Month: October 2019

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Monday! We’ve had some crystal clear Autumn days here in Spokane of late.  Perhaps the last vestiges of an “Indian Summer?” A great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY goes to my youngest grandchild, Izaak Jacob Newbold, or as we affectionately call him “Ike”…he turned one this past Friday, October 25th!  He had…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning! Happy Birthday to my beloved niece, Nerys, outstanding spouse, Oregon Duck & customer relations specialist extraordinaire; to our friend Doug, who reaches Medicare age today!; and to my childhood friend and high school classmate, Warren, who has a lot to do with all of the great graphics we see on Main Street at…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All! Nerys is here!  My beloved niece arrived from Eugene last night to spend the weekend with our family.  We’ll help celebrate her birthday today (it’s on October 22nd) with a party at my son Jake’s place.  It will be fun to have all of the family together to join in the celebration! …Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All! On this day in 1910, my favorite sports coach of all-time, John Wooden, was born.  His “Pyramid Of Success” is something that everyone should read.  He was a man of integrity and a great mentor to his players.  In my estimation, might I say he is the greatest coach in the history…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Afternoon Everyone! Happy Birthday to my friends Holly, who turns 48 tomorrow; and to Brandy, who is 43 tomorrow.  Here’s to you two for making our world a better place!  And here’s to one of the best, if not THE best football receiver in history, Jerry Rice, who turns 57 today; to singer Sammy…Read more