by mmooney | Jan 11, 2019 | The Friday Message
It is January and the legislature is back in session in Idaho. Governor Little outlined his budget which is appropriately weighted in my mind toward Education support with an eye to building the workforce of tomorrow. The session started early on Monday with the...
by mmooney | Jan 4, 2019 | The Friday Message, Uncategorized
It is an emotional time for many of us as we watch and wait for our government to represent we the people. Citizens laugh, cry, get angry and many apparently look for a certain type of temporary relief from anxiety. Crocodiles actually do cry tears when they...
by mmooney | Dec 28, 2018 | The Friday Message
My good friend finished a good ski day at Brundage and headed back to his McCall cabin. He got home and realized he lost his wedding band in the parking lot, probably when he took his gloves off. It was very busy up there and the chances of finding it were slim but...
by mmooney | Dec 21, 2018 | The Friday Message
I am not knowledgeable or even very intrigued by my family history. Acting as my Uncle’s personal representative I found documents that my Great Grandfather had legally changed his name in the late 1910’s from Mumme to Mooney. I was told he tired of being called...
by mmooney | Dec 15, 2018 | The Friday Message
The picture of the cousins in Ooma’s arms was taken at a festive Xmas Brunch. They had a similar reaction to the opportunity to sit on Santa’s lap. Most of the morning was highlighted by running and laughing and those endearing hugs. If they were a bit older I would...
