I reciently read The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch. It’s the true story of a middle aged college professor who finds out he has cancer and only has a short time to live. He talks about how he was lucky enough to accompl...
By Koolhotrod | August 7, 2009
Janet Napolitano of Homeland Security has come out with the latest risk report. This report lists groups of people who are potential risks to the security of the country. The report concludes that if you are against ille...
By Ed Hot Rod Riley | April 16, 2009
Embracing Winter, Cross country skiing!
By Mike Ford | April 15, 2009
1. i was born in snohomish washington april 22, 1957.
2. i have a brother named beaver.
3. i like my food pipin hot & my drinks ice cold.
4. my favorite movie is the wizard of oz.
5. i saw elvis presley live & in con...
By Super Dave | March 5, 2009
I ran the Frostbite 5k,watched the Dog races....can't wait for the Grand Prix!
By Mike Ford | March 5, 2009
It's Great to go outside to visit Family, even better to come back to the Greatland!
By Mike Ford | February 23, 2009
Guys, get the bling early and Don't forget the Chocolate!
By Mike Ford | February 4, 2009
The best Superbowl is when you don't care about either team, then you can enjoy the game for the games sake.
By Mike Ford | January 29, 2009
In America anything is possible,As a kid I Remember the riots of the 60's. I am proud to be an American today.
By Mike Ford | January 20, 2009
Who would have thought that 17 above would feel like a heatwave? I am enjoying the warming trend but looking forward to a Frigid Fur Rondy!
By Mike Ford | January 13, 2009
Here is hoping that 2009 is all you hope it can be! I am looking forward to getting out and doing some cross country skiing, maybe I will see you on the trails.
By Mike Ford | January 2, 2009
As 2008 comes to a close I feel very fortunate. My kids are all healthy and happy, I have a great woman that loves me, and I work at the number one radio station in Alaska. Life is good, I am blessed. Here's to 2009!
By Mike Ford | December 26, 2008
Hanging Ornaments, Remembering Christmas past, good times.
By Mike Ford | December 19, 2008
I missed my goal of having my shopping done. It looks like it will be Saturday before I am done. I am still at least 72 hours ahead of last year! Progress is being made!
By Mike Ford | December 17, 2008
I am Looking to have all my Christmas Presents purchased and wrapped by the 15th of December. Some might say that is a cutting it a little close, but that will be my new personal best if I hit the mark. Wish me Luck!
By Mike Ford | December 8, 2008
Now that we have some more snow on the ground I am starting to get a little more Christmas spirit going. My goal is to have all my shopping done by December 15th. I made it by the 20th last year. Happy Holidays!
By Mike Ford | December 1, 2008
As we come up to another Thanksgiving I am reflecting on all the wonderful things in my life. I have 3 Healthy Children, A Woman that loves me, A great Job, My Health and even with all its ups and downs I live in the one...
By Mike Ford | November 12, 2008
I have always been a Christmas Eve Shopping kind of guy. This year I think it will be easier to shop early. I don't have any money!
By Mike Ford | November 5, 2008
Do you enjoy Halloween? I enjoy seeing how creative people can be with their Costumes and Parties. If you need me I'll be under my ladder with my Black Cat. Be sure to check out our salute to Halloween on KOOL TV. Happy...
By Mike Ford | October 14, 2008
O.K. we have two choices. Curse winter or embrace it. This winter it will be the later for me. I have a KOOL new Ice Scrapper and I am looking forward to checking out Cross Country Skiing this year. Remember there is no...
By Mike Ford | October 7, 2008
What an exciting time of year! New beginnings for the kids in school, Political season in full swing and we are about to get the largest PFD ever! A great time to be in Alaska!
By Mike Ford | September 5, 2008
Wow! My daughter is back in school already?? The fair takes center stage, The PFD may be here early and snow tires are coming out of storage! Ho! Ho! Ho! Here we go!!!
By Mike Ford | August 19, 2008
My Son flew up for his birthday. We slayed the Trout at Delong lake (use nightcrawlers they work great!) I had my first paintball experience (more than likely my last paintball experience?) saw both Brandon Fraiser movie...
By Mike Ford | August 12, 2008
We went to Mama Mia on Saturday. The Movie made me want to leave for Greece right now!Wow! Beautiful! Meryl Streep was awesome. Pierce Brosnan should not sing out of his range. If you like The 50's musicals you will enjo...
By Mike Ford | July 28, 2008
There are many good things that have come out of all this rain. Fire danger is down on the hillside and the peninsula. Although the King fishing was not that great the Silvers look promising and I am looking to invest in...
By Mike Ford | July 23, 2008
I was grabbing a cup of coffee the other morning and the conversation turned to all the wet weather we have been having. The Barista reminded me this is just "Alaska Fair Weather" She was right! So what will we have when...
By Mike Ford | July 18, 2008
There are too many movies to go see right now. Why is it feast or famine when it comes to going to the movies? I took my daughter to see WALL-E, man they have my number,concerned over a nearly smashed Cockroach! With all...
By Mike Ford | July 14, 2008
There were sure a lot of folks at the parade for the 4th of July. It was great to see friends that we had not seen in a while and then to be part of the 50th aniversary picture was awesome!
By Mike Ford | July 7, 2008
Be sure to take a moment between the Apple Pie, The Fireworks and all the fishing and remember what a great place America still is. Enjoy the All American 4th of July on KOOL and see you Monday at 10am!
By Mike Ford | July 3, 2008
Make plans to be at Elmendorf for Arctic Thunder! KOOL 97.3 will be there and so will the USAF
Thunderbirds!
By Mike Ford | June 23, 2008
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