Helianthus Annuus

Helianthus Annuus

Hank likes to plant seeds. This spring we prepared the soil and put a lot of sunflower seeds in the garden. The whole family and a few of the neighbors have enjoyed watching them grow. The one pictured is well over six feet tall and still moving skyward. This week...
Way Back

Way Back

It may be a phenomenon of aging, most things remind me of something from the past. This week it was golf that got me started, the title is a distant memory of Mister Peabody and Sherman, the worlds smartest dog and his boy. It was an educational show that utilized...
OMG 

OMG 

I met Abi after my first trainer left to deliver her child.  My daughters were concerned that I would need something to do and wanted to make sure that I was in shape for my backcountry Canadian ski adventure. For over a year my daughters worked out with me twice a...
Snatching Defeat.

Snatching Defeat.

I watched in amazement as Jordan Spieth, rock solid for the first three rounds of the Open Championship, struggled to make a putt and could not find a fairway for twelve holes. He teed off on the difficult 13th hole and his drive was amazing–100 yards off line...
Paronomasia

Paronomasia

I grew up in a family that was constantly trying to out pun each other.  My Dad was the main conspirator, each week we reviewed the Reader’s Digest word list and discussed the words and their meaning. I think there were 10 new words each week and all of the boys...
Virgin

Virgin

I have often encouraged my friends and family to contribute to the Friday message.  This week Megan, one of the Friday message team, offers her “Branson” experience.  What an amazing person. Recently Brian and I got to go on a little trip for my...