Monthly Archives: February 2016

Pure Innocence

Posted on February 29, 2016 by James Gorton

Over the weekend Nadine’s son and daughter in law came into town for a few day visit with our grandson Greyson.  Our house, infiltrated with empty nest syndrome once again was filled with sounds of life and hunger and tiredness. … Continue reading →

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A Little Charmer

Posted on February 28, 2016 by James Gorton

My daughter Victoria called in the early afternoon to see if I was available to watch the boys for a couple of hours.  She had an award meeting for one of her classes and needed someone to watch Brayden and … Continue reading →

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Vindictive or Compassionate?

Posted on February 25, 2016 by James Gorton

A few days ago I started reading Leviticus in the Old Testament.  Most of you would ask, “Why are you reading Leviticus?  Isn’t it the most boring book in the bible?  Don’t you have something better to read or do?” … Continue reading →

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Coyote and Geese

Posted on February 24, 2016 by James Gorton

My friend Bill told me a story of his experience playing golf up in Oregon one time that had me laughing in the aisles.  He and 3 other friends were having a grand time on this golf course and were … Continue reading →

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Howling Uprising

Posted on February 21, 2016 by James Gorton

Over the weekend Nadine and I went for a walk.  We have a ritual that either entails walking or biking.  Today we chose to walk.  My responsibility before we started our walk was to make the coffee.  Coffee mugs were … Continue reading →

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Birthday Boy

Posted on February 20, 2016 by James Gorton

When you have a blended family with a mom and dad, 6 children, and 3 grandchildren, birthdays are going to come on a regular basis.  This weekend was no exception with Keaton, Victoria’s son, turning 3.  Debi, my oldest daughter, … Continue reading →

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Changing God’s Mind

Posted on February 15, 2016 by James Gorton

I grew up with a healthy view of God as I compared God to my dad.  I did respect my father in so many ways.  He was a man of integrity.  He was well respected in the community and had … Continue reading →

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Big Stories

Posted on February 12, 2016 by James Gorton

I love my oldest grandson to death (I don’t know where this saying came from but it just came to my mind so I’m using it).  He loves sports and especially football.  He plays football when he is watching it … Continue reading →

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Get Over Yourself

Posted on February 11, 2016 by James Gorton

Nadine and I have a wonderful relationship, but the relationship is not free of conflict.  I can tell you unreservedly that there isn’t a single issue that hasn’t been resolved.  We at this second are free from any disconnect, but … Continue reading →

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BRONCOS WIN

Posted on February 8, 2016 by James Gorton

What a game?  Broncos 24 Carolina 10.  I have been a rabid Bronco fan forever.  I grew up in Colorado and was all about playing sports from my earliest remembrances.  My whole family was involved with sports beginning with my … Continue reading →

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