Robert F. Sargent Today in history marks the day on which Dwight D. Eisenhower decided to push ahead with plans for the D-Day invasion of World War II. According to reports from meteorologists … Continue reading
GIVING UP OR GIVING IN?
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© So deep within the tallest pines, with darkened haze enshrouded, A hidden place encased in webs of silver threads beclouded, Peaceful, quiet, sanctuary, a refuge where you can hide, A place to lick the wounds of hurt … Continue reading
THE BEAT OF A DIFFERENT DRUMMER . . .
POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER Since it’s Throw Back Thursday, I’ve opted for a rerun. The beat of a different drummer, the rhythm that forms its song, The ratta-tat-tat of the lonely drum, creating a deafening, mortal, gong, The march of weary, … Continue reading
WHAT WAS “NORMAL” ON 09/10/2001
Twenty two years ago, was the height of the hurricane season. Hurricane Erin developed from a tropical wave on September 1st, threatening to land in Bermuda. The airports there were shut down and flights from there were delayed. This was the longest-lived … Continue reading
WAIT – WHAT ARE WE REMEMBERING?
What does Memorial Day mean to you? For most folks, it indicates the beginning of summer. It may be a family holiday – a trip to the lake – waterskiing and picnics. It could mean a chance to get away … Continue reading
FRACTURED FRIDAY – ARE WE BROKEN?
As we approach Memorial Day, there is so much to think about. A senseless war is being waged in Ukraine. It has no real purpose other than greed and power. Lives are being snuffed out for no reason. Cities are … Continue reading
MELTING IN FEAR
The image above depicts what our landscape looked like a couple days ago. Within just a short period of time a snowfall of six inches, added to what was already on the ground. In just another short span most of … Continue reading
WHAT’S NEXT?
This world of ours – it’s a mixture of cultures, filled with different races, consumed with material things, longing for success, desirous of power and filled with greed. When all those things combine, there can be chaos. When it looks … Continue reading
THE BEGINNING OF BIRTH PAINS
It sometimes seems that every day brings another story of man’s inhumanity towards man. There is the noise of violence in every corner of our country. Dissatisfied and enraged voices scream for change. People are divided in their opinions, their … Continue reading
OUT OF DESOLATION
ORIGINAL SCULPTURE BY PAUL BOECHER – POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© The sculpture was created as a reminder of how God can bring us out of the ashes and into new life. It depicts the flood waters of the Bible, … Continue reading
ANGER AND RAGE AND HATE, OH MY!
He tells it like it is and even though he’s not the average politician, he’s followed by those who have held their anger with the government within. They yearn for new leadership without the ties to an overly corrupt body of administrators. … Continue reading
SHED BLOOD
Crimson stains the sand. People running, hiding, covering themselves and others, Fear ensues, then pain, followed by anger and rage, Faces and heads shrouded in black, too cowardly to show themselves, Thoughts of waging a righteous war against those who … Continue reading
IS THERE SUCH A THING AS PEACE?
It seems each day brings more and more news of wars and terrorism. Even in the safety of our homes we are exposed to an evil world of hatred and anger. It’s pretty hard to find any peace of mind when everything around … Continue reading
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