Monthly Archives: March 2016

Preparing the Way

Posted on March 31, 2016 by James Gorton

“Why do bad things happen to good people?”  Have you ever wondered about that question?  Have you ever asked that question?  If we are in a time in our life where it seems that bad things are happening to us, … Continue reading →

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Unopened Gift

Posted on March 30, 2016 by James Gorton

The other day I was getting ready for work and didn’t know what shirt I was going to wear. You see, I have no problem picking out my pants or shoes.  I wear jeans and boots everyday that I go … Continue reading →

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Betcha Can’t Just Eat One

Posted on March 29, 2016 by James Gorton

Easter weekend was a wonderful time of connection and reflection. Nadine and I took our usual 30+ mile bike ride down to Tempe Town lake to eat breakfast at our favorite breakfast nook and back. We were both exhausted and … Continue reading →

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True Excitement

Posted on March 29, 2016 by James Gorton

Do you remember your first real car? Not the one that your dad passed down to you. Not the one that went from family member to family member and you were the third recipient. I mean the first car that … Continue reading →

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They’re Back

Posted on March 24, 2016 by James Gorton

For a long time I have used an old saying that’s really old.  Many have never heard of this saying, but it illustrates a very important principle in working with individuals and the progress they make toward change.  This is … Continue reading →

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Here Comes The Judge

Posted on March 22, 2016 by James Gorton

I don’t know about you, but the judicial system has become very complicated. There is never just one trial, but appeals after appeals happen and rarely anything gets decided after the first trial. Usually it is one side that doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Up, Up, And Away

Posted on March 21, 2016 by James Gorton

Fridays are usually very light so that I can go golfing with my buddies, or do Honey Do’s, or just do nothing.  I said usually, because there are times when Fridays are full of activities and commitments.  This last Friday … Continue reading →

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Loyalty Compromised

Posted on March 14, 2016 by James Gorton

I feel like a traitor today.  Let me take you back to Saturday and even further. I have been a Diamondback fan since they came to town. I went to the World Series when the played the New York Yankees–and … Continue reading →

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Simple Pleasures

Posted on March 12, 2016 by James Gorton

I had the most amazing morning this morning.  Victoria, my daughter is taking a class at Scottsdale Community College and needed someone to watch Brayden for a couple of hours.  I volunteered and so our time together was at 8:30 … Continue reading →

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Bowling Bargain

Posted on March 10, 2016 by James Gorton

Yesterday I had a full schedule of clients until around 2 pm.  I was  about to pull out of the parking lot when I saw a text come from my wife (be assured I don’t text while I drive).  The … Continue reading →

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