December 26, 2016
Let us walk amongst the towering trees when ego needs to be whittled down to size.
December 25, 2016
You name the sport and the best players have an identical attitude. In the last inning or when the clock’s winding down, they all say…’I want the ball, I’ll make the play.’ They are unafraid to take the last shot or field the ball in tight situations. In their minds, they were born for these […]
December 25, 2016
‘Dogs have a way of softening my hard edges. We loved our dogs. We gushed over new puppies and cherished the older dogs. Our shared love for dogs helped keep the family close. Dogs get sweeter as they age—they sleep more, and need more care as they get sick or their joints get stiff.’ ‘Dogs […]
December 25, 2016
A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money. John Ruskin A very young cowboy is third in the drive thru line at Starbucks. I place my usual order of a ‘large hot chocolate…skim milk…no whipped cream.’ The nice young lady opens the window as I reach […]
December 24, 2016
Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn king Peace on earth, and mercy mild God and sinners reconciled Joyful all ye nations rise Join the triumph of the skies With angelic host proclaim Christ is born in Bethlehem Hark the herald angels sing Glory to the newborn king Christ, by highest heaven adored […]
December 24, 2016
“People marvel at the genius of Mozart because he supposedly wrote “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” at the age of three and composed his first symphony at the age of twelve. And yes, of course he was a genius, but another way to look at it is that he just discovered early what it was God […]
December 23, 2016
The Colorado Rockies are shopping for live arms for their bullpen. The Denver Broncos are in the market for offensive lineman who can help create a running game. Without a diversified offense, watching the Broncos is painful. We won’t even discuss the Nuggets or The Avalanche. The word on the street is that The Rockies […]
December 22, 2016
I see in their faces what we all used to be before the world got a hold of us. Charles Martin From the book Water from My Heart
December 22, 2016
What is the attraction of fishing? Why does one drive two hundred miles round trip and put on these humongous waders and straw hats? Lord knows there’s been days when five hundred…a thousand casts have not fooled one of these wily fish. Plenty of days when getting to that favorite hole has been arduous. I […]
December 21, 2016
There could have been some benefits to this unique golf practice method. First, it could encourage a steady head for better balance. Second, it could minimize excessive swaying. Third, it could, like five time British Open Champion Tom Watson, encourage a player to pick the ball cleanly to avoid taking a divot. All of these […]
December 21, 2016
Christmas is just around the corner. Santa’s sleigh will soon be in flight. Little girls and boys are rejoicing… in anticipation of that night. The toys have been chosen. The reindeer have been fed. Some kids are so excited they never make it to bed. There’ll be cookies and milk set out. The old fella […]
December 21, 2016
I guess I’ve seen it all now. More than two thousand people gathered in New York last night for a love fest. The object of their affection was Tony Bennett. The amazing singer turned 90 and his friends and fans came to celebrate. Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Lady Gaga, Diana Krall, Wynton Marsalis, Elton John..you […]
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