Tag Archives: wisdom
NEW LIFE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The birds in this pencil sketch by Paul, shows the change in shifts between mama and papa eagle. Each bird takes their turn in sitting on the soon-to-be baby eaglets before they … Continue reading
SUPER HERO MOM . . .
The media sometimes ends it news with one of those super hero stories to make us feel better after hearing all the garbage that fills our world. We’re hopeful that someone will come and make things better. We need someone to … Continue reading
MOMS WITHOUT CHILDREN . . .
Soon we’ll be observing a day which honors mothers. Let’s not forget those who have lost children and pray that this day will also honor them for their gift of life. These are the ones who don’t find much joy … Continue reading
THE BLAME GAME . . .
Taking responsibility for our actions is not a new concept. In fact, it’s one of those events as old as time when you come right down to it. It started shortly after the creation of the world. A perfect habitation … Continue reading
OLD TIME FAMILY REUNIONS . . .
In the “good old days” a family reunion was commonplace. In today’s world, a chance to get together with your relatives is rare. Most families in this century hardly know each other because of the miles that separate them. I … Continue reading
DETERMINED, PERSISTENT GRANDMA
Today, grandmas have changed quite a bit. Most of them still work well into their sixties and beyond. Although most grandmas from the old days, worked hard right up until their dying days as well. They didn’t have cleaning ladies … Continue reading
IF I COULD WILE AWAY THE HOURS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Waking up with the sun is what I do. I’m not sure if I have an internal clock that beckons me, or if the call of the garden stirs me to start … Continue reading
ANOTHER FIRST . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s May 1st – another turn of the page on my calendar – a day to celebrate new beginnings, springtime, flowers and love popping up all over. It’s also been 16 months … Continue reading
SHE SANG ‘TIL THE COWS CAME HOME
I’ve been using AI at times to create an image for my blog posts. This one really hit the mark. My maternal grandmother was one of my heroes. She’d rise with the sun to welcome each day. She was a … Continue reading
NOT OF THIS WORLD . . .
C.S. Lewis authored over 30 books. He was a literary scholar, an atheist and later on in his life he returned to Christianity. At that time, he became a student and teacher of theology. His most popular series, “The Chronicles … Continue reading
CONSIDER THE ANT . . .
“Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise.Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.How long will you lie there, O sluggard?When will you arise … Continue reading
SHOW ME YOUR WILL, LORD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER God’s creation is one of many places where we can feel His presence and know that He is with us. As we begin this week, let’s never forget that He alone is … Continue reading
A COUNTRY HOME . . .
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL AND KATHY BOECHER© The swift movement of the paintbrush shows the life that lived in the house. A family, a hearth filled with love, a building that had seen generations pass by. How many … Continue reading
GENERATION SNAP . . .
I am part of the “Silent Generation” or more commonly known as a Traditionalist. We all have our pluses and minuses, but many of us old timers seem to think that the Newbies are on the road to destruction. I … Continue reading
BEAUTY IN DARKNESS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© The peacefulness just before sunrise – not many critters moving around yet, but in this watercolor, you can see what Paul witnessed in the woods on many occasions. He was an avid … Continue reading
WALK IN MY SHOES . . .
In December of 1962, Harper Lee’s novel, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” was released as a black and white film starring Gregory Peck. It was a time when racial inequality was at its height. Riots were going on across the country. … Continue reading
WHAT IF?
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could simply erase the events of the past? We can face life with all kinds of question marks or we can have faith that whatever we do will be guided by the creator of … Continue reading
ARE YOU HIDING FROM GOD?
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This Paul Boecher watercolor is painted in the style of Van Gogh. The multiple strong brush strokes depict turmoil, confusion, a little chaos and an impressionistic flavor. Much art is a … Continue reading
WHISPERING WINDS . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© April is a mix of every kind of weather. It may start out with some snow. It slowly progresses to warmer temperatures, but not without a fight. Rain comes to nourish the … Continue reading
FICKLE OR FAITHFUL FRIDAY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Fridays can give us feelings of finality. The work week has finished. It can fill us with freedom to spread our feathers and fly. It can further foster fun and frolicking for … Continue reading
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