"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday just after 8 AM and 5 PM. The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program. Mostly because the host may suddenly choose to add or subtract words... Continue Reading →
Colbert News, On Self Promotion, Ratings Deception
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday just after 8 AM and 5 PM. The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program. Mostly because the host may suddenly choose to add or subtract words... Continue Reading →
R.I.P. Archie, Not Funny, Ovation Rant
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard Monday through Friday just after 8 AM and 5 PM. The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program. Mostly because the host may suddenly choose to add or subtract words... Continue Reading →
Life Among the Unemployed May 1
Well, that was an amazing experience. We spent last weekend visiting with a congregation in southern Virginia. They did a great job of highlighting their region, their church and the job. It was a truly eye-opening, exhilarating experience. So decision is coming very soon. A decision that would represent the single largest change in our... Continue Reading →
Book Review – Male of the Species
Male of the Species by Alex Mindt (2007) - I have a very bad habit of resisting reading recommendations, even from people I respect. Along the way I've missed out on some great books. This collection of short stories came with the VERY enthusiastic endorsement of my daughter. Since I'm trying to overcome this habit... Continue Reading →
A Busy Moment in Life
I am running a little behind with both the scripts and podcasts of the radio program. At the moment I am in the middle of a job search and a potential huge change in my life. It has taken me on the road for an extended period of time. I will be on the road... Continue Reading →
Time to Get Real – Week of April 29
A couple weeks ago I was worried as I climbed onto the scale. Worried that my progress was going to take a step back. That turned out to be a very happy moment. The week that I feared reared its ugly head today. I'm not surprised, not by any stretch of the imagination. If you... Continue Reading →
Movie Review – The Bank Dick
The Bank Dick (1940) - Egbert Souse (pronounced "Soo-say") is hen pecked, disrespected by his children and generally both lazy and a coward. He tries to get by with an angle and a scam. Along the way he'll take a turn at both movie director, capture a bank robber and become the bank detective. He'll... Continue Reading →
From My Shelves – Osibisa – Woyaya
(From My Shelves is an occasional series on the blog looking at some of my favorites from my personal collections) "Woyaya" by Osibisa (1971) When I went away to college my musical tastes were, um, limited. I went to college with three albums - Jim Croce's Greatest Hits, Chicago's Cardinal album and Nat "King" Cole's... Continue Reading →
Time to Get Real – Week of April 22
I've decided to be happy about this week. With all the craziness in my life of an upcoming in person job interview (if you're wondering why I'm making such a big deal about this it's simple. This is a 3 day visit "interview". I'll meet with several individuals plus group meetings. It's a big deal... Continue Reading →