Happy Labor Day 2022
Happy Labor Day 2022 For this week’s story, I just wanted to do a short little story about how Labor Day started and it’s importance in our lives. Labor Day is an annual celebration of the economic achievements of American workers. The holiday started in the late nineteenth century, when labor activists pushed for a federal […]
An Inspirational Young Man
An Inspirational Young Man This week Kristi learned that one of her friends found out their 17 year-old Grandson has a rare form of terminal cancer, and the doctors told them his life expectancy would be less than one year. They were given the options of aggressive treatment that might extend the young man’s life […]
Fun with Jayci
Fun with Jayci Let me start this week’s story by sharing an old Rodney Dangerfield joke. “I asked my Dad to take me to the zoo. He said, If they want you, they’ll come and get you.” That is the lead into our day with Jayci. Kristi and I had told Jayci, the next time […]
Happy Birthday Angel Shannon
Happy Birthday Angel Shannon Yesterday was our Angel Shannon’s birthday. I think the rule still applies that you don’t mention which birthday it is. Let’s just say it’s an anniversary of her 29th birthday and leave it at that. I just want to wish her a happy birthday and give you a little background about […]
Back to Basketball
Back to Basketball It is no secret, that one of the things I like the most is playing basketball. I have really enjoyed being able to play morning ball with a great bunch of guys. About eight months ago, I twisted my knee when I slipped on the ice. My left knee felt pretty sore, […]
Dealership Summit
Dealership Summit This week The Dealership Minds Summit sponsored by Farm Equipment Dealership magazine and Lessiter Media was held in Iowa City. It is an annual event that focuses on promoting and advancing the agriculture industry. My friend Wayne Brozek was invited to do a presentation on service department efficiency and asked me if I […]
Road Trip
Road Trip This week’s story is about a road trip I took to help Kristi’s son. Carter and his wife Robin have been living in Illinois for the last year and now are moving back to Idaho Falls so he can start his new job. Robin is going to stay and help her parents with […]
Kristi’s Birthday
Kristi’s Birthday It was Kristi’s birthday on Tuesday. I will not say which birthday we celebrated, I will simply say she is younger than me and leave it at that. Also, I want to prove to every skeptic out there that I am capable of learning something after this many years. To begin the celebration, […]
Happy Fourth of July 2022
Happy Fourth of July 2022 Let me begin this week’s story telling all the brave men and women in our Armed Forces how grateful we are as a country for all their sacrifices and commitments. I want to thank them for allowing all of us to enjoy the tremendous amounts of freedom we have. I […]
First Chukar’s Game 2022
First Chukar’s Game 2022 Every year, the Idaho Falls Chukar’s allows non-profit organizations 2 different nights to set up a booth at their games. It is sponsored by Fred Meyer, and all they ask is that you send them a thank you for the opportunity. I have been fortunate enough to have a booth there […]