It was the best of both worlds – our family farm sat right on the eastern edge of Crawfordsville, Iowa – population 298.  That meant the freedom to run and explore in ways only a farm kid can understand, but …

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Numerous, tangled strings of large multi-colored bulbs.  Swag lights.  LEDS.  Tiny twinkling bulbs.  With and without garland.  Out on the bushes and trees – along the sidewalk, and up on the housetop.  Even animated, illuminated deer!  Over the years we …

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Delivering the news certainly had a different “feel” in 1979.  Back then we were much more serious and formal – striving for a big-voiced, authoritative sound.  Everyone in news, including the TV people, were much more “stiff.”  And so it …

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We broadcasters drive our family members crazy by constantly scanning the car radio or surfing at home, listening to find out who is doing what and how they sound.  With the wonders of the web, we’re able to listen to …

Tried and True Read More »

I love a good reunion.  And I especially enjoy getting together with those that I used to work with.  It may be that the same old stories are told and re-told – but it’s still that shared experience that brings …

Odd, isn’t it? Read More »

My friend Brad and I were going to get together over coffee this week and attempt to brainstorm about late night programming.  Instead I’ll be attending his memorial service. Brad Walton was a friend and fellow believer.  He also was …

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