I’ve always told students to stay away from using adjectives in news writing. Â An example: never describe news as good or bad. Â Don’t tell listeners whether something is tragic or controversial. Â I have reasons for this even though it goes against the grain of what many of my broadcasting brethren and sisters do. Â …
Tragic, Violent, Controversial and the Rest Read More »
The acclaimed film Philomena came out last year and was a critical darling. Dame Judi Dench stars in the title role of an Irish woman forced to give up her toddler during a dark chapter of Ireland’s history. Steve Coogan is the journalist who embarks on a quest to help her find her son. …
Review: Philomena Read More »
Ryker, the son of my Little Sister Tabitha, is ten months old now. I can hardly believe it. He’s big for his age, taking tentative steps and scooting all over the place. Â Apparently he said “Da” the other day so father Nick is pretty pleased! Â …
Little Man of my Heart Read More »
The Big Show has finished “tailgating” for another season.  For nine weeks, every day after the show, we visited another business in the city that invited us. We had many more invitations than there were days, so it’s gratifying and mostly fun! But it’s also been a huge learning experience. …
Tales from the Tailgates Read More »
This week I reveal, as well as randt, about something I discovered. …
Brandt’s Randt – Industry Slang Read More »
Doctor, doctor, give me the news.  And then I’ll go to another doctor to make sure you’re right. …
Dr. Feel Bad or Worse Read More »
We seem to have finally reached a point where we no longer have to justify a devotion to our pets. A decade ago it raised eyebrows when people learned I routinely took my back-injured Border Collie to a chiropractor. I recall one colleague asking, “Where do you think you’re living, Hollywood?” She didn’t understand that this dog was a superstar to me. …
House Proud – Pet-Friendly Styles are All the RageRead More »
House Proud – Pet-Friendly Styles are All the Rage Read More »
Those who are caring for Joe the cat, the frisky feline shot in the head 17 times with a pellet gun, have provided an update on his progress.  And it’s all good news. …
Update: Joe the Cat Read More »
This blog used to be a seven-day-a-week affair.  Many months ago, without any fanfare, I stopped posting on Sundays. I received a few emails from people who wondered if perhaps I’d forgotten or something, but it doesn’t seem to have been a big deal. …
Taking Weekends Off Read More »
A little known fact about the Easter bunny. …
Happy Easter Weekend! Read More »
You’re minding you’re own business in your cool radio studio overlooking Richmond Row when a giant bunny happens by and starts acting strangely before wordlessly hopping away! Â …
When Easter Bunnies Attack Read More »
The first time I went to Detroit was sometime in 1985. The Four Tops and the Temptations were performing a reunion show and my radio station, CKSL in London, sent me along to escort contest winners in a limo to the show. …
Detroit Rock City Read More »
UPDATE: At 8:50 am the owner of the clinic called to apologize. The sign was placed in the wrong spot. It is being dismantled as I write and will be moved. Yay! Now back to the original story:
Sometime Friday afternoon between when I got home after teaching and hubby woke up from a nap, this happened. …
Sign of Our Times Read More »
Some people get more than their fair share of heartache and challenges. And I think the rest of us who lead pretty lucky lives should help when we can. …
Bad Things Happen to Good People Read More »
Out and about yesterday I heard what I thought was one of the saddest admissions from a professional at his workplace. …
Doing What You Love, Not Being What You Do Read More »
Archie, Jughead, Reggie and pals have been around for about 75 years.  At Archie HQ they’ve decided that’s long enough for our red-headed high school student. And I randt. …
RIP Redheaded Pal Read More »
I believe you get what you pay for but I also believe that some sectors and companies suck us dry because we don’t know any better. …