Sorry, Marcus. We Failed You. August 29, 2006

Hi everyone,
Can you get your head around the demise of Marcus Fiesel? Every now and then a story gets the entire Tri-State talking and this is it. From the very beginning when he was first reported missing from the Anderson Township park…people were talking, speculating and pointing fingers. Now we’re shaking our heads. We’re heartbroken, [...]

First Day. Fresh Start August 24, 2006

Whew. It’s over. The first day of school. I know. Not such a big deal. Certainly not for my daughter, Avery. She’s in the 5th grade and is hell on wheels. Avery will rule the world one day. She’s smart, beautiful, full of confidence, well-liked, athletic and a joy to be around. Jake’s first day [...]

Monday Highs & Lows August 21, 2006

Happy Monday…What?
The best part of this Monday is the weather. Perfect for a week rounding out the month of August.
Jake and Avery start back to school this week. Both seem excited. Jake is going to a new school. He said he is excited and nervous. I hate that their summer is over. Sports are kicking [...]

Gone Fishin’ August 15, 2006

Hello Blog readers,
I’ll be out the rest of the week. Wanted to catch up from the weekend. Sorry I missed you Monday.
We’re on cloud nine in our house. Jake scored his first ever touchdown on Saturday. And we were all there to see it. And his mother (that would be me) about fell out of [...]

The American Way August 11, 2006

Hi everyone,
Not much to talk about except the obvious. The terror plot to blow planes out of the sky. I’m still holding my breath. You just know the worst of the scares are not behind us. Everything and anything lies ahead. I’m holding my breath for what is yet to come.
I know I wasn’t there. [...]

Baxter Boy August 8, 2006

Hi there.
If you needed the rain, I hope you got it last night. I do remember hearing heavy rain at some point.
This morning (early morning) was a little out of the ordinary for me. My kids wanted to get up early and come into work with me. They were up before me and ready to [...]

They Came For Krista August 7, 2006

Happy Monday.
What a night! I feel so good.
Northern Kentucky is filled with amazing people and 700 of them were in one place Friday night.
That’s how many showed up at a benefit for Krista Kaelin and the Huntington’s Disease Foundation. I’ve talked about Krista a few times in my morning blog. Her friends and family started [...]

Operation Krista August 4, 2006

Hi everyone,
Hope you have a great weekend. Looks like it will be filled with sunshine and comfortable conditions.
I told you about this a few weeks ago. A fundraiser happens tonight for a family in my parish who needs help. Her name is Krista. She’s a mother of two who is battling a condition called [...]

Mel’s Mess August 3, 2006

Hi guys,
I don’t mind the heat. I know I’ve said it a thousand times. But I can escape into air conditioning. I’m young and healthy. I can take it. But if this went on any longer, I’m sure we would get a rash of heat-related deaths. We have heard of some losing their battle with [...]