December 3, 2012 Each year at the Greg "Splashin'" McShea household, we hang the official McShea family wreath on the outside of our home, and it's always an adventure. Over the years, I've hoisted the wreath up through rain, wind, snowstorms, and even fell off the ladder once with wreath in hand
November 28, 2012 The presidential election is over, and apparently there's no hard feelings between the winner and loser. President Obama has invited Mitt Romney to lunch at the White House tomorrow, and the former governor accepted.
November 23, 2012 Since 1891, the Rescue Mission Of Utica has been there for those in need in the local community providing shelter, meals, help from addiction and spiritual guidance. And one of the most visible events of the year for the Mission is serving Thanksgiving Dinners. Many of your friends and neighbors volunteer each year to serve meals on the holiday at the Mission.
November 23, 2012 One of our favorite traditions in the Greg "Splashin'" McShea household on the Friday after Thanksgiving is the Clinton Shoppers Stroll. This year, the village of Clinton has scheduled events throughout the weekend.
November 23, 2012 By now, we're all used to the phrase "Black Friday", as the day after Thanksgiving and the official start of the Christmas shopping season. In most cases, it's the busiest shopping day of the year. But, how did the name come about?
November 21, 2012 With all the preparation for Thanksgiving and the holidays on the way, I almost forgot about that ominous prediction made by the Mayan Calendar. Remember? We heard toward the end of last year how that on December 21, 2012, the world as we know it would come to an end. But, before you go out and by a new Jaguar or a plan a month-long Hawaiian vacation on your credit card, read this.
November 21, 2012 Every year, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is always on the kitchen TV in the Greg "Splashin' McShea household. For baby boomers like me, that parade is a must on Thanksgiving morning, and for our kids generation, many of them have grown up with it too.
November 19, 2012 If you've been thinking that this year's Thanksgiving Day this Thursday, November 22nd is a bit early, you're right. In fact, it's the earliest November date that the holiday can occur.
November 16, 2012 Yours truly will be participating in the "Pucks For Posters" event Friday night at the Utica College Hockey game against Elmira at the Utica Memorial Auditorium. I'll be broadcasting live from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., with game time: 7:00 p.m. And, Jeremiah will be a part of a mascot race during intermission!
November 15, 2012 One sure sign of the holidays is the Christmas tree lighting at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. This year's tree has a special meaning, as it survived the torrential winds and floods of Hurricane Sandy. My daughter was in New York City yesterday when the tree arrived and sent me this photo.
November 12, 2012 This week is "National World Kindness Week", and we can all participate by performing a kind act. It doesn't have to be a big effort; maybe it's helping a senior citizen walk across the street, visiting a shut-in, or just saying thank you to an overworked store sales clerk.
November 12, 2012 We at Big Frog 104 salute veterans and those serving in our military today on the observance of Veterans' Day. We thank you for your service; many of whom have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. As today is a federal holiday, there are a number of closings today.
