Astonishing Lopez Lomong

February 21, 2017

A very young cowboy just finished one of the most inspirational books since Unbroken by Laura Hillebrand. Before you shy away from it thinking the story of a lost boy from Sudan is sad, just consider this. Lopez Lemong overcame astronomical odds to become a U.S. citizen, a college graduate, and an Olympian who carried […]

Irrelevant

February 20, 2017

Spike Lee is perhaps The New York Knicks biggest fan. With their performance this year one wonders if he’ll renew his season tickets for next year. Now for less important matters. The NBA All Star game was played yesterday and the final score was 192-182. I chose not to name the winner as that … […]

Dreams

February 20, 2017

The thing about dreams, though, is they usually sound crazy to everyone but you. All it takes is one other person buying into them to keep you going. Lopez Lomong from Running For My Life One Lost Boy’s Journey from The Killing Fields of Sudan to The Olympic Games

Wait!

February 19, 2017

My wife and I were in the mood for a hamburger on Friday night. We ended up at Red Robin because their burgers are great and the sweet potato fries are tough to pass up. I parked the car and we had walked no more than ten yards when Sally exclaimed…’who are they trying to […]

Evolution

February 17, 2017

Throughout history, sharks have evolved. Researchers have discovered that they have the capacity to become extraordinary mimics. Here is all the evidence you need. A great white shark doing its best impersonation of a friendly porpoise. Ok…so the big fella needs a little more practice. Just give him some time and we’ll check again in […]

Never alone

February 17, 2017

In every life there are times when one feels stranded…as if there’s no boat, no oars and no way to get home. That’s what good friends are for. The ones who listen. Without judging. Or condemning. These friends are like gold. A treasure. A lifeline connecting you once more to the you who can withstand […]

For better or worse

February 16, 2017

Mary feared the worst when Doc’s memory continued to fade. She drove him to Dr. Bennett’s office for a battery of tests to determine what could be done. Two weeks later they returned to learn the results. The look in the doctor’s eyes alarmed Mary as he welcomed them and asked the couple to have […]

Grace

February 16, 2017

There have been many players in tennis who have looked effortless on court. Miloslav Mecir (The Big Cat) was a top ten player twenty years ago and made it look so easy. Google him if you’d like to see poetry in motion. It’s been said that Mr. Federer’s footwork is so graceful that it’s like […]

Racquet Star

February 15, 2017

A good tennis friend encouraged me to explore a new Social Network site for tennis players, organizations, and merchandisers. You might be interested in checking it out at RacquetStar.com We’ll keep you updated as league season approaches as you can let the tennis world know of the great things your team or kids are doing.

Glory Shot

February 15, 2017

For twenty years or so, a very young cowboy has referred to this shot as a ‘Glory shot.’ Many coaches call it as a ‘reverse’ forehand. Australian John Newcombe used it effectively on the low bounces at Wimbledon in the late sixties and they called it ‘the buggy whip.’ Should it be in your toolkit? […]

Best buds

February 15, 2017

No one will invent and no one ever did A happier pair than a dog and a kid. For doubt can’t bedim nor can worry befog The gay zestful way of a kid and a dog. Athrob with adventure, their hearts beat as one, Their pulses resurge with the rhythm of fun. They swing into […]

Forever

February 15, 2017

It wasn’t there on Saturday. Jane took her daily walk near Breckenridge and stopped to enjoy the brilliant sunset. As she paused for a drink on her favorite bench, she wondered about it…and who had placed it there since the weekend. A small bronze plaque was neatly centered on the back rest. ‘Your love will […]

Fish and game

February 15, 2017

John often goes fishing alone. Yesterday, he inadvertently snagged a Copper John nymph in the weeds behind him. While trying to free the fly, he glanced above and realized that some hunters often hunt alone too.

Vision

February 15, 2017

The more often we see the things around us – even the beautiful and wonderful things – the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world: the flowers, the trees, the birds, the clouds – even those we love. Because we see things so […]

Krista Beth

February 14, 2017

Mom said she’d never seen someone who has as ‘sunny’ an outlook on life as I do. When I asked her what that meant, she said…’Krista, you just seem to go with the flow. It appears to me that you wake up with a song in your heart and sing it like the bluebird all […]

Unlikely but true

February 13, 2017

You can spend thousands of dollars on fishing gear. There’s no guarantee you’ll out fish the rookie who has invested $9.99. The amateur pictured here caught two fish on his first two casts at this trout haven near Silverthorne. Oh Yeah!

Basics

February 13, 2017

Complexity does not always indicate progress. Sometimes a bike ride can mean as much as a shuttle ride. The basics count. One of the best pictures a young cowboy has ever seen was a black and white of our niece’s kids that showed the essence of hope married with innocence. A picture’s worth a thousand […]

Awareness

February 13, 2017

‘I would rather have a mind opened by wonder than one closed by belief.’ Gerry Spence

Grit

February 13, 2017

Senior athletes are unstoppable.

Listen

February 13, 2017

In marriage you won’t always see eye to eye…but oh, how wonderful when two people try.