Tag Archives: wisdom

DOWN IN THE VALLEY . . .

Posted on July 26, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER So many songs have been written about the mountains, streams, valleys. All of these describe a perfect oasis – a refuge from the crushing noise of civilization – a sanctuary where you can … Continue reading →

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FREAKY, FUNNY FRIDAY . . .

Posted on July 25, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

I started out bald. I looked pretty much like a billiard ball until the age of one. It was then that hair actually appeared on my little noggin. Eventually it grew long enough for mom to curl it into rags … Continue reading →

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IF BIRDS COULD TALK . . .

Posted on July 25, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This painting shows how birds communicate. You can almost hear this one screeching to another hawk to warn them of oncoming danger. Yes, they do have a language all their own. Not … Continue reading →

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HE LEADS ME . . .

Posted on July 24, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Today’s watercolor shows a depth of color using only earth tones. The deer is feeding on lush grasses as the trees protect her from predators. You can see the light dancing through the … Continue reading →

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DON’T HOLD BACK . . .

Posted on July 22, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© If you’ve ever taken a family vacation to the western states, the above painting is a familiar sight. Yellowstone Falls is a mainstay of photographers, sight seers, campers and artists. It’s one … Continue reading →

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MORNING VISITOR . . .

Posted on July 20, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This morning view of a peaceful forest, with a mighty white-tailed buck is fodder for another painting. The sketch is a mixture of colored pencils and watercolor. Paul’s happiest place was in … Continue reading →

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GIVE A MAN A FISH . . .

Posted on July 19, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Paul was well acquainted with fishing. His family owned a summer home on a Wisconsin lake and fishing was a requirement. When I think of fishing, my thoughts turn to baiting a … Continue reading →

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WHO DO YOU TRUST?

Posted on July 18, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Imagine waking up to this view. Paul preferred painting on location – maybe because of his past career in advertising. Those were the days of true imaginative creativity, when they would shoot … Continue reading →

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MORNING MIST . . .

Posted on July 17, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER© Paul had always been an early riser. He especially liked to paint at the dawn of a new day. The painting for today is shown in the process of being created and … Continue reading →

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WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?

Posted on July 16, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This watercolor painting was done on site. Looking at this landscape shows the determination of American farmers as we see the deep ruts, indicating where seeds have been laid. The little house … Continue reading →

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IN THE WILDERNESS . . .

Posted on July 14, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This set of watercolors was inspiration for gifts for each of our grandchildren when they were younger. The water buffalo was painted for our oldest grandson, the giraffe led to a painting … Continue reading →

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BIRD ON A STUMP . . .

Posted on July 12, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER 181 days have passed since Paul entered heaven. During these past days I’ve been sorting through his many pieces of art. Paul loved nature. In fact, I learned how to determine a … Continue reading →

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COOL, CLEAR WATER . . .

Posted on July 11, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & INSPIRATION FROM PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Whenever I see a water fall, I think of living water. It’s water that begins as a little trickle, bubbling over a rocky crevasse and down into a serene pool of everlasting … Continue reading →

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DON’T SWEAT THE BIG STUFF . . .

Posted on July 10, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Have you ever felt like a frog sitting in a hot frying pan? The heat is rising and you’re slowly succumbing to the effects. You’ve tried to get out, but you’re stuck. … Continue reading →

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NEVER SAY NEVER . . .

Posted on July 9, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & INSPIRATION BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER When you look at others and how they’ve overcome their past, how does that make you feel? So many people feel unqualified or unfit to worship God. They may believe they are … Continue reading →

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THE TREE OF LIFE . . .

Posted on July 8, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER God created a paradise for mankind. Mankind doubted God. Today the world sits in darkness and that tree is no more. However. God also created mankind in His own image. He loves … Continue reading →

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SUMMERTIME ON THE FARM. . .

Posted on July 7, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER With summer at its height comes all sorts of activities for families to attend. You don’t have to make an out-of-town trip to see some kind of historical gathering of reenactors. Paul … Continue reading →

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KEEP YOUR EYES UP

Posted on July 6, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Never underestimate your physical strength, nor forget the inner power that God has implanted in your soul. Looking back at our past sins is fruitless. It only leads to depression and hopelessness. … Continue reading →

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I STILL LOVE MY COUNTRY . . .

Posted on July 4, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER “When government falls out of favor with those it governs it’s either time to re-elect new officials or get out of the country.” Mark Twain What exactly is patriotism?  I think it’s a natural feeling … Continue reading →

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FOXES & BIRDS . . .

Posted on July 3, 2025 by atimetoshare.me

ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER Another page from a sketchbook brought to mind Jesus’ words in Matthew 8:20. “And Jesus said to him, “Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of … Continue reading →

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