I don’t know what I ever did without my modern-day cell phone. I use my cell phone to check the weather; to check CNN and local news stations; to read and reply to e-mails; to watch music videos and television; to get directions to nearby restaurants using the fancy GPS system; to text a friend... Continue Reading →
The Language of Letting Go
Wish Happy New Year Wish Happy New Year Get more Unique and meaningful comments at Unique Animation CommentsHappy New Year my friends! It's been a while since I've tried my hand at my blog. I've been busy and tired working on my master's degree and life as a journalist during the Christmas season is hell!This... Continue Reading →
Please honor our veterans tomorrow!!
Christmas CommentsMyspace Comments - Upload PhotosTomorrow is Veterans Day and I have the honor of living in the founding city of Veterans Day, Emporia. Veterans Day is a day to honor veterans, both living and dead and those who are presently serving our dear country. These veterans are the reason why we have the freedoms... Continue Reading →
The Gazette’s election blog
This taken from http://www.emporiagazette.com on election night:Election Night 2008 -The results are in.============================Provisional ballotsLyon County has 552 provisional ballots still to be tallied. With the county clerk's candidates just 131 votes apart, it's possible that race could change.And, depending on what precincts the provisional ballots are in, another close race that could be impacted is... Continue Reading →
The election isn’t over in Lyon County
Check my blog live from the Lyon County Courthouse this morning. Nope...it's STILL not over in Lyon County.10:39 a.m.It will be after lunch before Lyon County knows who the new Lyon County Clerk will be. The final 69 provisional votes are being counted. There will be a press conference at 2:30 p.m. today. There is... Continue Reading →
Entering a new chapter…
Yesterday we witnissed history. The United State's first African American president was elected by an overwhelming majority. Last night's vote sent a very clear and pointed message -- the United States is ready for change.I had the honor yesterday to experience history first hand as a reporter at the Lyon County Courthouse. I uploaded returns... Continue Reading →
Cell phone embarassment
Get your own myspace graphics or myspace layouts at MyspaceBrand.com Cell phone lessonsIsn’t it great that we can download ringers to our cell phones? We can choose any song we desire to alert us to our ringing phone or a text message. What a great invention right? Well, I thought so. And when I got... Continue Reading →
A child’s magic
Fairy GlitterSometimes all it takes is the innocent smile of a child to remind us what is important in life.I was walking to my county commission meeting this morning sulking about how much I have to do at work and with my accounting final this week. I’m so busy from now to Sunday that I... Continue Reading →
Tina Turner still rockin’
I had the honor (a true honor) to see Tina Turner in concert in Kansas City, Mo., on October 1. And at 68, she is still rockin’ and truly blew me away with her talent, her charm and her ability to fully engage the crowd. While the concert was awesome...lets back up a bit to... Continue Reading →
Evolution is all around us…
Evolution. It’s a word that has caused much controversy over the years. But I’m not writing to debate the concept. I see evolution in my life. It’s everywhere I look. I went home this past weekend and there are so many changes in my home city. Freeways are being constructed, businesses are opening and closing... Continue Reading →
The Wandering Pigeon 