Friday, October 31, 2025

50

 It was a special day yesterday, as Mrs. Roth turned the big 5-0! We welcomed Jim and Janet to town for a few days to help celebrate. It was a day filled with food, flowers, friends and family; all of Jen’s favorite things. She even got choked up a little bit when she thanked everyone for coming to her party. Thank you to everyone for making her day special! 
















Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Best Man

 It was Andrew’s turn to give a Best Man speech and stand up with his best friend Tony at Tony and Ali’s wedding on Monday evening. Jen and I were blessed to be included in the small, intimate ceremony. It’s so fun to see these kids growing up, getting married and starting to have kids. Nice speech, D! 









Hope

 The campaign is finally in its closing days. The last few weeks have been quite the grind. Received this from a neighbor over the weekend that was a much needed encouragement.



Events

 Every event can turn into a campaign event if you wear your candidate name tag, hand out fundraising envelopes and shake enough babies. Attend a few ribbon cuttings, a United Way cornerstone partners tour of Distortions Unlimited, a Greeley Chamber Business After Hours, and entered a green chili at the first ever LULAC chili cook-off. And thanks for the shout-out from some campaign supporters!


















Trevor Hall- Boulder

 We interrupt the campaign to squeeze in a little bit of fun with our crew. We gathered the gang and headed to Boulder for an intimate night with Trevor Hall at the Boulder Theater. We pre-gamed at a few spots in Boulder before settling in for the show. Was good to be among friends, and out of Greeley if only for a few hours. 











Saturday, October 25, 2025

The Candidate- Walk

But, Mousie, thou art no thy lane,
In proving foresight may be vain;
The best-laid schemes o’ mice an’ men
Gang aft agley,
An’lea’e us nought but grief an’ pain,
For promis’d joy!

The campaign had a great idea: select important and recognizable areas around Greeley, hide a geo-cache items, and walk through all four Wards on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. We would be joined by supports, wave signs and visit with folks. The loop would equal a half-marathon. 

The reality was 45MPH winds, bitter cold, and only a few supporters. We decided to drive the route and snap pictures at each stop. Hence, the poem. But joy is coming!