Month: May 2019

Good Morning All! Happy Birthday wishes go to friends Aaron Randall, who turns 24 today; to Josh Malone, teacher extraordinaire, who is 43 today; and to Nate Silva, recruiter extraordinaire, University of Oregon grad and husband of my niece Nerys!  Here’s to all of you on your special day of celebration!  Belated Happy Birthday to…Read more

Good Morning All! I recently returned from a “once in a lifetime” trip to Europe with my friend, Harold Voltz.  We took a guided tour of France & Belgium, following the path of Harold’s father when he served in the 4th Armored Division, 25th Calvary Recon Squadron in World War II and then participated in…Read more

Good Morning All! Well, today’s blog is the last one for awhile, as tomorrow I embark on a World War II-related adventure with my friend, Harold.  Harold’s father wrote a journal detailing his movements across France, Belgium and into Germany during his service in the 25th Recon Squadron with General George Patton’s 4th Armored Division. …Read more

Good Morning & Happy Sunday! Here’s to all of you mothers out there!  This is your day of special celebration!  My hat is off to my mother, Tempa (Chris) Newbold.  No better mom than my mom, for sure!  What would our world look like without moms?  Other special moms in my world are Judy’s mom,…Read more

Good Morning All! Happy Birthday wishes go to our friend, Erica, who celebrates her 41st birthday today.  Here’s to you for being a fellow fan of Glacier & Waterton National Parks, an accomplished pastry chef, a terrific stepmother and a great partner to her “other half” Matt!  Have fun on your special day of celebration…Read more

Good Morning All! Happy Birthday wishes go to our friend Kellie Lovelace, a beautiful woman in so many ways, who celebrates her 28th birthday this coming Monday!  Here’s to you Kellie.  Have fun on your special day of celebration!  And Happy Birthday wishes also go to friends Raelene Vogelsang, who I had the pleasure to…Read more

Good Morning All! A Glory Hallelujah is given for my sister-in-law Mary’s good health!  She got good news from her doctor the other day.  That’s an answer to many prayers, for sure!  While I have many outstanding relatives/family members, Mary would have to rate the MVP Award for my extended family.  She has a heart…Read more