Wowser

January 16, 2018

‘So…how often do work on this shot?   Uh…like never. You just have to be in the moment and let er fly.’   https://youtu.be/P7CyP54B25w

Bring It

January 15, 2018

My wife wishes the networks would show more doubles matches.   She has a point.   What do you think?  

Good sports

January 10, 2018

This has to be in the top five for displays of sportsmanship in history. If you have kids who participate in sports, it might pay dividends to have them watch this…and then ask them how it might alter their behavior when they compete.      

Not so fast

January 10, 2018

You’ve just finished your favorite breakfast and are excited about closing a big deal at the office. Who knew that you might be inventing a new Olympic sport in the process? https://youtu.be/gOJbZcQBE4o

The Love of the Game

January 10, 2018

There might be a day when you need a quick pick me up.   You know, a day when you’re tempted to have a mini pity party.   This  just might turn your day around.   And, it’s just 3:00 and some change.   Just google and watch the 3:21 video of Josiah Viera

Great Story

January 10, 2018

Make your day video about a neat kid and his three legged dog

Drew

January 8, 2018

Every pair of eyes tells a story… I used to be carefree…invincible and practically jumped out of bed each morning before everything changed I miss my father and feel lost and afraid Mom said the divorce would be difficult and she was right I have trouble sleeping at night and concentrating in class Laughter rarely […]

Compromise

January 8, 2018

No one ever said you’d always see things eye to eye…but good on you if you’re willing to try.

Facts of fishing

January 8, 2018

The best two times to go fishing is when it’s raining and when it ain’t. Rancid Crabtree

Blessed

January 8, 2018

Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical. Sophia Loren

On second thought

January 8, 2018

A good friend proposed a late summer fishing trip to Alaska. He’d been there a few years ago and caught monster rainbows while seeing abundant wildlife. After seeing some of his photos, I decided to confine my efforts to Colorado.

Persistence

January 8, 2018

The man on top of the mountain didn’t fall there. Vince Lombardi Jr.

Insignificant

January 7, 2018

This is The Sombrero Galaxy. It has 800 billion Suns and is 50,000 light years across. We are 28 million light years from this galaxy. Makes ya feel kind of small in the grand scheme of things.

Neal

January 4, 2018

He’s alone every day walking slowly with a cane near the quiet waters of the South Platte River I wonder if his visit to the tennis club lifts his spirits and helps him later when the sun fades and the table’s set for one…. When he’s by himself and four walls stare coldly back at […]

Daily chores

January 3, 2018

It’s time for your bath, Barney. Now I don’t want any trouble like the other day. You stay nice and calm and this big, red, delicious apple will be yours in no time.

Shine

January 3, 2018

You make my face light up. Every day…and in a hundred ways, you make me believe in the goodness of life.

Risk

January 1, 2018

‘If you’re not living on the edge you’re taking up too much space.’ Stephen Hunt

Children’s Hospital Two

January 1, 2018

A lot of you have loved the morsel about The Iowa Hawkeyes football team and fan support of kids at Children’s Hospital. Thought you might like this picture too.

Meant to be

January 1, 2018

This has to be one of the best stories of 2017. The new Stead Family Children’s Hospital overlooks Kinnick Stadium on The University of Iowa campus. In response to a fan’s Facebook suggestion, a new tradition has begun. At the end of the first quarter at Hawkeye games, the 76,000 fans rise as one and […]

Touch

December 27, 2017

Nothing in this world compares to the comfort and security of having someone just hold your hand. Richelle Goodrich