Jan Verhoeff | Sharing the Road to Success and Life

Not only am I a coffee snob…

Posted on May 23, 2013 by admin

But I tend to be a snob in other ways too. I’m a foodie with a preference for high end delicacies, and I prefer to have a chef prepare them. I can cook, and I’m an amazing cook when I do. I just happen to enjoy the party while a chef prepares my fiery hot red pepper hummus and gazpacho bean cracked black pepper crackers. Coffee? Fresh ground with real organic half and half, whole whipped cream, no sugar please. Did you say that isn’t espresso? Forget-about-it! And… yes… as a matter of fact, I do live on the hill overlooking the … Continue…

Exhaustion Sets in…

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

Do you ever tire of the daily crisis? I awakened full of life and ready to face the day — I thought. Until I got up and realized what crisis I’d closed my eyes to last night. The world is in disarray. Tornadoes taking out elementary schools and entire communities. The president is up to no good. IRS is spouts political destruction by refusing to allow tax exempt status to specific groups. The press is under siege Life is not okay right now. I’m tired. I’m exhausted. My Bible says refreshment comes in the morning, not more exhaustion. And here I sit, … Continue…

I hope I have a simple love…

Posted on May 19, 2013 by admin

A girl can’t always have what she wants from life, but if I have just one more chance at love… I hope I have a simple love. Like that… … Continue…

Be remarkable…

Posted on May 17, 2013 by admin

Caught in the moment, I responded in frustration to a person who wants to influence my opinion. I said out loud, “He could have been remarkable, instead, he chose to be a fool.” Elizabeth heard me and asked, “Grandma, what is remarkable?” So, I said, “Remarkable is someone who influences others for good, to the greater benefit of others.” She said, “Like me?” Before I knew it, both she and Colm were standing in front of me, saying, “Grandma, you could take a picture of us being remarkable and post it on your website, so people will know what that … Continue…

Lesson: Sharing the road

Posted on May 16, 2013 by admin

My daughter rushed up to the door to drop of my granddaughter this morning, in a hurry. She handed in crayon/crafts box and back pack, my granddaughter threw her kisses and she was off. The meeting starts at 9 AM. She’ll be there, but a few minutes late. This isn’t the normal stature of her game plan, she’s ruthless about deadlines, timed arrivals and getting the job done. But some mornings just don’t go as planned. Life happens. We adjust and move on through the wrecks of our existence and take a breath to catch up. Breathe. Sweet, clean, mountain … Continue…

In Box – Out Box

Posted on May 4, 2013 by admin

Confining myself to two baskets on my desk was a rather shocking call. My son nearly fell off his tennis shoes when I said, “I’m done sorting this crap. It’s either coming in or going out and I’m ready to minimize.” “What about the projects?” He says.

Little Pleasures

Posted on April 29, 2013 by admin

Yes. We really did go to Taco Johns in North Denver. I love that place. It’s like a little bit of home tucked in between the Mousetrap and the Denver Merchandise Mart — we went with friends and enjoyed an overdose of Tacos and Burritos, plus enough Potato Oles to choke a … Okay, I won’t say that. But, it really WAS a good time out with friends. If anyone in Denver is searching for Taco Johns – 58th Avenue just east of I25. Do it! You’ll be glad you did. … Continue…