by mmooney | Aug 23, 2024 | The Friday Message
I have felt uncommonly emotional as I watched the Democratic Convention unfold. There were some amazing speakers, who I will mention in a bit. The vibe was joyous and positive. The Orange Doolally (crazy, deranged uncle) was called out for so many of his inglorious...
by mmooney | Aug 16, 2024 | The Friday Message
It seems that as I age, memories come flooding back of people and positive events in life. My boss, mentor and friend, Gene is facing the end of his time on this planet. When I moved to Boise, Gene informed me I needed a place in McCall to invest time with my...
by mmooney | Aug 9, 2024 | The Friday Message
I spent a bit of time with my grand daughter as she shopped for back to school clothes and supplies. Clio is a lucky person as she has the unfailing support of enlightened and committed parents. Hank and Margie have the same good fortune. I am proud to say that they...
by mmooney | Aug 2, 2024 | The Friday Message
I just watched the original song video that includes this memorable interjection, an expression of happiness. In l946, Song of the South was released by Walt Disney. It has proven controversial, but the sheer joy of the mixed animation is still refreshing. My...
by mmooney | Jul 26, 2024 | The Friday Message
It is an age-old question, “if a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” Although he apparently did not say these words George Berkeley is given credit for the philosophical thought experiment. The question regards observation...
by mmooney | Jul 20, 2024 | The Friday Message
We traveled to Portland Maine to attend the wedding of our good friends’ daughter. The wedding was held at a wonderful venue on Lake Sebago, (Sih-bay-goh) Maine’s second largest lake at 45 square miles. It is a pristine body of water, resembling our own Payette...
