As I mentioned in a
blog (below), I had the honor of speaking with some true professionals at the
February FC Chamber of Commerce breakfast at Chandler’s Tavern. I surprised myself  by 1) Not saying something that has come back
to bite me in the ass, 2) The fact that Greenfield Community Television not
only filmed the entire event, but also asked me for a separate interview at the
conclusion (which they have posted on their website www.gctv.org…or will in
its fullness, soon) and 3) That Richie Davis of the Recorder wrote a wonderful
article, including a (From The Recorder Files) color photo of me, and using me
as the “lead” or “opening” to the story. Thanks, Richie. You have always been a
pillar at the paper and we all appreciate it. For some reason, there has been a
long time belief that the paper and I didn’t get along, or that I “had it ort
for the paper,” and vice versa, or “I was in competition with the paper”.  I am not in competition with the paper. What
they do and what I do are two different things. They are a NEWS paper, adding
entertainment and information. I am an entertainer who happens to add some news
and information. Ask anyone from Rich Fahey to Chip Ainsworth to Mike Currie or
anyone of a number of past or present employees of the Recorder what I say
about them, whether it’s Paul Franz or Peter McDonald or all the way back to
Chuck Blake and Warren LeMon…I feel we have one of the best papers, for it’s
circulation size and what they have to cover (Let’s face it: this isn’t NYC or
Boston) of any paper I have ever seen, and whenever I travel, I read the local
newspaper, so I feel I’m a pretty good judge. Thanks again Richie and the
Recorder (and thanks for using a piturec from when I was thinner….AND younger.)

I have always had a “problem” with Danica Patrick’s
attitude. Every clip I saw of her she was whining or moaning or groaning or
getting into a spat with someone. BUT, the woman sure can drive. AQnd, look
what happened Friday: after a horrific wall crash, DP captured the pole
position for Sunday’s Daytona 500! It’s about time that a woman has made
headway into stock car racing. Look how long it took. I mean, America is a
melting pot. We finally elected a black president. And, hopefully soon an
Hispanic and a woman. The hell with the Oscars. I’ll join the throngs that make
auto racing the most watched sport in the U.S. this Sunday and you can bet
your seat belt I’ll be pulling for Patrick.

Saw a naked wood nymph in the back yard of the station this morning. Tho, it could have been one of the neighbors.

I’ve been in radio 41 years, times 52 weeks a year and if I had put away $5 each week, you know I’d only have $10,660 now! A friend told me yesterday that a friend of his puts away every $5 bill they get. So, I reached in my pocket and found that I had a $5. When I got home, I found I had two more fives. So, in less than an hour I had accrued $15. What gives?! $15 in less than an hour and only $10,660 in 41 years. Glad I waited to start.

Whoa, some guy actually had a heart attack at Las Vegas’ “Heart Attack Grille?” Now THAT’S advertizing you just can’t buy! What’s next? Someone pokes out their eye at “The Sharp Stick Store?”

I did not mention it on the air, today, but I saw a flying saucer on the way in to work this morning at about 4 am. I will not say that I was “taken aboard” the craft, though.

As somewhat of a history buff, I know that the end of all empires can be traced to the breakdown of the family unit. I also know that during a period of the Roman Empire, it was common practice to use urine as mouthwash. To me there has to be a connection and I am diligently monitoring the oral hygiene practices of this country.

I have some friends who are nudists and they approach the lifestyle almost religiously. Of course, I bet they become “atheiests” in the winter!

Demons. We all have them. Some of us more than others. River Phoenix, Marilyn, Lenny Bruce. Heath Ledger, Karen Carpenter, Whitney Houston. You never win. You either constantly fight or you lose. A drunk is a drunk even if he hasn’t had a drink for 15 years. It’s hard to understand if you are one whose demons aren’t strong. I understand.