Turbulence

December 30, 2015

Skylar feels safe behind his bed. Lately, his parents have seemed to argue nearly every day. If he closes the door to his room, it’s not as loud. His mom used to tell him bedtime stories but seems detached now. Skylar wonders what it would be like to live in a peaceful home where laughter […]

Oh My!

December 30, 2015

Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words. Rock on, Berkeley Kemper….may 2016 be your best year ever!!

Flabbergasted

December 30, 2015

Graham was thrilled to finally become a grandfather. He flew to Denver from his home in San Diego to spend Christmas with three month old Cole and his proud parents. The day after Christmas while holding the baby, Graham was flabbergasted when the child began singing The National Anthem. ‘Oh,say can you see,by the dawn’s […]

Priorities

December 28, 2015

“The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” Stephen Covey

Brrrrrr…..

December 28, 2015

Our long time friends Al and Geri just retired and moved to Vero Beach, Florida. When it is single digits in Denver, any beach looks mighty good!

Pay Attention

December 27, 2015

New York Life has a commercial on TV with the line ‘one look can change your life.’ Surely, a look can make you think….make you reconsider your take on things. There are looks that go unnoticed when we move at the pace the world promotes these days. Yesterday, a very young cowboy had just ordered […]

Chill

December 27, 2015

‘Ok…..I get it…..you’re small and alone and just in ‘self protect’ mode. But it’s Sunday and this is a church parking lot. Maybe your owner could just put a little pill in your morning meal that could calm your nerves. I repeat….it’s Sunday and can’t we just all get along?’

Tennis 2016

December 27, 2015

Points to Ponder for Tennis 2016 Every day that includes tennis is a blessing. Technical innovation is transforming the game….maybe it’s time to demo a racquet. Brett Hobden’s advice never goes out of style….’Track it to the racquet.’ The ball is only in contact with your strings for four to seven one thousandths of a […]

Solitude

December 27, 2015

“It is only in solitude that I ever find my own core.” Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Cowboy dreams

December 27, 2015

Jacob, like many boys his age, is fascinated by horses and cowboys. One of the highlights of his life was attending the rodeo last summer in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He was enthralled watching the cowboys and girls zipping around the rodeo ring and doing tricks with their ponies that seemed impossible. This was the first […]

The Trap

December 26, 2015

“There is an ingenious and low-tech monkey trap in South Africa that consists of a gourd with a hole at one end and a tether attached at the other. The whole deal hangs from a tree. A ball of food is placed in the gourd. The monkey comes along, puts his hand in the gourd, […]

The Wisdom of John Wayne

December 26, 2015

If you get to thinking you are a person of some influence, try ordering someone else’s dog around. Words that soak into your ears are whispered, not yelled. Life is not about how fast you run, or how high you jump, but by how well you bounce. It doesn’t take a very big person to […]

Oh Honey!

December 26, 2015

“Sure honey….I’ll get the paper for you even though it’s 19 degrees out. But can you explain why I need to wear your skirt, those silly Broncos shoes, and black socks?”

Hazel

December 26, 2015

“Sorry Hazel…..Christmas is just one day each year but it’s fine if you want to wear your hat and keep that spirit alive each day.”

Refreshing

December 25, 2015

The game….the essence of the game, is not to be found in the shifting allegiances of pampered players. The ones whose agents hope they hit .270 so they can jump ship to a team in a larger market. If you want to see the beauty of the game, make time to watch a game of […]

New horizons

December 25, 2015

“When life is overwhelming, it provides the context for you to experience something truly breathtaking. After all, if the world were flat, there’d be no mountains to climb.” By Erwin Raphael McManus

Run to Daylight

December 25, 2015

Gale Sayers came out of college with the nickname of The Kansas Comet. He had extraordinary speed, agility, and an uncanny sense of vision where it appeared he had eyes in the back of his helmet. He needed just a tiny crack in the line to break through, mesmerize linebackers, and score a touchdown. You […]

The journey

December 25, 2015

There is a path laid out for each of us. It may be as straight as a string….but….more likely than not, there’s a turn here or there to keep you on your toes. Enjoy the journey and adjust when needed to reach your destiny.

Goals

December 25, 2015

You can shoot a hundred arrows to the sky….and never beat the guy….who stays fixed on the bullseye.

Keep The Faith

December 25, 2015

Being hopeful is helpful.