"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard 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 choose to add or subtract words at a moment's notice. WRFA-LP is... Continue Reading →
The Books Of My Childhood
The first books I remember reading were The Bobbsey Twins. I have no idea why I got started with these stories of English children. My parents are gone so I can’t ask them. But the memory is clear. The adventures of children with whom I have almost nothing in common were a staple of my... Continue Reading →
From My Shelves – WKRP Season 1
From My Shelves is a series of occasional posts that look at items from my personal collection to which I have a special attachment. WKRP in Cincinnati (Season 1) - The classic television series about a struggling radio station in the Queen City. Because of music rights issues, most of the series was unavailable for... Continue Reading →
The Ruling Class (1972)
The Ruling Class (1972) - A black comedy look at the English upper class. When the 13th Earl of Gurney dies, his title and estate pass to his son. Who believes he is Jesus Christ. The rest of his oh-so-proper family are appalled and will do anything to hold onto their wealth and reputations. Directed... Continue Reading →
A Life In Faith – Make a Joyful Noise
(My faith is an important part of my life. I do not set up my life or my beliefs as anything other than my understanding of the Divine. If they shine some tiny light on your journey then I will be happy for us both. YMMV) 4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth;... Continue Reading →
The Big Lie Is Back, Old Media Returns, Value of a Word
"The View From the Phlipside" is a media commentary program airing on WRFA-LP, Jamestown NY. It can be heard 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 choose to add or subtract words at a moment's notice. WRFA-LP is... Continue Reading →
Writing – Of Rain and Poetry
With all the prose writing I do, I also do a bit of poetry. At least, I think of this as poetry. Seems like a good time to share it here. Petrichor I do not know the word For the smell. It is the smell of rain, Rain on the hot pavement of summer. You... Continue Reading →
What I’m Reading – The Dim Sum of All Fears
The Dim Sum of All Fears by Vivien Chien (2018) - Lana Lee works in her family's restaurant, Ho-Lee Noodles. It's a boring life that she would really love to put behind her. Unfortunately, she has to turn down her big break when her parents go to care for her grandmother on the other side of the planet. While... Continue Reading →
Happy Labor Day!
Special thanks and recognition to all the folks who have to keep the world running so that the rest of us can have some time off. To Police, Fire, Emergency, Hospital and everyone who pulls a shift today, thank you!
Happy Labor Day!
Special thanks and recognition to all the folks who have to keep the world running so that the rest of us can have some time off. To Police, Fire, Emergency, Hospital and everyone who pulls a shift today, thank you!