Archive for November 2010

Thanks for lending a hand, giving your heart and taking the time Thanks for putting someone else’s needs ahead of yours and standing patiently in line Thanks for your humility, your passion, your drive Thanks for giving food, and your hard earned money that keeps others alive Thanks for controlling your temper, holding your tongue,…

Ding. A tone rang and the fasten seat belt light illuminated on the panel over my head. “Ladies and Gentleman this is the captain. Air traffic control just reported rough air ahead. Please return to your seats and secure your safety belts. Flight attendants please take your seats.” I leaned into the aisle and looked…

At 5:30 last night, my phone rang. “I hate the time change,” my girlfriend said. “Look outside, it’s dark.” I walked over to the window and checked. “Yep, you’re right.” “Oh sure, be smug, Ms. I live in a resort-like climate. (now I’ve never considered Tulsa a resort. But she’s right. Not to brag, but…

I woke early this morning with an uncontrollable urge to go fly fishing. (does that ever happen to you?) Perhaps my desire was feed by the endless days of clear skies, brisk mornings, and the warm afternoon breezes that send the colored leaves blowing about. But no matter the reason, the pull to be outside,…