Strong foundation
September 24, 2026
It is well understood that a house’s foundation can be built upon rock or sand…that when the winds blow and the waves rise, it’s best to have a great architect.
Marie
September 24, 2026
Four year old Marie is a character. Her parents and nanny just smile and shake their heads at this precocious pee wee. Today, she arrived for her tennis lesson with her nanny, two year old sister, and older brother and sister who are 5 year old twins. In the middle of her tennis lesson, she […]
Words can heal
September 24, 2026
I believe in you. How easy it is to let those words rise from our heart, over our lips, and into someone else’s heart. I believe in you. How powerful those words are in turning someone’s life around and helping them to believe in themselves again. I believe in you. Oh, the light that […]
Miracles
September 24, 2026
There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle. Albert Einstein True and lasting wonder needs to be renewed regularly, even daily. Otherwise, life’s inevitable formula will be: Wonderful is followed by wonder-half-full, which is followed by wonder-quarter-full, which […]
What a day
September 24, 2026
In the faint light of the attic, an old man, tall and stooped, bent his great frame and made his way to a stack of boxes that sat near one of the little half-windows. Brushing aside the wisps of cobwebs, he tilted the top box toward the light and began to carefully lift out […]
The boy at the backstop
September 24, 2026
We drove slowly north on Downing Street heading to Porter Hospital when a young boy caught my eye. Separated from classmates who excitedly played basketball and tag, he leaned against the baseball backstop far from the kids who didn’t seem to notice him. The boy’s head was bowed and I wondered what he was thinking….and […]
Out of the woodwork
September 24, 2026
Tatiana Prozorova entered The Singapore Open ranked 180 in the world. Today, she upset Alexandra Eala who was ranked #18 to reach the quarterfinals. It seems these terrific players are coming out of the woodwork and are fearless and so very talented. Tap on arrow to see highlights.
Granny
September 24, 2026
Rick Barry is a Hall of Fame basketball player and one of the purest free throw shooters in history making 90% during his career. We had season tickets in the third row in 1975 in Kansas City. I watched Barry in warmups and he’ looked peeved whenever his ball touched the rim. Wilt Chamberlain scored […]
Extraordinary talent
September 23, 2026
It seems that great singers and musicians can play with their eyes closed. It’s pretty confounding to us regular folks. Tap arrow to view.
Junk yard dogs
September 23, 2026
The Colorado Rockies lost their 100th game yesterday for the 4th straight season. Here’s hoping that next year is a turnaround year for them as they are a scrappy, never give up, bunch of junk yard dogs who are fun to watch. May they rise from the depths to the delight of their fans.
You Got This
September 22, 2026
All is Well All is Well For tonight Darkness fell into the dawn of love’s light Sing Ale Sing Alleluia Tap arrow to see/hear
Hecticity
September 22, 2026
Life today is hectic – ask anyone. There is hardly enough time to catch our breath before having to move to the next thing. Everyone is busy….multi-tasking is the new normal as we try to juggle five balls instead of three…..so busy are we that….unlike the British…..we leave no time for tea. There seems to […]
The Darkest Hour
September 22, 2026
In your darkest hour….when loneliness and despair overtake you…I’ll be there In your darkest hour….as the fear and doubt overwhelm you….I will be there I am The Light shining in your soul….and the hope living in your heart I am the dream you cling to when your life seems torn apart I am the […]
Heart and Soul
September 22, 2026
“When you speak from your heart the words that only your soul has dared to whisper, that’s when miracles happen.” Flavia Weedn
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