COUNTY FAIRS, FAVORITES, Food, FRIENDS, PARTY, RAMDON THOUGHTS, Sports, WORK

HITTING RACCOONS, PRESS BOX BUFFETS, A WEEK OF HIGH AND LOWS

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

Paul RaymoOctober 26, 2025October 26, 2025Leave a comment

Family, Food, FRIENDS

FAVORITE FOODS

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

Paul RaymoOctober 18, 2025October 19, 2025Leave a comment

FAVORITES, Food, FRIENDS, PICTURE BLOG, RAMDON THOUGHTS, Sports, Weather, WORK

HOW AN EXTROVERT THRIVES

This past week was a perfect reflection of what I love about my life: its diversity and the wonderful people I get to connect with. If you know me, you know I’m a true extrovert—the opposite of my wonderful wife of 48 years, Roxie. I thrive and get energized from being around people. My week kicked off with some family time. I headed to the … Continue reading HOW AN EXTROVERT THRIVES

Paul RaymoSeptember 20, 2025September 21, 2025Leave a comment

animals, Family, FAVORITES, Food, VACATION, Weather

UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS ON VACATION

It seems that every time I go on vacation, I experience something out of the ordinary, and this year was no exception. My wife, Roxie, and I were in Red Wing, Minnesota, a beautiful, historic town nestled along the Mississippi River. We were enjoying a quiet evening in a city park, simply watching the boats and people go by from a bench along the riverbank. … Continue reading UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTERS ON VACATION

Paul RaymoAugust 24, 2025August 24, 2025Leave a comment

COUNTY FAIRS, Family, FAVORITES, Food, Health, WORK

BUMP IN THE ROAD

Back in the Game This is a personal one today, and I appreciate you reading. It’s been a challenging week for my wife, my family, and me. From Tuesday through Friday, I was in the hospital in Madison with a partial small bowel obstruction. Not fun having a tube down your throat for a week, but I’m home now and ready to get back to … Continue reading BUMP IN THE ROAD

Paul RaymoAugust 17, 2025August 17, 20251 Comment

Family, FAVORITES, Food, PICTURE BLOG, VACATION, Weather, WORK

VACAY FUN

Exploring the Quirky Corners of Southeastern Minnesota! Sometimes the best vacations are the ones you don’t plan. My wife, Roxie, and I took advantage of my slow time at work for just such a trip. While we had a general idea of where we wanted to go, we had no detailed itinerary—just an open road and a sense of adventure. We started out at the … Continue reading VACAY FUN

Paul RaymoAugust 9, 2025August 10, 2025Leave a comment

Raymo's Ramblings

The stories and life of the man behind the mic – Paul Raymo

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