Author: newbie7

Good Morning All & Happy Wednesday! Well, May 6th is always a big day in the Newbold family…it’s my brother Matt’s birthday!  Here’s to you, Matt…husband, father, special education teacher/mentor, track coach, outdoor camper/hiker/adventurer, lover of dogs and humanitarian extraordinaire!  I hope you enjoy the attached pictures of one of the true “good guys.”  I’m…Read more

Good Morning and Happy “Cinco de Mayo” Day! No, “Cinco de Mayo” is not Mexico’s Independence Day…it’s the day when the army loyal to the great Benito Juarez defeated an army supporting the Emperor Maximilian (installed as leader of Mexico by France) at the Battle of Puebla.  Benito Juarez is often referred to as the…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Monday! A belated Happy Birthday to our friend and husband, father & financial planner extraordinaire, Todd, who celebrated his birthday yesterday.  Here’s to you, Todd and I hope you had lots of fun on your special day of celebration! Speaking of birthdays, here’s to musician Randy Travis, who turns 61…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Thursday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to one of the loveliest women in the world, our dear friend Andrea (Andy) in Seattle…she’s the namesake of our firstborn child and one could not have a more steadfast, loyal and thoughtful friend (and those are just a few of the superlatives you could use to…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Earth Day! On this day in 1970, Earth Day was founded.  A U.S. Senator by the name of Gaylord Nelson was a driving force behind the creation of Earth Day.  It inspired me to start an “Ecology Club” at Olympia High School when I was in my sophomore year.  Among…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Monday! Well, we had a terrific dinner at the house yesterday…my favorite food which included a “koo-lat” steak from Egger’s Meats, expertly prepared on the BBQ by my son, Jake; canned green beans (the best); sweet potatoes; a mouth-watering blackberry-goat cheese salad prepared by Judy; and fantastic strawberry shortcake with…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Sunday! Well, I’m pleased to share a birthday with two of the finest gentlemen you’ll ever want to meet…childhood friends and high school classmates, Tim & Dan.  Happy Birthday you two!  Tim…husband, father, seaman, navigator and former Captain of the Africa Mercy extraordinaire and Dan…husband, father, musician, educator and trumpet…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Saturday! Well, I had a great haircut at “Tempa’s Salon & Spa” yesterday!  My mom really has a way with scissors.  I’m like a new man!  Thanks, Mom!  Mom did say that she is not taking any new customers at this time.  As Maxwell Smart of Control Agent 86 fame…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Friday! Today I’m taking action…I’m having my 93 year old mother give me a haircut…just like the old days!  I just can’t wait for the hair styling salons to open…I need a haircut now! Happy Birthday to my friend and fellow People For Effective Government (PEG) member, Dave, who turns…Read more

Good Morning All & Happy Thursday! Today is my beloved son-in-law’s birthday!  Here’s to Joel, “the pride of Bonita High School in LaVerne CA, Citrus Junior College & Azusa Pacific University in Azusa CA…talented musician, sound designer/editor, master gardener/horticulturist…MOST IMPORTANTLY…husband, uncle, brother, son & father-to-be extraordinaire!  We’re sure glad that you are part of our…Read more