Did you watch the Oscars? Me either. Watching the highlights was enough for me. Ratings for the 87th Academy Awards was sharply down. Sunday night's audience was also the lowest for the broadcast in six years. To the question: Why were ratings down? I believe it has everything to do with the host. I have…… MORE
Presidential “Seal” Of Approval
Monday was Presidents' Day. It was also the first day of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, which crowned a beagle grand champion last night. In honor of those two subjects, I thought it might be fun to discuss the pets owned by our two youngest presidents, Theodore Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. Presidential pets…… MORE
Here Comes The Judge!
Everyone knows I'm a huge TV and movie fan. I studied that in school along with other media subjects. Well, over the weekend, I was able to finally see 'The Judge'. Since that movie has come out in theatres I have been wanting to see it. Not only does it have Robert Downey Jr. (one…… MORE
Twin Falls Motel Shooting Update
Details are coming out in the shooting death of a man killed Thursday at the Apollo Motor Inn, in Twin Falls.The Times-News is reporting Crystal Elisabeth Tunrer is being held without bond at th…… MORE
Kids Fair 2015
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TESTIFY!
This past week I was called upon to testify before the Ways and Means Committee at the Idaho Legislature. I have been in News and Sports in Boise for nearly 50 years, but seldom have I traveled to the Capitol. This was my second time being in front of committee in the past four years.…… MORE
Tarnished Legacy
In the 1980's there were two television shows (non sports programs) I could watch with my father. The first was Bugs Bunny/Looney Tunes and the other was The Cosby Show. Please understand, my Dad and I have always had a great relationship, but he was not exactly a "talker" so I relied on these programs…… MORE
Big Night For Music
The Grammy's were on last night. And I actually enjoyed them, of course I missed the last hour because I have to get up super early for work. To start things off, ACDC was amazing. They opened the show perfectly and really got me excited for what was going to happen next. Then Ed Sheeran…… MORE
Honoring A Legend
Dean Smith died Sunday at the age of 83. Smith was the head men's basketball coach at the University of North Carolina for 36 seasons, from 1961 until 1997. He retired with 879 wins, a 77.6 percent winning percentage, two national championships and 11 Final Four appearances. Smith was also a good guy. During his…… MORE
Rules To Live By?
I found a couple of fun lists this morning on the Internet. Both have something to do with children. The first list is based upon the report that one out of every eight daycare centers puts children's health in jeopardy. Here are "Signs Your Child's Daycare Isn't Safe". 1. The welcome mat is a slip-n-slide.…… MORE
