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WHAT DO YOU MEAN HINDSIGHT IS 20/20

Mondays are always good do-over days. It’s a great day to start a diet, to set goals, to fix what you messed up last week. You get the idea. The beginning of a new week seems the logical point to … Continue reading

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SUNRISE/SON RISE . . .

I snapped this picture of a hazy sunrise at about 6:30 this morning. It almost looks like the sun is resting between two wires. A cloudy mist fills the sky around it, failing to reveal the majesty of a colorful … Continue reading

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PHOENIX RISING . .

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This painting is one that doesn’t really scream PAUL T. BOECHER. Paul’s mind often went outside the box with his art. This unique style probably came from his years of being in … Continue reading

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THE GREAT WALL DISCOVERED . . .

You may have noticed that I wasn’t present yesterday. The day before had started me on a quest for China and all my digging finally paid off. Unfortunately, it wasn’t the Great Wall I had anticipated. Just a huge brick … Continue reading

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MISSING YOU . . .

It has been 147 days since you left this earth and awoke in paradise. I miss you so much. I found this photo from one of our road trips. It’s an empty bench in a park near the Coon Rapids … Continue reading

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THE SOURCE OF ALL LIGHT . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The days are getting longer in case you haven’t noticed. The light reaches the end of the day at almost 9 PM in my part of the world. That gives us so … Continue reading

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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

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LIFE GOES ON UNTIL WE DIE . . .

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It’s obvious in this painting that the mountain lion is in search of his lunch. The chase is on. We, like the creatures of this earth, will eventually face death. It’s … Continue reading

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A DAY IN PARADISE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The image above was the backdrop for a musical play about Esther from the Bible, called, “Such a Time as This.” I know it looks like another beautiful painting of Paul’s and … Continue reading

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THE MANY FACES OF ME . . .

Today is throwback Thursday, so I thought I’d throw a few pictures of Moi, to show you what a ham I am. Obviously, I’m not afraid to get up in front of an audience. That is as long as I’m … Continue reading

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WHAT ARE YOU WORTH

When we grow old, some of our self-worth diminishes right along with our ability to get up each day. Somewhere during middle age we become so busy  taking care of our family and building a life, we tend to forget … Continue reading

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ALL ALONE . . .

Nestled in the protection of her surroundings, this lonely egret stands – by herself wondering. She may have lost track of her mate. Perhaps she needs time to herself. Maybe she is seeking direction from her Creator. As I think … Continue reading

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CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL AND KATHY BOECHER This painting reminds me of the tales from Mark Twain. You can almost see Huckelberry and Tom floating on a raft beside this huge paddle boat, slowly moving down the river on … Continue reading

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REFRESHING RAIN . . .

At last, we finally received a nice dousing this morning. Just in time too. I just weeded an area around Paul’s sculpture of “Surrender,” and planted a few plants at the base. Clearing out space for a new garden can … Continue reading

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RESTORED MAN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The title of this wood sculpture is “SURRENDER.” Paul carved this with hammer and chisel several years ago for a religious art show in Northeast Minneapolis. From there, it stood in his … Continue reading

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SPRING CLEANUP . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Garage Sale signs are popping up all over the place. Some folks use this time of year to declutter and get rid of things so they can go to some of those … Continue reading

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY . . .

My mom grew up during the Great Depression. It was a time of much change in the country. Not only was a World War raging across the sea, but women were put to work in factories. Up until then, they … Continue reading

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TODAY IS NATIONAL TRAIN DAY

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today is National Train Day and tomorrow is Mother’s Day, so I thought I’d combine my post to include both of them. In the olden days, when I was just a girl … Continue reading

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REFLECTIONS . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Another houseboat painting which shows the art of reflecting light. Paul was a master at finding the light. Many times he would photograph a site in order to capture the moment. Then … Continue reading

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BEACHED . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This sweet watercolor depicts some rugged old canoes sitting on the shoreline, waiting to get back in the water. Weather is always an issue in Minnesota. It can be the dreariest time … Continue reading

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