Tag Archives: wisdom
WAITING IN WAITING ROOMS
When you’re in your 80s, it’s not unusual to spend a lot of time in waiting rooms. The one pictured is quite nice. I took the photo while waiting for Paul to get his eyes examined yesterday. As we sat … Continue reading
SHADES OF AUTUMN
This a photograph taken yesterday as we search for autumn color. It was a cloudy day, so not much to see, but there is a hint of richness appearing on a few trees. A favorite time for Paul & me … Continue reading
WHO IS MOTHER GOOSE?
As my husband and I were sitting at the dinner table, we started talking about these old verses and stories and how they impacted our childhood. I’m sure some of them are still being used today, since they were pretty … Continue reading
I ASK YOU TO STAY . . . .
B I’ve been thinking a lot about surrendering these past few months. When I think of battle, the thought of surrender is usually a last resort. I’m learning that it should have been my mantra for a long time. Raising … Continue reading
THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
One of my recurring dreams is not having my children’s lunches packed for school. My kids have since flown the coop and packing lunches is no longer a part of my daily routine, but for some reason that dream keeps popping … Continue reading
A FIELD OF TOASTED MARSHMALLOWS
ORIGINAL ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© A misty, early morning, among the bales of hay, New life appears and spreads its wings to welcome in each day, The atmosphere with crystal glow is dusting every bale, With … Continue reading
THE WORLD IS VERY EVIL
I’m quite sure that Lincoln wasn’t the only man in history to make this statement. Through the history of our world, evil has been rearing its ugly head. Each generation seems to become more and more corrupted. We can’t help … Continue reading
WHAT GOD ORDAINS IS ALWAYS GOOD . . .
Whether we’re facing life or death situations, climbing the ladder of success, raising and guiding a young family, beginning a new school year, we can be sure that we are not alone in it. We may think that following God’s … Continue reading
THE ANGELS AMONG US
Do you ever feel that God has deserted you? When I start thinking that way, I need to remember all the times when God’s angels interceded in my life. There was the time I worked at a loan company and … Continue reading
YELLOWSTONE MEMORIES
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER THE ROAD TO HELL When you’ve hit the bottom of that dark and lonely road, When your mind is troubled and you’re ready to explode, When the days seem endless and the … Continue reading
EVERYTHING HAS A PURPOSE
Almost seven years ago, we were holding garage sales to downsize for a move to a smaller house – about half the size of what we were living in. Both my husband and I are artists and have collected many … Continue reading
EXPERIMENTATION- GENETICS – CONSPIRACY -BRAINWASHING
When life slows down and you are moving closer to the end of it, you spend a lot of time in front of the tube. For us, it’s old movies – either cowboys and outlaws – soldiers and war – … Continue reading
A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF US
Our week was filled to overflowing with visits from dear friends on Monday – a view of another friend’s beautiful garden and short visit with them. Tuesday was spent with church friends at breakfast, made possible by those friends’ generosity. … Continue reading
PUTTING BOUNCE BACK INTO YOUR STEP
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10 It’s Monday again. Thank you, Lord, for … Continue reading
LIVE YOUR LIFE
When we’re limited by our age, by our health, our thinking, we tend to hold back on things we might still be able to do. I’m learning this more and more each day. Yesterday, a simple task of picking up … Continue reading
WHY IS IT SO HARD TO LET GO?
The idea of wrestling with God seems pointless to me. The results are obvious. We can’t win that battle, no matter how hard we try. Every struggle in life has a connection to that very subject. When we come into … Continue reading
SUMMER VACATION – FAMILY STYLE
ART BY PAUL BOECHER Summer vacations – ah, the days of swimming at the lake, long walks, lazy days, fun times with family. I remember one family vacation in particular when our two oldest were in high school and our … Continue reading
MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER
I’ve posted this article many times but keep hoping that someday I will be a great-grandmother. The post was submitted to “Chicken Soup for the Soul” a few years ago and appears in their book, “My Crazy Family.” Hope you … Continue reading
FRIDAY FUNNIES FOR OLD FOGIES
Fridays are for fun, so here are a few funnies for those of us who have turned the corner – so to speak. It’s also National Junk Food Day, so get yourself a greasy hamburger, some fries and anything over … Continue reading
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