SUMMER RECAP
Summer is over and now we move into my two favorite seasons. Fall and Winter! Yes, I know many of you love summer, but not me. Mostly because of the weather, I do not enjoy the hot and humid weather we have in Minnesota. I do enjoy what summer brings, like parades, county fairs, campfires and pontoon rides. The hot humid weather we had during Applefest … Continue reading SUMMER RECAP
HONORING MY MOM ON MY BIRTHDAY
It is my birthday Monday, and I always think of my mom when my birthday comes around. Why? Giving birth is not an easy thing to do. I have witnessed my wife giving birth to our children. Pushing another human being out of your body is not a walk in the park. I admire women a lot for that reason. My mother and my grandmother … Continue reading HONORING MY MOM ON MY BIRTHDAY
COACH BECK
This past weekend in Appleton a man was honored for his contributions to the Appleton and LQPV schools and his community of Appleton. Bill Beck arrived in Appleton in 1958 and fresh out of college was named the head football coach at Appleton high school. For the next 37 years he was the man in charge of the football programs at Appleton and Lac qui … Continue reading COACH BECK
I LOVE PEOPLE!
It was a very busy weekend for me. The LqP County fair, Miss Appleton program, football game, family, and work. All my events involved being around lots of people. Reflecting on the weekend, I find that I really enjoy being around people and visiting with them, getting to know them, and learning different things. Working at our KLQP radio booth at the fair is always … Continue reading I LOVE PEOPLE!
SPORTS BROADCASTING QUESTIONS
Paul, what is your favorite sport to broadcast? I get asked that question all the time. My answer is football. However, I have my favorite times of the year broadcasting high school sports. Nothing is more exciting than section boy’s and girl’s basketball finals at SMSU in Marshall. Some team will be going to state and that makes it really exciting. I have been blessed over the … Continue reading SPORTS BROADCASTING QUESTIONS
WHAT IS IT ABOUT CAMPFIRES?
Campfires. What is it about campfires? They can be so mesmerizing. Why do we like campfires? Why do we like staring at fire? Why do people like to build campfires? These are questions I asked myself as I sat around a campfire at a friends house one evening this past week. For me, campfires are very relaxing, unless you have family and friends that are pyromaniac’s and … Continue reading WHAT IS IT ABOUT CAMPFIRES?