A few years ago at church we held a fundraising rummage sale and silent auction to help underprivileged children. We were hoping to make a few thousand dollars and had some good items in the auction. Then Velma Morrison showed up. She didn't announce who she was. She just began bidding on various items. And…… MORE
Lacking in Basketball Knowledge
As many people know, I am a huge sports fan. When it comes to basketball though, I'm lacking. I never seem to get into that sport as much but I gave it a try when my family watched the Finals between the Heat and the Spurs. However, they seem to really dislike the Heat. According…… MORE
Right vs. Wrong
I personally think it is wrong to prevent someone from renting or buying a home because of their gender preference. If their credit checks out and they have the money for purchase, let them live there. I personally think its wrong to beat someone up just because of their gender preference. If they are a…… MORE
Time to get back in shape
Ever since I graduated I haven't been working out as much. I decided that it was time to get back in shape but slowly. So, after work last week I climbed Table Rock. Now I know I am out of shape, but this really made that clear to me. The nice thing was it wasn't…… MORE
Laughter Is The Best Medicine
If we ever build another major hospital in Boise, I have a suggestion for its name. I think it should be called "Saint Hilarius". Yes, there really was a Saint Hilarius. In fact, during the latter part of his life, he was Pope Hilarius. Saint Hilarius probably lived his entire life in Italy in the…… MORE
Man’s Best Friend
In the Schneider family we have long had a tradition we call, "passing the torch". We vary between owning one and two dogs, buying a new pup when the present dog starts slowing down and showing signs of age. The new dogs learns the rules of the house from the old dog. This has worked…… MORE
Get Busy Living
I take a lot of guff at the station due to my age. Radio has always been a haven for youngsters who like to kid the old timers like myself. With the advent of corporate radio, the opportunities for younger workers has lessened leading to an aging staff. It used to bother me that I…… MORE
Weekend Getaway
A few years ago, I took a survey on the air where I asked only one question: what's the most fun thing to do in Boise on the weekend? When I compiled all the answers I received, there was one glaring most-popular answer: leave town. So I altered the survey, asking instead what listeners thought…… MORE
War…..What Is It Good For?
This morning one of our callers went on about how religion should be outlawed, since religion is the cause of most wars. While he was talking, I was busy trying to find Internet evidence of an article I remember reading that argued against that common belief. I couldn't find the article, so I didn't mention…… MORE
Musings From Austria
More observations from Austria: There are no fat people here. I have seen two fat guys in four days. Some pleasingly plump, but no real obese folks. The reasons are lots of walking and bicycling. You see guys and gals in business suits pedaling their way to work. The spartan diet is another reason. Not…… MORE
