Levine Back On Jeopardy!

Aaron Levine, the Seattle Fox 13 sports anchor, was returned to Jeopardy! for the Tournament Of Champions. Aaron is on the right 

The Rams Are Coming!

 The matchups are set!  For the third time this season, the Seattle Seahawks will take on the Los Angeles Rams, with the winner going to the Super Bowl this Sunday (January 25th, 2026). 

The picture above shows Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold and LA Ram QB Matthew Stafford.  

Meanwhile, the Denver Broncos host the Patriots for the AFC Championship. 

Martin Luther King Day

 

Sam Darnold on getting FIRST playoff win 💪 Credits Defense in Seahawks' ...

Sam Darnold shares his thoughts with Erin Andrews on the Seahawk 41-6 victory over the 49ers last night (Saturday, January 17th, 2026).  

Go Seahawks!!

 Seahawks take on the 49ers to advance in the playoffs today (Saturday, January 17th, 2026).  Loser is finished for the season.

Wear Your Blue

 It's Blue Friday!  The Seahawks takes, only two victories away from the Super Bowl, take on the San Francisco 49ers tomorrow (Saturday, January 17th, 2026).

Sam Darnold Becomes Seattle's MVP

A great video on the direction Sam Darnold took to become the Seahawks franchise quarterback.

Pittsburgh Steelers Coach Calls It Quits

 Mike Tomlin, head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 19 seasons, is stepping down from his position.  

Coaching since 2007, Tomlin was the longest tenured coach in the four major North American sports leagues.

Under his guidance, the Steelers made 13 playoff appearances, appearing in 2 Super Bowls and winning one.  Under Tomlin's guidance, the Steelers did not have a single losing season. 

Tomlin was one of only three head coaches the Steelers have had since 1969.

Tony Gwynn Played Minor League Ball In Walla Walla.

 My brother, Steve posted this from the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin archives.  San Diego Padres great, Tony Gwynn, played Minor League ball with the Walla Walla Padres, the team's single A franchise.  

Gwynn would go on to be probably the most popular Padre of all time, and perhaps the best.  He would pass away at a young age from cancer. 

Seahawks To Face 49ers In Playoffs

 What had been a mystery all last week has been announced.  The Seattle Seahawks will host the San Francisco 49ers this Saturday (January 13th, 2026) at 5pm PST. 

Rick Steves Shares Travel Tips

PBS travel icon Rick Steves spoke at the Seattle Travel and Adventure Show at the Convention Center yesterday (Saturday, January 10th, 2026).

Thank You

 Thanks to QZVX for linking to a couple of my stories.  It is the ultimate compliment for a blogger to be linked from another blog. Click here

My Mom Lead The Young Wives Club

 Not only was my Dad president of an organization, in the early 1960s, may Mom got to be president of the Young Wives Club. I do remember my Mom going to meetings,  

Another article that Steve has posted from the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin archives  This one from 1961.  You may be able to read it better by clicking here.

My Dad From His Kiwanis Days

 Steve posted this article from the early 60s of my Dad getting installed as president of Kiwanis.  I remember from my childhood that he was very active in both Kiwanis and Toastmasters. 

New Year's Eve Entertainment 4

Let's extend the celebration!  The Underhills performing a Doobie Brothers classic.

 

PAT O'DAY – 1968: The Year that Rocked Washington

One of Seattle's historical figures Pat O'Day, the one guy who broke the gender barrier with having Brenda Jones pilot the Miss KYYX.  O'Day was the founder and owner of KYYX

Pat was the Seattle Hydroplane scene's most visible booster.  The sport survived the loss of its two biggest icons in successive years in the early 80s, but today, seems to be a victim of general disinterest 

Seemingly a huge irony. 

Brenda Jones First Female Hydro Driver Dies

 Brenda Jones, who became the first female hydroplane driver piloting the Miss KYYX, has died. 

I worked for KYYX/KXA radio when Brenda raced.  I did not get to know her but I had a photo that she autographed that I had up for years. Jones raced in an era when the Seattle area went crazy for the Hydroplanes.  Tri-Cities, too. 

Seahawks Come Up Big

Seattle Seahawks grabbed the number one seed in the NFC with 13-3 victory on the San Francisco 49ers.

Go Seahawks!

Seahawks take on the 49ers for number one seed in the NFC playoffs. 

New Year's Eve Entertainment 3

 The Derek and the Dominos classic, Bell Bottom Blues. 

Remembering My Uncle

 Wish to pay tribute to Arnold Barer, who we lost three years ago on this day. January 2nd, 2023.

New Year's Eve Entertainment 2

 The Underhills  perform a Rolling Stones classic.

New Year's Eve Entertainment

 Our old favorites, The Underhills playing the Squeeze classic, Tempted By The Fruit Of Another at El Cante in Kirkland.  They entertained a crowd to welcome in 2026.

Happy New Year!

 Hoping for a great year!