As many of you may know, I had open-heart surgery on Monday, September 21st, and spent 19 days in the St. Cloud Hospital. I’m certainly glad that chapter is behind me, and I’m really looking forward to getting back to work by the end of the month. I’ll spare you the gritty details of the surgery and hospital stay. What I truly want to share … Continue reading LESSONS FROM THE ICU
Just sharing a few random things that happened to me this week. First off, on Saturday I got a text from a Swift County Fair board member asking if I’d be interested in judging the pie contest again in a few weeks. It took me all of a microsecond to text back: ABSOLUTELY! I think this makes 10 or 15 years in a row now, … Continue reading BEST PART OF MY WEEK
Do you love celebrating your birthday? Do you look forward to a big party with family and friends, or would you rather stay home and do exactly what you want in peace? As an extrovert, I’m firmly in the “big celebration” camp! We extroverts tend to enjoy being the center of attention, so birthdays are often our favorite day of the year. At KLQP, we … Continue reading BIG BASH OR QUIET COUCH?
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!
Sharing the Story of KLQP Radio On Sunday afternoon, I had the pleasure of joining Maynard to speak about the history of KLQP radio. We were invited to the LQP County Historical Society annual meeting, which was held at the LQP Museum with a great turnout. Giving a microphone to two radio guys—they’re pretty brave! Maynard spoke first, sharing his personal journey into radio, … Continue reading SHARING ABOUT KLQP
