Sound advice
October 23, 2026
“Good teachers make teaching look easy. Bad ones approach it like they are haphazardly dissecting a cat. They address every single movement possible and by the time they’re done they’ve taken apart the entire cat. There’s blood and guts everywhere, but where is the cat? Every person comes to the teacher with his own distinctive […]
Footprints
October 23, 2026
“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to a new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever […]
Hand Jive Analysis
October 22, 2026
I think it first came to me while watching NFL analysts dissecting the first half of a Jets vs. Steelers game. Two out of the five experts talked using constant hand gestures to more emphatically make their points. Did you ever wonder if you tied their hands behind them if they’d become mute and unable […]
Self Absorbed
October 22, 2026
The USA has afforded LeBron James the opportunity to play basketball and, in the process, becme a billionaire. Not to be outdone by the finalists in the wnba who diss the American flag and the people who who fought for their freedom….the mega rich prima donna gives zero attention to the Star Spangled banner and […]
Skedaddling Boo Weekly
October 22, 2026
For those who’ve never heard of Boo Weekley and his gallant effort to keep Western celebrations alive. Tap arrow to view
What in tarnation is happening?
October 22, 2026
As a cowboy, I must admit that I’m a bit forlorn about the state of affairs today. In speaking with a friend this week, we both lamented the fact that many colorful words of the past are no longer in use. I mean when was the last time you used the word ‘reckon’ or ‘skedaddle’….or […]
Joined at the heart
October 22, 2026
A very young cowboy read a terrific book recently. An unlikely friendship develops when a young American girl writes a pen pal letter to a boy in Africa. Let’s just say it’s a bond that will undoubtedly last forever. One of the ten best books read in a number of years…I Will Always Write Back […]
The optimist
October 22, 2026
A friend who is getting on in years shared that, as one ages, the gifts of our youth simply fade away. Being the optimist, he spoke of exploring new gifts that may prove to be more valuable and equally exhilarating as those that are now at rest. Perhaps, he said, we should be like meticulous […]
You decide
October 20, 2026
I had not heard of this incident until today. It’s self explanatory and surely has gone viral on the internet. When, in our lifetime, would something like this occur? JFK is rolling over in his grave. Tap arrow to view.
Bye bye wnba
October 20, 2026
This is a no brainer. Although Caitlin Clark has resuscitated the WNBA, I will no longer pay an ounce of attention to their non patriotic and pampered players. Teams in the finals representing Atlanta and San Francisco have chosen to stay in the locker rooms as The Star Spangled Banner is played. This is not […]
Glimmers
October 20, 2026
There are mini moments positioned in our day to help us put on hold the doubts and worries that tend keep us tethered to troubles. Stop right now and listen to Jason Mraz singing Living in The Moment or watch Train dance his way through Play that Song. Glimmers are getaway from me minutes where […]
It’s a wonderful day
October 18, 2026
A very young cowboy loves bluebirds. They remind me of the tune from the movie The Song of the South. You must remember those catchy lyrics… Zip A Dee do Dah…Zip a Dee Ay, My oh My What a Wonderful Day. I took the liberty of changing the first word to Blip a few years […]
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 […]
Life is Good
October 9, 2026
The American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, […]
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 […]
Definitely Uncommon
September 26, 2026
Yesterday, whilst stalking trout on The South Platte River, a curious thing happened. I was two miles below the hamlet of Deckers and heading from the stream to the car for lunch when something caught my eye in the bushes. At first, it appeared to be an amadou cloth patch that anglers use to dry […]
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 […]
One Day…..
October 23, 2026
Mrs. Cathcart’s second grade class was dismissed at 2:35 p.m. on a postcard perfect day in Prairie Village, Kansas. Michael Beckstead purchased an ice cold Coca Cola at the Skelly’s gas station at the corner of Somerset and 75th. street. as the walk home began. Michael’s friends, Tom and Mike, were in a hurry to get […]
The right words
October 23, 2026
A very young man hurriedly slipped on slacks, sweater, and shoes this morning and headed out the door. There was no time for breakfast but…..no worries…..for nourished he’d shortly be by the words of Pastor Jim Dixon. “Far too many of us greatly underestimate the impact and influence we have on those we meet each […]
Crowd favorite
October 22, 2026
When Iam Tongi auditioned for American Idol in 2022, he was surely not projected to vie for the crown. The fact that he won just might be due to this song on his home sand. Tap arrow to view
A Salt of The Earth Gentleman
October 21, 2026
Sally had recommended that I pick up a copy of the book Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. Well, I did and just finished it this morning. It’s nearly 400 pages long and I can count with three fingers the other books read of similar length. And to think, this is the author’s first book…and […]
Worth the effort
October 20, 2026
Brett Velikovich is the author of a terrific book entitled Drone Warrior. He spent years in Iraq fine tuning the U.S. drone program to eliminate terrorists. After finally getting burned out, he’s turned his efforts into using drones in other beneficial ways. Velikovich was recruited to help locate the African girls kidnapped by Boko Haram […]
The Silver Lining
October 20, 2026
The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited island. Exhausted, he eventually gathered what he could and managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect himself from the elements, and to store his few possessions. He prayed feverishly to be rescued, and everyday he scanned the horizon […]
Emotional mastery
October 20, 2026
The Head football coach for Ohio State made a revealing comment on tv last night. He said, ‘You have to play with emotion…but not let emotion play with you.’ How many tennis players do you encounter who let their emotions play with them?
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