Christmas Lights

I've been filling in here and there this month at KSL-TV. Last night, I reported on a story about a 15-year-old West Jordan teen who designed a musical light show in his front yard. The lights are timed perfectly with seven Christmas songs that play over the speakers on his lawn or you can sit in your warm car and listen to it on the radio! (This kid is talented!) What makes this story extra special is the reason behind his creation. He hopes to raise $5,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah for a program called 'Kids for Wish Kids'. He hopes to provide a Florida vacation to a boy named Carter. I admire the teen's spirit of giving and kindness. I hope we all can take something away from this story and spread the spirit of Christmas to everyone we meet.

Merry Christmas!



http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=18458904&title=teen-hopes-light-show-will-raise-money-for-good-cause

Black Friday

I arrived a little before 4 AM at Jordan Landing and already people were lined up around the building! I was not looking forward to working that day but it turned out to be not as bad as I thought.

It was actually kind of fun. (Except that it was below freezing and I wore snow pants all day.)

I talked to veteran shoppers, ask them what they bought and what would possess them to spend hundreds of dollars on things that will probably go on sale next week.

I don't understand the madness but it was fun to be a part of it.