Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Wednesday! Happy Birthday to actor George Hamilton, who turns 81 today and to tennis star Pete Sampras, who is 49 today!  Here’s to you! My condolences to the family of Chuck Monson, who recently died of liver cancer.  This was a shock to me, as Judy & I sat next…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Afternoon All & Happy Tuesday! Happy Birthday wishes go to friends Valerie in Spokane (who is 66 today) and Emily in Florida (who turns 41 today)!  Here’s to you two on your special day of celebration!  Happy Birthday also to actress Arlene Dahl, who is 95 today; to computer genius and Apple co-founder Steve…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy “National S’mores Day”! Here’s to my son-in-law Joel Cathey’s family (his dad, mom & sister) who visited us last night.  We had a great dinner of “Wisconsin Burgers” and peach pie from Walter’s Fruit at Greenbluff and some vanilla ice cream with fresh huckleberries from Montana…a great time was had…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Saturday! Happy Birthday wishes go to friends Becky, one of my daughter Andy’s college roommates at Whitworth University; to my wife Judy’s beloved college friend & roommate Janet; and to friend and former business associate Dave…all of whom celebrate their birthday tomorrow, August 9th.  Here’s to all of them! Also…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All! Well, a great time was had at The Tana House and Glacier Park these past few weeks, as we “wiled the time away” in a great part of God’s Creation.  Among the highlights was a trip to Polebridge for some tasty bakery items at the Polebridge Bakery…a must stop for anyone visiting…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Thursday! Today is the birthday of singer John Hall of “Hall & Oates” fame, who is 72; to actor Woody Harrelson, who turns 59; and to one of my favorite singer/songwriters, Alison Krauss of “Alison Krauss & Union Station” fame, who is 49.  Here’s to all of you! Since I’m…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Wednesday! A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my friend, human resources professional extraordinaire & “Pride Of The Palouse,” Sandy, who celebrates her 72nd birthday today!  Here’s to you Sandy and have fun on your special day of celebration!  And Happy Birthday wishes go to children’s songwriter & singer extraordinaire, Raffi, who…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Tuesday! A great big Happy Birthday to our friend Radar in Lewiston, good friend of Judy’s dad, rodeo bronc rider and master carpenter/builder extraordinaire, among many other talents!  Here’s to you, Radar!  Happy Birthday wishes also go to master trumpeter Doc Severinsen, the pride of Arlington, Oregon (along the Columbia…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All & Happy Monday! I hope you all had a fabulous 4th of July holiday weekend! Happy Birthday wishes go to actor Sylvester Stallone of “Rocky” movie fame, who is 74 today; to actor Geoffrey Rush of “Les Miserable” movie fame, who turns 69 today; to actor Ned Beatty, who is 83 today;…Read more

Thoughts For The Day From Papa ‘a

Good Morning All! I hope everyone had a great 4th of July celebration yesterday!  We had a fun time at Joel & Amy’s home yesterday.  Joel prepared some awesome pulled pork and we all enjoyed each other’s company out on the deck.  I asked my family members to name their greatest American and the majority…Read more