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 […]
Rock Star
October 19, 2026
Today was car maintenance duty for a very young cowboy. I drove to Arapahoe Hyundai and discovered that they have a brand spanking new facility on the other side of Arapahoe Road. Let me tell ya, this place, like Elon’s flying car, takes service to the next level. I was greeted by Cauther Sekatawa…one of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Life is grand
October 20, 2026
A great friend is a terrific golfer and athlete who is a new dad to a four month old angel. He only gets to play once a week and I have asked if the new baby has given him some added perspective on the links. This fella, like many former competitive athletes, is prone to […]
Incredible
October 19, 2026
First of all, this fella has one great name…Gary Miracle. I read about his heroic attitude today in Harris Faulkner’s terrific book Faith Still Moves Mountains. Gary was stricken with a devastating, life endangering bacteria called sepsis. He was sooo close to cashing in all the chips but somehow survived this nasty intruder. He ended […]
Outrageous
October 19, 2026
A booster shot can heal what ails us. A spiritual booster shot does for the soul what the former cannot. Tap on arrow to hear/see
Standing on shoulders
October 19, 2026
In the 12th. century, Bernard of Chartres was credited with the quote, “If I have seen further (than others), it is by standing on the shoulders of others.” I discovered tennis later than most (age 24) and had miles of ground to make up compared to those who began much earlier. When I learned that […]
Heaven sent
October 18, 2026
Experts have now concluded that the violin, cello, and harp were invented in heaven. Tap arrow to see/hear
Daring Rescue
October 18, 2026
Jessica Buchanan was an aid worker in northern Somalia helping people learn how to avoid land mines. She and a coworker were kidnapped by rebels and held in captivity for ninety-three days. They were given little food or water and were forced to sleep outside. There is a terrific 60 minutes feature online about her […]
The Mentor
October 18, 2026
Sean wears many hats. Son, brother, uncle, husband, father, executive, and friend. When he and Sarah had Emily, he also became a provider and protector……and, he thought, a teacher. It was shortly after her third birthday that he learned that she was the mentor. She taught him about trust and forgiveness and positivity. Emily mentored […]
You cannot be serious
October 17, 2026
In an earlier post, I shared The University of Nebraska women winning a cwaaaazzzzyyy volleyball point. Get ready for another point in a different sport that is equally insane. Tap arrow to view.
Bankrupt
October 17, 2026
As we were leaving the restaurant tonight, Sally spoke of a family of three seated behind me. The mother was scrolling on her phone and was totally disengaged from her teenage son. The father, as far as my wife could tell, never spoke to the distracted mom or the boy. The youngster reacted as most […]
The View of The Educated Tennis Parent
October 17, 2026
I reckon most tennis professionals have used three balls across in their classes. At Randy Ross Tennis Center, we have a balcony where parents can view their kids. I submit that it’s worth imagining that the parent upstairs is a 5.0 former college player…you know…one who has a discriminating eye for technique. What if… The […]
Opportunity
October 17, 2026
“Coaching is a sacred responsibility. I cannot emphasize this enough. I think most of the people with whom I have had the opportunity to teach and coach would say the same thing. Life is a journey, a blessing, an opportunity,,so don’t waste today. Make the most of it.” Dick Gould. Tennis Coach of Stanford […]
Big time talent
October 16, 2026
The only way this fella could be more amazing is if he rode a unicycle while performing. He is insane!
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