How can it be 19 Years

At 5:24am 19 years ago, with her hand in mine, my mother took her last breath here on earth. She was finally freed from the pain she suffered for a decade from Breast Cancer and all the treatments and medications she had because of the disease. For those of us who were left behind, there … Continue reading How can it be 19 Years →

Friday Photo Flashback

A couple days ago, I posted about October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I explained that both my grandmother and mother passed away due to breast cancer. In the comments, my blogger friend, Dana (her blog is: https://regulargirldevos.com/) made a comment led to today's photo. Dana's comment: Thank you for sharing this, Keith. I’m sorry … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

Welcome October

How is it October already? I swear, I feel like it was just the beginning of summer. October is a month that I love and hate at the same time. I love October because the fall colors really show. It is high school football games and bonfires. It is trips to the cider mill and … Continue reading Welcome October →

Friday Photo Flashback

“There is something about losing a mother that is permanent and inexpressible—a wound that will never quite heal.” –Susan Wiggs “Mothers hold their children’s hands for a while, but their hearts forever.” –Unknown “Losing a parent is something like driving through a plate-glass window. You didn’t know it was there until it shattered, and then … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

The Music of My Life – 1993

Welcome back to The Music of My Life, where I feature ten songs from each year of my life. In most cases, the ten songs I choose will be ones I like personally (unless I explain otherwise). The songs will be selected from Billboard’s Year-end Hot 100 Chart, Acclaimed Music, and will all be released … Continue reading The Music of My Life – 1993 →

Turntable Talk #16 – Coulda Been A Contender

It is time once again for my contribution to Turntable Talk, a series hosted by my friend Dave Ruch at his blog "A Sound Day." This is the 16th installment and the topic this time around was an easy one for me. The topic this month is entitled "Coulda Been a Contender." This is simply … Continue reading Turntable Talk #16 – Coulda Been A Contender →

Friday Photo Flashback

For this week's edition of the Friday Photo Flashback, we go back to Spring Break of 1989. I had graduated high school, was working at my first radio job, and my high school band was heading to Florida to perform at Disney World. My brother was still in band at the time and my parents … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

My List Keeps Growing

I wanted to do a quick blog about something that has been on my mind for the past couple days. My prayer list seems to get longer and longer each and every day. I can't even really blame it on the pandemic, although it certainly has played a part in it. As I scroll through … Continue reading My List Keeps Growing →

Weekend Wrap-Up

Because of my "real job" work schedule, I have Thursday-Saturdays off. I have my sons three weekends a month, and I love that time with them. One weekend a month, my wife get a "date" weekend. This past weekend was that weekend. Thursday Thursday is usually a short day, because I work the night before. … Continue reading Weekend Wrap-Up →

A Letter to Mom

Mother's Day - 2019 Dear Mom, Christopher and I met some time ago and mapped out a project to honor your memory. I have written a few things that will be included in it. Some of them have appeared here on my blog page. I've gone through pictures and have picked out favorites. I have … Continue reading A Letter to Mom →