Tag Archives: wisdom

CRUISING DOWN THE RIVER . . .

Posted on May 18, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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 . . .

Posted on May 15, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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 . . .

Posted on May 14, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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 . . .

Posted on May 13, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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 . . .

Posted on May 11, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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

Posted on May 10, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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 . . .

Posted on May 8, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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 . . .

Posted on May 7, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

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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GIGI’S GREAT ADVENTURE

Posted on May 6, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

Today, instead of art and poetry, I’m featuring my first road trip in a long, long time. We started out with hazy skies and a misty rain all the way to Wisconsin to celebrate my brother-in-law’s life – the last … Continue reading →

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ONE LIFE LEAVES – NEW LIFE BEGINS

Posted on May 5, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

God’s plan for the circle of life remains intact. These three photos show how two grieving widows (My sister, Carol and me) embracing a new life of seven months. My first great grandson has warmed and comforted the hearts of … Continue reading →

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THE MERRY MONTH OF MAY . . .

Posted on May 1, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today is the first May. It has been four months since the love of my life has gone to heaven – where time is not measured as it is on earth – … Continue reading →

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LORD, YOU ARE MY ROCK . . .

Posted on April 30, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” Psalm 18:2 ESV One year, my husband gave me a … Continue reading →

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THE ANOKA FEED MILL . . .

Posted on April 29, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

The Anoka Feed Mill has been independently operating for more than three generations. The family farm of Ernest Petersen was established in 1945 with a focus on grain and feed products. It is bordered by the Rum River on one … Continue reading →

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THE OLD, ROUND, RED BARN . . .

Posted on April 28, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Round barns became popular for dairy farmers between 1890 and 1920. Their design enabled cows to point their heads to the center and feed from the central trough attached to a silo. … Continue reading →

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WAVES . . .

Posted on April 27, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This piece of art was done as part of Paul’s re-enactment presentation as a frontier artist. An example of Northwest Coast Native art, we see a wild bird painted with waves of … Continue reading →

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THE BEAR SHALL GRAZE . . .

Posted on April 26, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “The wolf shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the young goat,and the calf and the lion and the fattened calf together; and a little child shall … Continue reading →

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THE WAY . . .

Posted on April 25, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© There are many twists and turns in life. Some reach the epitome of excitement and joy, while others can drag us into a pit of despair. Even in the darkest corners, God … Continue reading →

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ABANDONED . . .

Posted on April 24, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul loved anything having to do with water sports. He also enjoyed painting various crafts he saw along the Mississippi River as he searched for just the perfect setting. If this abandoned … Continue reading →

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EASTER HOPE

Posted on April 22, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER As Easter’s brilliance begins to wear off, we’re left with an afterglow. The promise that our lives don’t end with our last breath. This is the confidence I have for myself, for … Continue reading →

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MY FIRST EASTER WITHOUT YOU . . .

Posted on April 21, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER To realize that I am now a widow, is a hard pill to swallow. I was a wife for 60 + years. Now I am entering another phase of my journey on … Continue reading →

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