A Memorable Flight
September 24, 2026
This was a neat story in Janice Dean’s book entitled Make Your Own Sunshine. A young couple was returning home on a flight with their newly adopted daughter. The flight attendants learned of their story and decided to make an announcement to the other passengers. The cabin, upon hearing the news, erupted in applause […]
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 […]
Cwaaaazzzzy Doubles Point
October 2, 2026
It’s been reported that The Bryan Brothers played The US Open doubles final one year and the contest lasted nearly two and a half hours….they had only two net errors. Most club teams reach that number in one or two games. Noted teaching pro Welby Van Horn called net errors ‘felonies.’ Type up this reminder […]
Love lives on
October 2, 2026
The following is excerpted from the book The Rabbit Effect by Dr. Kelli Harding. ‘In the midst of a January snowstorm, I went to see my mom’s body one final time at the funeral home before it was cremated. She’d died only four days before, and it had been just over two weeks since the […]
Perspective
October 2, 2026
Everyone has bad moments…bad days that leave a sour taste in your mouth. It’s then that a walk in the woods can help. I mean, really…your day certainly pales in comparison to this poor guy.
Pia vindicated
October 2, 2026
In 1898, Secondo Pia was given the opportunity to photograph The Shroud of Turin with his rudimentary camera. The images he subsequently developed in his darkroom at home astounded many but angered thousands more who derided him with accusations that he doctored the photographs. Pia wrote that he trembled when the plate of the negative […]
Gotcha
October 2, 2026
In the late fifties and sixties, it seemed as if The New York Yankees won The World Series almost every year. In that era, many of the games were played as day games much to the chagrin of a die hard baseball fan named Tom Finholm. We attended St. Anne’s grade school in Prairie Village, […]
Grace
September 30, 2026
You are my North Star… the anchor I cling to when the clouds darken and the seas roll You are my oasis… the quiet place I thirst for when the desert surrounds me and hope is fading You are my lifeline… the connection I cherish when friends are few and I feel alone You speak […]
Food for thought
September 30, 2026
A couple of songs this week have sparked me to consider that…when leaving this earth, we are greeted by heavenly angels singing ‘welcome home’ tunes. They instantly remind us that we are spiritual beings coming back to the home we long for all of our days. Perhaps we are invited to join this exalted choir […]
Sometimes
September 30, 2026
Sometimes you’ve gotta dance through the darknessSing through the firePraise when it don’t make sense Sometimes you’ve gotta stare down the giantWorship from the lion’s den Sometimes you’ve gotta shout it from the mountainLouder in the valleyTrusting that He’s gonna get you there Sometimes you’ve gotta welcome the wonderWait for the answerWorship with your […]
Miracle in Tokyo
September 30, 2026
Billy Mills was born on June 30, 1938 and overcame childhood poverty, racism, and the loss of both parents by age 12. He was a member of The Oglala Lakota Tribe. Before his father died, he counseled Billy to. “look beyond the hurt” and chase a dream believing that following this dream would heal his […]
New for Old
September 30, 2026
Ther is a marvelous singer from England by the name of Phillippa Hanna. She recorded a song years ago called New for Old which can be a great reminder for us daily. Here’s a portion of the lyrics. Every Monday morning you will find him at the store If someone has thrown away something he […]
Excellence
September 29, 2026
I retain great memories of the music by The Doobie Brothers, Beach Boys, Eagles, and The Beatles. Seeing The Doobies and Beach Boys together in Kansas City was epic before the word became overused. These days, my taste in music has expanded to include outstanding musicians in different genres. Tap arrow to hear.
Hodgie chooses mountain biking
September 29, 2026
My great friend Hodgie is becoming quite adept at mountain biking and looks for any opportunity to experience this adrenaline rush. He is talented in tennis, paddle tennis, pickleball, and has a storied history as a fly fisherman. We have not fished together in years as biking is his ‘joy’ activity these days. I think […]
One feisty dude
September 29, 2026
Was he brash and belligerent? Yes, Jimmy Connors was that and so much more. He was ranked #1 in the world for a total of 268 weeks. Jimmy is the only player in history to win The US Open on three different surfaces….clay, grass, and hard court. This junk yard dog was must watch tv […]
Dancing Lessons
September 29, 2026
The year was 1963 and The Arthur Murray Dance Studio opened up just a few blocks away from our home in Prairie Village, Kansas. My parents obviously determined that baseball and basketball were insufficient in keeping me busy so they, without my approval, signed me up. How to accurately describe the experience came to me […]
The ‘It’ Factor
September 29, 2026
It was easy to spot when Evan was in middle school. Yes indeed…he had The It Factor… Terrific confidence Speed and hustle Resiliency Hunger to learn and improve Pain free look of a winner He reminds me of two former Bruin players…Tyler and Colin Brown. So impressed was I with Tyler that he surely had […]
Reflection
September 28, 2026
Be still, be grateful, and kind Let not this roller coaster like world hijack your mind Be generous, be courteous, and strong Savor the little things with the knowledge were not here for very long Live it up…slow it down but take not one day… one minute, or one breath for granted.
WWGD
September 28, 2026
Ya learn something everyday if you pay attention. A friend had some surgery a few weeks ago that has curtailed what she calls her ‘me fun’. Lord knows we are wired for me fun and without it life becomes like a car with sand poured into the gas tank… the fuel system gets clogged and […]
Smart moms
September 28, 2026
While at Koelbel library this morning, I was struck by a very refreshing sight. The place was flooded with moms and their 3-5 year old kids who were attending story time. Fingers crossed that this early immersion in books and reading will pay dividends when the lure of devices raises its ugly head.
Prioritize
September 28, 2026
“Life can be anything but simple. So, in every part of our lives where we can embrace simplicity, we free up mental and emotional bandwidth for the other, less simple parts of our lives. Decision fatigue is a real thing. So everywhere I can slow down, simplify, and maximize what I already have, I do […]
Dynamic Trio
September 28, 2026
Some performances need no introduction. Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake crush it. Tap on arrow to see/hear
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