Month: November 2019

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning & Happy Sunday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GORDON LIGHTFOOT!  Here’s to you, Gordon, for all of the great music over the years!  One of the best singers/songwriters, for sure.  Have fun on your special day of celebration on your 81st birthday!  And, as you are fond of saying…”Press On”! Happy Birthday wishes also go to…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Saturday! Happy Birthday to my friend, Amy, who is an inspiring champion of the fight against epilepsy and a person committed to service to others!  Here’s to you, Amy!  Many there be many more lovely people like you!  Happy Birthday wishes also go to actor Clu Gulager, one of my…Read more

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Good Morning All & Happy Wednesday! We had a great time celebrating my son-in-law’s birthday last night.  David is truly one in a billion.  A gifted man who is a leader in our family.  He exudes confidence and good humor in challenging situations, both at home and at work.  He is someone who folks can…Read more

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Good Morning All & Happy Tuesday! How about those Seattle Sounders!  We had a little party at our house this past Sunday watching the MLS Championship Game in Seattle on T.V. while our daughter, son & son-in-law were lucky enough to get tickets to attend the game against Toronto.  And what a spectacular game it…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Afternoon All & Happy Veterans’ Day! Many thanks go to all of our veterans for the sacrifices made in defense of freedom.  All gave some…some gave all.  A couple of weeks ago, a 75-year-old mystery was solved, and the families of 80 American sailors lost at sea will now have closure:  the submarine, the…Read more

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Good Morning All & Happy Thursday! It’s Izaak (Ike) Newbold day at our house and we couldn’t be happier spending part of our day with our beloved grandson.  He is such fun and just celebrated his first birthday!  We’re looking forward to having him with us today, for sure.  Grandchildren are terrific! Congratulations to our…Read more

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Good Morning & Happy Wednesday! We continue to enjoy sunny blue skies and an Indian Summer in Spokane! A great big CONGRATULATIONS to our friends Evan & Samantha (Sam) on news of the birth of their second child!  Here’s to you two!  It couldn’t have happened to a lovelier couple! Happy Birthday wishes go to…Read more

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Good Morning All & Happy Monday! It looks like another beautiful Autumn day is in store in Spokane!  Most of the leaves are off the trees, a sure sign that Winter is not too far off in the distance.  Don’t you just love the seasons?  What’s your favorite?  Spring & Autumn run a close race…Read more

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Good Morning All! A good time was had by all at our annual Halloween gathering at David & Andy’s house.  Lots of crazy get-ups this year!  My grandson Josh got creative and went trick or treating as Colonel Sanders of Kentucky Fried Chicken fame.  He was the spittin’ image of the Colonel, for sure! Happy…Read more