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WHY DO I BLOG?
I decided to grab another cup of coffee and sit down and write my blog on a rainy Saturday afternoon. As I sat down in my comfortable recliner and contemplated on what to blog about, I asked myself “Why do I write a blog each week?” Before I began writing this week’s blog I looked back over the 300 blogs that I have written and … Continue reading WHY DO I BLOG?
A SEASON OF PROMS AND MEMORIES
This past Saturday, we attended our grandson Zane’s prom at Foley High School. Zane and his date, Amelia, looked absolutely amazing—as did all the attendees! It was a busy night for celebrations, as Dawson-Boyd held their prom on Saturday as well. We aren’t done yet, though; next week we’ll be heading to Montevideo to attend our granddaughter Adelyn’s prom.Social media was overflowing with pictures all … Continue reading A SEASON OF PROMS AND MEMORIES
INTERVIEWING AMAZING PEOPLE
I’ve had the opportunity to interview some truly amazing people lately. Last week, I wrote about why I love my job so much, and this is one of the main reasons: the chance to sit down and talk with people. Now, I’m the first to admit I’m not the world’s best interviewer, but I’d like to think I’ve improved at asking the right questions over … Continue reading INTERVIEWING AMAZING PEOPLE
FUN AT WORK
It seems like I always mention how much I enjoy my job, but here I am blogging about it again. I absolutely love what I do! It doesn’t even feel like work; it’s like going to a party every day. This past week was filled with meeting amazing people and learning new things—I found myself smiling and truly enjoying life. On Tuesday, I was invited … Continue reading FUN AT WORK
MORE THAN INK: MY FAITH STORY
Easter has always meant more to me than a simple square on the calendar—it is a vivid reminder of the day my life truly changed. On April 5, 1985, I was born again. My path began years earlier in 1976. Through a conversation with a roommate at Alexandria Tech, I was introduced to the “Romans Road“ scriptures. For the first time, I heard the words; … Continue reading MORE THAN INK: MY FAITH STORY
WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST?
Breakfast: My Favorite Way to Start the Day They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but I’d go a step further: it’s my absolute favorite. While I have friends and family who skip it entirely—and I’ve even done the same occasionally while fasting—I usually prefer to lean into my daily morning routine. I have four go-to breakfast meals that I rotate. … Continue reading WHAT DO YOU HAVE FOR BREAKFAST?
A SPECIAL MORNING
Last Wednesday, I left my house around 6:30 AM, heading for Yellow Medicine East High School in Granite Falls. It was still pitch dark, but with coffee in hand and KTIS on the radio, I settled in for a peaceful drive. A few weeks prior, Anna Mehlhouse had contacted me to ask if I would speak to the YME Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Huddle. … Continue reading A SPECIAL MORNING