Daily Dose of BS May 31

It is funny this year we were waiting for a warm day…. Yesterday we got that day.  It was actually hot. And what did I do?  I did the American thing, I turned on my air conditioning.  Funny when I was growing up my parents were so cheap about turning it on, now when I go to visit, they both have it on anytime that their heat is not on….in fact my Mom has told me that the heat and air have been on, on the same day.   Yesterday my daughter asked me at about the time that my sweaty head had sweat on my sweat…Dad can we turn on the air.  I said if you close the windows I will turn it on.  She did and so we have the air on….now the house is comfortable, the big question now is when do I turn it off? 

Daily Does of BS May 27

I remember when I was a kid and we had a phone in the kitchen, the family room and the basement… that was it.  I finally talked my folks into letting me have one in my room, and remember talking to girlfriends all hours of the night and when my mom and dad would come in to say good night pretend to be sleeping so that I could continue the conversations with my girl.  That also lead to the not hang up game remember that one?  Not being the first to hang up after the conversation….. I think I had one that lasted all night, but my memory is starting to get old.  But the point to my story is that a phone was a privilege to have not a right.  When did having a phone become a right?  I have 4 kids as I have mentioned many times before my oldest is 15 and has a phone, everyone of the kids he hangs with but one has a phone.  My 12 year old does not have one but tells us that all the kids in his school has one…. I call BS.  The way that phones are used by kids now is that they do everything with them but make phone calls.  and if that is the case, why do you even need a phone? 

Daily Dose of BS May 26

After seeing what I saw last night I don’t think that we have anything to worry about.  We are in good hands.  You hear people complaining about teenagers and the lack of respect and the me first attitude, and as a father of 4 I see it once in awhile, but I am sure, in fact, I guarantee that we all had the same attitude when we were growing up.  I was at the Central High School athletic letter recognition ceremony, and how impressive are the new generation of student athletes.  I am so proud of the kids and what they have accomplished in their short time in life.  The reason I was invited to the ceremony is because my oldest son lettered this year as a golfer, what a proud moment in a parents life when your children do something great.  Not only did my son letter but so did many of his friends, and classmates.  I am so proud of each of these young men and women.  These kids are the future of our country….and our world.

Daily Does of BS May 25

With High School graduations right around the corner, it is good to throw out this bit of advice to your high schooler…..Time is the great equalizer.  Over this past weekend I had the chance to get together with about 25 of the people I went to High School with.  It is amazing what a difference 24 years will make.  I graduated from High School in 1987 and have been to 2 of my 4 reunions….if you have never been I would suggest you go.  The walls have had a chance to erode…the groups that you were in have faded, you are now on a level playing field.  We have all had successes and failures in our lives but it doesn’t matter, the life you have lived has made you the person you are today.  Celebrate what you have become and stand tall….and the next time that Roseville Area High School has a get together I will be there. 

Daily Dose of BS May 24

With the tornado that hit LaCrosse on Sunday we are reminded of the kindness of strangers, if you walk down any of the streets that were hit by tragedy on Sunday you will find countless strangers working together for the common cause.  To fix, repair and clean up the neighborhoods and businesses that were hit by the ef2 tornado.  The countless heros that were on scene on Sunday….a supposed day of rest, were not resting.  From the Police and Firefighters, to the power company to the great folks at the Salvation Army to the American Red Cross and all the unsung heros, the everyday heros, the Moms and Dads who watched over their kids, the neighbors who looked after their neighbors, the strangers who offered a hand when needed.  We are blessed to live in such a giving place.  For those affected by this latest set back good luck, and for those helping to make the setback a bit less of a shock…Thank you for helping our neighbors. 

Daily Dose of BS May 19

I have been called on the carpet for doing this in the past, and was thinking about it yesterday, and thought I would share it with you.  A couple of winters ago my kids picked up a shoveling job, as the Dad they have asked me for a ride to do the job.  I obliged and in turn helped them to shovel.  I charged them ½ of what they made for the job.  I have also made them buy their own shovels and chip in for gas if they are using my mower.  I talked about this on the air a few years ago and many listeners came to my side.  The split of people were overwhelming tilted to my side.  The reason I bring this up this time of year is that with summer on the horizon and kids getting their first mowing jobs, as a parent if your kids are using your equipment, to charge them so that way they know that there is a cost to doing business.  You could always save that money for them for a rainy day, or when they ask for money (and you know they will) what do you think?  Hit me up with your thoughts bob@wlxr.com

Daily Dose of BS May 18

Online games….I never thought I would be the person to play them, guess what I love the games.  For a person who grew up with pong and old school Nintendo I am addicted to the facebook game farkle and I really like Angry Birds.  I read awhile back that the over 200 million minutes are spent each and every day on the game that could be done doing something of importance….like your job.  I am glad you can play it with out sound and that you can hide it from the boss and the family….it is an addiction….you know it is when you start to dream about being a bird and knocking down boxes…. However in my dreams….never mind this is a family show.

Daily Dose of BS May 17

The Wisconsin dot is running commercials to click it, why risk it.  Reminding you to get your seatbelt buckled each and every time you get in your car, they will be patrolling for this thru June 5^th, with more than 300 local law enforcement agencies participating in this.  This is something that my generation has been doing for most of our lives.  I remember when I started driving that it was important to buckle up, my parents generation on the other hand put us in the back seat with out car seats when we were babies, heck I remember when we went on family vacations as a kid we even rode in the camper that my parents pulled behind the car….. and there are no seat belts there….and it was always fun to do so, until my brother and I got into a fight and he fell and cut his arm, we never got to ride in the back again… so remember on your way home today and out later to put on your seatbelt and know it is much better to click it rather than to risk it.  

Daily Dose of BS May 16

My son got confirmed yesterday at Mary Mother of the Church, The Bishop spoke… a very charismatic and well spoken speaker.  After the confirmation we had a family get-together we invited some of our friends and neighbors…. Isn’t funny when you plan a party in your mind you picture many more people eating lots of food, so you over buy.  I threw a dozen Kansas City Strips and a bunch of boneless skinless chicken breasts on the grill expecting all the food to be eaten, long story short we will have chicken and steak for the next week and a half.  Does anyone have any ideas on leftovers? 

Daily Does of BS May 12

The number 21 has many meanings…. In blackjack it means you win or at least push.  The 21 gun salute is bestowed as a high honor to a fallen soldier.    It is the sum of my favorite number multiplied by itself, my favorite number is 37 so 3x7=21.  And if you add years to that…..21 years is a long time.  At 21 years old you are legal age to do just about anything that is legal to do.  At a time when most relationships don’t last as long as your jeans, 21 years is a long time… so my Daily Dose today is a salute to my wife of 21 years, putting up with my crap for that long is a life sentence to most.  We’ve been through stuff and survived.  You are my friend, you are the mother to our 4 kids and you are my love… Happy 21^st Anniversary Marcia.

Daily Dose of BS May 11

I noticed that gas prices were going down from 399 to 379 thought I would wait a day or two and see the price drop again before I fill up….. mistake.   What the hell is it with these gas prices?  I noticed that one station had gas at 419 a gallon so I quickly drove to my favorite gas station on Losey Blvd and put 30 bucks worth in my 97 Honda…..not much more than a half a tank.  Ouch.  If the prices get any higher I am going to have to retro fit my car with the Fred Flintstone deluxe addition…. You know, the hole in the floor so that I can help “run” the car.  But then I am going to have to get new shoes.  Where does the spending stop?

Daily Dose of BS May 10

Why is it you need a PhD in toilet paper these days?  It comes in all kinds and what is it with these so called double, triple and quadruple rolls?  I bought an 18 pack of tp yesterday that was supposed to be “double roll” pack meaning the normal roll of 18 should have been a 36 pack…..  a 36 pack of not many sheets that is for sure.  I mean really why is it that companies can get away with telling you that these rolls are double rolls when in fact the double roll is about a 3 quarter of the rolls of old.  And don’t get me started on toilet paper color and scented or unscented…. That is a rant for another day.  As Mr Whipple used to say please don’t squeeze the Charmin…

Daily Dose of BS May 9

Last week I spoke about the need for people in the left lane to move over to the right lane for those of us who want to go faster than the speed of snail.  Today I was the only one on the road minding my own business looking forward to coming to work, when I noticed Johnny Law on the side of the road, the lights came on, I pulled over before he even whipped the U-Turn on West Avenue.  I got a warning and a reminder to start carrying my insurance card and that my tags were expired.  So to the cop that pulled me over, thank you…. For not only doing your job at keeping our streets safe but for not giving me a ticket, and for being a polite, normal guy rather than what we all seem to picture cops to be.  Would I have been pissed had I got a ticket, I am not going to lie to you… I would… but would it have been deserved, the answer there is yes.  Remember to slow down and keep your eyes open.  Again thanks to the Police officers out there for all you do.

Daily Dose of BS May 5

I am sick and tired of people driving under the speed limit in the passing lane, if you are going speed limit or below move over.   How often has this happened to you where you were in a hurry to get somewhere and the person in the car ahead of you in the left lane is going slower than the person in the right lane, causing a traffic tie-up.  These people should be ticketed for impeding the flow of traffic.  Please for my sanity and for the sanity of others who have a life, if you are driving under the speed limit or not keeping up with the person in the right lane…… Move over!

Daily Dose May 4

I am sick of the cold weather.  I was thinking about this on my drive into work this morning as I was passing cars that needed to be scraped.  Scraped on the 4^th of May.  What is Elton John going to think?  Elton comes to LaCrosse tonight after postponing his show last month because of the weather.  Will it happen again?  I hope not.  Any way back to my rant about the weather.  I was thinking about all the weird weather we have been getting not only here but all over the country.   Maybe Mother Nature is mad.  We celebrate Earth Day and Mothers Day (btw it is this weekend, a free heads up) Why don’t we celebrate Mother Nature day or at least give “ Mom “ something good for her efforts?  Instead of tossing our trash maybe we plant flowers for her.  Happy Mothers Day early…. Moms

Daily Dose of BS May 2

Osama Bin Laden is dead.  For the past almost 10 years he has been one of the most hated people for most Americans.  The report came last night that he had been killed and buried at sea…I did not understand the burial at sea at first, but sources say it is in accordance to Islamic Law.    The operation was authorized for Friday but for weather reasons, it was pushed to Sunday.  Four helicopters swooped in to the compound and the Navy Seals fought a close quarters gunbattle.   At the conclusion of the firefight, bin Laden's body was quickly taken away by U.S. forces for a DNA test to confirm his identity.  Bin Laden's DNA was matched with that of one of his sisters who died in Boston and whose brain was kept by the United States.  This action gives closure to those who lost loved ones September 11 2001.  I hope that we see the ground swell of Patriotism we saw 10 years ago.  God Bless America.  And for those who have helped keep America safe and free I Thank you.