Tag Archives: wisdom

HE LEADS ME ON

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© As the morning light arises, on a pasture green sublime, Sun light kisses trees and branches, balancing the sands of time, Though through danger I will wander, snares are set at every turn, God is … Continue reading →

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THE WORLD CONTINUES TO TURN . . .

“There is nothing which I dread so much as a division of the republic into two great parties, each arranged under its leader, and concerting measures in opposition to each other. This, in my humble apprehension, is to be dreaded … Continue reading →

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WHAT WILL TODAY BRING?

We’ll be seeing a lot of maps, polls, numbers and colors on our TV screens today through the evening hours. After a while, it will be kind of a mish mosh of opinions, forecasts and optimism. For the most part, … Continue reading →

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THE WEEK AHEAD

It’s not unusual to make plans for the coming week. We usually have some kind of agenda to accomplish and setting goals for completing them is usually mapped out at the beginning, but by the end, the road has taken … Continue reading →

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LOVE MEANS SAYING YOU’RE SORRY

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The world is not the place for me.  I long to be in heaven.When thoughts like that invade my mind, I need to be forgiven.God didn’t make me to want death.  He … Continue reading →

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THE DAY AFTER HALLOWEEN

It had been an exhausting night. The man, Martin Luther had made his way up the steps to the door of the Wittenburg church. No doubt, anxiety was raging inside him. As he unrolled the scroll and lifted his hammer, … Continue reading →

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THE LAST DAY OF OCTOBER

Today is the last day of October and a lot is going on. First of all, Paul and I managed to hobble to the polling place yesterday and cast our ballots early. So that scary thing has been crossed off … Continue reading →

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IT’S OK TO SAY NO . . .

There are days when we simply must learn to say “no.” The actual word is a negative response, but there comes a time in life when we can no longer accomplish the things we did 20, 30, 40 years ago. … Continue reading →

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WE CAN NEVER LOVE LIKE GOD DOES

The very idea that God loves us without conditions is impossible to comprehend. When you add to the fact that His forgiveness is a reflection of that love and even when we were sinners, He loved us more than we … Continue reading →

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SIGNS OF CHANGE . . .

ART, PHOTOGRAPHY & POETRY BY KATHY BOECHER© Signs of autumn are in the air. Leaves are slowly losing their grip, And soon prepare to tumble, Acorns crunch beneath your feet, All kinds  of seeds nestle into the earth, Starting the regeneration of … Continue reading →

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WHAT DOES GOD SEE?

Smiles are wonderful ways of expressing your joy, excitement, contentment, approval and love, but sometimes a smile can just be a mask for what’s really going on in the mind of the face behind it.  Even the supposedly strongest among us, … Continue reading →

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ELECTION OVERLOAD . . .

I used to be very vocal in my opinion about voting. Now I’m just glad I still have the right to do so. We will hit the polls early this year, because we’re old and don’t really like fighting crowds … Continue reading →

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TBT – WE THE PEOPLE . . .

Today is Throw Back Thursday, I’m feeling kind of lazy, it’s getting close to a National election, I’m running out of ideas of things to write about. I found this oldie from several years ago that still seems appropriate today. … Continue reading →

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FALLING FOR AUTUMN

Leave it to Maxine to put things into perspective. We have a few nuts living in our neighborhood. I guess I could be considered one of them. I love this season. Not because of all the decorations that pop up … Continue reading →

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WE ALL MATTER . . .

When we grow older, our self-worth tends to decline. Unfortunately, when we pass retirement age, there’s a certain amount of discrimination in our country. People who have amazing life skills and experience often have little value in a society of … Continue reading →

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WHAT IS TRUE PEACE?

As we begin another week, it’s a good time to take stock of what’s really important in our lives. It’s a chance to write a “to-do” list and plan the rest of the week. It is an opportunity to look … Continue reading →

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SAFE HARBOR

ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Like ships that pass each other in a sea of discontent, We seek a different way – a way to reinvent, We think of starting over, but that thought is now too old, We’re … Continue reading →

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NATIONAL SQUIRREL AWARENESS MONTH

I’ve written on many occasions about the antics of squirrels and how entertaining they can be. I didn’t realize there was a whole month dedicated to them, however. October is noted for many changes that occur in the environment. Colors … Continue reading →

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BRIDGES . . .

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Bridges are part of our infrastructure. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to connect with those on the other side. We couldn’t easily transport goods from one place to another. In daily … Continue reading →

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GIVE THANKS FOR GOOD HEALTH

Hi, my name is Kathy, and this is one of my support groups. Each one of these women is part of the Jewels of deNial, an ensemble group of actors of retirement age and beyond. I’m the “beyond” part of … Continue reading →

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