Author: newbie7

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Wednesday (and National Rubber Eraser Day of all things)! No family nor friends birthday wishes today, but tomorrow is my beloved son-in-law’s (Joel’s) birthday, in case you want to get a head start on wishing him a Happy Birthday!  Here’s to you Joel!  Speaking of birthdays, here’s to actress Claudia…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Tuesday! A great big “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” goes to my good friend and Argentina traveling companion, Ed (Eduardo) Niblock.  Here’s to you, mi amigo!  May have a great day on your special day of celebration. Happy Birthday wishes also go to country singer Miss Loretta Lynn of “Coal Miner’s Daughter” music…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Monday! Today marks the birthday of one of the finest people you’ll ever have the pleasure of meeting in this world…my beloved “sister” (sister-in-law) Mary McIntosh.  Happy Birthday to you, Mary!  Here’s to you on your special day of celebration! Although I never had a sister of my own, I…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Afternoon All & Happy Easter!!! We had a Super Moon rise above the road near The Tana House in Martin City, Montana the other evening.  I think it captured the glory of this day…the day of all days…when Christ rose from the dead and gained the victory for us over sin and death.  What…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Thursday! Happy Birthday to friend Kristin, whose special day of celebration is today!  Here’s to you!  Also, belated April Fools’ Day birthday wishes to long-time friend, tennis partner & pianist/composer extraordinaire, David; to Washington Trust Bank executive extraordinaire Jack; & to spouse, mother & church friend extraordinaire, Sally…who all celebrated…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Evening Dear Friends & Family and Happy April Fools’ Day! Well, who would have thought we’d have an earthquake, snow shower, rain and even a tornado outside of town yesterday in addition to “The Coronavirus Blues”!  WOW!!!  Hang on to your hats!  Boy howdy, we’re in some rodeo right now! I thought you might…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Tuesday! Here’s the “Anti-Coronavirus Fighting Tip” for the day: Here’s to fight the “Coronavirus Blues”…have a “Anti-Coronavirus Happy Hour” featuring a glass (or two) of the best sparkling wine in the known Universe…Campo Viejo from Spain…available at Vino! in Spokane (they even provide curbside delivery service now!).  Guess what another…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Afternoon All & Happy Sunday! Happy Birthday to our family friend Hailey in Utah and to my high school classmate & wrestler extraordinaire (I think he was a state champion wrestler, if memory serves me correctly), Mark, who turns the big 65 today!  Here’s to you two!  Also, Happy Birthday wishes go to actor/comedian…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Afternoon All & Happy Thursday! Well, I’ve just about gone through all of the files that are in our house, in some form or another.  I must admit that my wife, Judy, keeps excellent records and is a master financier for our household.  Frankly, she could do just about anything.  She gave up a…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All! I hope you are keeping your spirits up in the face of the continuing virus challenge!  Stay steady, be of good courage and encourage others along the way!  We’ll get through this and be better for it on the other side, for sure. My son-in-law’s company, Keytronic, was featured on the front…Read more