As I fight cable news overload and refine my viewing, I still hang on to a few journalists for insights and brain food. These are difficult days. Read more
Tag: media
American Independence Day – Take a Step Back
Today is July 4th, American Independence Day. COVID-19 has muted celebrations. So, maybe this would be a good time to take a step back and consider the state of the union. Read more
English Premier League Soccer Returns
It’s back. After a sleepy spring, English League Premier Soccer returns to the field and on the air. I missed it. Read more
Leadership Matters – It Really Does
Leadership matters. But I think you can figure out that a narcissistic sociopath will never be able to provide either good leadership or good government. Read more
Terrific Trinitron Television – Remember Them?
Do you remember your terrific Trinitron television back in the 1970’s? They cost a lot more, but definitely worth the price! Read more
American Factory Documentary – Diminished Expectations
American Factory documentary on Netflix is a riveting film about reality. It’s a compelling microcosm of the challenges faced by western nations competing with Chinese manufacturing. Read more
Vinyl Record Comeback – Something to Hold
My first career was spinning records on the radio. Interestingly, we have a vinyl record comeback that has been taking the world by storm. Read more
RFTT 1967 – Reach for the Top Winnipeg
RFTT 1967? Reach for the Top was my only time to appear on a television game show, way back in Elmwood High School. Read more
My Hottest Day – 38.5 Degrees Celsius in Calgary
I just experienced my hottest day, ever. 38.5 C or 101.3 F in Calgary. Boy, am I glad that I installed air conditioning a few years ago. Read more
World Radio Day 2018 – Think Sports
Today is World Radio Day 2018. This year’s event celebrates sports broadcasting on the radio, something that continues to be very popular over 100 years. Read more