Viking and Dolphins

Christmas tree with gifts and two football helmets beneath it, symbolizing childhood memories, family, and the meaning of Christmas.

By Stan Leech If you grew up in the 60’s and 70’s, you know what really started the Christmas season. It didn’t begin with the first cold front. It didn’t start with a tree going up in the living room. It didn’t even start with Bing Crosby singing White Christmas on the record player. It … Read more

Find the Butavan

A warm muffin on a plate beside a cup of coffee, representing Coach Stan Leech’s story “Find the Butavan” about faith, humor, and life’s small blessings.

Growing up in Brownfield, Texas, we didn’t exactly live in the middle of the fine dining capital of the world, but on special occasions, there was one place in nearby Lubbock that felt like we’d stepped right into something special—the 50 Yard Line. In West Texas terms, the 50 Yard Line was the perfect blend … Read more

Outdoors: The Pursuit

Harvested elk in the snow at sunrise, symbolizing the hunting pursuit described by Jed Mazour.

Cooler mornings and earlier sunsets. An extra cup of morning coffee and maybe a finger or two of evening bourbon.   Time to inventory the firewood out front and spread the rye grass seed. To most people it’s probably  just a break from the heat, pumpkin lattes at the coffee shop and a change of … Read more