Spooky Flicks

My friends Brian and Elaine look forward to October every year. They LOVE Halloween movies! They spend each evening in October in front of their TV watching a different horror movie. What a perfect way to work your way to Halloween! I liked this idea so much, I stole it. I, however, do not care … Continue reading Spooky Flicks →

Thinking Pink!

I remember how it started. I was working in the mailroom/copy center at EDS. I had already been out on a couple deliveries. I was loading up for my next one when I was called back into the courier office to take a phone call. This was back when most cell/car phones were in bags that … Continue reading Thinking Pink! →

Questions and Answers #2

In my current full-time job, sometimes you get called off because patients cancel their appointments. This can really suck, especially when you've slept all day in preparation to work all night long. At any rate, on nights off, I usually read or write. I had a bout of writer's block and so I went to … Continue reading Questions and Answers #2 →

I’m With the Band ….

Autumn/Fall is my favorite season. There is something about the cool crisp air and fall colors that I absolutely love. With fall comes sweatshirt weather, bonfires, and high school football games. Those high school football games remind me of marching band and the annual homecoming. "Homecoming" is defined as "an annual tradition where people, towns, … Continue reading I’m With the Band …. →

Looking for a good book??

I love a good book. I once heard a teacher call a book "a movie for your mind". This is so true. I touched on this in a blog I wrote on using the imagination. As you read a book, you create a character based on the descriptions the author gives you. You and I … Continue reading Looking for a good book?? →

Some old radio stories…Part 1

Yesterday was National Radio Day. Many of my radio friends shared pictures and stories from their careers throughout the day. Looking back, I really wish I had taken more pictures! I am not sure why I didn't. I absolutely loved seeing many of the old pictures of old studios and old friends on Facebook! If … Continue reading Some old radio stories…Part 1 →

30 Day Song Challenge

My buddy, Matt posted a 30 day song challenge on Facebook. Each day consists of a different "type" of song. The idea is to post one song for each suggested daily theme. As someone who believes that music is one of life's most important things, and as someone who has worked with music for 30 … Continue reading 30 Day Song Challenge →

A Carlson Knight Does What’s Right

Due to writer's block, I have lacked at blogging. I recently asked my Facebook friends for ideas in hopes that one or more of them would bring about something I felt would be interesting to readers. My Facebook friend, Marcia, offered a neat suggestion: My favorite elementary school memories. More specific, my Carlson memories. This … Continue reading A Carlson Knight Does What’s Right →

Happy Birthday, Dino!

I moderate a celebrity birthday page on Facebook. As I posted them for June 7, I noticed that there is "royalty" among the singers. First, there is Prince, who was born today in 1958. Next we have a knight, as Sir Tom Jones is 78 today. Finally, we have the King... The King of Cool, … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Dino! →

Behind the microphone….

I am in one of my happy places today. I am in the on air studio at Cars 108 doing a live show. It's different than when I am here on the weekend. Today there are salespeople scurrying around the building, the prod guy is producing commercials, and the boss is here. It's an amazing … Continue reading Behind the microphone…. →