And finally, Memorial Day weekend has arrived. A time to reflect on the sacrifice made by veterans and their families. A time to spend with loved ones in America's great outdoors. A time to sink your teeth into a bottle of Wild Turkey while hanging out in your neighbor's kiddie pool (while your neighbor is out of town, of course). Enjoy!Son of the Velvet Fog, Steve March-Torme joined us to chat about his legendary old man and his upcoming show at the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake. Tickets are still available for an evening of jazz tomorrow night at 7:30.Walleye Weekend 2010 kicks off two weeks from today at Fond du Lac's Lakeside Park. Mary Ann Dilling stopped by to give us a rundown of all the FREE fun. As always, the K107.1/Citizen's First Credit Union Stage will be rockin'. Click on fdlfest.com for a full list of events.Also coming to our area in just a couple of weeks is Oshkosh Irish Fest, June 11-13 at the Leach Amphitheater. Matt Miller joined us with a look at what's new for the second annual wearing (and drinking) 'o the green. Get the scoop online and be sure you've had that sheleighly dry cleaned since St. Paddy's Day.We headed into the weekend talking movies. Sex and the City 2 opened yesterday to brutal reviews, so a better bet might be Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Get those movie listings and showtimes online at k107.com.
This week's 7th Sign of the Apocalypse: Willie Nelson CUTS OFF HIS BRAIDS!!! Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!Weekend Buzz took us on a special 3-day tour of the South Valley. Family fun abounds at The Paine, the Brewers host the Mets, live music, parades, and more. Click the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com for the full list.Style expert Lilliana Vazquez shared her fashion and beauty tips for summertime. Get "the look" without breaking "the bank." Find more about Lilliana and her advice on everything from shoes to shades at her website.It's the final day of Jon & Mary's Spring Test Drive Challenge with Holiday Mazda. Join us broadcasting LIVE this morning at Holiday Mazda on Rolling Meadows Drive in Fond du Lac, and don't forget your chance to win an iPod Nano just by liking us on Facebook.Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood filled us up with the fresh catch for the Memorial Day weekend. Get the grill going or pick up some take-out by calling 517-TUNA or seeing Brian in person on Main Street downtown.
With another season almost complete, the time has come to see if your vote crowns the new American Idol later this evening. Clay or Ruben? Ruben or Clay? The tension is killing us!!Dr. Jeff Junig joined us in the studio to discuss post-partum depression...in men. It seems new dads are just as susceptible to feeling down after the birth of a child as new moms are. The symptoms may differ, but the pain is just as real. See Dr. J in downtown Fond du Lac or online at fdlpsychiatry.com.Our Brew Crew Blowout continues, making winners all week to see the Brewers take on the New York Mets this weekend at Miller Park. Listen tomorrow morning for your next chance to win a 4-pack of tickets.Called a "modern day mystic and visionary," author Chanson Duvall chatted about his latest novel, Our Lady of Dreams: A Prophesy for the New Age. Follow the trail as a woman tries to find out who murdered her long-lost brother, and the only clues lead to a cult and tell the future of mankind (cue scary music). The book is now in stores.
Our warmest congratulations to Randy "Macho Man" Savage for a) finally moving past his failed relationship with the lovely Miss Elizabeth, b) still being alive despite a diet rich in Slim Jims, and c) getting married over the weekend. Were he still alive, we know George "The Animal" Steele would also pass along his best wishes.A Nick-n-Willy's New Release Tuesday made another tasty winner as we delved into what's new today in stores. On DVD, pick up Dear John, The Road, or True Blood: Season Two. Musical drops include Stone Temple Pilots, Marc Anthony, Widespread Panic, and Hank Williams III (for those of you looking to complete your Williams family tree).Michele Van Leeuwen made her annual visit, getting your kids set for another summer of fun and learning(?). The Summer Bridge Activities series helps young minds retain the knowledge they learned from one grade to the next. The latest workbooks and materials are now in stores.Fodor's newest travel guides for Europe have just been released, and Rachel Klein from Fodor's stopped by to give us a look. Get the scoop on over 60 itineraries, travel logistics, photos, and more. Fodor's is also offering a chance to win a European cruise vacation! Click here for details.Gary Deitte from Holiday Mazda zoomed into the studio as we continued the Spring Test Drive Challenge. Don't forget your chance to win an iPod Nano just by "liking" K107.1 on Facebook...we'll make two winners this Thursday LIVE at Holiday Mazda.
The young'uns have checked in this morning and given their seal of approval. "Jon & Mary are the best thing since amniotic fluid," was among the noteworthy praise.We made our first winner of a Brewers 4-pack for this Friday night's game against the New York Mets. Kick-off your Memorial Day weekend in style with the Crew at Miller Park. Listen all this week for more chances to win.The Spring Test Drive Challenge continues this week with our friends at Holiday Mazda. Jon and Mary square off once again in the Mazda CX9 (Jon) and Mazda CX7 (Mary). Not only are we giving away two more iPods filled with our favorite driving music, we also have your FREE car washes and oil changes every morning! Zoom-zoom!Our pal Dave Haase from Attitude Sports stopped in with a look at the upcoming Tour of America's Dairyland. The annual cycling event sweeps across Wisconsin next month, making a stop in Fond du Lac on June 25.Kay VanderVoort from the Volunteer Center made an appearance as our final guest of the morning. The center's Human Race lets you choose your own charity and raise money by simply walking a two-mile route along the Fond du Lac River trail. Click here for more details and to get signed up.
Reunited and it feels so good... Lando and Han get together at a Cloud City cocktail party 30 years after that whole carbon-freezing incident kind of put their friendship on ice for a while. No doubt a few Colt .45's helped to heal those hurt feelings (thanks to our friends at TMZ for covering the event).Rachel Zalis from Life & Style Magazine joined us to talk swimsuits and the perfect suit for any body type. Check out the hot trends for 2010 and learn how to mix & match your swimsuits and accessories.Uncle Kracker plays the Leach Amphitheater in Oshkosh tomorrow night, headlining the first annual O'Marro's Stomp. Uncle himself stopped by to chat about the show and his latest album, Happy Hour. Should be BIG fun with a full day of music, food, and cold beverages.We wrapped the show in typical Friday fashion, talking movies and new releases at your local cineplex. Mike Myers and crew are back in Shrek Forever After, the final installment in the Shrek franchise. Will Forte takes MacGruber from Saturday Night Live to the big screen, and Michael Douglas is a Solitary Man (in limited release). Click on k107.com for that full list of movies and area showtimes.
Welcome to Jon & Mary's first annual Take-Your-Weird-Hairy-Uncle-To-Work Day! So far, it's been a rousing success around the office. Uncle Jim has always been good around people. It's the animals we worry about.Weekend Buzz took us to the hottest of the hotspots around the South Valley. The Paine hosts their Festival of Spring tomorrow, highlighting a full list of events you'll find on the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com.Editor-in-Chief at Taste of Home magazine, Catherine Cassidy joined us with a look at their latest collection, Taste of Home: The Comfort Food Diet Cookbook. Over 400 recipes, including a 6-week meal plan for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.A cultural arts district is in the works for downtown Fond du Lac. Kevin Miller from the Windhover gave us the details. Sticking around the downtown, Brian Carter filled our plates with the fresh catch at Fond du Lac Seafood. Call Brian for your Friday take-out orders at 517-TUNA.Melissa Sue Anderson played the blind daughter Mary Ingalls on Little House on the Prairie. She stopped in to chat about her book that details her 10 years on the show, The Way I See It: A Look Back at My Life on Little House (fun fact: Michael Landon used to force the kids on the show to pick dandelion fuzz out of his mullet). Pick up the book online or in stores.
A most joyous occasion on this Hump Day as our very own Mary McGuire celebrates her 5-(ahem)-0ish birthday!!! The spank line will start at the K107.1 studios at 7am sharp. Get here early for the best selection of fleshy targets.We made our latest winner of Uncle Kracker tickets. Our boy plays the Leach this Saturday night, part of the first annual O'Marro's Stomp. Click here for tickets, or be the 7th caller all week whenever you hear an Uncle Kracker song.May is Melanoma Prevention Month and we welcomed Dr. Ellen Marmur from Mt. Sinai Medical Center in NYC with details on early detection. Increase your "suntelligence" and stay safe this summer.Travel writer Laura Martone stopped by with a list of ways to save on bargain destinations this summer. With our travel season officially underway in just over a week, now is the time to plan your next great adventure. Pick up Laura's travel guides at your favorite bookstore or online.On to another cheerful topic with author Gregory David and his latest book, Breaking Free From Hepatitis C: A Personal Journey. Greg explained what Hep C is, offered answers for those potentially affected by this life-threatening illness, and advised how to avoid getting it in the first place (hint: avoid asking Pam Anderson to the prom).
George, Dog. Dog, George. The Cloonmeister sports a Tigers hat while hanging in Hawaii with Dog the Bounty Hunter and his master. Again we ask...Hawaii...Tigers hat...is Magnum P.I. the movie now filming? (see 4/21 Jon & Mary blog entry for more mindless speculation) Keep it here for updates, bra.Nick-n-WIlly's New Release Tuesday made another tasty winner as we find Matt Damon and Morgan Freeman's Invictus in stores today. Also on DVD, Jessicas Biel and Alba in Valentine's Day, Harrsion Ford in Extraordinary Measures, and the 9-disc set, The Greatest American Hero: The Complete Series. On CD, pick up fresh drops from Bo Bice, Nas, LCD Soundsystem, and more music from Glee.Mark Shriver of Save the Children discussed poverty in America and its littlest victims. With more than 2.6 million babies nationwide living in poverty, NOW is the time for you to help. Click here or here to donate funds to be used for blankets, food, and more.NORM! George Wendt, best known for playing Norm Peterson on Cheers joined us to talk foamy goodness. George's new book, Drinking with George, invites you to crack open a cold one and pull up a barstool for this guide to all things beer.
Can I Wear My Nose Ring to the Interview? That question and hundreds more were answered by career expert Ellen Reeves. Ellen says there is no such thing as a "small" detail when trying to secure the job of your dreams (or any job, for that matter).Wanda Urbanska was our final guest of the morning, sharing wisdom from her latest book, The Heart of Simple Living. Find 7 paths to a better life through work, home, finances, and community. Wanda has more tips at her website.
There she is, our new Miss USA! Hailing from the state of Michigan, 24-year-old Arab-American Rima Fakih scores the crown after wowing judges by crushing 55 beer cans against her forehead in a little less than three minutes.Broadway vet Clark Ausloos visited the studio to chat about the Summer Theater Workshop for area students age 10 to 17. Click here for more details. Registration runs through the end of June.Uncle Kracker comes to Oshkosh this weekend as part of the first ever O'Marro's Stomp. Darryl from O'Marro's told us about the music and fun (oh, and beer) that'll be happening on Saturday at the Leach Amphitheater. Don't forget your chance to win a pair of tickets all this week is as simple as being the 7th caller whenever you hear an Uncle Kracker song wafting through the airwaves.K107.1 Psychic Medium Susan Anderson joined us for another Medium Monday. Susan took your phone calls regarding loved ones on the "other side," finances, the future, and more. See Susan in person next month at an event in Port Washington. Check out her website for info or to book a private reading.Gary Deitte from Holiday Mazda was our final guest of the morning, helping us make the switch as part of our Spring Test Drive Challenge. Will Jon like the Mazda3 better than the Mazda6? Will Mary get the same winks driving the Mazda6 as she did driving the Mazda3? Will we ever really know if Elvis is still alive? The answers will be posted on the Jon & Mary blog this week.
What could be more tempting than a dude in a Tigers hat and flannel shirt, you ask? How about throwing that dude into the slick Mazda6 from Holiday Mazda. Jon & Mary were hanging at A&W just in time for lunch, all the while jamming to their favorite driving tunes. Become a K107.1 Facebook fan for your chance to win the music loaded onto an iPod Nano!
Here's our gal Mary looking super sleek in her Mazda3 from Holiday Mazda in Fond du Lac. Don't forget we're taking you along on our Spring Test Drive with your chance to win an iPod Nano filled with Jon & Mary's favorite driving songs! Just become a K107.1 Facebook fan and you're in it to win it this Thursday!
The hard knock life, indeed. A heartfelt RIP to Little Orphan Annie, officially canceled after 85 years as a daily comic strip. We can only hope she now has the time for that long overdue pupil transplant, assuming she can find a compatible donor.International Learn-to-Fly Day comes up tomorrow and our friends with EAA have set up a chance for you to take the stick with a seasoned pilot riding shotgun. Check out a full listing of area events here.Event planner Karen Bussen had a few simple ways for us to crank up the fun this summer. Her new book, Simple Stunning Parties at Home, is full of recipes, ideas, and inspiration for creative entertaining.Feeling anxious? Nervous? Jittery? Dr. Laura Smith has the cure with the latest entry into the For Dummies book series -- Overcoming Anxiety for Dummies. Tips, tricks, and techniques to help you keep calm and carry on.The '70s southern rock group Poco comes to the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake this weekend. Band member Rusty Young got us caught up on what the boys have been up to lately, and gave us a sneak peek at what should be a couple of great shows. Tickets are available for either tonight or tomorrow night at 7:30 for just $34. Call 920.294.4279 for info.BIG movies in theaters tonight...okay, only one movie can be considered big, but that's only because Russell Crowe barely fits into his Robin Hood tights. Queen Latifah stars in Just Wright and Amanda Seyfried rolls out Letters to Juliet, also in theaters today. Click on k107.com for that list of movies and weekend showtimes.
More rain in our South Valley forecast for today. Thank goodness we got Steve Carrell working on that ark almost a month ago. You just never know when something like that will come in handy (as long as Morgan Freeman isn't behind the wheel).Weekend Buzz took us around the South Valley for a (hopefully) dry weekend full of fun. Check out over 10,000 blooming spring bulbs at The Paine, and a whole list of other fragrant events on the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com.Co-creator of the bestselling Chic Simple series, Kim Johnson Gross joined us with a look at What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life. A simple guide that details the ageless secrets of style, the book is now in stores.Support an evening of art and student scholarships at Art Momentum 2010. Professor John Scotello and a few of his students had the details on this year's event, happening tomorrow night from 5 to 9 at the UW-Fond du Lac commons. Jeff Gravelle was in-studio to help kick off Jon & Mary's Spring Test Drive with Holiday Mazda. Check back to this blog or the K107.1 Facebook page to see the Mazda 6 and Mazda 3 in action around our area. We'll also have your chance to win an iPod full of driving music next week! Details forthcoming...Relationship expert and NY Times blogger Tara Parker-Pope gave us the secrets behind wedded bliss. For Better: The Science of a Good Marriage solves the mystery of why some relationships succeed while others fail. Makes a great gift for the grouchy spousey in your life.Brian Carter wrapped up our show with what's fresh at Fond du Lac Seafood. See Brian in person on Main Street downtown, online at fdlseafood.com, or on the cell at 517-TUNA.
Oh my, Miley! It seems obvious to us that Ms. Cyrus is really taking her role as Hannah Montwinkie reeeeally seriously...Fresh off the blockbuster success of the bestselling Cemetery Dance, authors Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child are back with another Pendergast novel, Fever Dream. Doug and Lincoln joined us to talk about the stunning discovery made by Special Agent Pedergast in his latest adventure and the secrets revealed along the way. The book hit stores yesterday."FAT is a national epidemic," says Jackie Warner, star of Bravo's reality fitness show Workout. Jackie chatted about her new book, which pretty much gets right to the point when it comes to weight loss -- This is Why You're Fat! Get the facts when it comes to "thin" hormones and what NOT to do at the gym.Gabriela De La Torre stopped into the studio to give us the scoop on Contorno surfaces. A locally-based business, Gabriela can make a difference in your home today. Click here for more info.We wrapped up the show with the co-founders of Edible magazine, Tracey Ryder and Carole Topalian. They've put together a tribute to the growing local food movement, Edible: A Celebration of Local Foods. Find edible stories and edible recipes from coast to coast across the U.S. of A.
The Smurfs have taken Manhattan as filming continues on the little blue CGI/live action adventure. No word on whether Papa Smurf has traded in his hollow mushroom for a deee-luxe apartment in the sky, but Gargamel was spotted yesterday (with feline sidekick Azrael, no less) lurking around Central Park. Stay tuned for updates...Steve Helling from People magazine joined us with a look at his new book, Tiger: The Real Story. Steve told us it's the people closest to Tiger -- an ambitious father, a protective mother, a star-struck wife -- who have shaped him into the complicated person he has become. The book hits stores today.Our Nick-n-Willy's New Release Tuesday made another tasty winner as we ran down the hottest new DVDs and CDs in stores today. Pick up Mel Gibson in Edge of Darkness, Ethan Hawke in Daybreakers, or Paul Bettany in Legion on DVD. In the music aisle, check out new drops from (our new pal) Meat Loaf, The Dead Weather, Crash Test Dummies, American Idol: Season 9, and the soundtrack from the final season of Lost.The Debt Diva, Clarky Davis, stopped in with ways to save BIG around Memorial Day weekend. Save on your patriotic cookouts, clothing, and more. Click here for more Debt Diva tips.
Getting over our Mother's Day hangover just in time to kick off Miss USA week here at Jon & Mary in the Morning! The excitement is palpable as our very own Miss Wisconsin, Courtney Lopez, joins us later this week as she prepares to represent the dairy state this weekend in Las Vegas. Now..did somebody say something about a controversy?Author Sandra Boynton was our first guest of the morning, chatting about the latest in her children's book series, Perfect Piggies! Over 15.3 million copies of Sandra's books are in print, pleasing kids and parents worldwide.May is Healthy Vision Month and we celebrated accordingly by welcoming Dr. Michael Slusky to the show. Dr. Slusky gave us the scoop on how to keep you and your family's eyes healthy and safe year round. Click here for details on some of the products discussed by the good doctor.The one man show The Piano Men comes to the Weill Center in Sheboygan this weekend. We've got your chance to win tickets all this week to see the show that combines Billy Joel and Elton John in one body. Scared yet?The man, the legend, the main course...Meat Loaf was our final guest today and had a sneak peek at his latest album. The classic Meat sound comes alive on Hang Cool Teddy Bear, a 2-disc marathon in stores tomorrow.
Mother's Day Weekend Bash 2010 is finally here and we made our BIG bling winner from C.W. Smith Jewelers! Congrats to Ella Mae Schneider, the lovely 76-year-old mother of 9 kids, 21 grandkids, and 12 great-grandkids. Her son Rick nominated her in (almost) 25 words or less and now Ella Mae gets the Peg Bundy treatment thanks to our friends at C.W. Smith!Former food and wine editor at Town & Country magazine, James Villas joined us with his latest cookbook, PIG: King of the Southern Table. Over 300 recipes for pork in all it's delectable glory...from bacon to ham to chops. Makes a great gift for mom, especially if your mom is Homer Simpson.Kevin Miller from the Windhover Center stopped in to talk arts & entertainment in downtown Fond du Lac. Kevin is currently spearheading a new artsy district that would hopefully revitalize the downtown. While we wait for all that to come together, why not see what's up at the Windhover this month?Tony Meade returned to the studio just as Tony Stark returned to theaters when Iron Man 2 opened nationwide this morning. Robert Downey Jr. is back alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and newcomers Mickey Rourke, Don Cheadle, and Scarlett Johansson. Consider this your official warning that summer blockbuster season has arrived. Click over to k107.com for a full list of movies and showtimes.
A quick flowchart to get us started this morning: Seis de Mayo --> Cinco de Mayo hangover --> pounding headache and watery eyes --> trouble typing and/or concentrating --> time to get back on the burro (aka, "where's the tequila?").Weekend Buzz took us 'round & 'round the South Valley for Mother's Day activities. Check out a very special event for mom at The Paine this Sunday, as well as various other family activities. The full list is online with the Air-Tech Heating Community Calendar at k107.com.May is Allergy Awareness Month and "optometrist to the stars" Dr. Elise Brisco stopped over with the best ways to alleviate itchy, watery allergy eyes, the best antihistamine treatments, and simple ways to prevent allergies around the house. Click here for more tips.
Is our wellbeing just about being happy? Or wealthy? Or healthy? NY Times bestselling author Dr. Jim Harter joined us with the answers in his latest book, Wellbeing: The Five Essential Elements. Based on his years of research, Dr. H says wellbeing can be divided into career, social, financial, physical, and community elements. The book is now in stores.It's National Day of Prayer and we celebrated with Mary T. Browne, our K107.1 Life Coach. Concentrate on the good, forget about the bad. Mary's book can help your journey, The 5 Rules of Thought is available at Mary's website.Bonnie Allsup chatted with us about the National Association of Letter Carriers annual food drive happening this Saturday at your mailbox. Help Stamp Out Hunger simply by leaving your non-perishable food donation for your postman/postwoman to pick up.Our final guest on a busy Thursday was Brian Carter from Fond du Lac Seafood. How has the recent oil spill in the Gulf affected seafood availability and prices? Check in with Brian for the latest and place your order from his new take-out menu online, in person, or by calling 517-TUNA.
The great Hall of Fame announcer Ernie Harwell passed away last night after a yearlong battle with cancer. Doing play-by-play for the Detroit Tigers over a 55 year career, Ernie served as a major influence in the future radio career of a young Jon Carson. His voice will be missed but never forgotten. Ernie Harwell, long gone at the age of 92.The Second City celebrates 50 years of laughs at the Fond du Lac PAC this Saturday night for ASTOP's eighth annual Night of Laughter. Tickets available in advance for just $20 or at the door for $25. Call 920.926.5395.K107.1 Petspert, Dr. Ann Sosalla joined us with tips for keeping our furry friends feeling their best. May is Dog Bite Prevention Month! See Dr. Ann and her lovely staff at Companion Animal Care on Fond du Lac Avenue in Fond du Lac.We were lucky enough to have Susan Hermann Loomis reschedule her interview from last week. Susan is the author of nine cookbooks and chatted with us about her latest, Nuts in the Kitchen. Makes a fine gift for Mother's Day...especially if your mother is a squirrel.Recycle for a better tomorrow with compost! Hard as it is to believe, International Compost Awareness Week is upon us once again, and Sarah from Compost Joe's stopped in to tell us how easy it is to make composting a part of our lives. See the fine folks at your local Compost Joe's, and make it a greener tomorrow.
Let's all celebrate Cuatro de Mayo by taking our shirts off! Oh wait...sir, could you put yours back on? The children are getting frightened (and is that really Admiral Ackbar peeking out of your waistband?).Psychologist and family physician Dr. Leonard Sax was our first guest of the morning discussing his new book, Girls on the Edge. What are the 4 factors driving the new crisis in girls, and more importantly, how to solve them?The nation's bioscience industry continues to grow and remains an employment sector untouched by the recent recession. How does Wisconsin rank in BioTech jobs? Mitch Horowitz joined us with the answers and tips for breaking into this emerging field.Scott Turow is the author of eight NY Times bestsellers, including Presumed Innocent and Burden of Proof. He stopped by to chat about his sequel to Presumed Innocent, simply titled Innocent. Whatever happened to Rusty Sabich? After 22 years it seems Rusty has blood on his hands yet again. Find the book now in stores.Dr. David Janssen from Fox Valley Plastic Surgery gave us the before and after on a few new procedures available on an outpatient basis. Click here for details.A Nick-n-Willy's New Release Tuesday wrapped up the show. Pick up The Rock as the Tooth Fairy, Daniel Day Lewis in Nine, and Amy Adams having an oh-so-romantic Leap Year on DVD. Album shoppers will find new drops from Toni Braxton, Michael Bolton(?), Barbra Streisand, The Flaming Lips, Tonic, and Dolly Parton.
It's our first blog post for the month of May, and such a special occasion calls for a very special photo to lead things off. We debated whether to use the only image ever captured of Bigfoot, the ghostly figure of Abraham Lincoln that haunts our studio, photographic evidence that Elvis is still alive, or a fat guy cannonballing into a pool. Was there really any other choice?The official trainer of Jon & Mary in the Morning, Lynn Roethke joined us with tips on staying fit as we head into the summer stretch. Look your best, feel your best, be your best with classes and training at Club Olympia, on Camelot Drive in Fond du Lac.The Lonely Polygamist tells the story of an American family man who had it all...only to lose it all because he had too much of it all. Brady Udall gave us a look at his latest novel, now in stores.Another reminder that The 9th Annual Pawsatively-A-Hair-Ball happens this Saturday evening at Whispering Springs Golf Club. Join your lovely hosts Jon & Mary for a fun and furry fundraising event, with all proceeds going to the Fond du Lac Humane Society. Tickets are $40 at the door, or call 920.922.8873.You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and there you have our final guest of the morning. Lisa Whelchel is best known for her role as the snooty Blair Warner on The Facts of Life, and is now the author of Friendship for Grown-Ups: What I MIssed and Learned Along the Way. Click over to Lisa's official website to see what she's been up to since the Facts gang broke up.
And finally, Memorial Day weekend has arrived. A time to reflect on the sacrifice made by veterans and their families. A time to spend with loved ones in America's great outdoors. A time to sink your teeth into a bottle of Wild Turkey while hanging out in your neighbor's kiddie pool (while your neighbor is out of town, of course). Enjoy!
