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?