Jan Maxwell asked if a video could be done to promote Step Up Wooster. The answer is, "Yes." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb1tDRrvVGI Here is something I put together, but I am not pleased with my voice-over. I will have Wendi redo it when she gets home. However, I wanted to get something out there. So, here is my first draft. -- Bobby Warren … [Read more...]
AAA Business After Hours–A Rewarding Experience
I had planned to go to the Wooster Chamber of Commerce After Hours event at the AAA office on Tuesday, October 20. However, after having a really late Monday night that ran into the wee hours of Tuesday morning and then not much sleep before work, I was having second thoughts. Yet because I had RSVP'd for the event, I felt obligated to attend. (Just call me Ms.. Dependability.) I'm glad I did. The staff of the AAA office put on a great spread of appetizers and dessert from Long Horn … [Read more...]
What I Learned About Vince Gill at Wayne County Fair
I really enjoy country music. That wasn't always the case. I began listening to country music in the early 1990's at the encouragement of my friends, Steve and Patti Christman. That's where I fell in love with the steel guitars, fiddles and cowboys. Among others, like Travis Tritt and Tracy Bird, Vince Gill was one of my favorites. I loved that he could convice me in one song of his deep emotions and in another of his sense of humor. Back then, I never would have imagined that I'd … [Read more...]
Step Up and Walk With Me
Bobby and I don't have biological children. We do have 5 cats (now that we adopted Kirby) and 1 dog. But we also have 3 other children through Compassion International. Satish, Diane and Christian have been a great blessings in our lives. We have the opportunity to impact them now and for eternity through the ministry of Compassion. Just a few dollars each month can give them an education, health care, clean water, physical and spiritual nourishment. Now we have an chance to assist … [Read more...]
Mardi Gras Close to Home
Honestly, I've never really felt the desire to go to New Orleans. I have nothing against the city, its just not on my bucket list. But I do like listening to jazz music from time to time. I had my chance on Saturday when downtown Wooster was filled with jazz. The Wooster Arts Jazz Fest took over downtown Wooster despite the wind and the threat of rain. Bobby and I were able to go there with my mom, Dolores, and one of our great nephews, Noah. The event was put on in partnership … [Read more...]