Joy

October 5, 2017

I hope you love birds too. It is economical. It saves going to heaven. Emily Dickinson

Buddy

October 5, 2017

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself. Josh Billings

Unforgettable

October 5, 2017

I wish that all of nature’s magnificence, the emotion of the land, the living energy of place could be photographed. Annie Leibovitz Photograph by Dave Irey

Preposterous

October 4, 2017

One certainly is justified in wondering who, in their right mind, would compare disasters like Katrina and Maria and try to diminish the damage that Puerto Rico sustained recently? Late night TV hosts must think they’ve died and entered heaven.

The apprentice

October 4, 2017

The year was 1975 and a very young cowboy was working as an apprentice boilermaker in Kansas City, Missouri. The word apprentice is entirely accurate as the supervisor named Abe had to put labels on the tools so the rookie could recognize them. We used to do a job in the late spring called a […]

Strength

September 28, 2017

I say I am stronger than fear. Malala Yousafzai

Love

September 28, 2017

What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like. Saint Augustine

Play day

September 28, 2017

My wife was on the phone speaking to her sister who lives near Jerusalem. Vicki related this story and the difficult phone call she had to make last week. I’ll just paraphrase the call for you now. ‘Mrs. Rabinowitz’? ‘Yes.’ ‘This is Mrs. Buratti. We were so delighted to have Mortimer (her parrot) come over […]

Eye power

September 28, 2017

The eyes are like a storybook. They speak of hope…determination, and love. Interwoven are compassion, faith, and fun. What story will your eyes tell today?

Gung ho

September 28, 2017

There are cyclists who…like Lindsey Vonn on the slopes…are fearless. Others, take a more measured approach until they adopt her ‘indestructible’ attitude.

Yikes

September 28, 2017

‘Uh…Marge, you said Rocky was going to show off his Frisbee skills!’

Something’s amiss

September 28, 2017

A fella wrote to an advice columnist this week to lament his difficulty in navigating the current dating scene. He opened his query with the statement…’I am REALLY attractive.’ Stop the presses…say ‘uh oh’ and let me know if you have Dr. Phil’s phone number on speed dial. One would think the guy is ‘dating […]

Splendiferous

September 28, 2017

The Creator obviously has one incredible imagination and sense of symmetry!

Memorable

September 28, 2017

Tis a good day when sprinkled with a little love, a dose of prayer, and loads of laughter.

Must see

September 27, 2017

The fall TV season opened with a bang. Tuesday night…The Brave debuted and it is a tension packed hour that is riveting. Don’t believe this very young man, check it out at On Demand.

Peace

September 27, 2017

Fishing is the chance to wash one’s soul with pure air. It brings meekness and inspiration, reduces our egoism, soothes our troubles and shames our wickedness. It is discipline in the equality of men–for all men are equal before fish. Herbert Hoover

Levity = Longevity

September 27, 2017

May this marriage be full of laughter, our every day in paradise. Rumi

Autumn splendor

September 27, 2017

Fall has always been my favorite season. The time when everything bursts with its last beauty, as if nature had been saving up all year for the grand finale. Lauren DeStefano

Hope

September 27, 2017

Katie waited for five years to welcome Amanda to the family. She never wanted to be an only child and was about to give up hope. After two problematic pregnancies, her prayers were answered. Katie believes that her new sister was definitely worth the wait.

Incredible

September 27, 2017

USA Today is reporting that there are 3 streets in the Denver metro area where motorists are not being impeded by road construction crews. The article goes on to state 2 of the state’s largest contractors have now joined the country’s 50 wealthiest people list. Oy Vey!!