Unity

January 27, 2017

After the most divisive election in history, there remains hope that the bonds that unite us are stronger than the issues that divide us.

Much needed

January 26, 2017

The temperature in Aspen hovered at zero degrees. The X Games were underway and the daring acrobatics by the athletes is astounding. The participants have banded together in an effort to heighten awareness of bullying in schools. You can google XGames/ShredHate to learn more. The website notes that ten million students are victims of bullying […]

Catch & release

January 26, 2017

A very young cowboy went hunting for trout today…rainbow, brown, or brook it doesn’t really matter which takes the hook. The main difference between this bear I encountered today and fishermen is clear. Many people who fish practice the ‘catch and release’ idea to keep trout populations thriving. Bears have never adhered to this practice […]

Commitment

January 26, 2017

Faith is staying the course and believing that no obstacle is too large to handle.

Change

January 26, 2017

A doubles team has decided to switch from the norm and play one and a half back when receiving. Can you think of reasons why they’ve made this adjustment? Here are some possible reasons. The server has a dominating serve and is holding serve too easily. The server’s partner is creating havoc with poaches and […]

C’mon

January 25, 2017

‘I hear you, mom. Even to me it seems juvenile to worry about ‘crowd size’ at the recent inauguration. Are there not more important things to be looked at? Now…can I have seconds on the applesauce?’

Take it to the limit

January 25, 2017

Every person is endowed with God-given abilities, and we must cultivate every ounce of talent we have in order to maintain our pinnacle position in the world. Ben Carson

Life changer

January 25, 2017

Here’s hoping you tennis players have been watching and enjoying the Australian Open. The story lines of this tournament have been many and remarkable. Roger Federer has returned following knee surgery and hoped to make the quarterfinals. The thirty-five year old has turned back the clock, played brilliantly, and will compete in the semifinals on […]

Priorities

January 23, 2017

Peter asked the man, “was there anything you missed while living on Earth?” The wealthy executive thought for a few seconds and then said, “Yes, I worked so hard for forty years, I really never spent much time with the kids…or their children.” Peter placed his hand on his chin and looked perplexed. “You mean […]

Quick thinking

January 23, 2017

A man was brought before a judge. The judge said, “you’ve been brought here for drinking.” The drunk said, “ok, let’s get started.”

Clueless

January 23, 2017

For the past dozen years or so, we’ve faced a dilemma. Two dogs near us bark…my bad, HOWL every morning before six o’clock. We have tried earplugs, animal control, and Dr. Phil. What’s perplexing is one would think that the owners of these nuisances would have a clue. Certainly they must hear this…must realize what […]

Belief

January 23, 2017

The next Roger…or Rafa? You just never know. Videos of Federer, Nadal, Austin, and Sampras at age eight show terrific promise and pure joy in playing the game. What separates them from the rest? Belief and the desire to make that belief become their story. Here’s hoping we’ll see this youngster on Center Court one […]

Joy

January 20, 2017

You know you’ve found the right tennis team when the spirit makes you want to jump for joy.

Gone fishing

January 20, 2017

There are no guarantees when going fishing. The weather can intrude…the fish can be hard to find or not attracted to what you’re offering. It pays to go with a buddy in case an emergency arises. Sometimes you get skunked while your friend hits the jackpot. It’s all good if your highlight is the picture […]

Petrified

January 20, 2017

Susan related a story after tennis class one day. She and her husband have a place near Kenosha Pass between Bailey and South Park, Colorado. A friend was taking her dogs for a walk when they startled a mother moose with calf ambling beyond the aspen trees. Moose are very protective and weigh around eleven […]

Kiss

January 18, 2017

What can you take from this picture into your next match? Brett Hobden is a pro from Australia who has a terrific term…’track it to the racquet.’ This player is surely following this advice. The question is why don’t club players watch the ball this intently? Vic Braden and Gideon Ariel discovered a couple of […]

Effort

January 18, 2017

The man on the top of the mountain didn’t fall there. Vince Lombardi

Proof positive

January 17, 2017

My wife travelled to California last year and was fortunate to see whales frolicking in The Pacific Ocean. I asked her, ‘did you see other animals too?’ She said that they saw dolphins, an octopus, and sea otters. I inquired if she had seen the report on the internet this week? She gave me a […]

Transformation

January 17, 2017

Colorado is a spectacular place to live. The Rocky Mountains never cease to amaze. Crested Butte is in the southwest part of the state and recently received over ninety inches of snow. How incredible that in three months time the mountains will be transformed to look like this?

Shine

January 16, 2017

If you have knowledge, let others light their candles in it. Margaret Fuller