Saturday

Now it seems like it's Groundhog Day the movie...not just Saturday everyday...although today IS Saturday, imagine that. YARD work and I'm sore, but it was worth the effort to make it look a little better. Spring is kickin in big time and the flowers are really doing well this year. We really do have a magnificent backyard!

Been listening to Dave-FM in Atlanta online. They have moments where they sound very good-but, overall it is the most boring radio station I've heard in a while...well ok WRAL takes the cake for thee most boring-I dare you to listen online...go ahead http://www.wralfm.com you will push a bullet into your own forehead...BAD radio.

Looks like Ohio State and Florida in the National Basketball Championship Game...so far my bracket is in tact. I have Ohio State beating Florida.

On The Air

I'll show up at a golf course as a single and look to walk on by joining a pair or a threesome who already have a tee time. It's funny the looks or comments you get when you answer the inevitable question on the golf course from a member of your mystery foursome---"...so what do you do for a living?"

Used to tell people I was in the communication business and be vague on purpose...now I just tell them I'm in radio broadcasting.

"Are you a DJ?"

"Used to be years ago but not anymore."

"Oh."

People are fascinated by the media and the people who are in the media...it's not something you run into everyday and most media types want to remain anonymous for purposes of privacy...you would be suprised how many people want to become your friend simply because you might be on the radio. Who needs that?!

Thinking back on all the reasons I got into the business in the first place and being at a crossroads of sorts in my career as a radio broadcaster, I've decided to go back to doing what I enjoy the most--being on the air. I get a kick out of observing the human condition and commenting or better yet I live for the humorous moment that might make one person's life better for just a few ticks of the clock. It's about making a difference, about touching someone's soul, about communication with one another and hey it can be and is a lot of FUN.

What other job can offer that?

Not many I can think of.

In Golf You Can Really Suck The Very Next Day

Gee how would I know that?
Had a lot of fun playing a round today with Billy, Brad and my neighbor Fred, who grew up with these guys.

It's really weird to think of that...not just staying in touch with friends you grew up with but actually being in your hometown and playing a round of golf with your home boy buds...I respect that. I wonder what would have happened if I stayed in Huntington Beach, California hanging out with Gilbert Cerda,Tony Ciarelli, Scott Whitfield, Mike Fox, Bruce Peasley and others who decided to stay put...well ok some of them went of to college in different places, but eventually they came back to roost in good ol HB, a few of them left as I did. Beach Bum? Hard to tell what might have happened. I do envy folks like Fred my neighbor who has childhood friends and strong local family ties, but I would not give up the travel and the experiences which came with it over the last thirty years "away" from Huntington Beach.

Lochmere was a good track--not sure I would play it again though. The weather was 80 degrees, Sunny with a slight breeze which made for wonderful Golf. All you need is two or three holes where you fluff the ball, smother the ball or skull the ball and the wheels begin to come off. The Good News is that the last two holes were solid pars. Was happy with my Drives and the putting was very close...notice I did not say very good...speed was good despite recently aerified greens. Tomorrow I tackle Falls Village for 19 bucks and another 80 degree day...pretty soon there will be no Golf, so I better enjoy while it's here.

Golf

Decided to play golf today and found a deal for a cheap 33 bucks at Eagle Ridge...78 degrees, an absolutely beautiful Spring day. Played with a couple of guys who are Rangers on the course, Gene and Joe. Great guys to play a round with, but they did only nine holes giving each other shit the entire way. I shot an 85--no birdies despite plenty of opportunities-- but hit the ball well and putted well so I am happy this early in the season.

Eagle Ridge is not a bad track, located out in Garner off Competition Road. Getting there is a breeze now that they opened up 540...a 45 minute trip turned into 20 minutes...sweet. I will play there again....Tom Kite designed it...fun!

Probably will play Saturday if the weather holds up...Fred Fuller a friend and neighbor invited me out to play in a foursome at Lochmere in Cary...forecast is for isolated thunderstorms...but you need to think positive.

Joy and I have been discussing this statement..."You become what you think."

This is as true as it gets. Picked up this gem from The Little Red Book of Selling by Gitomer...good reading.

Tomorrow is follow up day and domestic chores day...so much for everyday is Saturday.

Time

It's been six months since I left Clear Channel. Time just sort of drifted like a fog. One day fades into another day until they all blur together and sometimes I can lose track---so, in joking with my wife...I declared that EVERY DAY is Saturday.

It's kind of strange. You really don't need to be anywhere unless you want to be there, after all, you are calling the shots and doing what you want when you want...OK there is some compromise with Joy but for the most part it's what are you going to do with yourself today?

I suppose this is a taste of what retirement might be like and it sucks...unless you have a lot of disposable income; why? Boring.

Let's see I could golf everyday, but that's not practical so we'll limit golf to three days a week. There are the domestic chores like Garage Cleaning and Organizing 101, Intermediate Yard Work 2A and the Daily Walking of the Dog. There are fun things like Wine Tasting Class everyday at 6pm or going out to eat...but again, it gets tedious.

Been doing a lot of reading. I blog for my own personal amusement but not everyday, I enjoy recording podcasts but have not done one in a while---podcast block! Sort of similar to writers block. Been ignoring my business since the web site has not been completed---I do a lot of talking about it but little action lately and with NO Income what the hell am I doing?

Time just seems to come and go and I feel stuck in the muck of time...is this what they mean by getting OLD?

Disappointment

Overcoming disappointment is very difficult.

The question becomes why do we allow ourselves to be disappointed?

tears

There are no complaints in my life when I realize there are people like Ty and Renee in the world. I do have genuine tears for those who make sacrifices in my behalf. I cry as I write this and hope that others will share in my disbelief and appreciation...bring them all home-now. This young man, Marine Sgt. Ty Ziegel is truly a hero and is blessed with a family and a fiancee' who stood by him and supported him through a very tough time..I wish I had such strength and courage.

CREDIBILITY

The only thing we have control over is our own credibility.

If you say you will do something, then you should do it.

You have complete control over that. Right?

credibility-the quality of being believable or trustworthy

My Father

His name was Jonah Parker Cummings. He lives in my memory of him. He was not perfect-who is? He did not speak much, but when he did, it was worth listening. Sometimes I forget exactly when he died...not sure if this is because of my fading memory or if I am just confused--maybe it's both.

Some people are better at remembering things like dates and places. I try to remember what's in my heart and those things seem to be timeless.

Sometimes I can see my Father as if it was yesterday--I can hear his voice--I can look into his eyes--I can smell his presence--I can feel his hand and I remember my Father.

His Birthday was last month he would have been 80...at least I think so.

Every once in a while you'll read about my Father here and maybe you'll think about him as well and if you don't that's ok too.

Everyday Is Saturday

I could get use to this.

Too bad not everybody is on this schedule.

Some people just don't get it.

Waiting for...?

Waiting.

It really sucks.