Doesn’t Make Any Census

Tell me..what was your first thought when you received a letter from the U.S. Census Bureau urging you to be sure and fill out and return your 2010 census form which will be arriving in a week or so? I believe Linda’s words were “I wonder how they can justify sending out all those letters…

Old Timers Day

Up until a couple weeks ago, Mary Josephine Ray had been planning her own birthday party but after hanging around this earth for 114 years 294 days, Mary finally gave up the ghost at a Westmoreland, New Hampshire nursing home on Sunday.Mary Josephine RayHer granddaughter says she was a vigorous woman who enjoyed life and active…

What’s For Breakfast?

Breakfast, according to all the health and nutrition experts, is the most important meal of the day. But not just any breakfast; you need fresh fruits, whole grains, skim milk or yogurt and honey in order to charge out of the starting gate each morning ready to face the new day with a smile and…

Elmo Go Bye Bye?

I can understand why the post office may be cutting off Saturday mail delivery: it’s losing nine billion dollars a year. No real secret why; if people want to communicate these days they do it electronically rather than spend 50 cents to send a letter by snail mail. Same with bills: I’m probably one of the few who still…

A Treasure Chest Of Photos

I’ve always been fascinated by history..especially the history of the company where I worked for 32 years. If anybody had a question..or needed information about the station’s background or its early celebrities, I was the go-to guy. I first started rummaging through the Keloland archives in 1978 when I was asked to put together the…

A Treasure Chest Of Photos

I’ve always been fascinated by history..especially the history of the company where I worked for 32 years. If anybody had a question..or needed information about the station’s background or its early celebrities, I was the go-to guy. I first started rummaging through the Keloland archives in 1978 when I was asked to put together the…

Cabin Fever Diversion

Linda and I are going on an adventure this afternoon…something we’ve never done before…and NO it has nothing to do with a trip to Annabelle’s first..sheesh! What could it be, then, Doug..you ask..tubing at Great Bear? (Not likely since Linda is already medicating to prevent brittle bones and that snap, crackle, pop I hear each…

Aw..Isn’t That Sweet?

Every time we visit our desert daughter in Phoenix we make sure to bring along a few Twin Bing candy bars. Bing bars, made in Sioux City, were a favorite of Christy’s as a kid but she can’t find them for sale anywhere in Arizona..which makes her crave them all the more.  I’ve never cared…

Happy Valentine’s Day Linda

Linda Lee Lund..My favorite Valentine Now and Always! LINDA’S SMILE   WAS IT LOVE AT FIRST SITE? I REALLY COULDN’T SAY. I WAS AWESTRUCK BY HER LOVLINESS AND TRULY SWEPT AWAY. BUT BEAUTY IS A FLEETING THING. IT ONLY LASTS AWHILE WHAT WON MY HEART THEN..AND HOLDS IT STILL IS THE LIGHT IN LINDA’S SMILE.…

State Of The State (Theater)

Wow! Senator Tim Johnson has managed to pull a few strings and direct 200 thousand dollars from a “Save America’s Treasures” grant program towards the on-going restoration of the 84 year old State Theater. It’s a long way from the overall 5.2 million dollar estimated cost..but still. The first movie I remember going to at…