A Step Ahead

October 14, 2026

I implore you to hang in there for a handful of points until one of the craziest doubles points ever is played. Hsieh Su-wei has redefined the phrase “Welcome to Toys R Us.” She’s the Nikola Jokic of tennis and undoubtedly the most creative and interesting doubles player since John McEnroe. Tap arrow to view […]

Carly Cat

October 14, 2026

A not so young cowboy learned of the passing of three former teammates last year. My, oh my, could they play! Their exit from this life prompted a thought. What would I, if my number was called, like to leave our daughter. Not having a million dollars or a condo in Vail, perhaps something simpler […]

The Mask

October 14, 2026

I wish that I knew the real you that lives behind the mask All the little quirks and pains that have made you what you are Would that you could feel safe enough to let down your guard and come to know yourself….. to believe in your inherent goodness and appreciate your worth I would […]

The Spark

October 14, 2026

A match lights a candle…… a spark becomes a flame Sometimes a person enters your life and you’re never quite the same Perhaps this one is heaven sent with a message from above… A reminder that all that matters is faith, hope, and love Eyes shining……a soul glimmering speaking words you long to hear A […]

Super Star

October 13, 2026

I must admit that hockey has taken a back seat to basketball in our house but the truth is that the intensity in hockey is light years beyond The NBA. A great friend suggested that I check out the hockey highlights of Nathan MacKinnon. You decide for yourself but to me he’s in the class […]

Masterful

October 13, 2026

  “The numbers that govern the operation of our universe are calibrated with mind-boggling precision so that life can exist. The very physics of the universe are so precisely tuned that they defy the explanation that the universe is merely the result of chance.” Lee Strobel ”The universe is the handiwork of a master designer.” […]

One enlightened woman

October 12, 2026

The afterlife is a much debated topic but maybe this wise woman knows best. Tap on arrow to view.    

The cure

October 10, 2026

Ok…here ya go, the cure for what ails ya. Step 1.  Pull the blinds Step 2.  Take a deep inhibition loosening breath Step 3.   Play They Call Me The Breeze by J.J. Cale Step 4.   Allow a wry smile to form on your face Step 5    Let the smile grow and begin […]

A bright forever

October 8, 2026

A young man not yet thirty was in the process of putting the pieces of a puzzling life back together. It had appeared to teammates that the pieces might never fit neatly in place…that his obsession with partying and substance abuse was a downward spiral like a toilet with a handle stuck in the flush […]

An Education by Marvin Gaye

October 8, 2026

We were a pretty good collection of players with two brothers and a bunch of white guys whose genes required them to play paint by the number basketball. Warming up against Phoenix College, it was an eye opener as we readied ourselves to play against Mo Layton and his band of brothers. The Bears had […]

Love Forever

October 3, 2026

  High up on our favourite hill Pockets full of dreams fulfilled Try to make the day stand still it makes me wonder If I tell you half enough How I’m thankful for your love Whatever lies in store for us please just remember That if you go before me I could plant a million […]

This is Our God

August 31, 2026

This is a WOWSER song for Dominic in New Zealand.   You Rock Dom!  

Genius

June 20, 2023

It was unlike any dream in my first seventy three years of life. The only word that comes close to describe it is ‘luminous’. There were reassuring voices of people in the past…ones no longer here but still somehow remaining in touch. It was clear that they live now in a remarkable place. Delete that…an […]

Tolerance

October 13, 2026

Fishermen and women are known for being a very patient bunch. Maybe even tolerant if one considers that, when catching a sucker instead of a rainbow, we treat the sucker respectfully and set the ugly thing back to his home. When you see the picture of this magpie, it almost strikes one as regal…but not […]

Twinkle toes

October 13, 2026

‘Life is just one grand, sweet, song…so start the music.’ Ronald Reagan   Tap arrow to laugh.  

Gifts of The Heart

October 13, 2026

“Each of us in our lives experiences things that cause pain. I call them wounds of the heart. If you ignore them, they won’t heal. But sometimes when our hearts are wounded that’s when they are open. Frequently it is the wounds of the heart that gives us the greatest opportunity to grow. Difficult situations. […]

Second chances

October 12, 2026

A not so spry older man had a dream last night In it, he was sitting alone in a park on an unseasonably warm winter day Spring was six weeks away so there were no robins yet, just pesky little brown and gray sparrows intent on eating as much as they could An older man […]

Destiny

October 12, 2026

You are strong and bigger than any obstacle that tries to hijack your happiness You run like the wind and the power of that beating heart is unstoppable You deserve to give two thumbs up and a nod of the head to the mirror at night knowing you gave the day your best May you […]

The Gift of Children

October 12, 2026

This is just too good not to pass on to all. Something absolutely positive for a change. I have repeatedly seen the breakdown of the cost of raising a child, but this is the first time I have seen the rewards listed this way. It’s nice, The government recently calculated the cost of raising a […]

Memorable over Mundane

October 12, 2026

The mist rises from the South Platte River as a dozen Canadian geese take flight….ascending slowly and flying in formation from the chilly waters where they spent the night. The Colorado Rockies are in the background with snow-capped peaks looking down from fourteen thousand feet. Drivers and their passengers are heading to work or school on […]

Inspiration

October 12, 2026

Some people’s intuition tells them that the ideas sparked in the shower come to them and not from them. Especially when flowing music is teamed with heaven sent music. Tap arrow to hear.  

Chill

October 12, 2026

For years, sleep issues visited this not so young cowboy…these unwelcome visits resulted in major drops in energy by 2:00 p.m. the next day. Maybe this will help others with similar issues or ones where the treadmill of life has accelerated to break brain mode.    

Happy feet

October 12, 2026

Music has so many qualities…. Inspiration…reflection…toe tapping…head bobbing…karioke. You decide on this one. Tap arrow to view.    

Course correction

October 12, 2026

  I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. Jimmy Dean

Learn from Learner

October 12, 2026

Centuries ago, Voltaire wrote that ‘the enemy of the good is the great’. It’s doubtful but perhaps he was hoping to help tennis players win more points, games, and matches by playing within their capabilities. Maybe he had a crystal ball and could see that tennis and golf equipment would evolve and drastically change the […]

Oh Yeah!

October 12, 2026

This fella is a master….a refreshing breath of fresh air when life gets wonky and we wonder about the sense of it all. Instead of draping a blanket atop our heads, maybe a steady dose of joyful tunes can scare the demons of doom away