October 17, 2015
This morning at 6:45 a.m., the two Alaskan malamutes that live a lob wedge from my back window sprang into action once more. They began their nearly daily howling contest. Most assuredly, anyone within two hundred yards was awakened to this canine symphony. Sometimes it’s 4:00 a.m…..or midnight……or 5:30 a.m. depending on their mood. Since […]
October 15, 2015
The truth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feeling deeply uncomfortable, unhappy, and highly challenged. For it is in such moments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of our ruts and start searching for different ways and truer answers. M. Scott Peck
October 15, 2015
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 […]
October 15, 2015
Today I’m flying low and I’m not saying a word I’m letting all the voodoos of ambition sleep. The world goes on as it must, the bees in the garden rumbling a little, the fish leaping, the gnats getting eaten. And so forth. But I’m taking the day off. Quiet as a feather. I hardly […]
October 15, 2015
On Thursday, The Pescadero Bird Watching Society had staked out a prime beach spot overlooking Half Moon Bay. In the distance, humpback whales were gorging on anchovies as Henrietta Hornbeck (Society president) issued an alert to the ten members scanning the nearby rocks for pelicans and assorted shore birds. ‘If anyone spots a loon, will […]
October 15, 2015
It was one of those moments when you are overwhelmed with the feeling of being blessed. It was a Saturday afternoon and I was raking leaves on the front lawn. Their colors—-yellow,green, red, and orange—-blended together perfectly. I marveled at the colors , and then I looked up and saw my two –year-old daughter’s face […]
October 14, 2015
Grant graduated yesterday and his parents hosted a terrific party today. He is heading to Waco, Texas and Baylor University in the fall and will undoubtedly earn his Master’s Degree in Finance by his 25th. birthday. The young man has it together and is one of the most polite and goal oriented grads you’d ever […]
October 13, 2015
What is your doubles IQ? Do you play the percentages and play smart from the back court and play like THE SHARK at the net? Is it a surprise when you make your first serve……or… a surprise to opponents when you have to hit a second? Serena Williams only holds one ball when she steps […]
October 13, 2015
What do grandparents find so incredible about their grand kids? In part, they help them see the world with fresh eyes and leave behind the fossilized eyes. They remind them that the silly side is so much better than the same old same old side.
October 13, 2015
A man was driving east on Dry Creek Boulevard yesterday after meeting with his podiatrist about a foot repair later this month. Nearing Arapahoe High School, the man’s car was involuntarily turning right for Yogurt Land when a senior citizen in a 1972 Red Tempest ran a stop sign and nearly crashed into the fella […]
October 13, 2015
Very often, the events in children’s lives seem, to them, to carry much more weight than they should. An unkind word or look can upset them for an entire day or more. This exercise from Linda Graham can help them with clarity and realizing that ‘this too shall pass.’ Fill a clear glass with water, […]
October 13, 2015
Sally and her very young husband played golf recently with J.R. who used to coach football at Pomona High School. He pulled his six iron from the tee of # 4 and his ball came to rest in very gnarly greenside rough. The six foot four resident of Arvada chunked his first chip shot……and then […]
October 13, 2015
There are no seven wonders of the world to a child….. there are seven million. Walt Streigthiff I would sooner live in a cottage and wonder at everything than live in a castle and wonder at nothing. Have a wonderful day! Joan Winmill Brown
October 13, 2015
Somewhere in colorful Colorado, a very young cowboy awakes early, dons his favorite hat, and thinks about his friend. His heart goes out to her. He says a prayer that her pain will lessen as the days go by and that she will remember all the special times she and her husband had with their beloved dog Maya. Big Hug, […]
October 13, 2015
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 […]
October 12, 2015
Jim screamed “Are you kidding me!” this morning after netting a sitter volley. I immediately wondered how well he’d play the next point….the next game….the rest of the match. May you have the inner voice of a cheerleader rather than a browbeater in your next match.
October 12, 2015
God plants a seed within your heart But only you can make it grow Some dance like Rudolf Nureyev While others imitate Van Gogh The seed, when nurtured, spawns a dream It’s with you day and night You may climb Mt. Everest Or be an astronaut in flight Take seriously the gifts He has given […]
October 12, 2015
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 soon […]
October 2, 2015
Sixty half awake parishoners were seated as the priest began his brief homily at the 6:30 Mass ‘Be attuned to the still small voice…..your guardian angel feels neglected and wants to stay in touch.’ May today be a day where you quiet yourself long enough to listen for that still small voice. […]
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