My mother, Gloria, had talked about wanting to walk across the Mackinac Bridge for many years. Many years ago, I had plans to take her up to make the hike across the bridge, but she injured a rib and she couldn’t make it. 2017 was the year we finally made it happen! (READ MORE)
World Naked Gardening Day — Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025 is World Naked Gardening Day!
According to the World Naked Gardening Day organization, people across the globe are encouraged, on this day, to tend their portion of the world’s garden unclothed as nature intended. (READ MORE)
Remembering my 6th Grade Teacher — Dennis Kretschman
It is with great sadness that I have to report the passing of another very influential teacher from my childhood. Dennis Kretschman, one of my teachers at the John Ball Zoo School, passed away on Monday, January 8th, 2018. (READ MORE)
Dick Orkin
Dick Orkin, whose voice was familiar to many radio listeners, died Sunday in California, at the age of 84. (READ MORE)
Darla Jaye talks about Hurricane Harvey
I wanted to talk to someone down in the Houston area about the hurricane and find out first hand what was going on. Darla Jaye, who I worked with at WKLQ and WGRD back in the late 80’s and early 90’s, had just moved down there a few weeks ago. Fortunately there was cell service and she could call and talk to us. (READ MORE)
Jerry Lewis
Comedian Jerry Lewis, who starred in such comedy classics like “The Nutty Professor” and “The King of Comedy” has died in Las Vegas. He was 91. (READ MORE)
Mr. Burger Celebrates 50 Years!
I love to see local businesses survive and celebrate anniversaries like this…Congratulations to Mr. Burger for 50 years of serving some of the best burgers and hot dogs to the Grand Rapids area! (READ MORE)