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September 8, 2009
"Last Chance Harvey's Lesson"
It was another one of those perfect Friday evenings: take-out barbecue, snuggling with my darling girlfriend and watching a movie. We enjoyed "Last Chance Harvey" starring Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson.
The story is a message of redemption, defined as "to make up for deficiencies or inadequacies." In this case, it was Harvey's – played by Hoffman – deficiencies and inadequacies as a father that led to many painful experiences, culminating when his daughter gets married. Add some unfortunate...
The story is a message of redemption, defined as "to make up for deficiencies or inadequacies." In this case, it was Harvey's – played by Hoffman – deficiencies and inadequacies as a father that led to many painful experiences, culminating when his daughter gets married. Add some unfortunate...
August 31, 2009
"Trust the Vibration"
When raising teenagers, moments of true "connection" can be as elusive as a good stock tip. However, occasionally, when Jupiter aligns with Mars, peace guides the planets and parents and hormone-raged offspring have meaningful dialogue.
That happened recently for my seventh-grade daughter and I. Over dinner at our favorite neighborhood bistro my beautiful darling blurts out: "Dad, I really believe in karma. You know, that stuff you're always talking about. What you throw out there comes bouncing
That happened recently for my seventh-grade daughter and I. Over dinner at our favorite neighborhood bistro my beautiful darling blurts out: "Dad, I really believe in karma. You know, that stuff you're always talking about. What you throw out there comes bouncing
August 24, 2009
"Just a Little RESPECT"
Perhaps it's because I'm more engaged in the process, but does it seem early to anybody else that political candidates are already actively campaigning for an election 15 months away?
Anyway, it's happening right now. Small meetings but it's starting. That has led the Comeback Coach to events from each side of the spectrum – I can't help it, it's my innate curiosity and 25-year journalism career – and some thoughts about what I've seen.
First, let it be said that in each and every Run to Daylight
Anyway, it's happening right now. Small meetings but it's starting. That has led the Comeback Coach to events from each side of the spectrum – I can't help it, it's my innate curiosity and 25-year journalism career – and some thoughts about what I've seen.
First, let it be said that in each and every Run to Daylight
August 17, 2009
"Time to Set Sail"
On a recent vacation to beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, I was on an early morning scouting mission with my partner, third-grader-to-be Shannon Schmitt. She's the daughter of dear friends – like a niece to me – and we were first to awaken and were "checking out" where the gym, coffee shop, pool, game room and other "stuff" was located at the resort where our families spent the weekend.
After completing our reconnaissance mission, as we neared our villa where everybody else was still sleeping, I
After completing our reconnaissance mission, as we neared our villa where everybody else was still sleeping, I
August 10, 2009
"Known 4, What?"
Despite being a life-long athlete and a sportscaster for more than two decades, I rarely discuss sports during the weekly Pep Talk. But there is an exception to every rule, right? Brett Favre has finally retired, for good, I think. Now it's time to tell a story about the super guy within the great player.
Denver Broncos fans will never forget Super Bowl XXXII, played in San Diego. On January 25, 1998, the John Elway-led Broncos defeated Green Bay 31-24 for the Broncos' first-ever world championsh
Denver Broncos fans will never forget Super Bowl XXXII, played in San Diego. On January 25, 1998, the John Elway-led Broncos defeated Green Bay 31-24 for the Broncos' first-ever world championsh
August 3, 2009
"Let Freedom Ring"
Our nation recently celebrated its 239th birthday and I had the pleasure of spending America's birthday in Vail, Colorado with my darling girlfriend and one of her best gal pals, Susie.
It was a wonderful experience that included viewing a parade through the village, a fantastic dinner and some late night fun at one of the town's most popular honkeytonks. But without question the highlight of the birthday party was a patriotic concert at the Gerald Ford Amphitheatre.
Thanks to the Dallas Symphon
It was a wonderful experience that included viewing a parade through the village, a fantastic dinner and some late night fun at one of the town's most popular honkeytonks. But without question the highlight of the birthday party was a patriotic concert at the Gerald Ford Amphitheatre.
Thanks to the Dallas Symphon
July 27, 2009
"Be A Difference Maker"
It happened often in the three-plus years I co-hosted Colorado and Company. Denise Plante and I would wrap up an interview with a guest and the encounter inspires me to write quick and furious notes. "You're going to turn that into a Pep Talk aren't you?" she would offer. My beautiful, talented and fun partner knows me well.
The latest inspiration comes from author Warren St. John who appeared on the show earlier this year while wrapping up a national tour surrounding his latest book, Outcasts Un
The latest inspiration comes from author Warren St. John who appeared on the show earlier this year while wrapping up a national tour surrounding his latest book, Outcasts Un
July 20, 2009
"No Shortcuts"
I was early for an overdue meeting with a friend as I walked into a south Denver restaurant. "There will be a dapperly dressed gentlemen who looks like a silver fox walk in here shortly," I informed the friendly waitress. "Tell him I'm in the back, okay?"
The friend is Arthur McDermott. He's one of those "positron" kinda people you just like to hang around with. He's a successful developer, doting grandpa, loving husband and cares about community – a good man. After he arrived at the restaurant,
The friend is Arthur McDermott. He's one of those "positron" kinda people you just like to hang around with. He's a successful developer, doting grandpa, loving husband and cares about community – a good man. After he arrived at the restaurant,
July 13, 2009
"Hang On"
It's Sunday but thanks to new laws in Colorado, I'm standing in line at the liquor store waiting to pay for a cold six-pack of beer. The lady in front of me turns and says, "Happy Father's Day."
I responded, "Hey thanks, I heard that from you before either one of my kids." She laughed and then said one more thing before departing: "It's Father's Day for me too. I raise three kids on my own and play mom and dad."
Her matter-of-fact statement really got me to thinking as I jumped in the car and depa
I responded, "Hey thanks, I heard that from you before either one of my kids." She laughed and then said one more thing before departing: "It's Father's Day for me too. I raise three kids on my own and play mom and dad."
Her matter-of-fact statement really got me to thinking as I jumped in the car and depa
July 6, 2009
"A New Frontier"
It was a late Friday afternoon. I'm watching the rain-plagued 2009 U.S. Open golf tournament from Long Island, New York. Heading into a break, the producer calls for a shot of the nearby New York City skyline.
It makes me think of my son. He just wrapped up a successful first year at New York University. I think he's a pretty cool dude. 19 years old, studying film and determined to become the next great producer or director. How many 19 years know exactly what they want? Did you?
I certainly didn'
It makes me think of my son. He just wrapped up a successful first year at New York University. I think he's a pretty cool dude. 19 years old, studying film and determined to become the next great producer or director. How many 19 years know exactly what they want? Did you?
I certainly didn'
