Tag Archives: wisdom

MY FIRST EASTER WITHOUT YOU . . .

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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THE DAY BETWEEN DEATH & LIFE

It was the Sabbath day – a day dedicated to rest and meditation. Jesus’ body had been interred in the tomb of a rich man. Time would not allow for preparing the body for burial, because the Sabbath required no … Continue reading

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The cross in the photo was done several years ago as a prototype for a much larger one that would appear at the front of a church. It is a simple cross … Continue reading

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TURNING THE TABLES . . .

The day before had been a day of excitement and glory for Jesus. He was hailed, the King of the Jews. Though honored as a king, Jesus entered the city in humility on the back of a donkey. One day, … Continue reading

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CELEBRATING PAUL . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Today we celebrate the life of Paul Boecher – Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandpa, Great Grandpa – Entrepreneur – Business Man – Idea Man – Problem Solver – Art Teacher – Artist … Continue reading

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OUR ROAD – TOGETHER . . .

“OUR ROAD, TOGETHER,” By Kathy Boecher ART By Paul Boecher© A journey through a lifetime of ups and downs over a period of sixty or more years, doesn’t happen much anymore. Maybe it’s because the easy way out is to … Continue reading

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I FELL ASLEEP COUNTING MY BLESSINGS . . .

I’m posting one more today, because yesterday was one of those days I simply have to share. My journey over the past few years has been one of many tests, many joys, a huge amount of memories and the loss … Continue reading

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ICONIC SIGNS OF THE CITY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting of the iconic Gold Medal Flour signs, which are visible from the Mississippi River, stand as a beacon of sorts for those nearing the town of Minneapolis.  One of the … Continue reading

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PUTTING THINGS INTO PERSPECTIVE . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I’ve often said that aging is not for the faint of heart. Getting up in the morning is the first challenge. Making a mad dash to the bathroom is second on the … Continue reading

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TRANQUILITY . . .

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As I scroll through Paul’s art, I feel he is with me. It’s always been a connection for us. He painted and I wrote. The words were easily inspired, because his work … Continue reading

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PEACE IN THE VALLEY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© It seems at times that there is no place to go when life is throwing brick after brick at you. We scurry through this life trying to figure things out – trying to … Continue reading

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GOD’S INTRICATE DESIGN . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER God’s design is so amazing. Just take a moment to feast your eyes on it. The indigenous people of America were very much aware of this. This painting is an example of … Continue reading

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OPEN SKETCH BOOK

ART & POETRY BY PAUL T. & KATHY BOECHER© A gentle breeze flows through the trees as people stroll along the water’s edge. Clouds gather above the lake, creating a tranquil scene filled with artists painting on their canvases and … Continue reading

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JESUS MY KING

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Our God is inconceivable in every aspect of life. He is the King of Creation, Lord of Lords, the One and only True God. His love is beyond our human comprehension. He … Continue reading

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A BRAND NEW DAY . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul was part of a daily study of an osprey nest at the Coon Rapids Dam park several years back. There were about four guys altogether, who met each morning to bird … Continue reading

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CELEBRATING BRUCE . . .

The picture above is of my brother-in-law, Bruce Bloom. On Christmas day of 2024, he went peacefully into his heavenly Father’s home after battling Alzheimer’s disease. This was a man who made great strides in the business world, raised two … Continue reading

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MATED FOR LIFE

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER There are many creatures that mate for life. The magnificent trumpeter swans are in that category. Swans often decide on their partner before they’ve completely matured. They spend all their time together. … Continue reading

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WISHFUL THINKING . . .

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I think of these paintings as an invitation to summer. They were created by the brush of Paul Boecher, but behind the scenes there were snippets of a special time, being recorded … Continue reading

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BROKEN BUT NOT DEAD YET . . .

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A sputtering, rusted, old, decrepit vehicle sits outside a broken down edifice, Both of them have seen better days, Some days I feel like this, My engine chugs along, performing well for … Continue reading

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HOPE ON A HILL . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© This painting was completed in 1989 by Paul Boecher after returning from a hunting trip in Oregon. He was not here when his mother passed, but in what appeared to be a … Continue reading

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