November 4, 2018
I am here for a purpose and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth will I apply ALL my efforts to become the highest mountain of all and I will strain my potential until it cries for mercy. Og Mandino
November 2, 2018
The 2018 High School tennis season finished a couple of weeks ago. We (Kent Denver) had our season ending banquet last Monday to celebrate the efforts of a terrific group of kids. The Sun Devils finished 4th. this year as Colorado Academy surged to a best ever point total to win the crown. This was […]
November 1, 2018
A very great friend texted yesterday about some exciting news. Her sister, Meg Cypress, was jus selected as The Colorado Teacher of The Year. Wowser! A terrific article appeared in yesterday’s Denver Post (page 2) and it showcases the boundless energy, inspiring creativity, and love for her students that Ms. Cypress possesses. The honor comes […]
October 28, 2018
Memories are the treasures that we keep locked deep within the storehouse of our souls, to keep our hearts warm when we are lonely. Becky Aligada
October 28, 2018
It seems that us humanoids get set in our ways as we age. Perhaps dogs can teach us a lot about pure unadulterated fun and how to shed the shackles of conformity. Click arrow to see great video.
October 26, 2018
There are no certainties in life. Sometimes you’re on top and next thing you know you can’t make it over the bar or struggle to finish. Hakuna Matata…No Worries! As Dave Harary writes in his excellent book…Unlocking Greatness, ‘Real life is messy. It’s inelegant. And no one is perfect. You have been blessed with a […]
October 21, 2018
A very young cowboy was reading a book this week that addressed gratitude. The author suggests waking in the morning and being mindful of four things you are thankful for. The process is the same the next day except you choose four different blessings to be mindful of throughout the day. In thirty days, you’ve […]
October 21, 2018
Somewhere around my tenth of thirteen surgeries, it dawned on a young cowboy that nurses in the surgery prep room are kind and efficient but often missing in the humor department. I vowed to change that and liven up the atmosphere a bit. It worked like a charm. I mean who in their right mind […]
October 21, 2018
Well…fall will be exiting stage left before you know it. Halloween is right around the corner and Heaven knows that Thanksgiving is not far behind. Pretty soon Christmas lights will be adorning houses everywhere. Wise is the one who cherishes the memories of autumn…and who has used their camera to keep those images alive.
October 21, 2018
We went to see the new movie First Man last night. You know the story of Neil Armstrong taking the first steps on the moon in 1969. The movie is definitely worth seeing. An interesting aspect was the extremely dour personality of Armstrong. It was as if the smile factor had been deleted from his […]
October 19, 2018
A very young cowboy learned a new word today..’motherese’. It is used in the enlightening book entitled Your Playlist Can Change Your Life. The book posits that music not only profoundly influences young children but people of any age. Back to motherese…it means ‘the singsong ways parents speak to their children before and after birth.’ […]
October 17, 2018
Genius us is a word often linked with inventors, and athletes, writers…and musicians. Stevie Wonder, Michael Jordan, Bill Gates, John Lennon and Leonardo da Vinci are a few that come to mind. When a very young cowboy heard Eva Cassidy sing Over The Rainbow, the word popped into my mind immediately. Hope you appreciate her […]
October 9, 2018
‘Winning is not the 99% of preparation; winning is that extra 1% that it takes to be better than everyone else.’ Rose Long Winner of The Collegiate Cycling National Criterium after recovering from a devastating collision with an SUV where she suffered a collapsed lung, a serious brain injury, and broke most of the bones […]
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