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Tag: St. Jude Radiothon

Song Lyric Sunday

My blogging buddy, Jim Adams, weekly offers up a different topic to write about on Song Lyric Sunday. This week he asked us to pick a song written or performed by someone who was born in the month of July. I honestly changed my pick a few times before deciding on my choice. Who do … Continue reading Song Lyric Sunday →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments July 12, 2026July 9, 2026 4 Minutes

A Life Changing Visit

64 years ago today, entertainer Danny Thomas opened St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Along with Danny, there were 9000+ people in attendance for the opening. From that day forward, they have worked nonstop to save the lives of children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. It was back in 2001 that I … Continue reading A Life Changing Visit →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments February 4, 2026February 3, 2026 3 Minutes

Friday Photo Flashback

Back when I worked at B-95 in Flint, for whatever reason, my boss and I always greeted each other the same way. Oddly enough, when we call each other on the phone, we still do it. I'll say, "Brian Cleary, ladies and gentlemen!" and he says, "Keith Allen Everybody!" (or vice versa) Our morning guy … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments May 2, 2025April 30, 2025 1 Minute

Friday Photo Flashback

On August 16, 1977, 47 years ago today, Elvis Presley died in Memphis, Tennessee. I was just 7 years old when he passed away, but I can recall how his passing hit my father and many others who grew up with his music and his legacy. As a kid, I knew Hound Dog, Teddy Bear, … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 5 Comments August 16, 2024August 15, 2024 3 Minutes

Friday Photo Flashback

Last week, I posted a couple pictures from the St. Jude Radiothon that we did when I worked at B-95. (The radiothon was to help raise money for kids with cancer.)  In that post, I mentioned two very special people who I met because they were local St. Jude patients. I knew that I had … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 4 Comments July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 3 Minutes

Friday Photo Flashback

One of the greatest things about working in radio was being in a position to help people. This is where local radio wins! Real people helping real people. My Friday Photo Flashback this week takes me back to the very first B-95 Country Cares For St. Jude Kids Radiothon. When Brian Cleary took over as … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 2 Comments July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 2 Minutes

Friday Photo Flashback

This is a "feature" I started a couple weeks ago with a Daily Writing Prompt. It's been fun to find a photo to write about each week. I stumbled on a picture this week I didn't know I had. It was one that I hadn't scanned yet and it features one of the bravest and … Continue reading Friday Photo Flashback →

nostalgicitalian Uncategorized 1 Comment July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 3 Minutes

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