by mmooney | Jan 30, 2026 | The Friday Message
Every year from l893 to 1997 Payette Lake froze completely over. The last 28 years have proven less dependable in terms of the 5330 acre lake freezing solid. The first year the lake did not form ice, even at the shorelines, was 2020. Megan and Katie grew up at...
by mmooney | Jan 23, 2026 | The Friday Message
The world lost one of our finest soul’s this week. I had the good fortune to work with Edgar (Ed) Zimmerman for many years in the banking industry. Ed was disciplined and dedicated in every aspect of his business and personal relationships. I think he would agree...
by mmooney | Jan 16, 2026 | The Friday Message
Does the slang term buttload have a meaning beyond suggesting there is a lot of something? If I said he has a buttload of money, you likely think of a rich person. I know people who have a buttload of personality and a few are more deserving of the slang term,...
by mmooney | Jan 9, 2026 | The Friday Message
I remain very manic about the current state of our Union. I decided to write a letter to our Senators and the one Congressman for who I have some level of respect. You will find that letter as a part of the Friday message. Not manically deranged like the Orange...
by mmooney | Jan 2, 2026 | The Friday Message
Hope is often confused with optimism, but they are not the same thing. Optimism assumes things will work out. Hope understands that they might not, and chooses to try anyway. Hope is quieter, more disciplined, and far less comfortable. It does not ignore reality. It...
