I’ve broadcasted countless games over the years, but I’ve never once had a pizza delivered to me while on the air. Well, there’s a first time for everything.My broadcast partner, Bart Hill, and I were at Nelson Field in Dawson, to cover the Madison Mallards and Morris Eagles playoff game. The weather was perfect—temperatures in the 70s with low humidity—and we were set up just … Continue reading PIZZA DELIVERY GIRL
Summer community celebrations are truly special, and I love seeing how each town in our area puts its unique spin on things. Working in radio gives me the fantastic opportunity to be involved in many of these events. It’s a lot of work for the organizers, but always worth it! Let’s dive into a few of them:Boyd Good Time Days is a local legend, said … Continue reading SUMMER CELEBRATIONS
This time of the year is all about section sports, graduations, and working during the Memorial weekend for me. Since working at the radio station full time since 2008 my Memorial weekend consists of section softball and baseball and some graduation parties on Saturday and Sunday. Attending the LQPV and Dawson-Boyd Commencement ceremonies and then attending as many graduation parties as I can. On the morning … Continue reading SPORTS AND GRADUATION
Let’s talk about birthdays. I had my 67th birthday last Tuesday and enjoyed the day very much. When I got home after the volleyball match Tuesday evening I was completely exhausted. I told Roxie I’m too old to be celebrating my birthday. Don’t get me wrong, I have wonderful friends, co-workers and family that celebrated my birthday with me. It was fun but I guess … Continue reading BIRTHDAYS CAN BE EXHAUSTING!!!
For some reason my relatives and friends like to bring me food. At work, home, ballparks, church and other places, someone will approach me with food in hand. Here this is for you! This past weekend at Madison Memorial Field my friend Julie Hill said she baked a Better Than Whatever Cake just for me. She said she was going to run home and get … Continue reading PEOPLE FEED ME FOOD
My wife is an absolute rock star! I don’t really know what that means, but it sounds good. I think it means that if someone refers to you as being a rock star in terms of your work, it means you are seen by him (or her) as totally rocking it out, doing a fabulous job, having an impeccable work ethic and outstanding performance. That … Continue reading TEACHER AND MOM
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