Monthly Archives: August 2015

Hummingbird War Games

Posted on August 31, 2015 by James Gorton

Over the weekend Nadine and I saddled up our horses (car horses that is) and headed for the high country of Flagstaff for some R&R. We typically drive up on Thursday night and come back on Monday morning, although on … Continue reading →

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A true Prayer of Confession

Posted on August 28, 2015 by James Gorton

I have to admit that I am not an avid reader of the local, state or national news.  I get caught up every couple of weeks when I eat breakfast with my close friend who reads daily every newspaper before … Continue reading →

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Pride and Arrogance

Posted on August 27, 2015 by James Gorton

Have you ever admired someone so much that you would follow them anywhere?  I’m talking about someone here on this earth that has a charismatic personality and leadership ability that draws you into their life and passion.  I had a … Continue reading →

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Compromise

Posted on August 26, 2015 by James Gorton

An agreement or a settlement of a dispute that is reached by each side making concessions.  Each side making concessions.  Giving up something you want in order to get something in return.  Losing something to gain something.  It sounds good … Continue reading →

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Getting To Know You

Posted on August 21, 2015 by James Gorton

“Getting to know you,” was a show tune from the 1951 Rogers and Hammerstein musical The King and I.  The first few lines go like this, Getting to know you; Getting to know all about you.  Getting to like you, getting to … Continue reading →

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PanAm Revisited

Posted on August 19, 2015 by James Gorton

One of the more fulfilling experiences recently for me as been the volunteering of my services to my wife’s auto repair shop in Scottsdale.  About 6 months ago, she needed a shuttle driver to take her customers to work or … Continue reading →

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