by mmooney | Feb 20, 2026 | The Friday Message
A day that should never leave our collective historical memory, February 19, 1942. FDR signed Executive Order 9066 which resulted in the military forcing relocation and incarceration of over 120,000 Japanese Americans. Driven by wartime hysteria and...
by mmooney | Feb 13, 2026 | The Friday Message
It is a very good thing when we have enlightened friends who share our values. The hat is a gift, “We the People are the first three words of the U. S. Constitution, establishing that the government’s power comes from its citizens, not a monarch.” I must assume some...
by mmooney | Feb 6, 2026 | The Friday Message
I have always been a fan of mystery stories. I remember waiting for each Hardy Boys new release and included Nancy Drew as an acceptable back up. Reading was an important part of our education system and my parents and teachers took it seriously. I was fortunate to...
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,...
