February 2, 2019
My wife has it down pat. I usually call her from Sedalia on my return trip from fishing for the finicky trout on The South Platte near Deckers. ‘How many deer did you see…and how many bald eagles?’ ‘Did ya see any wild turkeys or elk today, honey?’ Finally, she will ask how many fish […]
January 25, 2019
Can you name this very young tennis player? Yes, he will be playing in The Australian Open singles final this weekend. With all of the talk of the new breed of up and coming male players, the finalists this week made them feel as though they were the age of this picture.
December 23, 2018
I have long been a fan of Casting Crowns. Maybe in part because their lead singer is named Mark Hall. They released a Christmas CD this year and the song Make Room is particularly memorable. You might enjoy listening to it by clicking below. https://youtu.be/pVEJFATwkao
December 23, 2018
The Swimswam website opened their post about Missy Franklin’s retirement with this line noting some of her most memorable accomplishments in the pool. ‘Five-time Olympic champ and 11-time World champ Missy Franklin has announced her retirement from competitive swimming at the age of 23.’ My memory is not quite as grand but still very impressive. […]
December 21, 2018
Sometimes meeting Santa for the first time can be a daunting experience.
December 9, 2018
A young man met a wise octogenarian last week at Breakfast on Broadway. He told fascinating stories of surviving (barely) intense battles in Korea and of making millions and losing nearly everything due to imprudent investments. Listening and watching him closely, there seemed to be no sense of regret…no Monday morning quarterbacking looking at the […]
November 22, 2018
‘By listening…by modifying the voice in our heads, we can become wise. Once the voice in our heads loses its authority, it becomes silent. We can observe events and respond genuinely. If we really listened…not only to what people are saying, but also what we say to ourselves in quiet moments, we would empathize with […]
November 21, 2018
The last and nobleist part of beauty is grace. Thomas Reid ‘Grace doesn’t make a fuss about itself, but it subtly warms and transforms the atmosphere. At its essence, grace is the transference of well-being from one who is calm and comfortable to those around her. The graceful person is the image of our ideal […]
November 10, 2018
I went to Cabela’s yesterday as they have a terrific selection of outdoor products. They also have staff who have creative ideas to the many challenges faced by hunters and anglers. I explained my dilemma to the older gentleman working in the flyfishing department and he had a very unique idea. You see, the trout […]
November 9, 2018
Sometimes no description is necessary. If you want a big smile try this :56 video. Just click on arrow.
November 7, 2018
Imagine a scale of 1 -10, with ten being the worst reality you can imagine—something like living in a war zone or being in The World Trade Center on 9/11. Maybe 9 is a serious illness that most probably will result in death. Perhaps 8 is something that will forever alter your life like going […]
October 28, 2018
Memories are the treasures that we keep locked deep within the storehouse of our souls, to keep our hearts warm when we are lonely. Becky Aligada
October 28, 2018
It seems that us humanoids get set in our ways as we age. Perhaps dogs can teach us a lot about pure unadulterated fun and how to shed the shackles of conformity. Click arrow to see great video.
October 26, 2018
There are no certainties in life. Sometimes you’re on top and next thing you know you can’t make it over the bar or struggle to finish. Hakuna Matata…No Worries! As Dave Harary writes in his excellent book…Unlocking Greatness, ‘Real life is messy. It’s inelegant. And no one is perfect. You have been blessed with a […]
October 21, 2018
A very young cowboy was reading a book this week that addressed gratitude. The author suggests waking in the morning and being mindful of four things you are thankful for. The process is the same the next day except you choose four different blessings to be mindful of throughout the day. In thirty days, you’ve […]
October 21, 2018
Well…fall will be exiting stage left before you know it. Halloween is right around the corner and Heaven knows that Thanksgiving is not far behind. Pretty soon Christmas lights will be adorning houses everywhere. Wise is the one who cherishes the memories of autumn…and who has used their camera to keep those images alive.
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