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Big "Change" Coming In My Life

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:22:37 +0000

I realized this morning that I have some big changes coming very soon. Not in a work situation or living situation or even health…I came into work today and did the usual preparations for the K-Bear Morning show. Looked over the news headlines, read the sports, checked for funny anecdotal stories and then pulled the [...]

These Are the Toughest Broadcasts

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:40:20 +0000

Once again this morning I find myself broadcasting after a tragedy. I was on the air the afternoon of 9/11. I was on the air the morning after the Newtown shootings last December…and each time I find myself at a loss. They don’t teach you what to do in the wake of a tragedy. For [...]

Billings is Not Very Pet Friendly!

Jami Bond — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 21:42:05 +0000

There have been studies done that say pets make us happier people. So why is it that Billings is so pet UNfriendly? Here’s my dilemma…I’m looking for a place to rent and I have found a few but a lot are telling me that pets are not allowed. I even had one landlord call me [...]

Why are Rental Prices so High in Billings?

Jami Bond — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:27:16 +0000

Okay, It’s time for Jami to rant a little. 2013 has not been a good year so far. I just found out on Monday that I have until May 1st to vacate my current home. So I have been looking online and in the paper for places to live. Can I just say that I’m totally outraged at the prices for rentals!

It's A War On Easter

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 14:58:49 +0000

Have you heard about the “War On Easter”?I talked about it on the K-Bear Morning show today. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I just find the whole thing amazing. Several years ago, someone got the brilliant idea of taking the religion out of Christmas. Christmas parties and pageants were turned into “Holiday” events so [...]

Yesterday was Truly a Monday!

Jami Bond — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:56:19 +0000

2013 is not shaping up to be a very good year for me and yesterday was the Monday of all Mondays! It all began at 5:30a.m. when I woke up with a bloody nose. I didn’t last so I went back to bed only to wake up and hour later with my nose running like [...]

Epic Fail!

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:19:15 +0000

For the last three months I have had a pretty good pain in my left should. At times the pain travels down my arm to my wrist – the best way I can describe it would be like a constant burn with a needle. Nothing has made it better. I finally made the time to [...]

Billings Needs Driving Lessons!

Jami Bond — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:00:41 +0000

There are some really bad drivers in Billings! So many do not use blinkers and try to cross three lanes of traffic. Others drive too fast or too slow! It’s not just residents but out-of-towners too! As some of you know I was recently in an accident that totaled my vehicle, so to say the [...]

Erase That Valentine Mistake

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 14:25:54 +0000

So you forgot to do something for your Valentine yesterday? We have these giant erasers floating around the station – they are close to 10 inches long (actual size, we did not let Subway measure them)…and I think they will be able to erase your ‘BIG’ Valentine’s mistake. Just let me know if you need [...]

Still Time For A Second Chance…

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 13:27:09 +0000

Can you believe the final days are upon us? No not the arrival of the asteroid this weekend – I am talking about the last few days to register to win the Second Chance Honeymoon flyaway to Portland with Alaska Air and K-Bear. Thursday morning at 8:50, we’ll select a random winner from all the [...]

Key Dilemma!

Jami Bond — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:07 +0000

Ok, tell me this isn’t the dumbest thing you have ever heard! I’m renting a car until I can get a new vehicle and the place I rented from makes it very clear that if you lose one of their keys it’s going to cost you. Here’s the dilemma. They gave me 2 sets of [...]

What Do You Call It?

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 18:26:10 +0000

Death is funny. It affects everyone differently. I never know what to call the recognition of someone’s passing –it’s not really an anniversary. Or is it? I would welcome your thoughts on how you mark someone’s passing. Three years ago today my mom passed away. Her body finally gave out battling the complications of a [...]

Valentine's Day Dilemma

Greg Tillotson — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 13:42:22 +0000

So I am a romantic down to my very core. I will block out everything, turn off the cell phone if a movie like Casablanca is on. I love the ending in Sleepless in Seattle, where Meg Ryan finds the teddy bear…sorry. I think it comes from being raised in a house with my Mom [...]

Please Discard Your Shells

Greg Tillotson — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 13:22:29 +0000

I wrote once before about this being the first time I have lived in an apartment. While I am adjusting to living in community, I am still finding some challenges to it. One of them arose this past weekend. It was a weekend of “the smells”. Apparently with the Super Bowl being played in New [...]

Am I a Traitor?

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 14:26:21 +0000

My boss Andy and I arrived to work for Townsquare Media Billings about the same time. We have both been discovering the great things about living in Billings since. Andy practically lives on blended mochas from Rock City Coffee. Just about every morning I walk past his office after finishing the K-Bear morning show and [...]

Just $10 Short…

Greg Tillotson — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 00:07:58 +0000

Spent the day “junqueing” with my wife. We started at the Boys & Girls Clubs Flea Market and discovered two things: 1) There are an abundance of hidden treasures in the Magic City and 2) Bring cash next time (I stretched the $2 I had into a $5 purchase)….What a great fund raiser for one of my favorite places.

What Am I To Do?

Greg Tillotson — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 13:15:59 +0000

I am a self-admitted chocoholic. I love chocolate. Dark, white, bitter, semi-sweet. There is no such thing as bad chocolate to me. So when I walk into the studio and find this basket from Paulie’s Edibles what am I supposed to do? What would you do? I mean there is chocolate in there. This is [...]

All In Favor – Sign the Petition

Greg Tillotson — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 16:23:52 +0000

I found a note in my email this morning from a friend who is a rabid sports fan. For year “Bill” (not his real name) has lamented on how the day after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday. I think this started the year the Seahawks were robbed of a victory by the officials. [...]

How Many More Days?

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 20:14:45 +0000

Okay, my wife has been gone 2 and half days and I am a mess! I will admit it. I’m sure that means I have to give up my “man card”, so be it. I put on mismatching shoes this morning, forgot to eat breakfast, did not pack a lunch and I forgot to mail the one bill that had to go today

What's Wrong With This Parent?

Greg Tillotson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:13:06 +0000

I have no problems with tattoos. My wife, daughter and son have them. My daughter published a book about working women and their tattoos. I got my first tattoo last year. I am 48 years old. I got mine for a very special, personal reason. It will be my one and only. I just saw [...]