Pep Talk Blog
Pep Talk: “Keeping Up With Kateree
“Keep dreaming, never quit and realize God has a hand on the small on our backs,” offered former Denver Broncos’ running back Terrell Davis during remarks at his Pro Football... Read More
Pep Talk: “Good Going On”
Unless just crawling from beneath a big rock, returning from outer space or emerging from unconsciousness, you know these are challenging times in America. That was the conversation topic on... Read More
Pep Talk: “Keep Trying”
“Since a little kid I’ve always dreamed the best years would be my 50’s and 60’s,” was the enthusiastic comment from a beloved buddy over coffee on a recent visit... Read More
Pep Talk: “Do The Turtle”
“What are you doing?” inquired darling wife. We were waiting at DIA’s terminal for the underground train to Concourse B and a flight to Portland, Oregon. Your knucklehead scribe was... Read More
Pep Talk: “Saying Yes”
Walking into inferno-like Centennial State weather on a Sunday afternoon, the ol’ noggin’ kept wandering, “Who might say yes?” Your knucklehead scribe was blessed to have made a brief A... Read More
Pep Talk: “A Birthday Gift”
It was evening after a beloved group hiked from Vail Village to the mountaintop. Four miles and about two-thousand vertical feet. A good trek. Dinner was being prepared. Patriotic folks,... Read More
Pep Talk: “Keep Swinging”
A Stronger Cord is blessed with great partners, including Union Baptist Church. The community outreach wellness movement uses the church’s gym Monday nights. In return, it’s our job to keep the... Read More
Pep Talk: “DNA”
“It’s Father’s Day and I’m not into thinking,” your knucklehead scribe cracked to the patient United Airlines’ employee. It was early morning. The friendly woman was checking a golf bag... Read More
Pep Talk: “Mental Miner's Hats”
“At night the school janitor used to let me into the gym but I had to practice basketball without the lights on to avoid detection,” said the Denver community activist.... Read More
Pep Talk: “Never Let It Rest”
The view from the stage was inspiring. The Evie Garrett Dennis campus community room was packed with eighth-graders from Omar D. Blair School. It was their “Continuation” ceremony. Many family... Read More