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!
Friday was a long, fun, and memorable day. I started the morning by broadcasting the Vikings state football championship from U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and ended my evening covering the Dawson-Boyd Blackjacks and Montevideo Thunder Hawks girls’ basketball game back home. I left Madison at 5:30 AM for the cities. Much like the week before, the three-hour drive was incredibly quiet; I practically had … Continue reading FULL AND FUN DAY
It wasn’t a typical Saturday for me. My usual routine involves hosting the Coaches Show on Q-92 with Dick Newman at 9 AM then working till noon. But this past Saturday found me driving down Highway 7 at 4:30 in the morning, heading straight for Minneapolis. The reason? The Minneota Vikings were playing in the Class A State Semi-finals against Mahnomen-Waubun, and kickoff was set … Continue reading NOT A TYPICAL SATURDAY
What was my week like? It was a blur of sports broadcasts, unexpected animal encounters, and moments of reflection. Here are a few short stories from the past seven days.The fall section sports schedule is in full swing, and it’s always an adventure.The Raccoon IncidentLast Tuesday, Dick Newman and I were driving back from Lakeview after broadcasting the Eagles and Lakers section football playoff game. … Continue reading HITTING RACCOONS, PRESS BOX BUFFETS, A WEEK OF HIGH AND LOWS
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