West Michigan Magazine – June 1996

It was the first time I appeared on a magazine cover… Come to think of it, it was the last time as well! It was the cover of West Michigan Magazine back in June of 1996.

They did an article about different morning shows that were “on the air” in the area. Along with “Rick, Darla, and Scott”, the shows that were mentioned included Gary Allen and Ray Bentley, Andy Rent and Dennis Sutton, Neal and Reese, and Mark McGill and Sabrina Fairchild. I have to admit, it was definitely a great bunch of professionals in the business back then. The competition just made for a much better morning show.

Several people have asked to see the article. I have scanned those pages from the West Michigan Magazine. You can get the pdf of the article by clicking here.

Oh, by the way, many people have asked where that picture was taken. It was over on the west side of Grand Rapids (on Seward Avenue I believe). We referred to it as the “Beckett Mansion”! (I think the house has been bulldozed — as it should have been!)

Happy Reading!

I’ve always been the kind of person who notices the things other people overlook — strange roadside attractions, forgotten pieces of history, unusual places, odd trends, and the little things in everyday life that make you stop and say, “Wait... when did that become normal?” That curiosity is really what this blog is all about. I’m especially drawn to the stories hiding in plain sight: a forgotten piece of Michigan history, a roadside attraction you’d never know was there, an old building with a story behind it, or some completely ordinary part of modern life that suddenly seems ridiculous when you think about it for more than five seconds. Some days you’ll find a fascinating history story here. Other days I may take you along on a road trip, dig into something weird from Michigan’s past, share an interesting discovery, or simply rant about something in modern life that makes absolutely no sense. I don’t pretend to have all the answers. I just enjoy asking the questions, digging around for the stories, and sharing the interesting things I find along the way. My goal is simple: Keep looking. Keep learning. And keep things interesting.

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