As we get older we begin to lose more of our friends. Death is inevitable, but getting the news of the passing of a friend never gets easier. I honestly don’t know how I’m going to handle this over the next 30 years…
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Many people think that because I’ve been involved in the entertainment business for so many years I lead a pretty fancy lifestyle. But in all honesty I lead a simple life. At least I think that my life is simple. I guess it all depends on who you’re comparing me to…
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By now it’s impossible to have missed the news that David Bowie has died. And like many, I’m amazed at how many people claim to be fans. To me, Bowie was the epitome of cool. I always dreamed of being that cool. Of course, I never had to worry…
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August has come and gone, and I couldn’t be happier. The month started with an unexpected trip to the hospital for my father and ended with a funeral for one on my wife’s cousins. To be honest I can’t think of any places I’d rather avoid than hospitals and funeral parlors…
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We all need goals and aspirations, no matter how old we are. And at my age, some of these goals could be considered unique. Well, I have a new goal in life and I’m not sure if I’ll ever get the chance to make it happen…
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When I traveled to Ohio last I found out something about myself that I never knew before. I found out that it was possible to actually care about people simply based on a shared experience. The shared experience creates a bond that transcends some many parameters of life…
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Life is often bittersweet. On Thursday I lost another of my friends to an early death. Chuck Collins was a radio competitor of mine for many years, who came to work with me shortly before I left the business. I’m blessed that I finally got to know him and call him friend. We rarely talked…
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I’m sure it’s a feeling that most, if not all of us have had since the dawn of time, but social media really makes it obvious that there is one thing that people really desire. They’re simply wanting to be remembered…
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For years, three simple words put a smile on my face every time I heard them; hey there daddy. But now, those same words are bringing a bit of sadness…
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