Green Means “GO!”

Over the past few months I’ve had the opportunity to begin teaching my youngest daughter the finer points of safely guiding a 4,800 pound SUV along the highways and byways of suburban Denver. One warm, clear, sunny afternoon we were rolling along at 45 in a 40 (that’s my girl!).  As we approached a green light she began tapping the break.  I watched and waited, impatiently but quietly.  We made it through the intersection and resumed speed. As we approached the second green light, she did the same thing.  And […]

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The High School Sweetheart

I first met her when I was 17. She was a year younger than me and had spent most of her life in St. Louis, Missouri. She was long and lean with a compelling blend of style and grace. She sat quietly but I sensed a great strength waiting to be unleashed. One glance and I knew I had to make her mine. Who was this amazing beauty that had captured my heart? A mint condition, one owner, 1968 Ford XL Fastback! Stored in the winter, never saw a snowflake […]

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