by mmooney | Sep 22, 2023 | The Friday Message
We recently watched The Princess Bride with our family. We have been repeating lines from this great movie for years and the grandkids had no idea what we were talking about. The story is being told by a grandfather to his grandson. It is a great love story that...
by mmooney | Sep 15, 2023 | The Friday Message
I was in Salt Lake City for the Annual 12th District Federal Reserve Meeting. It is not the “place” I want to live but do encourage you to visit. The picture is from the Red Butte Garden not far from the Natural History Museum. It is a serene place to appreciate...
by mmooney | Sep 8, 2023 | The Friday Message
It seems fitting that a golf course would be the new home to this turkey family. It appears there at two broods of rapidly growing poults, no you don’t call them chicks. They are well guarded by two mothers, not sure where the males are hanging out after the babies...
by mmooney | Sep 1, 2023 | The Friday Message
Can you believe summer is over? Time does seem to fly. Most of us are only too aware that in spite of 1964 Rolling Stones hit, “Time is on My Side” —it is not. Only yesterday, our 40 year old daughters were children. Hank is now 9 and the grand girls are 6. Our...
by mmooney | Aug 25, 2023 | The Friday Message
I told Karen I watched a portion of the first Republican Presidential debate. I will not repeat her reply. I wanted to get a picture of those who have risen to the top of that Party. I want to hear what they propose if elected. I have to admit, I would likely not have...
by mmooney | Aug 18, 2023 | The Friday Message
The Idaho back country is amazing. This hiking journey was intended to take us to Hard Creek Lake. The drive there takes you past Brundage Resort, Goose Creek reservoir and 15 miles of unpaved gravel road. A few of those miles, especially the uphill portions provide a...
