Personal musings, thoughts, updates, and general tidbits from the life of The Vogts.
Bad Electronics Get Punished
My printer at work has NOT worked for two days. I’m about to give it some “Office Space” treatment. You know what I mean: Bad […]
Personal Notes
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 […]
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 […]