Pep Talk: “Winning More Important Games”
The Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons were kicking things off for the weekend’s NFL playoff games. Your knucklehead scribe was settling in for, hopefully, some good games. But my mind... Read More
Pep Talk: “Go Make Cookies”
It was billed as a celebration of life. Event organizers, in remembering Ruth Perry, gave the audience quite a show. The Nebraska native’s roots sprouted in Wyoming but are burrowed... Read More
Pep Talk: “An Unsinkable Spirit”
“I’m bummed about next weekend,” was truth stated to fellow A Stronger Cord stalwarts. We’re excited to begin a partnership with Bessie’s Hope and love on the elderly. Too many... Read More
Pep Talk: “Finish Well”
‘Twas the day before Christmas and your knucklehead scribe was sprawled on the couch. A combination of necessary rest from a wonderful European vacation and late-season NFL football making lounging... Read More
Pep Talk: “Our Nation, Our Time?”
Somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean flying toward Europe for a rendezvous with darling wife, your knucklehead scribe’s brain percolated. It’s a blessing and curse. The cranium was gurgling with truth... Read More
Pep Talk: “Blocking Regret's Rush”
A while back, “Check the tape! Check the tape! Check the tape!” was the battle cry as two men drove south from Denver to Pueblo. It was your knucklehead scribe... Read More
Pep Talk: “Al's Random Email”
In this electronics-dominated world, we possess them. Yep. Those loved ones who, usually late at night, fire off emails. To many, including us. The content usually with a humorous intent,... Read More
Pep Talk: “Better Than Turkey Day Leftovers”
Driving and feeling a sense of accomplishment for buying the first holiday gift, your knucklehead scribe’s mood shifted dramatically during a phone conversation. “My father died suddenly last week,” offered... Read More
Pep Talk: “When Facing The Unimaginable”
Sometimes a trip down memory lane can be quite conflicting. The other day your knucklehead scribe offered a ride to an A Stronger Cord stalwart. The father of two beautiful... Read More
Pep Talk: “Shock and Awe”
Donald Trump is President-elect of the United States of America? The world is shocked, protestors are in the streets and it’s a reminder of something very important. First, to the... Read More