Long ball hitter

March 18, 2022

In the summer of 2017, Sally and a very young cowboy were lucky enough to get free tickets to a Colorado Rockies game. It was a beautiful evening and a real treat to sit in the second row directly behind home plate. The Rockies were playing The Yankees and it took me back over 50 […]

Old Lady Gates

March 17, 2022

The year was 1960 and three curious and harmless ten year old boys were seeking adventure. We followed the narrow, winding creek that bubbled along behind Neal Dufur’s house. A large snapping turtle confronted us and seemed to hiss and growl simultaneously. We continued on for more than a mile and our hearts beat faster […]

Creative solution

March 16, 2022

Good news for South Platte fishermen. The Colorado Game and Fish Department feels your pain. They have realized what you have…the Deckers stretch of the river is becoming like opening day at overcrowded Missouri streams. A unique idea may just help as parking spaces and prime spots get jammed with anglers. Colorado Game and Fish […]

Bill the Thrill

March 16, 2022

My uncle, John T. Cody,  was a business owner and terrific Western artist who lived in Kansas City. He once told a story about my father, Bill Hall, that came back to me today. Bill attended Paseo High School in Kansas City where he was a standout in basketball and football. Mr. Cody said he […]

Exciting job opportunity

March 6, 2022

The Randy Ross Tennis Center in Dove Valley is hiring enthusiastic people to work the front desk. If interested, call 720-615-6845 and ask for Christina Kent.

Heaven

March 5, 2022

When our good friends Doug and Dana won a Powerball lottery of $300 million, they decided that living in an increasingly crowded city like Denver was not for them. So, the couple packed up and moved west to the mountains and are delighted with their decision. They awake many mornings to the sounds and sights […]

Fishing follies

March 3, 2022

A once much younger man was trying to describe the experience of fly fishing The Deckers area of The South Platte River these days. After two outings and 12 hours this week of going without any tugs, the closest I can get is that it’s about as much fun as a game of solitaire. The […]

Acceptance

March 1, 2022

A long retired former golf addict spoke today with a great friend I’ve known since 1966. He lives much of the year in sunny Arizona and plays golf as much as his body will allow. I asked if he had played recently and was impressed with his story of a round this week. The gentleman […]

Beautiful

February 26, 2022

“Maybe the desire to make something beautiful is the piece of God that is inside each of us.” Mary Oliver

C’mon man

February 9, 2022

The response from the animal kingdom after America continues to offer up self absorbed and less than honest candidates like Trump, Clinton, Biden, and Harris.

Delicious

February 8, 2022

A thank you to Jim who unknowingly has rekindled a young cowboy ‘s desire. to hit the hardwood. Oh no, there’s no want to run up and down the court in games best left to kids. That part of the game packed up and vanished forty-five years ago. These days, there’s been just the sweet […]

Common sense

February 8, 2022

Jordan Spieth has been playing some outstanding golf over the last fifteen months and finished  second in a tournament at famed Pebble Beach this weekend. Here’s hoping those who make the rules for golf will add this one after Jordan’s precarious situation on number 8. ’The player is allowed to take a two club length relief […]

Loyalty

February 8, 2022

‘If I could be half the person my dog is, I’d be twice the human I am.’ Charles Yu

Friends

February 7, 2022

Contentment…quiet moments with a trusted friend. No words needed and no judgments allowed.

Merritt Heaton

February 4, 2022

If you need some hearty laughter, just search online for…. The Oldest Farmer in the country visits Johnny Carson and The Tonight Show. Mr. Heaton steals the show.

Old wives tale

February 4, 2022

For the longest time, I did not believe that old wives tale that dogs possess an uncanny awareness of their master’s driving abilities. Now,  I’m convinced.  

Comfort

February 4, 2022

If I could, I’d send my three best friends to comfort you while you mend Dedicated to Jean Anderson

Acceptance

February 4, 2022

You get what you get and you don’t throw a fit.

Frazzle free zone

February 3, 2022

John and his wife Michelle are new to tennis and doing quite well. Michelle shared with me a few weeks ago that she, like me, leans to the right politically. John had a private lesson last week and I assumed he was in the same political camp as his  wife. As we left the court, […]

Hot shot

February 3, 2022

A not so young cowboy was using an abdominal machine this morning at the gym. A hundred and fifty feet away was the gymnasium and a fella was shooting free throws. I began thinking to myself…’why is Steph Curry here at 24 Hr. Fitness?’ Sitting for 10 minutes watching with amusement, Steph swished at least […]