A Diamond in the Rough
September 26, 2026
How amazing that some people fly under the radar when they are sooooo gifted. Just click on arrow and scroll to see/hear.
The Toughest Draw
September 25, 2026
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 […]
Self Compassion
September 25, 2026
Accept who you are……smile at the you who’s in the mirror….I dare you to. Or….if you’d like, make the silliest face ever and then go out and live like the little kid you used to be…..content with the miracle of today…..not getting stuck in the past or fretting about the future.
The Hourglass and Trifles
September 25, 2026
In a perfect world, with age comes wisdom. The more mature the person the more she sees trifles as small speed bumps that needn’t be catastrophized into mighty roadblocks. Monday is the best day to pause……and remember that trifles are inevitable…deal with it. Who knows…….if you succeed on Monday in keeping things in perspective, it […]
Window of Tolerance
September 25, 2026
A horse is beset by hundreds of flies on a summer afternoon in the pasture. As best she can, she swishes her tail lazily at one after another to shoo them away. These little annoyances (trifles) don’t ignite an agitated response from the mare because she knows that this is just part of the game. […]
The Prayer Pager
September 25, 2026
He was successful and forty-something when throat cancer paid an unwelcome visit Think again if you believe this story has a sorry ending No, it’s about hope and faith and the power of people coming together in times of crisis Someone at his church started the ball rolling and it picked up speed like an […]
There is more
September 25, 2026
A recent birthday prompted reflection about the good fortune of all birthdays. A young brother only celebrated four of them. Three other siblings no longer have cakes and candles. Two parents and two in laws have ridden off into the sunset. And maybe that is why these photographs of sunrises and their sisters cast a […]
The Silly Ball
September 25, 2026
“It’s the ball, silly. It’s not about the opponent or the score or the questionable call on the previous point. It’s not about your reputation, your ranking, or your record. It’s certainly not about the crowd or anyone’s expectations. It’s just the silly, yellow ball and your determination to stay in the present and […]
Dear Jennifer
September 25, 2026
I wish I could take the prayers of all the people who love you and paste them on your bedroom wall That they would lift you up before you fall Oh, that I might take a picture of you when you’re at your very best I’d enlarge it and surround it with lights so you […]
Speak O Lord
September 24, 2026
One powerful song proving again that many voices joined together is moving indeed. Tap arrow to see/hear.
Perspective is an Elective
September 24, 2026
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 […]
A Memorable Flight
September 24, 2026
This was a neat story in Janice Dean’s book entitled Make Your Own Sunshine. A young couple was returning home on a flight with their newly adopted daughter. The flight attendants learned of their story and decided to make an announcement to the other passengers. The cabin, upon hearing the news, erupted in applause […]
If I Could
September 24, 2026
I’d like to look into your eyes and tell you that this nightmare will vanish in the morning or take you on an ocean cruise……in hopes that cancer couldn’t follow If I could, I would take you to the happy, carefree places of your youth…. to the hideouts where sunshine and laughter ruled the day […]
Strong foundation
September 24, 2026
It is well understood that a house’s foundation can be built upon rock or sand…that when the winds blow and the waves rise, it’s best to have a great architect.
Marie
September 24, 2026
Four year old Marie is a character. Her parents and nanny just smile and shake their heads at this precocious pee wee. Today, she arrived for her tennis lesson with her nanny, two year old sister, and older brother and sister who are 5 year old twins. In the middle of her tennis lesson, she […]
Words can heal
September 24, 2026
I believe in you. How easy it is to let those words rise from our heart, over our lips, and into someone else’s heart. I believe in you. How powerful those words are in turning someone’s life around and helping them to believe in themselves again. I believe in you. Oh, the light that […]
What You’re Saying