August 25, 2016
A very young man once believed a foolish idea. He thought that, if he was attacked by a mountain lion while fishing, he could summon the strength via adrenaline to give the lion an uppercut to the jaw….that the force of the punch would disable the poor predator. This was before the youngster saw a […]
August 25, 2016
The Cherry Crest Seafood restaurant on S.University Blvd. in Denver has developed an excellent reputation and a loyal following. Today, Jamie took son Chad there for lunch as he loves seafood. There was an overflow crowd and they put their name on the wait list. Soon their name was called. Chad noticed an elderly woman […]
August 25, 2016
It occurred to me this morning that it’s rather lame to say ‘have a great day,’ to someone. Invariably, the words go in one ear and out the other. They’ve been said so frequently that they no longer resonate. You could say ‘have a wonderful day,’ but still the phrase has no staying power. My […]
August 24, 2016
No worries, young fella If you don’t understand It may just be a part of the plan Things may look a bit cloudy Viewed through your present lens Keep looking and you’ll soon find your way again There’s no need to force it Just sit back and be strong Have faith that the plan will […]
August 23, 2016
Behind each cloud is the light. You may be tempted to curse the storm in the belief that it is cruel or unfair. Perhaps it is really a blessing in disguise…a gift to help you keep searching for and clinging to hope that better days are coming soon.
August 21, 2016
Brett Hobden is an Aussie tennis pro who constantly encourages players to ‘track it to the racquet.’ Whether it’s tennis, golf, or softball, the better the player, the more respect they devote to the ‘moment of truth.’ (Contact) Before your next tennis match, just google Roger Federer in slow motion and then go out and […]
August 21, 2016
‘Really mom….can’t you just go shopping? This is getting out of control!’
August 18, 2016
Pity those whose hearts and hands seem bound by the tepid twins of stoicism and indifference. There is no light in their eyes, spring to their step, or evidence that their souls are present. Slowly but surely they have capitulated to the false notions of their heads. This forfeiture has been costly as their shark […]
August 16, 2016
Vicki said she needed me to turn in my keys this morning…that she’d be over in a half hour to pick them up and say farewell. As I began taking them from my keychain it occurred to me how much heart we jointly put into our years together in tennis. Heart…keys….and a timepiece. You never […]
August 16, 2016
A very young cowboy received a call out of the blue. A doubles team from a club south of Denver had heard about the recent convincing win by Vicki and Jamie. They pleaded with me to provide a tactic or two that would help them tomorrow night vs. the dynamic duo. Here’s all I could […]
August 16, 2016
Kevin said it last night on the phone…’it’s all about relationships.’ How right he is and how much we will both miss The Best of The West group on Wednesdays. Even though foolish and ivory tower inhabitants with no relationships have brought the curtain down on this group, how great the memories of seeing you […]
August 15, 2016
Carly said that Wellington Lake was home to some very large trout. We didn’t catch any lunkers but this sixteen inch rainbow sure put up a fight. We even saw a bald eagle dive into the lake and snag a fish. Poor thing….never knew what hit him. This young cowboy has lived here since 1965 […]
August 15, 2016
A very skilled fisherman was wading in the South Platte River near Deckers last weekend. A rustling in the brush nearby startled the youngster. Moments later it proved to be a wise decision to throw the large rainbow in my creel downstream. The bear was on it like a Von Miller sack as I scampered […]
August 12, 2016
Mt. Vesuvias erupted in the year 79 ad. and buried the city of Pompeii in tons of ash and lava. The lava flow traveled at 450 mph and was 1800 degrees Fahrenheit. The citizens had no idea that this potential existed as there had not been an eruption in over 1,500 years. A startling fact […]
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