Month: December 2020

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Afternoon All, Happy Monday and Happy “Winter Solstice”! Speaking of the Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year…it began at 2:02 a.m. this morning!  This shortest day of the year is caused by North America’s tilt away from the Sun.  In addition, the planets Jupiter & Saturn are as close as they have…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Thursday! Only 8 more shopping days ’til Christmas…whew! As our family is growing, we’ve decided to go with picking names of the people for which we are giving gifts.  It does help simplify things, but I miss not shopping for gifts for everyone.  I love the adrenaline rush that comes…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Wednesday! Only 9 shopping days left ’til Christmas!  Have you been naughty or nice this year?  Remember Santa’s checking his list…checking it twice…goin’ to see who’s naughty or nice!  Like most folks, I’ve been naughty AND nice this year…I wonder what Santa will do??? Happy Birthday wishes go to my…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Tuesday! Only 10 shopping days left until Christmas! A great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my sister-in-law, Val Newbold!  Here’s to you, Val, on your special day of celebration yesterday (Dec. 14th)!  I hope you had a great day and enjoyed yourself!  All of your family in Spokane sends you our…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning & Happy Wednesday Everyone! Tomorrow marks the birthday of a long-time friend and former client, Ed, who has owned Kaufer & Company in Spokane for many years.  Among Ed’s many talents, he has a spectacular singing voice and has a CD to his credit.  If you stop by his store located right across…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Tuesday! A great big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my friend Phil in Spokane!  Phil is one of those people who is very intentional about maintaining friendships and relationships with others…one of the finest qualities a person could have in my book.  Here’s to you, Phil, on your special day of celebration! …Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning & Happy Wednesday Everyone! Just 23 shopping days until Christmas! Happy Birthday wishes go to church friend Katie in Spokane; to our church’s former associate pastor Brian in Colorado; and to our long-time friend and member of the beloved Murray family, Evan, in Spokane.  Here’s to all of you on your special day…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Tuesday! Wow!  It’s the first day of December and that means there’s only 24 more shopping days until Christmas!  Have you been naughty or nice this year?  I’ve been naughty AND nice this year…I’ve tried to be more nice than naughty…what will Santa think?  How about you?  As they say…”Santa’s…Read more