Blessed

May 30, 2016

It was one of those moments when you are overwhelmed with the feeling of being blessed. It was a Saturday afternoon and I was raking leaves on the front lawn. Their colors—-yellow, red, and orange—-blended together perfectly. I marveled at the colors , and then I looked up and saw my two –year-old daughter’s face […]

Simplicity

May 30, 2016

“I don’t believe in frettin’ and grievin’ Why mess around with strife. I never was cut out to step and strut out. Give me the simple life… A cottage small is all I’m after Not one that’s spacious & wide A house that rings with joy and laughter And the ones you love inside. Some […]

Love

May 30, 2016

What do I love? I love my little brother Tommy. I love my mom and dad and….as you can see, the color red. I love pancakes and s’mores and trips to the zoo. I love playing in the leaves and the bedtime stories told by my dad. If you want to know the truth, I […]

Flow

May 28, 2016

Why do some of the best ideas come to us in the shower…or while walking in the woods…or listening to the roar of a waterfall? Those moments help get us out our heads and allow the flow of creativity to flourish. Maybe we’d be better off by reducing the reliance on gadgets and seeking more […]

Rex

May 27, 2016

For the longest time, he watched the kids cavorting on the trampoline in Ryan’s backyard. One day, Rex got his chance and the rest is history. He soon became the talk of the town and was featured on the ten o’clock news. To heck with chasing frisbees, Rex was born to fly.

Trust

May 27, 2016

When one door closes it takes faith to believe that another opens. The closing is like a large question mark coupled with the words….will you trust Me?

Pass it on

May 27, 2016

There were two terrific singers who dazzled partygoers last night. One sounded like Ed Sheerhan and his friend was like a young Alicia Keys. She sang an Emily Sande song called ‘Read all about it.’ May the words guide you today. ‘You’ve got a light to fight the shadows, so don’t hide it away.’ Who […]

Time passages

May 23, 2016

A very young cowboy and his much younger wife just returned from Kansas City. At this time last Monday night, we celebrated Sally’s birthday at a reunion of cowboy’s classmates of long ago. Steve Fasone was a best friend and a terrific baseball pitcher and basketball player. We used to play pool regularly in his […]

Magic

May 22, 2016

While you were sleeping, I sat by your bed. I watched you as you smiled through your dreams. I traced your perfect shell ear, Touched every curl On your little head. I tried to sleep But the sound of your breathing Drew me back to your room. I couldn’t resist The magic which tugged At […]

Spunk

May 21, 2016

You know it when you see it. Spunk….that engaging feistiness like an inner strobe light that never goes out.

Claire

May 21, 2016

Before Claire was born, Nick used to escape every weekend with long trips on his Harley. Funny how his biker days have taken a backseat to long walks to the park with his daughter.

What if

May 21, 2016

There are countless reasons why people don’t write. We’re caught up in the whirlwind of so much to do in so little time. There is nothing new that hasn’t been written by others. Journaling is for introspective folks who have nothing better to do. What if you had something to say that could jar the […]

Easy

May 13, 2016

They are easy to spot….easy on the eyes….these flow masters. Federer, Sorenstam, Ken Griffey, Jr.. Like a stream that flows gently to the sea their timing is impeccable…their rhythm mesmerizing. We would do well to follow the golf pros of yesteryear. When the legendary Sam Snead was on the driving range, fellow pros would stop […]

Self belief

May 12, 2016

A very young cowboy is reading a terrific book entitled Presence by Amy Cuddy. It describes the positive effects of power body poses on one’s outlook, potential, and life. I decided to view her TED talk after hearing that more than nine million other folks had seen it. If you are an athlete, parent, student, […]

Second chances

May 1, 2016

“I tell of hearts and souls and dances… Butterflies and second chances; Desperate ones and dreamers bound, Seeking life from barren ground, Who suffer on in earthly fate The bitter pain of agony hate, Might but they stop and here forgive Would break the bonds to breathe and live And find that God in goodness […]

Memories

May 1, 2016

In two weeks, a not so young cowboy will be driving to Kansas to attend the graduation of Holly. She will soon be a proud Jayhawk alumni seeking to make her mark in the business world. While in Kansas City, Sally and I will visit old homes on Canterbury St. and 73rd. Terrace. We’ll stroll […]

Together

April 30, 2016

When I’m less than I should be And I just can’t face the day When darkness falls around me And I just can’t find my way when my eyes don’t clearly see And I stumble through it all You I lean upon, you keep me strong And you rise me when I fall You are […]

Choice

April 29, 2016

Forty-three year old Olympic Champion Amy Van Dyken was featured in The Denver Post this week. In June of 2014, she had an ATV accident in Arizona where she severed her spinal cord. Her husband ( former Bronco punter Tom Rouen) found her not breathing and helped save her life. Amy now travels the country […]

Simple things

April 28, 2016

‘I have this special bond with cats. It’s pretty simple, I love them and they just can’t get enough of me. Life is good.’

Poolside

April 28, 2016

‘I get it….you love my hat and wish you could play in the pool all day too. The water’s perfect, take the afternoon off and we’ll play Marco Polo.’