A small update today. When I was in the hospital a couple weeks ago with my upper respiratory infection, the medical team indicated some concerns about my heart. Today I went in for an electro-cardiogram. The fellow who gave me the test was named Ward. He was a straightforward, no-nonsense gent who reminded me of … Continue reading Tales Of Twitch: Part 8 Etc.
“I’ve been studying your MRI for weeks…it’s quite fascinating.” I visited a neurosurgeon today. No neurosurgery took place; it was the medical equivalent of a “meet and greet.” I met a neurosurgeon; a kind, thoughtful gentleman who discussed my case, my medical history, and asked lots of questions about my childhood medical issues. Then we … Continue reading Tales of Twitch: Part 7 Etc.
The Walt Disney Company has been promoting their upcoming launch of Disney+, a streaming service to rival…well, the universe. All the Marvel stuff, all the Pixar stuff, “The Simpsons”, all the “Star Wars” stuff, and…uh…oh yeah! All the Disney stuff! Well…almost. In 1946 Walt Disney released “Song of the South”, an ambitious film combining live … Continue reading Seeing “Song of the South”
Before today’s discussion, a note: Today Herr Kroheim von Lunchheim and I dined at Alliance’s marvelous Dairy Queen. And as promised by DQ owner Wren, my french fries (previously discussed here) were on the house. They were golden, crispy and delicious! The burger was wonderful, and the Orange Julius was tangy and refreshing. Now, on … Continue reading In Defense of the Unfocused Collector
I haven’t written one of these in a long while, primarily because they’re starting to get depressing. I’m finding it harder and harder not to feel hopeless about my situation. And I can’t really talk about it with anyone because I don’t want to burden people with my medical drama. Everybody has crap going on … Continue reading Tales Of Twitch: Part 6 etc.
Just a quick update today. I got a call and scheduled an appointment to see a neurosurgeon in Scottsbluff. This is just an office visit, to discuss my case and see where it goes from here. I’ve had a rough week…lots of headaches, general weakness…I almost called my Alliance doc, but this week has been … Continue reading Tales Of Twitch: Part 5 of a 286-Part Series
I love this commercial! I love the game effort on the Denver Nuggets players to read their lines; I love the acting on display by the mascot (he just might be the best mascot in the world!); I love the little tableau of Rocky’s celebration at Denver’s famed Casa Bonita, complete with cake, cliff dive … Continue reading Commercials I Wish I’d Written: Rocky’s Birthday
I’m a picky eater. I never used to think I was overly picky, but the number of times I have said “That’s gross” to Kalin Krohe over a meal in the last six years is the smoking gun of my pickyness (pickosity?). It’s also a testament to some of the wholly disgusting things Kalin does … Continue reading The French Fry Manifesto
Today is the 6th anniversary of the radio program “Sandhills Jubilee.” Unless you have been in an episode, you probably are not familiar with the program. Six years ago tonight, after a few days of brainstorming over Facebook Messenger, Kalin Krohe and Jeremy Fifield joined me in historic Radio City studio 14A to record the … Continue reading We’re Goin’ To A Jubilee
WARNING: The audio file contained in this story includes words I have definitely never spoken on the radio. Parental Discretion Advised. In 1999 my pal Pat Adriance moved out here to Nebraska to join me in the radio business, taking the position of FM Programming Coordinator. Not too long after his arrival, our boss decided … Continue reading Dr. J and TV’s Pat’s Bloopers and Practical Jokes
