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Well, as has been my pattern over the past several months, it’s 9:45 p.m. on June 30th (I’m sure Tricia and Kenzie are getting tired of my tardiness when it comes to getting this thing done) and

Jay to the World June 2021

June 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

Before we get too deep into things, I read an article last week that said drinking any amount of alcohol causes brain damage. Therefore, knowing my readers like I think I do, I thought it might be

Jay to the World May 2021

May 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

Happy May everyone!! Well, it’s 9:08 p.m. on Sunday, May 2nd and I’m just sitting down at my desk to somehow piece together some semblance of a newsletter that is worthy of your time. I’m not

Jay to the World April 2021

April 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

Hello everyone and welcome to April! I’m typing this on Monday, March 29th and I just found out that I’m getting my first COVID shot tomorrow at 11:15 a.m.!! I’ve never been excited about seeing

Jay to the World March 2021

March 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

Greetings everyone! I’m sitting at my desk…it’s 7:33 p.m. on February 28th and I just checked my Weather Channel App and the high temperatures this week are going to be 70 degrees warmer than

Jay to the World February 2021

February 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

Before we dig too deep into this month’s JTTW, we need to have a serious conversation about something that came to my attention just the other day: apparently our country is in the midst of a Grape

Jay to the World January 2021

January 1, 2021 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

First and foremost, I just want to start off the new year by once again thanking each and every one of you for making JTTW a very small part of your monthly routine. There are so many platforms out

Jay to the World December 2020

December 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

Vince Lombardi once said “Winning is not a sometime thing. It’s an all-the-time thing. You don’t win once in a while, you don’t do things right once in a while, you do them right all the

Jay to the World November 2020

November 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

So, everybody doing ok out there?? I’m writing this on August 19th…oh wait, forget that, it’s November 1st. I just think it’s August 19th because my Onion desktop calendar has been stuck on

Jay to the World October 2020

October 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

No, your eyes aren’t deceiving you…I decided to crank up the old font-meter from 12-14 this month! I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of squinting and most of the time I can’t find my

Jay to the World September 2020

September 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

Before we get started, it has come to my attention that some of you did not receive your monthly JTTW in August, so if that is the case, give us a call and we’ll send you a copy. Or, just go to

Jay to the World August 2020

August 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

How about we start off with some good news for a change?? In all of the chaos over the past several months it has been easy to forget that just one year ago Mills and Fremont Counties were in the

Jay to the World July 2020

July 2, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

So is everybody still hanging in there?? It’s hard to fathom that we’re already into July and we’re still dealing with a virus that was supposed to go away when it got hot. Obviously, that

Jay to the World June 2020

June 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

I’m writing this particular paragraph on the Saturday morning following the first night of protests in Omaha and I must say I’m not feeling overly funny or witty or clever today (that would infer

Jay to the World May 2020

April 30, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

Before I start, please know that I’m on Day 5 of no chocolate and no Mountain Dew and, well let’s just say, I’m a little on edge. I’m sure there’s a patch for things like this, but for now,

Jay to the World April 2020

March 31, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

Before we even get started, I hope that this month’s JTTW finds you healthy and safe and calm and financially secure. I know the events of the past month have had a tremendous impact on everyone’s

Jay to the World March 2020

March 16, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

As most of you know by now, I’m a music guy. One of my all-time favorite movies is ‘School of Rock’ because it shows that music can transform young people and take them to places that they never

Jay to the World February 2020

February 3, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World

So, did everyone enjoy watching the Super Bowl?? No, I’m asking because my deadline for getting this month’s JTTW to Tricia was the Friday before the big game so I’m writing this 4 days before

Jay to the World January 2020

January 1, 2020 Posted in Jay To The World, Blog

Well ladies and gentleman, we did it! It is officially 2020 and since most humans only get to see AT MOST 11 different decades in their lifetimes, I think it’s pretty cool that we all survived to

Jay to the World December 2019

December 2, 2019 Posted in Jay To The World

I admit that I’m in a little bit of a sappy mood this morning (November 25th). It’s Thanksgiving week and I know I’ve said this before, but I want all of you reading this to know how much I

Jay to the World November 2019

November 1, 2019 Posted in Jay To The World

Before we dig too far into the headlines and events over the past month, I want to give a huge shout out to our local sports teams that are still alive in the Iowa High School Playoffs. East Mills

Jay to the World October 2019

October 1, 2019 Posted in Jay To The World

Ok, before we get too deep into things, let’s quickly discuss a couple of things happening in the world of current events: The Whistleblower: First and foremost, am I the only person who had to

Jay to the World September 2019

September 4, 2019 Posted in Jay To The World

Well, it’s September and I think we all know what that means…it’s football season!! Yes, that 7-month void between the Super Bowl and the beginning of college football is finally over and we can

Jay to the World August 2019

August 6, 2019 Posted in Jay To The World

So I did something the other day that I haven't done in a really long time, and when I say a really long time, I mean ever.

Jay to the World July 2019

July 1, 2019 Posted in Jay To The World

Well, it’s 9:30 on Sunday night and I was supposed to have this finished on Friday, but as most of you know Malvern’s Sesquicentennial was this past weekend and Friday was probably the most

Jay to the World June 2019

June 1, 2019 Posted in Jay To The World

Well, we are a few weeks away from Malvern’s big Sesquicentennial celebration that takes place the weekend of June 28-30. There should be a schedule included with your bank statement and you are

Jay to the World May 2019

May 1, 2019 Posted in Jay To The World

Well, it took a long time, but the Mueller Report has finally been released and to be honest, there is nothing in it that I didn’t already know in the first place. We knew that certain people

Jay to the World April 2019

April 1, 2019 Posted in Jay To The World

I always struggle in times like this, when so many people are hurting and their lives have been turned upside down; because I’m not really sure when humor is appropriate. The last few weeks have

Jay to the World March 2019

March 1, 2019 Posted in Jay To The World

Boy, lots of good stuff going on in the political arena recently! Obviously, the big news, besides the President’s annual Hair Club for Men calendar photo shoot with Kim Jong Un (very disappointed I

Jay to the World February 2019

February 1, 2019 Posted in Jay To The World

Well, by the time most of you read this, you will probably know the outcome of the Chiefs/Saints Super Bowl matchup this weekend. Yeah, I know, it’s the Patriots (yawn) vs the Rams (yawn), but we

Jay to the World January 2019

January 1, 2019 Posted in Jay To The World

Welcome to 2019 everyone! I’m not sure how we could possibly top 2018 for sheer craziness, but I must admit I’m really looking forward to seeing what this next year has in store for us. Just

Jay to the World 2018

December 1, 2018 Posted in Jay To The World

Well, the Husker/Hawkeye game literally ended 5 minutes ago and I must say…that was WAY more fun than last year. I know I’ve said this several times before, but games like today will quickly turn

Jay to the World November 2018

November 1, 2018 Posted in Jay To The World

Sometimes it’s really hard to sit down and write this newsletter, especially after the hate-filled week we’ve just endured in this country. I get disagreement. I get bickering. I get political

Jay to the World October 2018

October 1, 2018 Posted in Jay To The World

As you all know by now, I long for the past. I want life to be simple again. It’s why I listen to Casey Kasem every weekend. When he announces a song by Elton John that was released in 1973, I feel

Jay to the World September 2018

September 1, 2018 Posted in Jay To The World

I’m writing this on Sunday, August 26th and I just watched an awesome retrospective of Senator John McCain’s life. I am so disappointed in myself that I didn’t vote for this man when he ran for

Jay to the World: August 2018

August 1, 2018 Posted in Jay To The World

Sorry for the shortened version of this month’s newsletter – I’ve been busy taking an online class titled “How to Be Sarcastic While Speaking Russian”. Well, I finally caved – this is my

Jay to the World: July 2018

July 1, 2018 Posted in Jay To The World

Well, it’s June 29th and I am both physically and mentally preparing myself for my appearance on the celebrity dunk tank at this weekend’s 4th of July festivities in Malvern. It’s been decades

Jay to the World: June 2018

June 1, 2018 Posted in Jay To The World

I know I told you last month that my Cal Ripken-like streak of putting out newsletters might come to an end this month since my editor Tricia wasn’t going to be around to make sure I didn’t say

Jay to the World: May 2018

May 1, 2018 Posted in Jay To The World

I see that President Trump has promised our farm families that if the United States does end up in a trade war with China that negatively affects grain prices, he will “make it up to them”. I for

Jay to the World: April 2018

April 1, 2018 Posted in Jay To The World

Boy, the last two weeks have been an absolute roller coaster of emotions. On March 21st I was fortunate enough to cross off my number one bucket list item as I flew to Georgia and played Augusta

Jay to the World: March 2018

March 1, 2018 Posted in Jay To The World

I had a long conversation with a very wise customer of mine a couple days ago. He’s a big-time hunter (you know how I feel about hunting – it’s not a sport if the other side doesn’t know

Jay to the World: February 2018

February 1, 2018 Posted in Jay To The World

“Confidence is high, I repeat confidence is high”. Remember that doozy of a line from one of my all-time favorite movies War Games?? Well believe it or not, that scenario played itself out for

Jay to the World: January 2018

January 1, 2018 Posted in Jay To The World

First and foremost, welcome to 2018!! I can’t believe how fast 2017 went by and I’m guessing 2018 won’t be much different. For years I’ve been told (by people older than me at the time) to

Jay to the World: December 2017

December 1, 2017 Posted in Jay To The World

Ok, I know what you’re all thinking. This guy is brilliant!! He’s changed the name of his Christmas-themed newsletter to a total rip-off of one of everyone’s favorite Christmas songs so every

Jay's Interest: November 2017

November 1, 2017 Posted in Jay To The World

Jay's view on the Las Vegas tragedy, the top 5 questions in the Burdic household, and a creative idea for Jay's funeral parade...

Jay's Interest: October 2017

October 1, 2017 Posted in Jay To The World

Jay gives his take on the anthem controversy and gives some helpful tips for procrastinators...

Jay's Interest: September 2017

September 1, 2017 Posted in Jay To The World

Jay reflects on some recent events around the world, and let's us know some of the best states to grow "mold" in...

Jay's Interest: August 2017

August 8, 2017 Posted in Jay To The World

Bonnie's retirement, a farewell to "the Mooch", and Jay gives some t-shirt ideas...

Jay's Interest: July 2017

July 1, 2017 Posted in Jay To The World

Jay puts forth many ideas for improvements to the school, and shares an embarrassing golf story...

Jay's Interest: June 2017

June 1, 2017 Posted in Jay To The World

Jay discusses the tree sculptures appearing around Malvern, the recent success of the East Mills track team, and an idea to help the school stand out.

Jay's Interest: May 2017

May 1, 2017 Posted in Jay To The World

Jay discusses a discovery in his Nebraska Wesleyan magazine, how Facebook could be making you sad, and a belt that could change your life.

Jay's Interest: April 2017

April 1, 2017 Posted in Jay To The World

Jay recalls his first experiences of driving a stick, a word on an upcoming change to paper statements, and an explanation of Jay's political stance.

Jay’s Interest: March 2017

March 1, 2017 Posted in Jay To The World

Jay discusses the great progress Malvern is making... and how to escape a car in a flood...

Jay's Interest: February 2017

February 1, 2017 Posted in Jay To The World

An update on the Creighton basketball team, and Jay is stumped once again by his son.

Jay’s Interest: January 2017

January 1, 2017 Posted in Jay To The World

Jay addresses the name change and announces a contest to help him find the best sweet and sour chicken!

Jay’s Interest: December 2016

December 1, 2016 Posted in Jay To The World

Jay reflects on his college days and the outcome of the election.

Jay’s Interest: November 2016

November 1, 2016 Posted in Jay To The World

Jay writes about a repurpose of the old Viner / Chalek building, additions to Moreau’s Backerei menu, and an upcoming fundraiser at the Project Art Church.

Jay’s Interest: October 2016

October 1, 2016 Posted in Jay To The World

The scoop on this newsletter getting banned in North Korea; Jay tries his luck at creating some presidential quotes

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