January 9, 2016
Mary Ellen is eighty-three and still plays tennis and golf each week. Her husband passed away six years ago and….for the first few weeks, she was lost. A friend came by each morning and forced her to take a long walk on the beach near her home in Sarasota. At first, she thought Jane was […]
January 9, 2016
What’s been lost as technology has taken over is the quiet time jotting down thoughts in a journal. The written letter or card are pretty much extinct unless it’s Christmas. There are those introspective few who still carve out time to sit on a secluded hillside above the beach. The rhythmic waves acting like a […]
January 9, 2016
5-4-3-2-1…..GO! Take a deep breath and go for it. Live your own Nike logo while you still have that breath to take.
January 8, 2016
A very young cowboy disregarded his wife’s wishes. While she was at the theatre seeing the movie Brooklyn, I made a quick trip to the pet store. It was hard not to feel sorry for the various pets behind bars looking out with pleading eyes. There was one dog that really caught my eye. I […]
January 7, 2016
Roger had been down in the dumps for the past few weeks. His best friend had passed away unexpectedly and work was a bore. Sometimes, long walks were the only thing that would clear his mind. Yesterday, he found his favorite spot and it seemed that he was given a message….that all would be all […]
January 6, 2016
Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people stay a while and leave footprints in our hearts and we are never the same. Anonymous
January 6, 2016
Ellen had been sidelined for over a month with feisty neck pain. Initially, it was a delight to see her running again and ripping her two handed backhand like before. Her coach and playing partners were very impressed. What we didn’t expect….or appreciate, was when she’d clap her racquet and say ‘woo hoo’ after winning […]
January 6, 2016
A very young man hurriedly slipped on slacks, sweater, and shoes this morning and headed out the door. There was no time for breakfast but…..no worries…..for nourished he’d shortly be by the words of Shane Farmer. “Far too many of us greatly underestimate the impact and influence we have on those we meet each day. […]
January 6, 2016
Oh, the comfort, The inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person. Having neither to weigh out thoughts Nor words But pouring them all right out, just as they are, Chaff and grain together ; Certain that a faithful hand Will take them and sift them; Keeping what is worth keeping and, With the breath […]
January 5, 2016
A recent birthday prompted reflection about the good fortune of all birthdays. A young brother only celebrated four of them. Three other siblings no longer have cakes and candles. Two parents and two in laws have ridden off into the sunset. And maybe that is why these photographs of sunrises and their sisters cast a […]
January 3, 2016
Well….a new year is here and another birthday too. Sixty-nine and all is well. The cup is full to overflowing still with barely a thought about the normal maladies that come with the territory. A very happy young cowboy puts on a favorite hat and watches yet another sunset. With eyes closed and a deep […]
January 2, 2016
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January 2, 2016
The turnabout was extraordinary. Six months ago, Jana had hit rock bottom. She had gotten involved with people who shared questionable habits. Her job was wearing on her and she often wondered if she’d ever find a way out. Jana attended weekly counseling sessions with a person who believed in her. The expert knew there […]
January 2, 2016
‘You are my non judgmental friend. With you there is no drama. I can wear ragged clothes and sing off key and still you look at me with those all approving eyes. It is bewildering to me how superficial and mean some kids can be. Maybe they need a cat with your eyes to look […]
January 2, 2016
Each of us must walk to the beat our own drummer. Wise are they that keep searching for that special song that stirs the spirit….the one that erases all doubt….that brings them in tune with their soul that resonates with faith, hope, and love.
January 1, 2016
Tommy was in his first year of Little League and loved playing third base. His team was sponsored by a local clothing store named Mailliard’s whose owner attended games when he could. The youngster was consumed by the game and loved practice nearly as much as games. The team compiled a 14 and 2 record […]
January 1, 2016
Connor’s dad was promoted last year to national sales director for a large pharmaceutical company based in Dallas. Dan’s salary more than doubled but it seemed he spent an increasing amount of time in airports and hotels. He’d call most evenings but Connor still missed spending time with him. The work was exciting and Dan’s […]
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