Category Archives: Holidays

Father’s Day 2022

Posted on June 19, 2022 by steveandjohnnie

As most of you can probably understand, with the loss of Johnnie’s Dad, John, still fresh in our minds, this Father’s Day has been tough. Firsts always are. We’ve spent the weekend going through boxes of pictures of both of … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day 2022

Posted on February 14, 2022 by steveandjohnnie

In case you were wondering, the Wonderful Tree Lady has, once again, worked her magic throughout our house for Valentine’s Day, 2022. And, once again, there isn’t just one tree. And, if you guessed two trees, you really don’t know … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve 2021 WGN Podcast

Posted on January 4, 2022 by steveandjohnnie

Yes, we’re a few days into 2022, but we’re still feeling the after effects of having way too much fun as we said goodbye to 2021 on our WGN radio New Year’s Eve special. It had been quite a long … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve … 1973?!?!?

Posted on January 3, 2022 by steveandjohnnie

Before the New Year’s afterglow completely wears off, allow us to share one of Steve’s year end celebrations from a previous life. It was New Year’s Eve of 1973 and Steve was on Chicago’s “Big 89” WLS radio counting down … Continue reading →

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We Say Goodbye to 2021 on WGN Radio!

Posted on December 31, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

3PM-7PM (Central) — We’ll be sliding back into your radio speakers on WGN Radio a little earlier than usual on this New Year’s Eve as we help to slam the door on 2021 with a whole lot planned including … … Continue reading →

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The Wonderful Tree Lady’s Christmas Wish!

Posted on December 25, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

‘Twas the season of Christmas And all through the house The Wonderful Tree Lady scurried As quick as a mouse Her magic was sprinkled Throughout rooms and halls When finished she smiled and said. Merry Christmas Y’all Have a wonderful, … Continue reading →

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‘Tis The Season …

Posted on December 20, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

… and, with Santa’s arrival just days away, ’tis about time for us to, once again, share a couple of virtual presents with you. So, without further ado … The first of our presents is the Christmas song Steve wrote … Continue reading →

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2021 Halloween Treats

Posted on October 30, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

As most of you who have been with us for a while know, Halloween is one of our favorite holidays. We’ve always done our best to get in the spirit of the day … and night. So, with that in … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter 2021!

Posted on April 3, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

It’s more than a little understandable if there is much about 2020 that you and we don’t choose to look back on. But, now and then, it’s not a bad thing to reflect on something to underscore, not only what … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Posted on March 16, 2021 by steveandjohnnie

Was that the sound of an Irish jig we just heard? Or, was it the sound of the wonderful tree lady dancing through our house as she weaved her magic for St. Patrick’s Day? Smart pot o’ gold money would … Continue reading →

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