Category Archives: Life

The-other side-of the story…

An Open Letter to Colin Kaepernick, by Chris Amos retired police officer father of three… Dear Colin guess you have been pretty busy these last few days. For the record I don’t think any more or less of you for … Continue reading

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Davis’ 2016 Lake Powell Trip

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Lesson learned from tragedy

I have never been blamed for being the brightest star in our night sky, nor has anyone ever said that I take a conservative approach to adventure. In nearly every opportunity I’m offered, my blood fills with excitement as my … Continue reading

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The secret to winning the lottery!

As you all know there is a lot of hype surrounding the amount which was recently given in the Powerball Lottery ($1.5 BB+).I—like most of the world—imagined where I would spend my lottery winnings, then I realized something that brought … Continue reading

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Wedding bells? Seriously, I’m not old enough…

As if having two grandchildren weren’t enough for our family during this holiday season; our second oldest daughter got engaged! What? She is my baby! While “is she really old enough for marriage” rings through my heart; I can see … Continue reading

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They are having our Grandchildren!

The cycle of life is very magical to me. As I age, I find myself observing events as though time has stood still. My wife and I are off to the great white north (Upper Peninsula of Michigan) as our … Continue reading

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One of Life’s questions answered

As the years pass, I become more and more intrigued by history. This fascination spreads into current happenings as I witness history in the making through observation of modern day events. I am a man of faith, subscribing to a … Continue reading

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Those crazy Millennials

Have we truly understood or properly prepared for the movement of the largest generation coming into our ecosystem? Incidentally, this will occur simultaneously as the second largest generation is preparing to retire? If not, it could be detrimental to long … Continue reading

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Could bad be good in disguise?

The first call of the day was from the Bureau chief with an assignment of a lifetime! Don Derby had waited since childhood to hear the words, “You are assigned to the home baseball game tonight.” Don grew up believing … Continue reading

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For it is the dreamers who give us life

No, I wouldn’t want to live in a world where extraordinary doesn’t exist. I wouldn’t want to be criticized for exceptional thought or grand ideals either. If we were ever to let our visions evaporate, we would fade into the … Continue reading

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