Newspaper carrier, listener, customer service

Prior to starting eighth-grade in August of 1974, I got my first paying job.

A stereo, toys and music appreciation

The Towncraft stereo was situated in my parents’ bedroom, on a metal contraption also known as a 1960's-style entertainment center.

County fairs, lemon shakeups and old farmers

Not much comes close to the anticipation, excitement and adventures a person can have when the 4-H county fair rolls around in July.

Carnivals, games of chance and root beer

Growing up, I loved going to carnivals and fairs.

Flawed, but I am just going to be me

Practice what you preach.

Home will always be home

Yes, you can go home again.

I hope today to ...

Today, I hope to make a difference.

To make someone smile.

To make someone laugh.

To make someone feel loved.

To make someone know they are not lost.

To make someone know they are cool, no matter what the in crowd says.

To make someone pay it forward.

To make someone know they are winning the battle.

To make people realize, we are all in this together.

To make time to enjoy life.