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!
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
Well, here I go! It is officially time to kick off my favorite stretch of the summer: my first County Fair of the season. Working for KLQP, I have the distinct honor—and the stamina—to set up our radio booth at five different county fairs. That’s right, five! Usually, you can find me holding down the fort in the Q-92 booth from Thursday through Sunday, broadcasting … Continue reading LET THE FAIR FUN BEGIN
If you’ve been following my posts the last few days, you know that I recently celebrated—yes, celebrated—50 years since graduating high school. There is a unique kind of comfort in walking into a room full of people who remember the exact same teachers, the exact same local hangouts, and the exact same songs of your youth. Seriously, I never realized just how 1970s music played … Continue reading 50
I’ve had many highlights in my career broadcasting high school sports on Q-92, but last Thursday, my heart grew a little bit bigger. I spent the day with the LQPV Boys Volleyball team, and it was, without exaggeration, one of the best experiences of my broadcasting career. As many of you know, I live for high school playoff season. There’s a special magic in the … Continue reading A BUS RIDE
What makes a great graduation party? The short answer: family, friends, awesome food and a graduate. Add a clear blue sky, temperatures in the 70s, and a calm breeze, and you have the perfect recipe to celebrate a graduate! This past Saturday, we headed to Montevideo for my granddaughter Adelyn’s graduation party. It met every requirement for a perfect celebration. My son Brandon and his … Continue reading I LOVE A GOOD GRADUATION PARTY
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