Honoring July 4th

This July 4^th finds us in Chiange Mai, Thailand.  It’s beautiful here.  However, we miss being in Colorado for Fireworks.  We have many great memories of taking in fireworks at Clement Park.  We have also enjoyed fireworks in Highlands Ranch, Breckenridge, Fraser and at Coors Field.  We love the celebrations of America. 

Two hundred and fourty six years ago 13 British Colonies stated their collective intent to leave the Crown and form a new nation.  “The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events…We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.” 

And thus began the foundation of the greatest country this planet has ever seen.  We appreciate so much the Founders’ courage and vision as they established and built this new nation.  They established a government which is accountable to the people, not one which subjegates a people to the government as had historically been the case. 

Happy 4^th of July, everyone.  It’s wonderful to be an American. 

Carol and I are in Thailand

Many months ago, we booked a trip to Thailand.  On July 2^nd, after 27 hours of travel (from the time our flight left Denver), we arrived in this exotic land.  It is an opportunity to experience a beautiful culture.  Follow our trip in my photo gallery. 

Every Child is a Gift

We Celebrated our 20^th grandchild’s first birthday with family.  Carol and I are crazy about every one of them.  Archie is contemplating his birthday cake and not sure what to do with it.  He figured it out, and loved grabbing and eating chunks.  Every child is a gift.

Thrilled with Colorado Primary Election Outcome 2022

I’m thrilled with the primary election outcome in Colorado.  Heidi Ganahl and Joe O’Dea are going to be a great top of the ticket team for all Republicans in Colorado.  They are terrific people who will be great for Colorado and the nation.  The rest of the state wide office candidates are really strong.  The Republican lineup for State Senate and State House are great people with the right priorities and the ability to get things done.  Making Colorado affordable, making Colorado safe, and opening education opportunities for all Coloradoans will be our focus the next 4 months and into office.  It's a bright new day filled with opportunity. 

Congratulations Colorado Avalanche – 2022.

Congratulations Colorado Avalanche – 2022.  The last two minutes of Game 6 were as long as any two minutes in my memories.  Our Boys prevailed.  All Coloradoans are united tonight in our pride in the Avalanche.  WE are all Avalanche Fans!

I loved two things as the game wrapped up.  First - The final horn and the on ice celebration of this team, our team, that has worked so hard to bring Lord Stanley’s Cup to Colorado for the 3^rd time.  Second – the two teams – champions both, lined up and shaking hands and often hugging,  after a hard fought Stanley Cup Series.  That is one of the great traditions in all of sport. 

Paul talks to Cherry Creek Republican Women on Flag Day.

A wonderful group of women, and a wonderful way to celebrate Flag Day.  We love America, and Colorado.  That is why Paul is running.  Follow him on Facebook.  Post what you did for Flag Day!