September 11, 2012 My 5 month-old just had her first music class last night. My wife and I enrolled her in this great program at Belgrade Music Academy. Pass on the gift of music early and often, they're never too young!
August 29, 2012 This week has been extraordinarily nutzo-crazy and the state of my desk reflects that. We hired a new cleaning lady in recent weeks and it crossed my mind this morning....what on earth must she think when she comes in this office?
August 13, 2012 Summer is winding down, I think it's safe to name the song(s) that epitomized that warm, good feeling. The Moose brought me three 2012 summer jams:
August 10, 2012 Right around 7:00 p.m. last night, deputies and local response teams were dispatched to a residence at Frontage and Weaver Road west of Belgrade after a man called 9-1-1. He said he was armed and threatened to harm himself. The man was taken into custody without incident but police needed to close Frontage Road for about two hours while Sheriff's negotiators spoke with him. I can personally attest to that, I live right down the street and was attempting to return home at that time.
August 8, 2012 There was no better feeling you got as a kid when first hearing an ice cream siren in your neighborhood, and as it turns out that feeling hasn't been diluted all that much for me by the harsh reality of adult life. My adolescent brain has been triggered now that the happy ice cream tunes have returned to me on my 35th summer, thanks to this family who is bringing cool treats to neighborhoods in Belgrade, Manhattan and Church Hill.
August 3, 2012 What song(s) have you heard a million and one times but still can't turn away from when it comes on? 3 songs come to mind for me:
August 2, 2012 I love the Olympics, in particular the Summer Olympics. Every four years I get way caught up in the back-story drama (NBC, I know what you're doing but I still love it). With all the real life drama behind what it takes to compete in the Olympics and win a medal, why hasn't this been reenacted on the big screen more often?
July 9, 2012 I'll never forget Moose Night 2012 at the Gallatin Speedway after agreeing to ride along in a 2-seater Modified. It was awesome! Here's the video (the first few laps are just warm up laps, btw).
June 20, 2012 They come along every now and then, one of those hassle-free days where everything just rolls your way. You feel like you can do no wrong and are ready to take on the world. This is one of those days for me...I didn't even have to use my A.K.
June 18, 2012 The first Annual Butterfly Ball at the Emerson this past weekend appeared to be a success, it really was magical for all the little girls and that special man that they look up to. I hope this event will continue for many Father's Day weekends to come.
June 12, 2012 My first Father's Day is this Sunday and because my daughter is only two months old (and she doesn't know me THAT well yet), I thought I'd provide her with some gift ideas. Here's a short list of some great gifts for under $50 (she seems to be kind of a slacker, she doesn't have a job yet either).
June 10, 2012 THIS view... this one- is the reason I moved to Montana thirteen years ago. Although over the years I have found many favorite scenic views, they are as limitless as the clouds in our mighty Montana skies, this is the one that will come up in my mind when Im 90- living in a place by the water with big windows and great old trees