03 Jan Patience

We were thrilled when 2021 seemed to be the year when COVID-19 would be under control. But even the best-laid battle plan rarely survives contact with the enemy. As we publish this week's tip, only 2.8 million doses of the vaccine have been administered-- far...

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27 Dec Story Time

As we pass Hanukkah and the Christmas season, stories associated with each are bright in our memory. Hanukkah has relatively minor religious significance in the Jewish faith, but by employing a symbol (menorah) and the miracle of the oil lasting eight nights in the temple,...

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20 Dec Giants in our Midst

In a time of turmoil, brought about by the pandemic and a contentious election, it's easy to allow our darker angels to prevail. But now that there is a vaccine to combat the virus, it's also time to offset the rhetoric of hatred and divisiveness...

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13 Dec Finish Strong

A dear friend of David’s passed away this week. In 1965, Archie Harrison was competing in the Oklahoma State Wrestling Championship. He was getting beaten badly, but in the last fifteen seconds of his match, pinned his opponent. His team won university scholarships and launched...

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06 Dec Clarity

In 1982, a unique film called Koyaanisqatsi premiered at the Santa Fe Film Festival. In the Hopi language, Koyaanisqatsi means "life out of balance," or literally "chaotic life." This film without dialogue visually covered what the filmmakers considered human interference with nature and the subsequent negative consequences. Today, with...

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29 Nov Emotional Gestures

In the Netflix series The Crown (Season 4) Princess Diana is coached on deportment. In one scene, Diana rehearses a speech she will give in support of her husband’s charity. Her coach tells Diana “You use your hands far too much…our gestures reveal us…best not...

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22 Nov Whittaker Wheeze

Emily Harrington, the elite athlete who recently solo-climbed El Capitan was the subject of last week’s tip. But we’re an equal opportunity supporter. Jim Whittaker served as President and CEO of REI for 25 years.But beginning in the 1960’s, Jim and his brother Lou were...

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15 Nov The Woman Rocks

“The process of putting yourself out there, the process of getting scared, the process of being uncomfortable. The uncertainty of it all is what makes it valuable—it’s what makes us realize who we are.” You may think this quote was by a keynote speaker expressing...

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08 Nov Fishin’ Friends

In this difficult time, wracked with political upheaval, social turmoil and a pandemic, we could all use a dose of good cheer. Many new movies are focused on the dark side and pessimism. Even though critics may feel its beneath them to appreciate a feel-good...

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01 Nov Dropped Pass

We love competition, especially in sports. Deborah is very happy that NFL season is here. The proof is the smell of popcorn and shouting each Sunday. Last weekend, an NFL receiver was running towards the end zone, in position to catch a long pass for...

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