My First Job

Today's blog stems from a daily writing prompt - "What was your first job?". I'm surprised that I haven't written about this before. The more I think about it, the more I realize that my first job actually led to my radio career! Let me tell you how... Let's be honest, what 16 year old … Continue reading My First Job →

Tune Tuesday – Ain’t No Sunshine

As summer quickly (and sadly) draws to a close, it got me to thinking about the one thing I'll miss most about summer - sunshine. For those who live where the sun is always shining (or at least most of the time), you really cannot comprehend just how difficult the winter months in Michigan are. … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Ain’t No Sunshine →

Tune Tuesday – Pilot of the Airwaves

In honor of today being National Radio Day, and as a former full time radio DJ, today's tune was VERY easy to pick. Charlie Dore is a singer songwriter from England, who reached the Top 20 with this song in 1979. I was about a decade away from my start in radio when this song … Continue reading Tune Tuesday – Pilot of the Airwaves →

Thinking about “creativity”

Today's blog comes from a daily writing prompt asking "What does a typical brainstorming session for you entail? How do you get creative?" As I thought about this, it is a bit disappointing. I feel as though my creativity is lacking more than I care to admit. When I was doing radio full time, I … Continue reading Thinking about “creativity” →

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 →

My Biggest Musical Influence – Dad

Over the years I have been influenced musically by many people, but I would have to say that it is my father who has had the biggest influence. This blog is sort of a continuation of the "series" I have been doing based on "songs from my iPod". My dad introduced me to almost every … Continue reading My Biggest Musical Influence – Dad →

More Musical Memories …

The more I thought about my last two blogs, the more I realized how many memories I have that are tied to certain songs and the people in my life. My family members alone, and the music that I connect them with is an entirely separate blog! For this one, I jotted down a few … Continue reading More Musical Memories … →

“World Radio Day” Thank You

I guess it never ceases to amaze me that there is pretty much a day for everything. While everyone knows that it is "Fat Tuesday" (the day to eat those huge overstuffed donuts), I was reminded that today is World Radio Day. I was thinking about one of my deceased radio colleagues last night as … Continue reading “World Radio Day” Thank You →