Thoughts For The Day From Papa 'a

Good Afternoon All! Prayers are lifted up for my Mom, Chris!  She had a minor heart attack early Sunday morning.  We got her to Valley Hospital and they did a great job of treating her.  Evidently, there is some blockage in her aorta.  She was transferred to Deaconess Medical Center on Sunday afternoon and she…Read more

Good Afternoon All! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my beloved first born, Ms. Andrea (Andy) Jean Knaggs, on the occasion of her 37th birthday!  Here’s to you Andy!  The world’s a much brighter place because of you! Also congratulations to Judy’s cousin’s daughter, Madeline (Maddie), who recently tied the knot with Seth in a spectacular outdoor wedding…Read more

Good Morning All! Happy “Donut Day” to all of you donut lovers out there!  Without question (in my humble opinion), the best tasting donuts ever made are “Spud-Nut” donuts…made from potato flour.  They are light and fluffy and melt in your mouth!  Nothing better than a maple bar spud nut, not to mention a glazed…Read more

Good Morning All! Happy Anniversary to my cousin, Carol, and her husband, Ron, who celebrated their wedding day yesterday.  Here’s to you two!  And Happy Birthday to my esteemed business partner and friend, Marcus Jackson, who celebrates his birthday on June 5th.  Here’s to you, Marcus, and thanks for being such a terrific partner and…Read more

Good Morning All! Well, it looks like summer is arriving in Spokane!  Lots of bright sunshine, blue skies and warmer temperatures!  However, there the sky is a bit hazy today, due in large measure to the mega wildfires burning to the north of us in Alberta, Canada.  It’s way too early for wildfire season, don’t…Read more

Good Morning All! Happy Birthday wishes go to friends Aaron Randall, who turns 24 today; to Josh Malone, teacher extraordinaire, who is 43 today; and to Nate Silva, recruiter extraordinaire, University of Oregon grad and husband of my niece Nerys!  Here’s to all of you on your special day of celebration!  Belated Happy Birthday to…Read more

Good Morning All! I recently returned from a “once in a lifetime” trip to Europe with my friend, Harold Voltz.  We took a guided tour of France & Belgium, following the path of Harold’s father when he served in the 4th Armored Division, 25th Calvary Recon Squadron in World War II and then participated in…Read more

Good Morning All! Well, today’s blog is the last one for awhile, as tomorrow I embark on a World War II-related adventure with my friend, Harold.  Harold’s father wrote a journal detailing his movements across France, Belgium and into Germany during his service in the 25th Recon Squadron with General George Patton’s 4th Armored Division. …Read more

Good Morning & Happy Sunday! Here’s to all of you mothers out there!  This is your day of special celebration!  My hat is off to my mother, Tempa (Chris) Newbold.  No better mom than my mom, for sure!  What would our world look like without moms?  Other special moms in my world are Judy’s mom,…Read more

Good Morning All! Happy Birthday wishes go to our friend, Erica, who celebrates her 41st birthday today.  Here’s to you for being a fellow fan of Glacier & Waterton National Parks, an accomplished pastry chef, a terrific stepmother and a great partner to her “other half” Matt!  Have fun on your special day of celebration…Read more