Hey ... I'm Michele Mathews, half of The Morning Bull Pen. I'm a working mother of four kids trying to juggle everyday life without dropping any balls along the way. I'm born and raised in the Yakima Valley dirt. I started out in radio at the age of 15 at the Yakima Valley Skills Center. I've moved around the dial to various radio stations and took a few years off to raise babies before finding my home on The Bull. My one vice is drinking a mint mocha every morning. I LOVE (obsessed with) Alexandar Skarsgard, Sam Hunt and Tim McGraw. Follow me on Twitter @michelecomedy, Instagram @michelemathewscomedy and Snapchat @michelem929. Remember that I love you!
Michele Mathews
Couples Court: Does Putting a Cap on Spending Put a Damper on Christmas?
Christmas puts a lot of us in a quandary. We want to show our friends and family how much we love them, but we usually have to keep an eye on our finances.
And that can create dilemmas like the one in this week's Couple Court case ...
Should Telecommuters Be Invited to the Company Christmas Party?
It's that time of year when companies and businesses host their yearly Christmas parties.
But what about telecommuters -- those employees who don't physically work in the building anymore? They technically work for the company, but maybe work from home -- perhaps in another city -- while they do their part for your company...
The Thanksgiving Dish That No One Eats
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy family, friends and FOOD!
My hairdresser -- Alex -- asked me the other day if I make a dish that no one eats. She said her mom has to make a pistachio pudding that only her mom will eat, but it was a dish that her grandma always made...
Make Sure You Take Time for Yourself This Season [SPONSORED]
It's that wonderful time of the year -- but for some of us working moms, it can be extremely stressful to the point of exhaustion.
We basically miss out on the spirit of the season because we get so caught up in everything that we have to do, buy and decorate...
What Are You Thankful For This Year?
Thanksgiving traditions -- a lot of families have them.
For some, it's a certain dish served each Thanksgiving dinner. Maybe playing games, watching football. Or, if you're like my family, each person goes around the table and says what they are thankful for each year...
No Turkey for Thanksgiving? What Else Would You Cook? [POLL]
My girlfriend and I were chatting about Thanksgiving the other day and she completely shocked me when she said that she wasn't cooking a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner. What! Isn't that un-American?
Couples Court: Should She Give Back His Ring — If It’s Worth $125,000?
When love goes bad, it can bring out the worst in everybody. Feelings get hurt, and generosity evaporates.
In this week's Couples Court case, a prospective bridegroom's generosity might've been a little over the top, but his now ex-fiancee doesn't think that's her fault...
Couples Court: Can the Guys Come Over Tonight, Hon?
We're guessing this week's Couples Court case will resonate with a lot of you guys. It's the old she-says-one-thing-but-means-another quandary.
Here's the file ...
Dear Rik and Michele:
My girlfriend is driving me crazy and I don't know what to do.
...
Real Seahawks Fans Show Respect at Games
When I chose to attend Monday's Buffalo Bills-Seattle Seahawks NFL game, I had one person in mind: my friend Sheri, who is a diehard Bills fan! My goal was to invite her and her husband to the game with my husband and I.
I was a little worried that they wouldn't be able to attend, due to the game falling on a Monday night. Luckily, they both could go, but I didn't realize that Sheri hadn't been to
Red Devil Theatre Company’s ‘Out of the Frying Pan’ Has Some Sizzle
East Valley High School's Red Devil Theatre Company is turning up the heat with its current production, "Out of the Frying Pan."
Ty Herndon Treated Yakima to An Evening of Timeless Country Music [VIDEO]
If you missed Thursday night's Ty Herndon show in Yakima ... well, let's just say you missed out.
The Grammy-nominated, Dove-winning hitmaker delighted the crowd at The Seasons Performance Hall, mixing the familiar with the soon-to-be-familiar in a performance that reminded us all of the passion the Alabama native's been bringing to country music for more than two decades...
Is This Your Bunny? It’s at Lowe’s in Yakima
This cute stuffed bunny kept popping up In my Facebook newsfeed, which piqued my curiosity.
So I read the post that accompanied the little bunny.
The post was put up by Amy Wallawine. She works at the local Lowe's and posted the bunny pic on multiple group sites that I'm a member of.
When I read the post I knew that I had to try to help! Wait until you hear why Amy posted the bunny pic ...
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