It’s Not Nice, But….
…we call them “prize pigs”. …
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Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys is the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons and how they came to be huge pop stars in the 60’s and 70’s and even beyond. I read in the New York Post on the weekend that the real Frankie Valli was performing a sold out show to 10,o00 with Connie Francis. Not too shabby for an aging Joisey boiy. And what a show this is, the biography on stage. There’s no filler – it’s all good stuff and it moves, entertains and delights all the way through. …
Mulch Ado About Nothing – House Proud, The Toronto Sun
A neighbour recently made a comment that rattled me a little. We had been discussing the many issues I was having with my front garden. He responded, “You have to keep up appearances, you know. After all, you write House Proud!” …
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Morning Has Broken
I’ve heard this before from other long-time morning show hosts – once you get away from it you wonder how in the heck you ever did it! …
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I uh Don’t uh Like It When uh…
I’m often asked about my pet peeves concerning radio broadcasting. And I have many! And I occasionally do one or two of them myself after which I promptly kick my own butt. But my absolute least favourite has to be the use of “uh” to buy time, fill space, or whatever. …
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Kiva Update
My Kiva loan recipients are all repaying me on time and I’ve now received nearly 50% of my 4 $25 dollar loans back! …
Wasting Away
The Federal government killed a tree to send us a notice about the You Want Fries With That tax account this week. …
And My BS Detector Goes Haywire…
A 26 year old reporter for Star Magazine was forced to resign last week because she had an affair with “Jon & Kate Plus 8” star Jon Gosselin. He is perhaps the friendliest unemployed, newly separated father of 8 the world has ever known. …
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Rocking The Park
Rock The Park 6 is over. Every year, 1039 FM (previously known as The Hawk) presents some of the biggest acts in the classic rock-ish genre at Harris Park in London, in support of Bethany’s Hope Foundation. …
Drunk Yoga
Today I direct you to my 1039FM blog for some silly fun! Peoples’ creativity never fails to amaze me. Who would have thought of putting drunks and yoga masters together?? Enjoy! http://www.1039fm.ca/home/FunStuff/LisaBlog/tabid/528/Default.aspx
The Migraine That Wasn’t
So much for my empathy with those who suffer regularly with migraines. Oh I have empathy, for sure, but I apparently don’t really know what a migraine sufferer goes through after all. …
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These are the People in your Neighbourhood
In Hamilton, it was the couple whose lawn was blanketed with every kitchy, tacky piece of plastic and ceramic ever sold as an ornament. It all lit up at night as if it was Christmas at the Dollar Store. …
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Flopping Around
I’m sure there are days when I could make the “don’t” page of Glamour magazine with my fashion choices. I’m sure the What Not To Wear people could have a field day with me sometimes. In other words, I throw stones knowing full well that I’m imperfect. But there’s a fashion trend I’m seeing in workplaces that disturbs me on a Gabbana level. …
…Grant Me The Serenity…
When I started this job at 1039FM, as the “new kid” I knew I wouldn’t be eligible for any holiday time this summer. …
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Judging Book Covers
Today I get a two-fer – two blogs for one, as I direct you to my 1039fm blog for today’s thoughts!
http://www.1039fm.ca/home/FunStuff/LisaBlog/tabid/528/Default.aspx
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Whither the Weather
There’s been a lot of grumbling about how we haven’t “had a summer” yet here in southwestern Ontario. …
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Clearing out the Clutter
As you may have read here previously. we have put the You Want Fries With That trailer up for sale. But that’s not all that’s being cleared out of our lives! …
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Review: The Hangover
When a movie is this well-reviewed and so popular there comes a time when you can no longer ignore it. That time came for us last Sunday evening. …
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