Daily Dose of BS June 17

We live in a pretty safe area, why do so many people lock and alarm their cars?  I very rarely have anything of any value in my car and if I do what is to stop someone who really wants what I have from taking it?  The reason I bring this up is a few weeks ago, I locked my keys in the car.  Stupid right?  I had to walk back in to the store where I was shopping and ask for a wire hanger, I luckily had the window open a crack so it was easy to get in.  The other day a co-worker had locked her keys into her car, so I did a bit of internet research to help her to break into her car.  No luck, I did find lots of bad advice on the internet and lots of myths that are out there to be busted.  She ended up calling a tow truck to break into her car.  Lesson learned….at least till the next time.

Daily Dose of BS June 16

What are you suppose to do with the extra soap from a bar once it gets to small to hang on to?  I hate when I get into the shower and all that is left is a little sliver of soap.  What are you to do with that?  It is too small to wash with and if you try molding it to the next piece of soap it doesn’t stick to it and if it does it slips and makes the bar uneven and hard to use the next time and then it eventually falls off.  Also have you thought of what the last person who used the soap washed and the first thing you wash? 

Daily Dose of BS June 15

Fathers day is coming on Sunday.  As a Dad I am looking forward to what my kids will say or do on this day.  I remember when I was as kid that I was always bugged by the fact that my Mom and my Dad had their own special day and as a kid I only had my birthday, Christmas, Easter, the tooth fairy, Saturdays and Sundays, the last day of school, when Grandma and Grandpa would come over and just about every  other present getting day that was out there, their a wasn’t kids day.  I remember it like it was yesterday when my Dad said everyday is kids day …. at the time I didn’t realize that he was right.  We tend to give our kids a lot, and that is ok, as long as it is not too much.  This coming Sunday if your Dad is around, I suggest that you take a few minutes out of the day to either stop by and see him or give him a call, and if you haven’t spoke to him in years, look him up and say hi.  I am lucky I have a great Dad, sure there are times that we disagree with each other but we love each other and it is one of my most cherished relationships that I have.  For you Dad, enjoy your day, and remember I love you….Happy Fathers Day.  

Daily Dose of BS June 14

On days when it is rainy we are hoping for sun, on super hot days we wish for cool and on cold days we thinking about the warm days.  Why is it that we can’t be happy with what we have?  I am as guilty of it as everyone is, in fact my office window faces East and every morning as I am doing my show prep for the radio show if it is super sunny I end up closing the blinds as I don’t like the sun shining right in my eyes.  On a dull and dreary day I am wishing for sun….crazy we should all be happy to accept what is thrown our way. 

Daily Dose of BS June 13

Everyone needs a weekend away with friends.  I got to spend the weekend with some good friends fishing in Algoma Wisconsin.  Our group chartered a boat -From Fishin Magician Charters, for the 7^th straight year- we caught 8 salmon and 1 lake trout.   A trip like this is not about the catching of the fish -it is a big bonus- it is about the time, the quality bonding time you get to spend with your buddies, giving each other crap and drinking beer, also telling fish stories.  If you ever have the chance to take a charter fishing trip, I would suggest it.  These memories are good for the pages of your life.  The first charter fishing trip I took was 10 years ago with the sponsor of The Daily Dose of BS, Dr. Micheal Uss invited me to go on his trip.  

Daily Dose of BS June 9

I started doing Improv about 3 years ago, which is weird since I hate performing in front of groups.  Also weird that I am in radio but that is a story for another day.  A co-worker had got me involved in it, and I tell you what it is one of my favorite things to do.  Every Monday night my group, Sum Assembly Reekwired gets together and plays.  As an adult we are taught that playing is not for adults…I am here to whole heartedly disagree with that statement.  Playing I believe is what keeps our minds lubricated, useful, and creative.  If you are interested in learning more about the art of playing, join us for Improv tonight thru Saturday at The Muse Theatre.  Or contact me to find out how you can “Play” with us.

Daily Dose of BS June 8

reduce reuse and recycle. We have been hearing of this for the past how many years now? I have taken this to heart when working on the family cabin. I have bought windows from the Habitat for Humanity restore, I have used reclaimed wood from friends projects and the grill I have been using for the past 4 years was one I got from a friend of mine. My grill has finally died and I would like to continue my streak of using a reclaimed grill. I just missed my neighbors grill by an hour, as she put it out by the trash, mentioned to me that it was there to only find that one of the recyclers stopped by earlier to grab it. So if you have a grill that works, and don't feel right about throwing it away, I would be happy to take it off your hands. bob@wlxr.com