Got to Nashville a little early and at the suggestion of a friend who has done lots of business here I played tourist and mosied over to the Country Music Hall of Fame. At first blush it would be the least likely destination for someone with my musical tastes and urban background to appreciate. … Read more
So you know how I am on milestones, and it appears we’re at about the one year mark with this endeavor. What began as essentially needed therapy that was limited to my own computer has now evolved into a (somewhat) more polished outlet for expression, reflection and even some calls to action, and I’m blessed … Read more
During the earliest days of the pandemic when I was being considered for open positions I had a few occasions when I was being vetted by the team I would theoretically take leadership of, under the watchful eye of the department head who had I had impressed enough to get to this point. Of course, … Read more
A few weeks ago I took a flyer and invested a couple of bucks in an online boot camp that promised the magic of “actually being on TV!” to content creators looking to expand their fame. The first couple of days were lively, fun and energizing. We got separated into smaller groups where we discussed … Read more
I fall into the category of someone who dreads Mother’s Day, as this is the 30th that mine has not been alive. As those of you who are in a similar position might concur, it never gets easier. Without a living mother, spouse or significant other directly in my life I have a tremendous sense … Read more
Roomie had a birthday last night, so he was nice enough to invite me and Roomie-Son to opening night for DOCTOR STRANGE 2: THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS. You know I love to see movies worth seeing in theatres, and this one definitely qualified as such. As the latest installment in the complex world of the … Read more
I was all set to post another siren’s song about the genius you will have the chance to see and meet at this month’s Media Insights Conference in Nashville (which you can still read about and sign up for–at a substantial discount!–on the tab you’ll find elsewhere on this site). But, of course, yesterday’s headlines … Read more
My harshest critics quietly remind me that whenever I start ranting about the mindset of how some sectors of society have reacted to the pandemic, I sound as crazed and as out of touch as any MAGA supporter and/or QAnon believer. I’m not going to reiterate my core reasons for my own views; feel free … Read more
I’m passionate about many things, but few more so than the New York Mets. We’re about the same age, we both call Flushing our hometown, we’ve spent many afternoons and evenings together both in person and via TV and radio (and now, of course, streaming media) and while we’ve had some success, we’ve had far … Read more
What a difference a year and a month make. Or not. At the beginning of April 2021, fresh from my Florida vacation and the most crowd-free spring training I’ve ever experienced, I joyfully trucked up to the massive vaccination site in the parking lot of Six Flags Magic Mountain, clad in my crisp new City … Read more