The Eyes In The Sky
Maybe you’ve heard someone on the news say something like, “OK, we go now to Dave in Copter 6. He’s the eyes in the sky for traffic and weather reports.” Well, I heard something like that early this morning, and … Continued here
Category Archives: Rhymes
Using Words To Make A Picture
Ever since I was about 16 I’ve been using words to make a picture. Well, let me clear that up a little. I haven’t been using words for all that time to just come up with one picture. Ha! That … Continued here
Down By The Creek Bank
I remember, when I was a boy, some long, lazy summers in eastern Kansas. And today I thought about a place where we fished down by the creek bank in a remote part of some farmland. We used to take … Continued here
Have you ever thought about what you might find in the color of water? Here’s a tip for you…pure water doesn’t have any color. It’s clear. So, it was sort of a trick question I guess, but I still meant … Continued here
Dazzle Candy
OK…I’ll admit it right up front…today I’m using “dazzle candy” as a metaphor. Plain and simple. Of course, my style, as always, is to hide the meaning just a little below the surface. I love rhyming, but I also love … Continued here
This dates me, but I remember my first days in grade school when my parents would buy my supplies and I’d keep them in a cigar box. I remember the first few years included the fat, brightly colored pencils and … Continued here
My Story Is A Simple One To Tell
I could make this more complicated, but my story is a simple one to tell. I’ve always been a dreamer and and an optimist. This world can beat down dreams and optimism, but I don’t depend on this world for … Continued here
Where I am now there’s the sound of thunder gently rolling across the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. A peaceful, light rain just finished splashing to the ground, and a very pleasant scent is drifting in through the open windows. … Continued here
Have A Fun Day
One of the best things you can do to have a fun day is to help someone else. You might not make their problems all go away, but the important part is to be there. Be there for your friend…your … Continued here
Think About Nothing
Quick! Before anything else happens to distract you…think about nothing. You can’t do it, can you? If you think you can, then you just thought about something…which proves you can’t think about nothing. Oh no, it feels like we’re going … Continued here
Dance In The Kitchen
Do you ever dance in the kitchen? If not…why not? Who says the kitchen is just a place to prepare and cook food? After all…isn’t the kitchen the place where most everybody ends up when there’s a special occasion? Exactly. … Continued here
The August Sky
The August sky was hot and blue today here in Colorado. Then, in the evening things cooled off with some rain and mountain breezes. Ahh…it’s so great to live in a place that can be in the 90’s during the … Continued here
There’s a moon in my room. Hey, I’m not kidding. There is! And some stars too. A few years ago we had a nephew living with us for a while. We gave him the bedroom at the end of the … Continued here
Feel Good And Happy
Do you feel good and happy today? It’s mostly a choice you know. After all, if you’re eating junky stuff that makes you feel bad and unhappy, that’s a choice you make. You can decide to eat a brainy breakfast, … Continued here
Sleep Is Good For The Brain
You may have heard that sleep is good for the brain. And you may already know that kids need plenty of sleep as they’re growing and maturing. But did you know they also need regular sleep times? Yep, a study … Continued here
Listen To The Music In The Morning
May I make a recommendation? Listen to the music in the morning. It plays every single day without fail. And it doesn’t matter where you live…it’s there. In the spring, summer, and autumn there’s a symphony outside your home. When … Continued here
Puppies And Kids
There’s a reason so many commercials, movies, TV shows, and billboards use pictures of puppies and kids. They’re pretty much irresistible. Have you ever seen a picture of puppies and kids that didn’t make you say “aw…that’s cute”? Yeah, neither … Continued here
In The Middle Of A Heartbeat
When you listen to a recording of a heart, you hear a soft double thump. That’s because the heart pushes out blood and right away pulls other blood in. Put your ear up to someone’s chest and listen very closely. … Continued here
Laughter And Love
Laughter and love stimulate hope. Sometimes you just need a good laugh. And love can shine a spotlight in the darkness and find you a good reason to laugh. Personally, I find reasons to laugh and smile…they appear all around … Continued here
Just Imagine
Just imagine a tiny house. Now, imagine it even smaller. And now, smaller…and smaller. Imagine a house so small it sits in the shade of ferns and flowers. Can you see it? OK, good. Now, just imagine you’re sitting on … Continued here
The Sloppy Pelican
I remember my first ferry ride across Galveston Bay in Texas. Yes, it was a long time ago. My grandparents had come down from Oklahoma, and my dad was showing them the sights along the coast. He drove the car … Continued here