Category: Inspiration and hope
Yogi Berra and other coaches’ sayings – a good laugh.
August 24, 2021
While in Australia, I gave a graduation address at my old high school. A little town of only 1500 people, it’s a center for farming — wheat and sheep. I […]
A book award, a disturbing article on decline of oil and gas, and a poem.
April 14, 2021
This is an odd mix of topics. The first gave me joy, the second filled me with satisfaction that comes from hard work, and the third moved me to tears. […]
Dealing with difficult people, a message by Andy Stanley
February 14, 2021
Andy Stanley is a preacher that I listen to on Sunday Morning. His message is usually a good combination of spiritual wisdom and practical guidance. I’ll illustrate this.One morning he […]
Being proactive – How it can help your life and your job
November 8, 2020
FIRST UP.I was captured by a bald-headed speaker on the TV. Talking about managing your life. I was in a hotel somewhere in Utah. I kept thinking, “Who is this […]
A magical snowfall in Albuquerque gets me reminiscing.
October 28, 2020
SNOWFALL IN ALBUQUERQUE.The weather gurus predicted a big snowstorm that would last 3 days…. unheard of in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It started in the afternoon and by bedtime we had […]
Finding love in small deeds.
August 21, 2020
INTRODUCTION. I discovered Robert Wicks when I heard him interviewed. He was talking over the radio about overcoming anxieties and helping others at the same time. A book that Wicks […]
Sex trafficking in the USA
February 13, 2020
IN THE MOVIES. Several years ago, a series of movies appeared called Taken, starring Liam Neeson, who was ex-CIA. When his daughter was kidnapped by sex traffickers, Liam told the […]
Mental toughness with Jaden and Alyse
January 12, 2020
FRACMAN CONFLICTED.I am excited. My new novel, FracMan Conflicted, is being printed. Release date is March 2020 by Deep River Books. Here is a short review by Brian Morrison of […]
Mariachi Christmas and search for contentment
December 23, 2019
MARIACHI CHRISTMAS. Its 3 am on a Monday morning, and I cannot sleep. Last nite, I went with a friend to a show called Mariachi Christmas and it was a […]