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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?
Coaches Show with Dick Newman
Celebrating 48 Years of the Saturday Morning Coaches Show with Dick Newman Ever since I started working at the radio station, I’ve been coming in on Saturday mornings to run the board for Dick Newman as he hosts the Coaches Show. Airing every Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, the show features Dick interviewing Lac Qui Parle Valley coaches about their games from the … Continue reading Coaches Show with Dick Newman
Amazing people
As many of you know, my summer calendar is packed with the sights, sounds, and smells of area county fairs. I’ve been broadcasting live and enjoying every single minute of it. This past week, I was at the Swift County Fair in Appleton, and once again, I walked away reminding myself why I have the absolute best job in the world. It seems like I … Continue reading Amazing people
I MIGHT BE GOOD AT THIS!
A couple of posts ago, I jokingly declared that I should become a professional photographer. Well, this past week officially confirmed it: that is 100% my post-retirement calling. I’m buying a real camera, folks, and there’s no turning back! It all started on Saturday at my friends Molly and Derek’s wedding in Marshall, where I managed to capture what might honestly be one of the … Continue reading I MIGHT BE GOOD AT THIS!
Two Lovebirds, Two Solo Moments, One Great Vacation
Want to hear about my favorite moments from our vacation this week? Stick around until the end—I promise it’s worth it! Roxie and I have taken the trip to Duluth and the Minnesota North Shore many times, and we always find ourselves wanting to go back. It started with a long, eight-hour drive from Madison up to Grand Marais. We absolutely love this little town … Continue reading Two Lovebirds, Two Solo Moments, One Great Vacation
BEST PART OF MY WEEK
Just sharing a few random things that happened to me this week. First off, on Saturday I got a text from a Swift County Fair board member asking if I’d be interested in judging the pie contest again in a few weeks. It took me all of a microsecond to text back: ABSOLUTELY! I think this makes 10 or 15 years in a row now, … Continue reading BEST PART OF MY WEEK
THE FAIR TOUR, PART 1
I have a feeling my next few posts are going to be all about county fairs. I was at the Yellow Medicine County Fair in Canby this past week, and I’m heading to the Chippewa County Fair this coming week! So, consider this a heads-up: you’re going to get a front-row seat to my experiences at our local fairs. Let’s get started. If you stopped … Continue reading THE FAIR TOUR, PART 1
Raymo's Ramblings 