April 13, 2017
NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman was being interviewed by Joe Buck on TV last night. He said that his college coach Terry Donohue used a quote that has stuck with him for decades. ‘Things are never as bad as they seem and they are never really as great as they seem either.’ When […]
April 10, 2017
‘Let me get this straight. You want to challenge me to a staring contest. I’ll give you 24 hours to think this over. Maybe you should know that I’m undefeated and more than ready to get it on.’
April 10, 2017
My wife loves the TV show ‘So you think you can dance.’ Occasionally, she’ll holler…’come here, you have to see this.’ Usually, when I do, it is extraordinary…a reminder that music and movement can uncover the soul.
April 10, 2017
In time, it becomes clear that there’s no escaping the occasional fall from grace. Life is no easy swing in the park. What matters is how you rebound after being tossed to the ground.
April 9, 2017
When your day takes a turn for the worse…a good friend is a gift from above.
April 9, 2017
Gifts become apparent early on and should be nurtured and respected. Where their talents may lead is anyone’s guess. With support and belief, the sky is the limit.
March 31, 2017
Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldn’t have messed with? Clint Eastwood They just don’t make em like they used to. Hats off to Clint Eastwood.
March 31, 2017
Dogs are defenders. Loyal and true. It seems they are always there looking out for you. But on the first day…they can appear like a lion. Why…they’ve even been known to get the little ones crying. But sooner or later the truth becomes clear. Hardly ever will you find a friend so dear.
March 30, 2017
While the storm clouds gather far across the sea, Let us swear allegiance to a land that’s free. Let us all be grateful for a land so fair, As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer: God bless America, land that I love, Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with a […]
March 29, 2017
‘You think I don’t understand English…but you’re mistaken. I heard you talking about sushi and a movie and know your plans don’t include me. Fine! I’ll just sit here bored out of my mind for four hours while you two paint the town. Don’t think for a minute that the customary doggie treat is gonna […]
March 28, 2017
Sure we have gridlock in Washington. There’s discontent on both sides as our election clearly showed. A racial divide became a chasm and no quick solution is in sight. The haves seem to have it all and to the poor, it seems there’s no door to the American Dream. The left and the right have […]
March 28, 2017
I’m no stranger to the rain…been bushwhacked by heartache and saddled with pain. With you, I spring to life again. Just how you do it is not that important. What matters is that we’re together…that we can make it through any kind of weather. I’m no stranger to the rain…and yet with you I believe […]
March 28, 2017
Lucas doesn’t know anything different. The arguing…the yelling, it’s not normal but seems to be an everyday occurrence at his house. He internalizes emotions that would be too difficult to feel. Being an only child, there’s really no one to talk to…no one to listen even if he could open up. Lucas believes his stepdad […]
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