You know what’s funny? Everyone these days is an expert on politics. And they didn’t go to college to get that Ph.D. How did that happen? When I was growing up, we had three TV channels. We got local news at Noon, 5 pm to 6:30 pm, and at 11 pm. National News was the... Continue Reading →
Open letter to online advertisers (aka suckers)
Dear internet advertisers, You’re getting ripped off. You’re told you must advertise on websites, social media and in apps. You’ve moved your money away from traditional mediums like tv, radio, print, inflicting serious damage to those entities in hopes of attracting more customers. You pay for ads that pop up on my computer screen, slowing... Continue Reading →
Tips for great Facebook Live and podcasting sound
Do you like to do Facebook live? Interested in podcasting? Or maybe you want to start your own YouTube channel? For those without experience in these areas, one of the most important parts of the production is the sound. Hollow sound (from using your computer or phone's microphone) is difficult to listen to and guaranteed... Continue Reading →
How to move past sexual abuse and other inspiring stories
Pain is relative. And when you figure that out, you realize there will always be people with more reasons to hurt than you, and less than you. Accepting that your pain is real, and in the whole scheme of things there are many others worse off, can help you begin to heal from the abuse... Continue Reading →
“You are here. It’s like this now.”
I never saw myself as someone who would live in the past. Old people did that in the nursing home. Or after their spouse died. But not me, a young 30-40-50 something! I was excited about my future, moved forward with anticipation and reached for the brass ring whenever the carousel completed its revolution. Now... Continue Reading →
Death at home
No one will remember him after me. My father, Norm. He wasn’t famous, or for that matter consequential. He didn’t do anything heroic, solve any mystery or change the world. His name is found in the records but his story won’t be told, unless by me. I’ll do the best I can. Where do you... Continue Reading →
How journalism made me a better person
Journalism, it's mindset, it's standards and ethics, made me a better person. It taught me to be open-minded, ask a lot of questions (even if you think you know the answer), research the source to determine credibility, don't make up your mind until you have all the facts and most importantly, get both sides of... Continue Reading →
There IS hope
It's 2018, and if you listen to most people, the world is falling apart. I don't see it that way. I DO see division, hatred, racism, political divide and much more. However, I have seen this roller coaster go up and down over the years, and that gives me hope that it doesn't have to... Continue Reading →