Colin Lovequist’s blog

Be a penguin…….. or wear spikes like me. People are already falling on the ice this winter; here are a few tips to help minimize your risk of falling on the ice. The Penguin walk helps remind us how to walk on ice. Keep your weight forward and on your front foot… See more

“…the QR code should NOT be scanned for any reason. QR code scams are nothing new. These scams show up in all places, including parking meters.” A recent scam has been showing up & it is not a new scam. We want to make people aware before you are victimized. A “brushing” scam is when […]

1935 Born on this day in East Tupelo, Mississippi, was Elvis Presley. Before emerging as the “King of Rock & Roll,” Presley made inroads in country, where he returned during his latter years. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1998. Presley died on Aug 16th 1977. I would at least […]

I recall, oh so well, that fateful day when I pressed my tongue on an icicle that was attached to our rod weeder behind the barn. I was 6or 7 when it happened and dad was on the tractor and didn’t see me for about 10 minutes. That ten minutes felt like an eternity. Hard […]

If you’re planning on ringing in the new year quietly at home, you’re not alone. A majority of us intend to celebrate New Year’s Eve at home, according to a new poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Nearly 2 in 10 will be celebrating at a friend or family member’s home, and […]

You’ve worked your way through the leftover ham, mashed potatoes, green beans and pie — but have you considered eating your Christmas tree? Between 25 million and 30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the US each year, according to the National Christmas Tree Association. Many homeowners drag their castoff evergreen to the curb […]

We’ve reached the time of year when holiday parties and festive gatherings start taking over calendars. What does that mean for your drinking habits? “When considering alcohol during the holiday season, it’s important to focus on what you’re drinking and how much you’re consuming,” Jessica Wilson, MS, RD and founder of The Helpful Dietitian. “A […]

“You bawl you get a doll” – Dad

A huge holiday poll looked at all the various activities we’ve got planned this month. Here’s what we are doing for the holidays this year. Whatever your plans are over the holiday season we hope you have a safe and memorable time and be sure to take us along with you. Merry Christmas!

Are you leaning on booze to get through the next few weeks? A new poll found more of us are raw-dogging the holidays this year. 48% of us don’t plan to drink or smoke anything during the holidays. That’s up from 42% when the same question was asked two years ago. Only 11% plan to […]