See you online!
A couple of months ago, I wrote about my initial resistance to some new kinds of technologies. I admit that I usually take my time to decide to try the latest and greatest gadgets (still no Blu-ray or Blackberry for me), but at least I keep my mind open enough to by ready to try when the time is right.Taking the attitude of "If you can't beat 'em, maybe try to learn more about the appeal," I actually put up a Twitter page the other day. Given my stance on Twitter to that point, that was almost like me deciding not to cheer for the Tigers anymore and jumping on the Yankee bandwagon!
When all the King's horses and men aren't enough ...
I saw an interesting note the other day about yet another move to make something more "politically correct." In this case, the BBC over in Britain elected to change the end of the old nursery rhyme about "Humpty Dumpty" when they aired it on one of their programs.The Heat is on
Dear friends, I'm sorry to report that I gave up the good fight this past weekend.You've Got Mail?
It's funny how our perspective changes as we age. For instance, I long ago lost the enthusiasm for checking my mailbox. Usually all I find are bills. Perhaps the occasional greeting card. So it's not very exciting to me. But for a little kid ... now, that's another story.
All Class, and my reason for radio
Dave's blog about catching a ball at a Detroit Tigers game stirred up my thoughts of the team, Tiger Stadium and growing up listening to Ernie Harwell call the games. No disrespect to my current employers, but as a kid I went to sleep countless nights listening to Ernie's voice floating from an AM radio my grandfather gave me.I wanted to be Ernie Harwell. He's the reason that I knew I wanted to work in radio by the time I was in elementary school. And, of course, I went on to do exactly that. I can't help wondering how many other lives Ernie has touched.
Ho Ho Hold Everything!
I had a weird dream the other night. Here's what happened (in the dream): I was in a department store. Christmas music began to play on the store public address system.Double-Oh-Cheesy
I seem to like stories with human heroes. Superheroes are fine too, but I'm just as happy cheering from someone without a cape or a mask. I like Dirk Pitt from Clive Cussler's books. I like Alex Cross from James Patterson's books. And so on.
The Early Birdie
I was playing golf at a charity event last week when the unthinkable happened.
Thank you, Tom Watson
I spent a good part of this past weekend chewing off my fingernails, hoping fortune would follow a 59-year-old golfer named Watson; the same 59-year-old man who, 25 or more years ago, I remember watching with my dad.Technology and me - What's next?
As I do with many new technologies, I resisted buying an iPod for a long time. It's not that I'm an audiophile; I just didn't want one. In fact, I didn't even allow myself to consider the reasons why I might want one.
Digesting Chicken Fried
For me, music I feel connected to is one of the best rewards. So I'd like to thank the Zac Brown Band for rewarding me for keeping an open mind.
Content to be Canadian
At my step-sister's wedding a couple of months back, I met a fellow named Richard, from London, England (the "real" London, he joked). It was enjoyable to talk with him, discussing the differences between Canada and England. For instance, he quipped, "The house we live in is older than your country."
Kevin's Blog
Whenever I'm feeling a little lost or overwhelmed, I'll often seek the perspective of friends and business associates. I remember a couple of years ago, when I was feeling particularly overloaded with the task at hand (starting a new incorporated company from scratch with two new business partners), a friend of mine in the business community told me, "Kevin, remember that old saying: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time."
No "Problem"
Years ago, a friend and mentor taught me something which seems rather simple, and yet, once you make it a habit, it has a very powerful positive influence over your thoughts and actions. What he taught me was this: eliminate the word "problem" from your vocabulary. Instead, view every "problem" as a challenge and/or an opportunity.Words to Live By
If you're up late, listen between 11:30 pm and midnight and I'll offer you some "Words to Live By" (positive and/or thought-provoking words) just before we say goodbye to another day.
Welcome Back, DJ
DJ Kennington visited the station this week. DJ, from St. Thomas, is a former Delaware Speedway champion who currently runs a mix between the NASCAR Nationwide Series and, closer to home, the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series. He was here to voice a commercial for the upcoming Canadian Tire Series race at Delaware (June 6th).
Kevin's Blog
When I arrived here at the station late this afternoon, the first two people I came across were Heidi and Kim. There are some similarities between the three of us. We're all about the same age, and we all are parents to young children who are also similar in age.Kevin's Blog
The Empire Tweets Back
Given that we at BX 93 are now part Twitter, I'm trying to get my head wrapped around this phenomenon. Let me see if I've got this straight: Once I have my own page, I "tweet" with an update pretty much whenever I feel like it, at which point any and all of those who "follow" me may receive that as a text message on their cell phone, or view it on the computer. This message will instantly tell followers what I am up to.Sound about right?
Wow. Imagine how many key surprises in our lives would have been ruined forever if we'd had Twitter back in the day. Take, for instance, some potential "tweets" from the year 1980:
Luke is lost at the North Pole for some reason.
7:30pm, May 21st from Mobile Web
Han found Luke. Stuffed him inside some big animal. All is good for now.
7:35pm, May 21st from Mobile Web
Luke now learning the force from a puppet who sounds a lot like Kermit the Frog.
7:51pm, May 21st from Mobile Web
Han and Chewy are now at some place owned by the guy from the Colt 45 commercials.
8:21pm, May 21st from Mobile Web
