Ep. 47: Two Words, Deep meaning
The quiet at bedtime last night resulted in a two word phrase ending my prayers. They stand as an admission that nothing is ever truly at the level of control any of us would like....
Ep. 46: Why do people not understand expertise is necessary?
Seeing more fights over perceived “personal rights” versus information from those with expertise has me fired up....
Ep. 45: Sinusitis, Benadryl and Troy don’t mix well plus reflections on Pearl Harbor
I have an annual tradition I hate: sinus infections at some point of the fall or early winter. Benadryl and I have a tenuous relationship because of this. Also, a look at the opening moments of America’s entry into World War II as told by radio....
Ep. 44: As Weld County turns and the pandemic burns
I dip into one restaurant’s situation as a pawn in the ongoing battle between Weld County and the State of Colorado’s health department over public health emergency orders. Would you believe everyone’s at fault here?...
Ep. 43: Watching the Wheels, Economic Worry and Sports in the time of a Pandemic
After talking about how radio has changed in the last episode, today I address the jobs lost in that business in just 2020, plus take a longer look at the economy post-coronavirus. Also, another area basketball team is on hiatus because of the virus after opening the season last weekend....
Ep. 42: Reminiscing about my radio path and the NFL has a problem
The discovery of a little card from the start of my radio career gets me to thinking. Also, Baltimore’s coronavirus mess has long-reaching effects for the NFL, as did Denver’s....
Ep. 41: The crazy of 2020 at Thanksgiving
College basketball starts, college football & the NFL play on and we adjust to the current normal for the holiday...
Ep. 40: Thoughts on a couple of different challenges faced during the pandemic
The fight to continue ballgames at all levels and the quickly changing landscape for bar and restaurant owners during the pandemic have me thinking today....
EP. 39: Community responsibilities lost to selfishness?
I’m of the opinion that, besides coronavirus, we’re fighting a virus of selfishness that needs to be addressed. But how?...
Ep. 37: Thinking through the next week — a coronavirus Thanksgiving
I borrow a thought from Samuel L. Jackson as I get into my head space about the preps for Thanksgiving in our current world situation. Yes, that thought is a bit salty… Noted in this episode: Daily Beast story on impact of current coronavirus surge on small community hospitals, including Monica’s hometown of Seneca, KS...