February 15, 2017
John often goes fishing alone. Yesterday, he inadvertently snagged a Copper John nymph in the weeds behind him. While trying to free the fly, he glanced above and realized that some hunters often hunt alone too.
February 14, 2017
Mom said she’d never seen someone who has as ‘sunny’ an outlook on life as I do. When I asked her what that meant, she said…’Krista, you just seem to go with the flow. It appears to me that you wake up with a song in your heart and sing it like the bluebird all […]
February 13, 2017
Complexity does not always indicate progress. Sometimes a bike ride can mean as much as a shuttle ride. The basics count. One of the best pictures a young cowboy has ever seen was a black and white of our niece’s kids that showed the essence of hope married with innocence. A picture’s worth a thousand […]
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 […]
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.
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
February 3, 2017
‘The only thing that makes people happy is spending time with people they are emotionally close with. Other things don’t make them happy; in fact, most of the things that our culture says should make you happy don’t, like a Rolex or a condo in Vail, this kind of car or that kind of job. […]
February 1, 2017
‘You think I’m taking a nap. No, I see you rushing around like your hair’s on fire. It’s like your middle name should be ‘pressed for time.’ If I could talk, I’d tell you to ease off a bit…that you seem to be your best self on walks with me. Especially those times when you […]
January 31, 2017
Why stare at your shoes, son look up to the sky Jump start thy imagination lest the world pass you by
January 27, 2017
Rick decided to be a stay at home dad when Emily was born. He said it would be a one year gig until he returned to work. One wonders if he’ll keep that pledge.
January 26, 2017
A very young cowboy went hunting for trout today…rainbow, brown, or brook it doesn’t really matter which takes the hook. The main difference between this bear I encountered today and fishermen is clear. Many people who fish practice the ‘catch and release’ idea to keep trout populations thriving. Bears have never adhered to this practice […]
January 26, 2017
Faith is staying the course and believing that no obstacle is too large to handle.
January 23, 2017
Peter asked the man, “was there anything you missed while living on Earth?” The wealthy executive thought for a few seconds and then said, “Yes, I worked so hard for forty years, I really never spent much time with the kids…or their children.” Peter placed his hand on his chin and looked perplexed. “You mean […]
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