When the Hospital Became Our Home Christmas has always been a sacred time for our family, but this year, our traditions took an unexpected turn. Instead of gathering around the tree in our living room to celebrate the birth of our Savior, we found ourselves gathered in the family room of the Madison hospital. While the setting was different, the spirit of the season has … Continue reading A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER
It is officially the most wonderful time of year! There is something magical about the glow of the Christmas tree and the comfort of watching a classic Christmas movie. As the snow starts to fall (or the thermostat gets cranked up), I’ve been reflecting on the films that truly capture the holiday spirit for me. Here is my definitive Top 5 Festive Favorites, counted down … Continue reading CHRISTMAS MOVIE TIME
This past week, my wife, Roxie, and I had a necessary conversation about the time we spend glued to our phones, especially at night. It’s been getting a little out of hand—both of us with our heads buried in a screen instead of connecting with each other. I recently heard the late Charlie Kirk mention in an interview that he and his wife turn their … Continue reading OUR PHONES!
Have you ever done Car Bingo? If your answer is no, make sure you finish reading this blog. This isn’t just an event; it’s a social experiment wrapped in a family activity. KLQP radio—yes, the greatest radio station in the known universe—conceived of this brilliance during the Great Pandemic. The mission was simple: Get people out of the house. We needed to be together, yet … Continue reading BINGO! HONK YOUR HORN!
Football and Thanksgiving Thanksgiving and football—for me, it truly is the best time of the year. For the last five years, I’ve had the privilege of broadcasting the Minnesota Class A State Football Championship game from US Bank Stadium, all thanks to the incredible run of the Minneota Vikings. Every year has been a huge thrill and an experience I will always cherish. My passion … Continue reading THE PERFECT UNION
I was chatting with some friends this week about our favorite foods, which is apparently a deep and meaningful subject because now I’m writing a blog post about it. What I learned is that we’re all wildly different, and I can only assume it’s due to some sort of dietary trauma from childhood. I blame my mom for making me clean my plate and eat … Continue reading FAVORITE FOODS
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