Well, the PERFECT weather couldn't wait for the weekend. So try to get out of work early today and tomorrow to enjoy the sunshine. Let's hope the rain is brief this weekend---and preferrably when we are sleeping.
Make it a great holiday weekend...and please take a moment out on Monday to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom today.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Separated At Birth?
Doesn't Kris Allen look quite a bit like Hal Sparks?
Kris has been an underdog all season long and tonight I think he bested Adam. Both singers did best with Song One, but I liked Kris' "Ain't No Sunshine" a little better. Round two was close, but Kris seemed more comfortable singing the yucky winners' song in Round Three.
Overall Winner: Kris Allen
I always rooted for the Red Sox and Cubs when they did manage to make the playoffs and I'm a lifelong Minnesota Vikings fan (Super Bowl record 0 and 4). So, not only did Kris get my internal vote, but I actually called and voted for him a few times---and that's the first I've done anything like that all year. I "like" him a little better, and with a contest this close sometimes it is more about who you like. Either way, this year's champ has earned it.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Remembering Paul
I'm saddened to report that a former Magic 93 DJ has passed away
Paul Grimes worked weekends and fill-ins for us in the late 90's and early 00's. He was part of the foundation at WMJW back in the 70's and 80's. I recall listening to him on that station frequently, as it played on our Cable Channel 10---with the weather, time and temp on the screen.
He got out of the radio business after decades and was working for the state, but he wanted to come back. He contacted me to see if we had any openings. Obviously, I knew who he was and wanted to get him on the air, but I had to tell him that our existing part-time staff already wanted more hours than they were getting---and that the only openings we had were occasional weekend overnight hours. Paul's reply: "OK, whatever you need". So, Paul worked those early morning Saturday and Sunday shifts for awhile and then, naturally, the prime fill-in shifts. He was very dedicated and we were able to count on him in a pinch. He loved being on the radio, and we were happy to have him.
Paul then fell ill. I ran into him at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Picnic in Lake Silkworth a few summers ago for a live broadcast. It was great seeing him and meeting his wife. He was making a strong recovery from surgery. We talked radio through nearly the entire remote broadcast. He still knew everything that was going on and had lots of nice things to say about the station.
Though I wish I saw him afterward, I'm happy that this is my final memory of Paul---a radio talent, friend and all around good guy.
To his wife, mom and family (including nephew Tommy, who also worked for us around the same period), my sympathies.
Paul Grimes worked weekends and fill-ins for us in the late 90's and early 00's. He was part of the foundation at WMJW back in the 70's and 80's. I recall listening to him on that station frequently, as it played on our Cable Channel 10---with the weather, time and temp on the screen.
He got out of the radio business after decades and was working for the state, but he wanted to come back. He contacted me to see if we had any openings. Obviously, I knew who he was and wanted to get him on the air, but I had to tell him that our existing part-time staff already wanted more hours than they were getting---and that the only openings we had were occasional weekend overnight hours. Paul's reply: "OK, whatever you need". So, Paul worked those early morning Saturday and Sunday shifts for awhile and then, naturally, the prime fill-in shifts. He was very dedicated and we were able to count on him in a pinch. He loved being on the radio, and we were happy to have him.
Paul then fell ill. I ran into him at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Picnic in Lake Silkworth a few summers ago for a live broadcast. It was great seeing him and meeting his wife. He was making a strong recovery from surgery. We talked radio through nearly the entire remote broadcast. He still knew everything that was going on and had lots of nice things to say about the station.
Though I wish I saw him afterward, I'm happy that this is my final memory of Paul---a radio talent, friend and all around good guy.
To his wife, mom and family (including nephew Tommy, who also worked for us around the same period), my sympathies.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Frankie's On TV Tonight
WNEP at 6pm to be precise. They are doing a piece on long-time morning DJ's...and since Frankie has been here 20 years...he fits the bill. Don't miss it!
By the way, in the photo above, Frankie is on the left.
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