Picnics in Eucalyptus Park

Picnics in Eucalyptus Park

Picnics as a child were magical. Once a week, Mom would pack us in the car with a cooler, picnic basket, and big jug of Kool-Aid®. Of all the parks in San Diego county, my favorite was Eucalyptus park. Even today, the smell of eucalyptus oil takes me back to those hot...
The Drive: Five Minutes, Six Seconds

The Drive: Five Minutes, Six Seconds

Every true Denver Broncos fan remembers “The Drive”. On January 11, 1987, in the fourth quarter of the AFC Championship Game  between the Denver Broncos and Cleveland Browns, John Elway led the Broncos 98 yards in 15 plays to tie the game with just 37...
Help the Champ Knock Out Illiteracy!

Help the Champ Knock Out Illiteracy!

June 30, 1997 was a slow day in the office. A few of us had time to kick back and read the newspaper to kill some time. Scanned through the Denver Post, something caught my eye when I reached Section B. Page 5B had a full page ad for the Peter Lowe’s Success 1997...

A paper bag just won’t do

A purse is usually described as, “a small bag for carrying personal items.” But anyone who loves purses knows it is much more than that. I have many purses to choose from. Which one I carry depends on what I’m wearing, where I’m going, how long...

Go Broncos! Go Orange Crush!

The Denver Broncos are out of the playoffs, which is causing all the fair-weather fans to jump off the bandwagon. A true fan knows they weren’t always the great team they are today, so they can be patient while the new players and coach work on a winning...