Daily Dose of BS July 5

Missed opportunity?  How often do you not make eye contact with someone while somewhere?  I like to people watch…this past weekend I was in Duluth and saw a person that looked familiar, I asked this person if he was so and so and it was a guy I went to Roseville High School with 24 years ago, it was good to catch up, of course we are both heavier than we were in our prime, but what the heck, it has been 24 years right.  Today’s BS thought …keep your head up, eyes forward and an open mind, cause you never know what you will find. 

Daily Dose of BS June 30

Yesterday evening I stopped at a fast food restaurant to pick up something cold to drink while watching my sons baseball game at Shelby.  I went in as there were about 5 cars ahead of me in line.  I ordered my drinks, from a great trainee she was pleasant and cheerful.  I appreciate good customer service, and I think that the girl who was working the register will go far….I moved over to the waiting area of the counter to wait for my drink, all 3 of the drinks were about an inch from the top and the girl working that station kind of shook the cup and squeezed one of them to fluff up the cup.   I asked her to fill the cup full, I got a dirty look but she reluctantly agreed to fill the 3 cups full.  Was it wrong to ask for a full glass?

Daily Dose of BS June 28

Friendship is a great thing.  I am blessed to have such great friends; my kids think it is weird that I have friends that are both the parents and the kids.  I was a LaCrosse Jaycee for many years before I aged out and in the years I was in that group I met many great people who had kids that grew up into great young men and women.  In fact one of the guys I go fishing with is a good friend and I am friends with his dad as well…my friend Brad who is getting married this weekend is the son of one of my best friends.  Friendship is a great thing. Thanks to all who truly are my friends. 

Daily Dose of BS June 27

Have you ever been out to eat and got something bad?  Something that you weren’t expecting, something raw, or over cooked?  Did you call the waitress over to bitch about your meal?  I bet that you did…or at least thought of it.  Now flip the page over and imagine you just had the best meal you ever had at that same restaurant, did you call the waitress over to tell her that?  I bet not.  Why is it that we are free and open to bitch and point out the faults of someone or something but are reserved when we are brought greatness?  I don’t know the reason for this either, but it is pretty sad that we do not go out of our way to point out the right or the exceptional.  I for one am going to try to start doing this.  

Daily Dose of BS June 24

I remember hearing stories about how crabby the people working at the DOT are.  I have not seen that in the many times I have been to the DOT.  In fact yesterday I had yet another date at the DOT as my oldest son took his drivers test.  He passed, the lady who did the test said he did a good job and told us about a couple of things that he needed to work on.  We then waited for the automated voice to tell us we were next, oh great another bureaucrat to deal with…pay for the license, switch a title, and get out…not the case of course, according to my son I gotta talk with everyone.  Needless to say I found out that Maria who helped us out was a Magic 105 listener and has been told by a person in line that she was too nice…is there such a thing?…I promised I wouldn’t embarrass her, ok maybe a just a little.  Long story short no need to fear going to the DOT.  

Daily Dose of BS June 23

I am one of the lucky parents who get to spend lots of time with my kids, so far this summer we have had a trip to the Dells and a Brewers game, and have had many conversations around the fire pit.  It is amazing to listen to them talk and dissect life.  In fact listening to my middle son yesterday evening talk about how he thinks about consequences of his actions makes a Dad proud.  It is not very often that even adults think through to the consequences of their actions…..and to think through something like…what if….something we did today changed our day and in turn maybe changed our life.  Actions have consequences and consequences have outcomes, some good some bad.  It is amazing that an overheard conversation between my children opened my eyes.  It is time to step up to the plate and take responsibility for our actions.   

Daily Dose of BS June 21

Went to the Dells over the weekend, and used the WI Dells season opener cards.  What a great way to save money and enjoy what the Dells has to offer.  If you had the chance to pick up the cards, you can save on everything at the Dells from places to stay, to food, to shopping at the Dells.  But best of all you can save on many of the attractions at the Dells including some free and some $3 admissions.  My family got to go on the Jet Boats and also took in an upper Dells tour as well.  Some shopping was also done and don’t forget about water parks and goofy golf.   If your looking for a fun vacation close to home, check out the Dells.