Artist's Lane

A tribute to the Poet

I enjoy spotlighting different members of our community who make a difference in our little mountain town.   Many know Gregg Heid from the Pagosa Springs Photography Club, Aspire Group, …

Heavenly realities in the spotlight

We’ve all been in those desperate places where we’ve allowed ourselves to be deceived and gullible. We’ve thrown away the best we had, and it’s humanly impossible to regain …

Helping someone who can’t hear

Have you ever tried to convince someone they can’t hear? My Sweet Al and I go ‘round and ‘round with his hearing situation. He believes he can hear just fine, but I’m here to …

The sweetest song ever sung

I am a child of the light. The Lord has prepared the path and shone His light upon me to walk in His way. There is no reason to fear what is ahead of me. So, why have I’ve been managing …

Who’s up for caregiving?

Not everyone is wired to be a caregiver. Not everyone is called, but when the need arises, people will step up and care for those they love. In my younger days, I used to tease about falling …

How do we hear from God?

How do we hear from God? It’s pretty simple: Listen. Are people seeking God today? Are they hearing His voice? It’s hard in all the deafening noise of the world to tune into the …

Role models among us

Football season is here. I’ve got my eye on three teams this year. My grandson Creede Wylie’s team is from New Mexico Highlands University in Las Vegas, N.M. Second, Deion Sanders, Coach …

Things I’ve learned

Many times when I’ve come out of some horrible experience that shook me to my toes and rattled my cage I’ve said, “I needed that. I don’t think I could’ve learned the …

For this time, such as it is

This time is like no other. No longer business as usual. As Christians, what is God asking from us? To trust Him for what He’s doing no matter how wild it may seem. Line up with God, not …

Resetting the clock

“Call my kids,” I yelled to the EMTs. “Tell them what happened.” Everything went blurry.

Love affair with Winchester Pump

To all my faithful readers, I want to thank you for your love and prayers. I could feel them. I know God heard your prayers and I’m still here. Thank you.   I did not get hit by …

J.C. Higgins, Al’s first love

Writing on this subject might be jumping the gun, looking down a barrel before the season starts, but it won’t be long until the hunters are back in town. With fancy hunting gear, hopes and …

To dream the impossible dream

I said to my Sweet Al, “I have an idea for the next article. Who would get married over 80?” Set in your ways. Find a new wife, change your address, insurance and doctors. Keep your kids …

A miracle, not a coincidence

Have you ever encountered a divine appointment? God uses everything to line up everyone to make it happen. It’s called a miracle, not a coincidence. A miracle happened at the dentist …

Save the last dance for Cindy

Mr. Pagosa, Ron Gustafson, hung up his dancing shoes, but not before saving the last dance for Cindy. We will all meet one more time to say goodbye at a celebration of life ceremony on Sept. 7 at …

Gaining perspective on importance

I was told it’s freeing to be unimportant. I have found that statement to be true. But at the time when I heard those words, they were totally foreign to me. Doesn’t everyone want to be …

‘Mama’s Family’: Bless my happy home

There is a definite pecking order among my children, and it’s no more me running the show and no more Mama’s house. I’ve had to move over. The position of the siblings in the …

Our flag proudly waves

Every year our oldest daughter and her husband come from California for their vacation. And every year our son-in-law brings a new USA flag with him.   This act of kindness is not random, …

What can you do but laugh?

My daughter said, “If you don’t get up from your computer, you’re going to lose your freedom.” Those words put a fire under me. I’ve got to do whatever it takes to …

What it takes to be a man

For Father’s Day, my grandson, Creede Wylie, wrote this article as a tribute to his dad, Al Wylie, and his grandpa, Ben Wylie. I want to share this with others who know them. — Betty …

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