“Well, my stalker found me again.” I knew Lizzie’s introductory statement would be the #1 StoryFinder line-of-the-week as the rideshare client got in the backseat of my car for her short ride from one Waffle House to another. “Well, I need to hear all the details,” I said enthusiastically with a kind smile. You see, […]
Grandpa is gearing up for fatherhood again with his much younger wife. A construction worker opting for anger management over jail time. A woman questioning why it took so long to realize the marriage was over. How many kids did you have at age 32? These and other stories are in the Thanksgiving Edition of
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Our eyes and ears were fed daily news updates about food-insecure Americans. When the leaders decided it was time to stop the debate, the government reopened, and the food benefits returned. But the news cycle found a new shiny object to grab the headlines. The story changed, but the hunger didn’t. Okay, that’s a catchy
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Long ago, in a not-so-far-away land, holidays and special days were honored in print, on the air, and in person. We called this time pre-Internet. To anyone born in the 21st Century, it sounds like a time before indoor plumbing. The media honored Veterans Day, July 4th, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Newspapers, magazines, radio, television,
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It’s a Sunday in the future. More specific, the Fall of 2026. We have left our favorite brunch place, First Watch, where I’ve ordered the same entree nearly every time I’ve been since 2021. My instinct when returning to the car is to turn on the radio and listen to football. The Tennessee Titans have
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“I need to get something out of my car, and then I’ll be ready,” was the statement from Nick when I rolled down the window to see what my Rideshare client wanted to say before he opened the door. “No problem,” I replied. “I’ll pull over to your car.” The 28-minute drive to the airport reminded
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“The Declaration of Independence famously identifies three unalienable rights. Life, liberty, and blank,” asked radio syndicated host Bobby Bones. “The pursuit of happiness” was the energetic reaction from Mr. Bones’ co-host, Lunchbox. Obviously, his answer was correct. Was it so obvious, though? Other team members had answers like, “…and justice for all.” In keeping with
One Big Beautiful Bit: A Radio Contest Creates Development Beyond The Obvious Benefits. Read More »
“No luggage today?” was my first question to the three men who got in the back of my car at Nashville International Airport. “No,” was the response from one of the men. Without backpacks or fanny packs, they were dressed in soccer shirts, shorts, and socks as we began our journey to GEODIS Park. I
When I finally got to my hotel room, 15 hours had passed since I started the day at Nashville International Airport. I wasn’t flying overseas. I was simply going to the next time zone. Flight delays, cancellations, more delays, and a cancelled itinerary added to “one of those” travel days last week. You’ve been there. However,
Coffee shop drive-thru windows aren’t my preference. I don’t save time waiting for the high-maintenance customer’s order to slow the drive-thru assembly line process. My order is always the same: Dark Roast, no room. I order, then the barista turns around, pours the coffee, and we exchange smiles. I walk out the door and give
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