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I would be lying if I said I haven't be doing a lot reflecting and reminiscing about my radio career as we are in it's final days. I have made so many amazing friendships that will last long after this radio thing is done. I have been blessed to have you in my life but have also made some great friendships with record label people and the artists themselves.

There used to be a joke in country music. When someone would ask what kind of music you liked, you would say 'Both kinds. Country AND western.' It was funny but accurate. The format used to be called country & western because they were two different sounds. We then lumped them all together and just called it country.

As we head deeper into the holidays I know that a lot of people struggle this time of year. Don't pressure yourself. The holidays are a feeling, not an object. Get the feeling and don't put a monetary value on the season...just let it in.

As we get ready for the 11th and Last Habajeeba Show coming up on January 25 at the UCCC in Greeley from the Greeley Stampede and Colorado Crude Carriers, I started looking back at all the great acts who have played this show over the years. The list is really impressive as you will see.

Some songs will never die. Charlie Daniels 'The Devil Went Down to Georgia' is certainly one of those songs. It is hard to believe that it was 40 years ago today that Charlie recorded that classic. It is one of those songs that people from all walks of life and tastes in music, know and appreciate.

If you have followed my story at all, you know that I have had an amazing physical transformation over the last year and half. I went from a nearly 350 lb man to a 195 lb human. There are no words to describe how much better I feel and how proud I am thanks to the miracle workers at Benchmark Medical Group in Windsor.

I love Christmas and all it brings. It is not gifts that I get off on, it is the feeling that hits my heart and the kindness you feel among people this time of year. While this season can bring out the best in us it can also be one of the worst, depressing and most stressful times for many.

There have been some very memorable moments over the past 10 Habajeeba Shows and there will be many more great moments coming up on January 25 at the UCCC in Greeley when we bring you The Last Habajeeba Show from the Greeley Stampede also brought to you by Colorado Crude Carriers.

I am sure when Tammy Wynette was in the recording studio back in the late 1960's, she had no idea that what she was about to lay down on tape was going to become one of the most iconic songs in the history of music. It was on this date in 1967 that Tammy and her classic smash "Stand By Your Man" ruled the country chart.

Another week and another batch of opportunities. I hope you were able to march towards your ultimate goal of happiness this week. Here are a few things that kept me moving forward.

The time has come. Tickets are now on sale for The Last Habajeeba Show. This is going to be one awesome night of entertainment. This will be our 11th and final Habajeeba Show and we plan on having a blast on January 25 at the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley.

I can still picture the little yellowish box under our TV. I remember when dad brought it home. We couldn't believe it. A game you could play on your TV?!? Yes, it was true and it was called PONG. The home video game era had begun and the world would never be the same again.