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Good morning from Collegeville,

I consider myself in recovery. I quit drinking ‘Old Grand Dad’ in 1976. I am a “recovering entrepreneur”. I couldn’t work for the man, I had to be the man. Lastly, I am also a “recovering jerk”.

It is the last one that is the hardest to deal with. I have been known to grow very impatient with lines. Lottery ticket sales drive me nuts. I love the self serve gas pumps with swipe card capability. To help me deal with these defects of character, I have adopted a morning reading ritual. This one I stole from Dear Abby. It is usually published in the local newspaper every New Years Day.

JUST FOR TODAY: I will live through this day only. I will not brood about yesterday or obsess about tomorrow. I will not set far-reaching goals or try to overcome all of my problems at once. I know that I can do something for 24 hours that would overwhelm me if I had to keep it up for a lifetime.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will be happy. I will not dwell on thoughts that depress me. If my mind fills with clouds, I will chase them away and fill it with sunshine.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will accept what is. I will face reality. I will correct those things I can correct, and accept those I cannot.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will improve my mind. I will read something that requires effort, thought and concentration. I will not be a mental loafer.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will make a conscious effort to be agreeable. I will be kind and courteous to those who cross my path, and I’ll not speak ill of others. I will improve my appearance, speak softly, and not interrupt when someone else is talking.
JUST FOR TODAY, I will refrain from improving anybody but myself.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will do something positive to improve my health. If I’m a smoker, I’ll quit. If I am over-weight, I will eat healthfully, if only just for today. And not only that, I will get off the couch and take a brisk walk, even if it’s only around the block.
JUST FOR TODAY: I will gather the courage to do what is right and take responsibility for my own actions.

The APHC show this week is a rebroadcast of a show from January 2012 at the Fitzgerald Theater in Saint Paul. Joshua Bell plays Chopin’s “Nocturne in C-sharp minor” and Jearlyn and Jevetta Steele sing “Rip it Up”. The News From Lake Wobegon topic is warm weather which puts those that suffer from “Pump Handle Phobia” at ease.

Tomorrow at 11 am “Fishing the Midwest with Bob Jensen” will be broadcast on Fox Sports North. This year’s 13 episodes are the creation of my son Erik through his production company, Whiskey Creek Media. Check the website fishingthemidwest.com for the listing of broadcasts in your area.