A Wish

January 24, 2016

Sixty minutes replayed a story after The Broncos win today. It was about The Make a Wish Foundation and its efforts to grant wishes to kids facing serious illnesses. Particularly moving was the feature on young Kaden Erickson whose dream was to visit Australia. His wish came true and was the highlight of his life. […]

Turbulence

January 24, 2016

Donna’s husband of thirty years had been acting curiously for the past few weeks. Cliff had displayed lapses in memory that were very out of character. They scheduled a meeting with a specialist to see what the problem was and what could be done. Tests were conducted and the doctor promised to call as soon […]

Discovery

January 24, 2016

“The starting point of discovering who you are, your gifts, your talents, your dreams, is being comfortable with yourself. Spend time alone. Write in a journal. Take long walks in the woods.” Robin S. Sharma

Hold on

January 24, 2016

There are times when life tries to throw you to the ground like a bucking bronco. Hold on with all of your strength and you just could be the one to win the fight.

Peace

January 23, 2016

Viewed from space, this planet of ours is majestic and peaceful. It would be hard to imagine from the astronaut’s vantage point that war or poverty could coexist with such beauty. Maybe they wouldn’t if world leaders were required to take a ride aboard the space shuttle.

CPR

January 22, 2016

Some kids just have it. You know….the bright eyes and the million dollar smile. There is a pep in their step and a self assurance that is boundless. Surely, they are the product of parents who recognized the importance of CPR. Constant Positive Reinforcement.

Your choice

January 22, 2016

You have this day and hold it like sand in the palm of your hand. Waste it or make magic of it….it’s up to you. Rest assured it passes quickly and you can never get it back again.

Forever

January 22, 2016

“To the outside world, we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other’s hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time.” Clara Ortega

Imagine

January 22, 2016

Another day and the sun seems to slip into the sea. I wonder what people imagined when seeing that very first sunset thousands of years ago. How thrilled they must have been to see it rise from the water the next morning. They might have laughed if someone told them it was 93 million miles […]

Morgan

January 22, 2016

“Mom….you’re killing me. Can’t you get it through your head that I despise oatmeal and applesauce? C’mon, can’t we get a little creative here?”

The heart of the matter

January 22, 2016

These are times when we seem to be coming apart instead of banding together. Toxic political ads will soon be wearing on the nerves. Thankfully, there still are small pockets of people who see the truth and know the heart of the matter….that our only hope is to build unity and celebrate it each day.

Reach out

January 22, 2016

In every life there are times when the helping hand of a friend is like a lifeline to a sailor swept overboard. Surely, you have been there to offer such a hand….and hopefully will not hesitate to grab hold of one when the road is steep and you need a lift.

Bella

January 22, 2016

Bella is like most cats. She has an insatiable curiosity about nearly everything. Her eyes scan this way and that and there’s a sparkle that seems to be 24/7. Lucky are those who see with the same eyes….who view every moment as an unrepeatable miracle and each day as a gift from God.

Glorious

January 22, 2016

Know where to find the sunrise and sunset times and note how the sky looks at those times, at least once. Marilyn vos Savant

The spiritual side

January 21, 2016

“The fact that I can plant a seed and it becomes a flower, share a bit of knowledge and it becomes another’s, smile at someone and receive a smile in return, are to me continual spiritual exercises.” Leo Buscaglia Photo by Laura Vais

A child….

January 21, 2016

“We know that the outcasts and misfits are the children most likely to become violent, so it only follows that we must pull them into the arms of love and/or acceptance, and find a place where they fit. If our system doesn’t have a place where a child fits, there’s something wrong with the system, […]

True colors

January 21, 2016

“Then it was as if I suddenly saw the secret beauty of their hearts, the depths of their hearts where neither sin nor desire nor self-knowledge can reach, the core of their reality, the person that each one is in the eyes of the Divine. If only they could all see themselves as they really […]

The bright side

January 21, 2016

“My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than fear. Optimism is better than despair. So let us be loving, hopeful and optimistic. And we’ll change the world.” Jack Layton

Did ya know?

January 20, 2016

There are sixty different species of eagles. In fact the eagles’ vision is among the sharpest of any animal and studies suggest that some eagles can spot an animal the size of a rabbit up to two miles away! Many eagle species lay two eggs, but the older, larger chick frequently kills its younger sibling […]

The twelfth man

January 19, 2016

Ok….so The Broncos had a few untimely dropped passes and were trailing 13-12 late in the game. Clutch field goals and a pivotal turnover by the defense saved the day. All over Colorado, delirious fans began celebrating and getting ready for New England. No one should underestimate the number of loyal followers who support this […]