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
A group of super tennis players compete for ninety minutes of doubles every Friday. They race around the court with the excitement of third graders at recess. Frequently, spectators will hear Marcela exclaim, ‘C’mon!’ following a particularly great shot…..and marvel at Natasha’s speed and Marty’s shotmaking. What is refreshing to see is how appreciative all […]
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 […]
December 7, 2015
True friends share a special bond that’s unbreakable. They lend an ear and a shoulder in the tough times…..and laugh until their sides hurt in the best of times. Oh sure, there may be little differences that crop up from time to time…..but their bond is so strong that each storm soon passes and the […]
December 6, 2015
Caroline had a dream last night. An angel appeared to her and said he would grant her one wish but that she must make it before noon tomorrow. The six year old arose early and was out the door in a flash. In a small field adjacent to her home in Colorado Springs, she closed […]
December 6, 2015
If you take my hand, we will sit on the porch where hummingbirds hover overhead. I’ll read to you a fairytale where a princess learns about trust and love….and possibility. You, my child, will someday walk boldly into this world of possibility and make your mark. And then….one day…..you will take a child’s hand and […]
December 6, 2015
The American investment banker was at the pier of a small coastal Mexican village when a small boat with just one fisherman docked. Inside the small boat were several large fin tuna. The American complimented the Mexican on the quality of his fish and asked how long it took to catch them. The Mexican replied, […]
December 6, 2015
The Hero Challenge Golf Tournament concluded today. Eighteen of the world’s best players were making birdies look as easy as picking cherries fro a tree. On Saturday, eventual winner Bubba Watson was overheard saying that his body just wouldn’t cooperate to allow him to produce his normal shots. After hearing this for the third time, […]
December 5, 2015
We were excited to see the movie Everest last week with our nephew Aaron. He was visiting for Thanksgiving and hoping to get over a recent breakup with fiancé Letisha. Evidently, we chose the wrong location and learned a valuable lesson to avoid the bargain theaters. No sooner had we taken our seats when a […]
December 5, 2015
Avery wakes up singing every morning. She loves tennis, her turtle Roxy and dog Patch. What most people don’t realize is that she’s destined for greatness. Not only does she crush her two handed backhand…..but she shared a surprise with me after practice on Friday. Avery has signed a contract to take over as host […]
December 5, 2015
Lori had just lost a key account and was feeling ‘blue’. After a few days she began to bounce back with the help of an unlikely mentor. Her best friend Holly invited her over for dinner and she got to meet her new dog, Barney. Lori related how difficult the past week had been and […]
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