From Pam Spaulding comes this cheerful tiding … Mediaite has learned Glenn Beck and Sean Hannity are being dropped from their Philadelphia radio station, WPHT 1210 (The Big Talker), in January. The station is a CBS affiliate, and Philadelphia is the fourth largest radio market. Taking Beck's 9am-noon slot is the local Dom Giordano, currently […]

I haven't done a “what's up with me” update. I've been lacking motivation to walk/exercise.  I still hung in and got three workouts a week in, but last week I slid down to two.  So today, I got out for a 3 mile walk right after breakfast so there would be no excuses.  I have […]

One thing I like to do with this blog is examine local media coverage of LGBTQ issues.  Both the Post-Gazette and the Tribune Review provide some coverage but it is tilting more frequently to reprints of national pieces (Washington Post, New York Times, etc).  While we get exposure, we miss the local perspective.  At least […]

It was brought to my attention that Panera Bread allegedly blocks my blog because it falls into the category of pornography and nudity. I say allegedly because I haven't tried for myself, not because I doubt the veracity of the report.  I appreciate the feedback and will be investigating.  So I'm going to try hitting […]

To the families of those we’ve lost; to all who called them friends; to the students of this university, the public servants who are gathered here, the people of Tucson and the people of Arizona:  I have come here tonight as an American who, like all Americans, kneels to pray with you today and will […]

Last year, I set up a little widget on Facebook for this blog. I use it to push stories that are most interesting or relevant. At the same time, I set up a fan page for my friend's beagle rescue.  Fast forward to January 2011. I have 222 fans.  The beagles have 1700+ fans.  LOL.  There's […]