I was born in the southern U.S. and raised by a 21 year Marine Corps Vietnam Vet and his hard working, successful, Tennessee born bride. They set the bar pretty high for their three kids...so I decided to just walk under it and go into radio at age 16. After years of "town to town, up and down the dial", I made my way to Billings in 2005. That turned out to be the best decision I ever made. It lead to a great job, and the love of my life, my daughter, Eliana. I'm happy to be raising her in a place with a great mix of conservative family values and progressive ideas about inclusion and embracing the differences in people (provided they are not too liberal or from California).
Kris Edwards
Another Free Over-The-Air TV Channel in Billings
For those of us who have "cut the cable", it's always nice to get a new broadcast (free) tv channel in the lineup. In this case, there is no need to scan for new channels as Court TV is now replacing one of the two Grit channels in Billings.
Homemade Soda Update
I decided to make a couple of gallons this weekend; one strawberry and one blueberry. They'll sit in the jugs for a few days to build up some fizz, then I'll put them into some swing top bottles and leave them on the counter for another two or three days. After that, they'll go into the fridge to stop the fermentation process so I don't get our editor drunk at work.
The Evangelist on 24th
Saturday's weather was amazing. While many of us were firing up the grill, this guy was trying to keep people out of the fires of Hell.
Would You Ever Leave Facebook?
I know the thought of there being a mass exodus on Facebook seems pretty ridiculous, but there was a point in time in which I would have said the same thing about Myspace. Any platform has the possibility of being replaced by the "new thing". Facebook just typically buys the "new thing" before it can become the "new thing".
Do You Still Buy Albums?
For me, there are only a handful of albums I've purchased in which I enjoyed every song and they've mostly been classics. How about you? When is the last time you purchased a full album (digital download included)?
Watching The Asteroid Flyby In The Big Sky
As far as seeing it, that's a tough one. It is possible to view with an amatuer telescope, but here in Billings, we'll likely have substantial cloud cover when it's at its closest distance tomorrow.
Loud Fire Drill Scheduled For Tonight at Billings Airport
I'm not sure how far down into town the alarms will make it, but if you know someone who lives near the airport you might want to let them know...or be mean and tell them there is a conflict with North Korea and to take shelter if they hear an alarm.
How I Make The Perfect Burger
First off, you have to start with the right meat. It needs to be 80/20. I know many are tempted to buy the extra lean stuff either for health reasons, or because they assume since it costs more it tastes better...not the case with burgers. If you start with that 93% lean stuff, you'll end up with dry, crumbly burgers. As far as seasoning the meat goes, here's all I do:
Can Morgan Bring Back The Mullet?
The Mullet (a.k.a. The Wisconsin Waterfall, Tennessee Top Hat, Achy Breaky Mistakey, Business in the front - Party in the back, etc.) had quite a run amongst the country music men of the 80's and 90's but seems to have faded into history.
Mail Order Houses In Billings
From 1908 to 1940, Sears and Roebuck sold kit houses through their famous catalog. Many of them are still standing today, and I bet there are at least a few of these right here in Billings
Movies Under The Stars Kicks Off This Friday
If you've never checked one of these out, you should. They're great summertime memories for the kids and admission is always free. You're not allowed to bring your own food and beverages, but the concession sales are always supporting a great local cause. You could buy a round of popcorn and drinks for a family of five and it's still the cheapest family movie night you're going to get.
What’s The First Car You Ever Drove?
Most of us have forgotten more than we remember from when we were a kid, but I bet you can tell me the first car you ever drove without thinking twice.