Friday 7/3 Live Blog

July 4th weekend has arrived...and as dad always said, "if you got the same number of fingers after the Fourth as you did before it, consider yourself blessed."

Kevin Miller stopped by to fill us in on July events at the Windhover Center in downtown Fond du Lac, and then we ran down the listing of area fireworks this weekend (see yesterday's blog entry for details).

Local artist Jeff Kahlow told us the amazing story of meeting KISS at Summerfest last weekend. Jeff's the guy who makes all those cool hats for Walleye Weekend, and he put together some very special-edition Big Guy Hats for Gene and the boys.

Oshkosh's newest, and possibly smallest, small business is up and running as Team Lemonade has set up shop at Choice Bank. The four owners range in age from seven to ten and can be found at the Choice Bank location on Witzel.

We took a look at the "mature" version of patriotism put forth by Dr. David Gruder. Understanding the U.S. Constitution means more than just memorization, it takes a willingness to put those principles into practice on a daily basis, according to the Doc...especially on a holiday like July 4th.

Thursday 7/2 Live Blog

So when do we start worrying about not having any celebrities left to entertain us? Or worse yet, the possibility that Pauly Shore is the last one standing?

Weekend Buzz took us around hot spots in the South Valley, including area fireworks displays: Appleton and Ripon on Friday; Oshkosh, Fond du Lac, Neenah, Menasha on Saturday; Kimberly on Sunday. A chance to see fire in the sky THREE nights in a row?!? Truly an amazing age we live in.

Carol Clark, the VP of Corporate Social Responsibility at Anheuser-Busch, gave us tips on how to safely celebrate the 4th. Find more details online and a nice frosty Bud at your local watering hole.

Brian Carter stopped by to talk patriotic seafood. Mary T. Browne taught us that our thoughts are especially important around the holidays, and how best to channel those feelings of freedom and democracy.

Local boys & girls soccer coach, Greg Winkler from Fond du Lac High School, has written a book called Coaching a Season of Significance. Check out Greg's website, and a book signing tonight at JR's in downtown Fond du Lac.

Wednesday 7/1 Live Blog

The Reverend Al Sharpton welcomes the month of July and mourns Michael Jackson by grinding on a random girl last night at the Apollo Theater. Not sure if the Rev will be chosen to perform MJ's actual burial service this weekend, but he gets our vote.

Dr. Jill Taylor talked about her experience as a brain doctor who had a stroke. The irony of that happening, and her journey back to normalcy are detailed in My Stroke of Insight, now in stores.

As Lance Armstrong gets set for a return to Le Tour de France, author John Wilcockson chatted about his new book, Lance: The Making of the World's Greatest Champion.

Our K107.1 petspert, Dr. Ann Sosalla gave us tips on traveling with pets or the best ways to kennel them while you're off on vacation. Dr. Sean Foreman, our K107.1 political analyst, took a look at the growing "Luv Guv" scandal brewing in South Carolina.

We took a look at the "mature" version of patriotism put forth by Dr. David Gruder. Understanding the U.S. Constitution means more than just memorization, it takes a willingness to put those principles into practice on a daily basis, according to the Doc...especially on a holiday like July 4th.

Tuesday 6/30 Live Blog

So long June....but hellooooooooo Winnie!

Yes, Danica McKellar stole our hearts as Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, but now she's an author. We can respect that. She's also married. That's where the confusion comes in. Wasn't there an unspoken agreement that if things didn't work out with Kevin, we'd be next in line?!? Hmmmm. Well anyway, pick up Danica's new book, Kiss My Math or her previous bestseller, Math Doesn't Suck.

Health and safety expert Debra Holtzman gave us tips on safe summer fun for kids & families. For more, visit Debra online or go to http://www.nexcare.com/.

K107.1 staff numerologist Tania Gabrielle took a look at how the numbers played a part in all of these recent celebrity deaths. Tania has a free e-Book now available just for our listeners.

Monday 6/29 Live Blog

Even with celebrities dropping like flies last week, you decide to take Billy Mays too?!? Not cool.

Katherine Kellgren stopped by to help us celebrate the final few days of National Audio Book Month. A great way to catch up on the classics for kids and adults.

Looking for hot buys this summer? Savvy shopping was discussed with online shopping expert Karen Bard. Great deals are at your fingertips, it's just a matter of where to look.

Author of The Starter Wife, Gigi Levangie Grazer is back with her new novel, Queen Takes King. Find Gigi online and the book now in stores.

Thursday 6/25 Live Blog

Country USA, Day 2: Watch out for THIS guy....

We got a heavy dose of Weekend Buzz with our friend Sheila from The Paine Art Center, and that was followed by a heavy dose of seafood from our pal Brian Carter at Fond du Lac Seafood.

Our second winner was crowned in the Attitude Sports Hot or Not? Congrats to Ethan Rhodes for winning the very stylish Oakley Livestrong Flak Jacket sunglasses.

Pop culture historian Chris Epting gave us a look at the history of the ice cream sundae. Did you know its' birthplace is none other than Two Rivers, Wisconsin? Click here for more details.

Wednesday 6/24 Live Blog

Welcome to the sultry South Valley, Ms. Swift.

Dr. Isabel Blumberg gave us tips on how pregnant women can survive the summer. A very timely topic since that portal to Hades opened yesterday.

How do you offer comfort and support to those that are grieving? Authors Zita Christian and Paula Scardamalia give advice in their new book, 101 Ways You Can Help.

Our wedding & bridal expert Sharon Naylor stopped by to talk summer fashion for wedding guests. What to wear during these hot, humid months when a tank top or tube top would be considered taboo?

The Oshkosh Public Museum unveils a new exhibit this Saturday, The Era of Public Enemies: A Wave of Crime in a Troubled Time. Megan Del Debbio gave us an early peek at the fun.

Tony Meade made a rare Wednesday appearance in honor of the new Transformers movie opening today. Also opening this week is My Sister's Keeper starring Cameron Diaz. Find a full listing of movies and showtimes at k107.com.