Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
After years of producing content here, it feels strange to go silent this way. I thought a quick note of explanation might be in order. A variety of events in my life converged, creating a situation where I had to make the choice to shut down the radio program. I’ve discussed that before. But beyond... Continue Reading →
It’s a question I see a lot on writers boards and discussions. Some variation on “How do I find time to write?” For the last two years this question has become an ever greater issue in my life as a writer. So I thought I’d share my thoughts and offer some possible answers. For the last... Continue Reading →
All The Birds In The Sky by Charlie Jane Anders (2016) - Patricia and Laurence are the "weird" kids. But no one realizes what that really means. Patricia is a witch who can talk to birds but has no control over her power. Laurence is a technological genius who can create almost anything. What makes... Continue Reading →
This is a difficult post to write. This week's programs of "The View From The Phlipside" will be the final ones. The same goes for the podcast. This is a decision I have agonized over for months now. The underlying reason is simple. I have been "under-employed" for over two years now. That means that... Continue Reading →
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY, Monday through Friday around 7:30 AM. The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program. Mostly because the host may suddenly add or subtract words at a moment's notice. WRFA-LP is not responsible for any such silliness or... Continue Reading →
American culture doesn’t teach us to slow down. Our training from an early age is to hurry, go faster, the need for speed. The goal is quick advancement in our careers, to multi-task so we get as much done as possible. The early bird gets the worm, live fast, die young. The list goes on... Continue Reading →
Jackie Brown (1997) – A down on her luck stewardess has to outsmart a gun smuggler who has decided she is a threat to his business. Directed by Quentin Tarantino Starring Pam Grier, Samuel L. Jackson, Robert De Niro Why You Will Like It – A couple solid performances make up for an uninspired version... Continue Reading →
Smokey and the Bandit (1977) – Is it possible to get a truckload of beer from Texas to Atlanta in a day? It’s the ultimate “good old boy” challenge, with car chases, car crashes, lots of laughs and just a bit of romance thrown in. Directed by Hal Needham Starring: Burt Reynolds, Sally Fields, Jerry... Continue Reading →
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY, Monday through Friday around 7:30 AM. The following are scripts which may not exactly match the aired version of the program. Mostly because the host may suddenly add or subtract words at a moment's notice. WRFA-LP is not responsible for any such silliness or... Continue Reading →
Radio has been an enormous part of my life. Except for a short stint as a muffin baker in a donut shop, radio was my first job out of college. (The muffin baking thing only lasted a couple months) Beginning as a rip/rewrite/read newscaster, I worked my way through every airshift of the day, sports... Continue Reading →
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