My Toby Keith Stories

I was sad to wake up today to see that Toby Keith lost his battle with cancer. He was only 62. He was one of those country artists who had continued success while others who came up around the same time faded from the radio. He always seemed to be able to come out with the right … Continue reading My Toby Keith Stories →

Tune Tuesday: Cry Me a River

One of my followers mentioned a few weeks ago that I needed to post more musical posts. I'm hoping to revive Tune Tuesday with a classic. I remember I used to hear Frank Sinatra talking about "saloon songs" and "torch songs." This one would be considered a torch song. By definition, a torch song is "a sentimental love song, typically one … Continue reading Tune Tuesday: Cry Me a River →

Thanks, Gabby!

In all the years I worked in radio I was star struck quite a few times. This weekend, I got to witness first hand my daughter being star struck and it was worth every second. Laila Lockhart Kraner, the star of Gabby's Dollhouse, did a meet and greet at a local furniture store this weekend and … Continue reading Thanks, Gabby! →

Book Recommendation: Killers of the Flower Moon

This title kept showing up as a "must read" by my friends. It also started showing up as a recommendation on Goodreads. Then I heard it was a movie with Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro and I figured it was time to check it out. This book was fascinating, sad, and eye opening. I … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Killers of the Flower Moon →

Finally! The Weekend.

It is Groundhog Day. The above critter is not a groundhog, I realize. Perhaps, I should have posted an appropriate groundhog picture? Hold on a sec .... .... Ok, I'm back. I have one. You're welcome. The kids each got to enjoy a special day today. Andrew got to spend the day at Nana's house and Ella got to go … Continue reading Finally! The Weekend. →

The Kid Has Good Taste

We had an 8 year-old patient in the sleep lab when I got to work today. He finished his overnight study and was in the middle of his day study. The day study (called an MSLT) consists of a series of 5 naps - 1 every 90-120 minutes. Once the nap is over, the patient has to stay … Continue reading The Kid Has Good Taste →

A Couple Dad Stories

Weekend in the Dollhouse? When people ask me if I watch certain shows on television, I have to remind them that I have toddlers at home. The shows I watch are the ones the kids watch: Bluey, Miss Rachel, Work It Out Wombats, Fireman Sam, and my daughter's favorite, Gabby's Dollhouse. On the show, the main character … Continue reading A Couple Dad Stories →

Devastated. Happy. Excited.

I was up late last night. Naturally I watched the NFC Championship game rooting for the Lions. The first half they looked like a Super Bowl team! I'm not sure what happened at half time, but it wasn't pretty. To be up by 17 points and then lose, well, it hurt. Almost immediately, social media began to slam them. I … Continue reading Devastated. Happy. Excited. →

So Many Reasons Why I Love Her

Today is National Spouses Day! I don't need a "holiday" to celebrate my wife. As a matter of fact, yesterday I brought her flowers because I wanted to. I have been blessed to have been married to my wife for almost 6 years. I love her and am still in love with her. As with most relationships, there … Continue reading So Many Reasons Why I Love Her →

Throwback Thursday Tune

When it was brought to my attention that the "musical" posts here have not been what they used to be, I decided to make it a point to do one today. This one takes us back to 1990. The year before Elton John released his Sleeping With The Past album. The first single was Healing Hands followed by … Continue reading Throwback Thursday Tune →