Personal musings, thoughts, updates, and general tidbits from the life of The Vogts.
Obama Is The Commander-In-Chief
It has been a week, and I still can’t believe it. A week ago I sat in my recliner and witnessed history. I was awake […]
Personal Notes
Flu Strikes, Leaves The Vogts Dazed And Confused
Last week was rough. I dropped off the radar for almost 48 hours because the flu hit me and hit me hard. On Jan. 7, […]
Birthday Celebrations Turn Into ATV Riding Extravaganza
On Saturday, a majority of my family converged on my parents’ home outside of Canton, Kan., to help celebrate brother Troy’s and mother Karen’s birthdays. […]
Resolution 2009: Accomplish Goals, Get Things Done
The ball dropped as the clock struck midnight. A new year has begun, and so it is time to look to the future and devise […]
I (heart) Trans-Siberian Orchestra
Trans-Siberian Orchestra rocks, and I love “Carol of the Bells.” Even though this video is kind of lame, the song is great! I would love […]
Funny Christmas Songs
This is my favorite satirical Christmas song. It is a tradition with my family to listen to it every holiday. Adam Sandler’s song about Chanukah […]
Vogts: I Hate Cold Weather
When I wake up in the morning here in Moundridge, Kan., and turn on the news to hear the weather, I hate it when after […]
Air Force Capt. Amanda Shafer Inspires
Last Thursday was an emotional day as more than 50 family and friends gathered at the Galva Senior Center to say goodbye. My 29-year-old cousin […]
I Bought A Motorcycle
Since this summer I have been contemplating buying a motorcycle. Mainly because it would save me money on gasoline, but I also wanted one because […]
New Tattoo Proclaims Journalism Beliefs
This is the tattoo I got today. It is on my left shoulder blade. It is a scroll that says, “Comfort the Afflicted, Afflict the […]
Thanksgiving Tastes Best With A Side-Order Of Family
After Thursday and an excessive amount of consuming sleep-inducing turkey, marshmallow-encrusted sweet potatoes and all the stuffing I will be able to handle, I’m sure […]
YouTube Parody: Bad Grammar Is Not OK
The English language is slowly being destroyed by frequent misuse that younger generations see as perfectly acceptable because they are accustomed to talking in such […]