Good Morning,We had a great morning on the Parkway.  My knee continues to improve and in October I can take on some new exercises. We are off to the Starlight tonight to see Life of Pi. It will be a b...  Read More

Good Morning,What a weekend!  Carol and I are painting the house and of course it was 95 degrees plus on Saturday!  We took in the Noyes Home event Saturday night and it was very nice.  On, Mizzou had...  Read More

Good Morning,I am late to the office this morning because I was at the YWCA Day of Commitment to Eliminate Racism.  A great event in its 29th year in St. Joseph. The weekend shouts FOOTBALL!  High Sch...  Read More

Good Morning,I woke this morning to memories of 2001.  This day is seared into the memories of all people of a certain age.  Violence and loss of life is always terrible.  Today's remembrance comes on...  Read More

Good Morning,We are headed into summer again.  We were out early, and it was mid 60's. Carol and Kate Esely are training for the St. Joseph Marathon and their long run this Friday will be warm.  I am ...  Read More

Good Morning,We have a rainy morning in St. Joseph.  We were up when the thunder came and rain was eminent, so we stayed in this morning.  The flooring is almost complete, and they will place toilets ...  Read More

Good Morning,What a weekend! The Chiefs trip to Brazil was disappointing, but I have confidence they will rebound. My Tigers did not disappoint exactly. The game was far closer than I had anticipated,...  Read More

Good Morning,We attended the Pivotal Point Gala last night.  It was very well done; in fact the nicest Pivotal Point has offered since I have been in St. Joseph.  The NFL kicked last night and the Eag...  Read More

Good Morning,The last couple days have been United Way intensive.  I had meetings and then this morning we kicked off the 2025 Campaign.  The numbers are exciting we are starting off near the million-...  Read More

Good Morning,September is rolling along.  We were out early on the Parkway, it was beautiful this morning and we saw a doe and two fawns.  What a bonus!  These short weeks really pack a lot into a few...  Read More

Good Morning,I hope you had a great Labor Day Weekend.  Carol and I enjoyed a family reunion with our children and grands at Mark's farm.  Mark launched what we believe will become an annual family ev...  Read More

Good Morning,I am still grappling with the school shooting this week.  I don't want to discount prayer but it is time we did something.  What we can expect from inaction is this to continue to play ou...  Read More