The gift of adoption

February 12, 2017

I didn’t give you the gift of life, But in my heart I know. The love I feel is deep and real, As if it had been so. For us to have each other Is like a dream come true! No, I didn’t give you The gift of life, Life gave me the gift of […]

Individuality

February 12, 2017

The secret to standing out from the crowd…be yourself.

Wisdom

February 12, 2017

The story goes that The Bryan Brothers played a U S Open doubles final years ago that lasted nearly two and a half hours. It’s reported that their father charted the match…and that the twins only had two net errors in the entire match. Incredible. Welby Van Horn used to call net errors felonies. After […]

Belief

February 12, 2017

Some kids just have it. Swag at an early age is something to see. Cory Ross and his younger brother Casey used to drill with varsity players at age ten. Everyone on the court shared the belief that they would be state champions one day. Sure enough…both won multiple state titles. Jeff Salzenstein arrived at […]

Attention

February 12, 2017

‘Son…it just comes down to your ability to focus. The talent you develop to block out the distractions…and stay in the moment. There are temptations aplenty more than willing to steer you off the path. You, my son, have greatness within you. Focus on that and success will be yours.

Just rewards

February 12, 2017

Dogs bring us the paper. They bring tennis balls…frisbees, and the mallard drake that just plopped into the lake. Dogs bring us joy…peace…perspective, and gratitude. They awaken the kid in us with their boundless energy and unconditional love. You know there must be dogs in heaven. Think of it in their terms. Free at last. […]

Story time

February 12, 2017

My dad is the best storyteller. His imagination is amazing. I loved it when he’d turn off his cell phone and put on that Captain Jack story telling hat. It was like he was transformed into another person…transported to another place. How happy was I that he took me with him. This picture mom snapped […]

Gung ho

February 12, 2017

At a certain age, you look back and wonder if there are certain bucket list things you wish you had experienced. After seeing this picture, a very young cowboy is glad bungee jumping was not on the list.

Speechless

February 12, 2017

Gary McCord has been doing golf telecasts for over twenty years. Yesterday, at famed Pebble Beach in California, he lost it. Could barely speak. It wasn’t in response to the 65 shot by leader Jordan Spieth…the overalls worn by Bill Murray, or the supersonic drives of Dustin Johnson. No, it just a fan who made […]

Hold on

February 8, 2017

The storms will eventually come. Strong winds buffeting you from every side. Alone, you hang on in the hope that soon it will pass…that once more the world will hear your song and marvel as you fly higher and stronger than ever before. You can do this because you were born to soar and lift […]

Fish fact

February 8, 2017

My fishing friends have told me that whales, dolphins, and really all fish have the ability to communicate. Eventually, I had to agree after coming across this picture. “Oops!”

Adjust

February 8, 2017

Not everything goes as planned. The question is how will you adapt when the ball takes a bad bounce or your day goes up in smoke?

Plenty

February 8, 2017

Abundance is not something we acquire. It is something we tune into. Wayne Dyer

Ginger

February 6, 2017

We received a call today to see about dog sitting for Ginger in late April. She is house trained, loves other dogs, and needs to be walked just once per day. Ginger has her own bed and a bark that keeps coyotes at bay. The only issue is that she has extreme allergies and can […]

Freedom

February 6, 2017

The Henryville caddis had floated about two yards when a good brown appeared below it like a beam of butter-colored light. It tipped back and we were tight. The fish held in the current even though my rod was bent back into the cork, then shot out into the shallows in a wild aerial fight. […]

Determination

February 5, 2017

Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t. Rikki Rogers

The Toughest Draw

February 5, 2017

We were the host site for a six state tournament held a number of years ago. Returning from lunch on quarterfinals day, I asked the site coordinator if everything was running smoothly. Expecting the customary reply of ‘yes, we’re right on time,’ I was surprised when he pulled me aside beyond the earshot of spectators […]

Listen

February 5, 2017

What is it about morning walks…Linda believes it’s when nature talks, to our souls.

Attention

February 5, 2017

The fuzzy yellow ball is indeed mesmerizing. Let your attention wander and the point…game…and match can slip away in a heartbeat.

Adventure

February 5, 2017

What an amazing world when you step beyond the comfort zone! Dedicated to LSP