I have what seems to be a permanently blackened big toenail. As a tennis player, even with an oversized shoe, the quick stops jam my big toe and my problem persists. It doesn’t hurt, but it is ugly. Thankfully, there is an easy solution. A pedicure. The New Establishment Long overdue and armed with a coupon, I ventured to…
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Calgon…take me away.
Years ago, before kids even, Doug and I visited a very remote cabin in the Colorado mountains. Long before the internet and GPS, it was tricky to even find. “Wow, I love this place,” Doug exclaimed. “There are no people for miles. I can read for endless hours, never shave and not even change my well-worn t-shirt.” Off the Grid…
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Immeasurably More
In search of inspiration By the time you read this… I’ll be looking back through the rear view mirror at my birthday. That annual day that marks yet another trip around the sun. I’ve struggled this week to find inspiration for my blog article. And thanks to my self imposed dogged determination, taking a week off was not an option. …
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What’s the score?
Just home from my own match, while catching up on the days play of the US Open tennis tournament, Doug walked past. What’s the score he asked? Sifting through 7 hours of recorded play, I was tracking with several matches so didn’t really know how to answer. Distracted The truth is I was very distracted. I was still rehashing…
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Then versus Now
That “Look“ Becca was the last to leave this morning. As she drove off, headed for her Senior year at Baylor University, tears stung my eyes. Not because I’m sad she is leaving, but because I could see that look on her face. Like a reflection in the mirror, I remember the day when I had that look. Remembering In…
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