Two of my favorite summer events are the barbecue rib competitions at the Swift County Fair in Appleton and Dragonfest in Madison. Of course it has to do with food, imagine that! I usually don’t order ribs when we go out to eat, but at a ribfest event for me it’s like someone let a fox loose in a chicken coop. I am blessed to … Continue reading BIG TUCK’S BBQ
Have you heard of these names recently, Isaiah Tuckett and Austin Buysse? If you haven’t then you are not on social media very much or watch television. These two guys have blown up the internet and are having their time in the spotlight worldwide. Their faces, names and story have traveled around the world thanks to social media, TV, print media and websites. For those … Continue reading CUPCAKES, BEER AND GOD
Thursday is Thanksgiving and it will be time to sit down and devour the traditional thanksgiving meal. My wife and I had a lengthy discussion the other night about what is a traditional Thanksgiving meal. We both grew up with our mothers serving different food items at Thanksgiving. Of course along with the Turkey and mashed potatoes, the side dishes that our mothers served were different. My … Continue reading THANKSGIVING MEAL
I have a thing for county fairs, I love them. I enjoy the atmosphere that surrounds a county fair. The smells, the noise, the little kids, the laughter, it’s all good stuff. This past week at the Swift County Fair in Appleton has been a blast. I am actually working at the fair and still having so much fun. The best part is meeting people! I am a people … Continue reading FAIR FUN!
Sometimes I look down at my shirt to see if the Superman logo is attached. It has been a work hard, play hard kind of two weeks. Family golf outing weekend, county fairs to attend, state baseball weekend, watching grandchildren, board meetings, going on dates with my wife, Chamber of Commerce business to take care of, visit from a longtime friend, radio shows to host … Continue reading WORK HARD, PLAY HARD!
GRADUATION PARTY TIME It’s spring; farmers are in the field, spring sports are in full swing, and then there are graduation parties! I love going to graduation parties! I feel blessed and humbled to be invited to many of them. Every year, it makes me feel really special and grateful that the student thinks to invite the radio sports broadcaster. I know some students better … Continue reading GRADUATION PARTY TIME!
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