December 13, 2015
Owen never seemed to fit in. He was not athletic and was bullied in the sixth grade. His mother was concerned because he spent so much time in his room playing video games. Being a single parent, she knew that the contentious divorce and lack of attention from his dad had affected him deeply. Owen […]
December 13, 2015
Anna was taking a Saturday morning tennis lesson when a very young tennis pro called her to the net to talk. She brings such a positive energy to the court that the coach had an idea. ‘Anna, whadya say we invent a word that captures the essence….and the fun that players have on court?’ After […]
December 13, 2015
Ryan’s dad is a huge Denver Broncos fan. The game against The Raiders today was the first time the youngster got to accompany his father to see them play in person. Ryan had never seen his pop cry before so he was understandably upset to see him in tears after such a lackluster effort. He […]
December 13, 2015
‘Did I really just hear you say that you are too tired for our walk today? You cannot be serious. I have waited here patiently all afternoon and….please tell me who braved the snow and wind this morning to get your newspaper? Look at these eyes and let’s just see if your heart is made […]
December 13, 2015
A very young man just picked up the book Keep Moving by Dick Van Dyke. He turned ninety this year and has been blessed with the gift of humor and genes that keep him younger than most men in their sixties. Thirty pages into the book, it’s clear that he’s not one to dwell in […]
December 12, 2015
May the wings of the butterfly kiss the sun and find your shoulder to light on, To bring you luck,happiness and riches Today,tomorrow and beyond. Irish blessing
December 12, 2015
Shane takes a walk through the memorial garden each Sunday before speaking to 3,000 people. As he ponders those memorialized there,he reminds himself of how “small” he is but how large each day is. Yesterday, he spoke of how we are asked to have patience with those who are different or difficult. The week before,there […]
December 12, 2015
Like a balloon being pricked by a pin, The New England Patriots’ hopes of an undefeated season vanished two Sundays ago. They lost in overtime to The Denver Broncos and then followed that with another loss at home to The Philadelphia Eagles. With all respect to loyal Patriots fans, this provides a much needed humor […]
December 12, 2015
Vic Braden and Welby Van Horn passed away last year and left a huge void in the tennis teaching profession. Braden was a renowned researcher whose insights will live on for decades…..he was also the funniest coach ever if you exclude a fella named Dave Romberg who taught at Cherry Hills Country Club in Denver […]
December 12, 2015
During an early morning response to a house fire in Santa Rose de Temuco, Chile, firefighters witnessed the unbelievable. A mother dog risked her life to save her puppies from the fire surrounding the burning house, which started because of a car bomb.The mother dog, Amanda, raced back and forth between the house, putting her 10 day old […]
December 12, 2015
Grace loves life on her family’s farm. Her friends are few unless you count the chickens, roosters, cows, and horses that she spends time with each day. Allie is, by far, her favorite friend. Her parents watch in wonder as the horse and their daughter seem to share secrets at the fence near the south […]
December 12, 2015
A very young lawyer returned home after an out of state trial. His wife confided in me that he expressed how much he missed her while he was away. We wondered together what percentage of fellas remain too tight lipped about letting their spouses know how they feel about them. What was very apparent was […]
December 12, 2015
Shenzi is well cared for these days. She loves to ride shotgun on the maintenance cart that Seth and his friends drive on the golf course. It is pretty clear that she was abused before being adopted by Seth. Shenzi is pretty wary of people and sees through eyes of suspicion still. All of the […]
December 11, 2015
The pilot announced that we would have a bumpy ride soon after takeoff. He said to remain seated with seat belts fastened…..that we’d eventually break through the turbulence and see the sun. How right he was. We were tossed about like a pair of shorts in mama’s dryer. People held on to each other and […]
December 10, 2015
Life today is hectic – ask anyone. There is hardly enough time to catch our breath before having to move to the next thing. Everyone is busy….multi-tasking is the new normal as we try to juggle five balls instead of three…..so busy are we that….unlike the British…..we leave no time for tea. There seems to […]
December 9, 2015
Sally and her very new husband were seeking adventure. She suggested a raft trip on the Colorado River. Being from the mountains of Dayton,Ohio, she somehow failed to remember that Colorado raft trips in the prime runoff season can be hazardous. The water is freezing and, in the middle of May, is running so high […]
December 9, 2015
Preston is one of the most cheerful kids ever. He wakes up each day with this boundless energy to explore everything in sight. When this picture was taken, he had just finished breakfast and was both amused and fascinated by two roly poly’s leisurely making their way across his driveway. The temper that seems […]
December 9, 2015
“Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; Sunward I’ve climbed and joined the tumbling mirth of sun-split clouds – and done a hundred things You have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swung high in the sunlit silence. Hovering there I’ve chased the […]
December 8, 2015
Brian was initially at a loss for words after Paris…Colorado Springs…San Bernardino, and Las Vegas. Last Monday, he rose early and the words flowed from his pen to the page. I hope we’ll find an answer soon. It sure seems as if solutions are in short supply. It’s obvious that there is too much bickering […]
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