ONE YEAR AGO...

One year ago today, Tracy & I closed on our first home together, our condo in far Northeast Denver...

One year ago today, George W. Bush was the president of the United States, but young senator Barack H. Obama from Illinois was poised to become the United States' first African-American president.

One year ago today, U.S. troops were a relatively small presence in Afghanistan but over 150,000 strong in Iraq.

One year ago, Congress had just passed an emergency asset relief program which included a massive $800 billion plus bailout of some of the nation's largest financial institutions. There were fears that we were on the precipice of another Great Depression.

One year ago, the Denver Broncos were 4-2 and in first place in the AFC West (they would miss the playoffs).

One year ago, Clint Hurdle had just finished his seventh full season as manager of the Colorado Rockies with a disappointing 74-88 record.

One year ago, Joe Sakic was the starting first-line center for the Colorado Avalanche.

One year ago, CSI was the number one scripted show on television. (Now it is NCIS.)

One year ago, Jay Leno was the host of the Tonight Show, David Letterman was a newlywed with a five-year old son by longtime girlfriend Regina Lasko and Jon & Kate Plus 8 was one of the top 5 shows on cable television.

Yes, as if you needed it said, a lot can change in a year...no matter how much it seems like things stay the same.

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This Week's Sign of the Apocalypse*
* - with apologies to Sports Illustrated

Fox is planning to devote a picture in the corner of the screen for the duration of the Minnesota-Green Bay game to Brett Favre--whether he's on the field of play or not.

Peace...