Q106 Comedy Series Was A Blast!

Wow...what a fun show last night at the Causeway Bay Hotel featuring Mike Armstrong and Dan St. Paul, regular guests on the Bob and Tom Show!

Dan's standup comedy was hillarious and after hearing "Harry Carey" many times it was a lot of fun to just hear his well thought out "stand up".

Mike Armstrong was also a riot. His quick wit and funny jokes about spontaneous thoughts had people laughing his whole set.

With the arrival of fall we look forward to bringing you more shows with the Q106 Comedy Series. Up next the Irish Comedy Tour on Friday, November 13th...stay tuned for details. Have a good weekend!

A Few Things!

So Michael Vick signed a one year deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. As we are all aware, he got into some serious trouble and did time in the "big house" for his dog fighting ring. I am a huge animal supporter and have a few pets of my own. What he did was wrong. I guess the question is "does he deserve a second chance"? I beleive in second chances, but on the flip side, those dog's didn't have a second chance. It's something to think about. I think the NFL fans will let him hear about it when the Eagles are on the road this year.

I would like to also add my two cents worth in regards to the band "Sponge". We are giving away tickets this week on Q106, if you don't win them then make sure you buy them. Hog's Palace is the venue and it's located in Jackson on Falahee Rd. Sponge is one of the best live rock acts I have ever seen and with kick ass rock show's few and far between this is one worth checkin out. I promise.

I will check in again soon.

Anticipation...GO CUBS!

Last night the Cubs and Tigers battled at Comerica Park in game one of a three game series. Unfortunately the Cubs were on the losing end...losing 5-4 thanks to a walk off Tiger homerun.

I am a Die Hard Cubs fan...always have been and always will be.

Tonight is game two. Can the Cubs even the series?

Tomorrow is a 1:05 game at Comerica park. The final game in this three game set. I will be in attendance and anticipate a showdown in Detroit.

I have been to Wrigley Field dozens of times and wish that I was going to another game there but I am excited either way. Comerica Park is one of the most fan friendly ball parks that I have been to. It should be a great time....you bet I am hoping for a "W".

In years past when I went to games at Wrigley Field there was a certain "buzz" or "vibe" surrounding the ballpark when I would get off the "L" and make my way to the game. The "vibe" was amplified as soon as I stepped foot into Wrigley Field. Those memories I will never forget. I have been to Comerica Park in 2001 when the Cubs played the Tigers in interleague play. Although the "buzz" was different walking into Comerica Park than Wrigley Field, there is no question that there is an awesome "vibe" at Comerica Park as well.

I love the memories of Wrigley Field and look forward to creating new ones tomorrow at Comerica Park.

GO CUBS!

Yard Sales...

This weekend I had a yard sale with my girlfriend at our house. It went very well and I am happy to say that we made enough $$ to cover parking and "beverages" at the Tigers vs. Cubs game this Thursday at Comerica Park.

It's funny how one person in a relationship wants to sell everything for as much as they can get, even risking the loss of a sale due to not budging on a price.

Day one, my girlfriend was in charge as I did the chores that I needed to at my house. We did pretty good.

Day two, I was in charge. My better half had to do the Father's Day deal with her family so I was flying solo. Not only did I make us some cash, but I also got rid of a TON of stufff that otherwise I would have had to pack up. I made us $$ but I also lessened the workload.

When doing these "sales", don't be stubborn. Let things go for what people are willing to pay. If you don't then you are creating more work for yourself and not making any money. There's no fun in that.

Weather Stuff!

When I was a teenager I am sure that I gave the finger a few times when I was driving. Sure, I was young and thought I knew everything. C'mon, when you were a teenager you were probably the same.

Now that I am 35 I consider myself a courteous driver. In fact there might be a chance that I have let you in to traffic when others have not. Pay it forward right?

With the severe weather today I was reminded of a situation a few weeks back when we had severe rainfall.

I commute along Pennsylvania which has some notorious spots that flood when we get such terrential rain. As traffic approached a "notorious spot" on Penn, everyone was in the left lane because the right lane was flooding. There were cars that had stalled in the right lane, but that didn't stop one "braniac" from trying to pass traffic regardless. In the end, he stalled after his reckless driving. I can only imagine that he is the same jack ass that spins out during the winter months because he was in a hurry and didn't use common sense when it comes to driving in these conditions.

It's as if some people think that their time is so much more valuable then anyone else's. My friend, you are no more important then anyone else. Slow down so you don't kill someone or yourself.

Really?

I have a tendency to keep an eye on things that are happening in the news. At any given time while I am at work there is a pretty good chance that I have a TV near me that is tuned in to CNN.

Earlier this week an Air France jet enroute to Paris from Rio disappeared from radar. I can't fathom the grief that family members and friends of the missing are feeling right now. My thoughts and prayers are with them and the victims.

You may be wondering what motivated me to right this. Well, here's the story.

Today CNN is making a big deal about "new details" in the disappearance of this plane. We know by now that the plane disappeared off of radar. It might have been struck by ligtning, but without the "black boxes" yet recovered theories are pure speculation.

CNN is on the mark in it's reporting. Today they revealed that the plane "either broke apart in mid air or when it hit the water". Really?

I think that CNN does a good job for the most part with news, they must be doing something right since they have been around for decades...but reporting the obvious seems senseless.

What's next..."tonight it will be dark in Mid Michigan?".

Thank The Troops!

I am a firm believer that freedom isn't free.

This Saturday (May 16th) is Armed Forces Day. Take a moment to thank a service man or woman or veteran for their service.

There will be a Thank The Troops party in Grand Ledge at Fitzgerald Park from noon until 6. Stop by to do exactly that, thank the troops. There will be plenty of military personnel on hand plus the reading of the 2008 fallen soldiers followed by the playing of Taps.

Thanks to all service men and women for their hard work and dedication to keeping America free!

Hmmmmmm....

So I received a call from Fed Ex last weekend inquiring about what "suite" number my package could be delivered to at Q106. I didn't get the message until Monday afternoon because I was out of town all weekend.

Upon arriving at work on Tuesday I received a postcard from Fed Ex asking me to call them to let them know where they could deliver. I called them and told them. I also had one question...

Why send a postcard to the same address that you could not find to make the initial delivery in the first place?

The kind person on the other end of the phone chuckled and said "that's a good point".

I mean come on, Q106 is located in a strip mall that boasts two churches, a youth center, a salon and a cluster of radio stations. Slim pickins.

Anyhow, it's now Friday and I wonder if Fed Ex is lost again because I still have not received my package.

Have a good weekend!

Here We Go!

It's about time that spring has arrived and I'm stoked about what's gonna happen.

Looking back to a year ago I never thought I would be where I am now. Like you, I thought "man, what else can happen?". Then you realize everything happens for a reason. Looking back on one of my previous blogs, the cup is half full.

The Lugnuts are back in action and that means that we have an entire spring and summer of good times at Old's Park and for many it will be quite a bash on Thursdays. This leads us into May and Cinqo De Mayo which reminds you that some hot days are on the way. Look out here comes Memorial Day, you're hittin the road for the weekend and doing some major bbq'ing and probably will take your boat out right? Around the corner is July 4th and Commonground. At this point your grass is probably going to be brown due to the fact that we had little rain and / or you were lazy about your lawn maintenance. Once we get into August you realize that summer is almost over because MSU is kicking off their football season during August.

I guess what I am saying is that I am looking forward to the summer for the first time in a while and believe it or not am already looking forward to MSU football....one day at a time, I'm in no rush.

Anticipation

So we're about a 30 minutes away from tip off between MSU and Connecticut.

I'm anxious to see what is going to happen tonight with the Spartans. Which team will play? Will the same team that dominated Louisville show up? Will the "second half" team be on the court?

One thing's for sure, in a little over two and a half hours we will know if State will move on to the championship throwdown on Monday night.

I think our depth is going to be key and if Suton can have another career game then we will cut it close. Who can forget Tom Izzo, not only one of the best coaches in college basketball history but also a great mentor to his players and the community.

Making it this far is something that Spartan fans should be proud of.

GO GREEN!

The Cup Is Half Full

For quite some time it seems that I have had a string of bad luck. From health problems to financial worry it just seems to snowball.

I am not alone. You also may be dealing with the same scenarios. The question is, is the cup half full or half empty? I choose to try to be positive. The cup is half full.

So I have MS, it could be worse. We have men and women around the globe that lose limbs while fighting for our freedom. I thank them for their dedication, service and sacrifice. God speed.

I have a truck that has had a few problems. It could be worse. At least I have a vehicle. When the truck has a "problem" thankfully it hasn't been too expensive to fix. Furthermore, our engineer at the radio station gave me the vehicle in early December for nothing and he has helped me fix the minor problems it has had. It can always be worse. Kevin Larke is "good people". Thanks brother.

I also am thankful that I have a job and health insurance. There are a lot of people in Mid Michigan that don't and for them I will pray that they have the strength to pull thru these hard times.

It can always be worse. Just remember that. I remind myslef everyday.

I've Got Something To Tell You...

Thanks so much for being a part of my radio career in Lansing for the past twelve years.

I'm thankful everyday for being able to rock with you and I lo0k forward to doing so for many years to come.

At 4:15 this afternoon I made public that I am battling Mutliple Sclerosis. I was diagnosed in December after approximately six weeks of testing etc...

MS is a disease that affects your Central Nervous System. There is no cure, but it is very manageable. I am currently undergoing daily injection treatments to hopefully slow the progress of the disease.

Until I was faced with the potential threat of an MS diagnosis, I had no idea what the disease actually was...sure I'd heard of MS, but had no idea what it was. I learned, and am learning as much as I can.

The reason I have decided to share this information is because I was blown away at what my co-workers, family and friends learned about the disease. When I made my transition back to work, all of my co-workers learned something about MS. Instead of asking me questions, my co-workers offered tidbits of information about MS that I found informative. AWARENESS was evident to me from all angles.

I have gone public to create awareness on a much larger stage...with your help this will happen.

I look forward to hearing from those that are battling MS themselves...and those that have a keen interest in this disease. Please email me at mojo@q106fm.com.

Thanks for taking time to read this. I have listed a link to the MS Society and also a copy of the press release from this afternoon's announcement.

ROCK!

MS Society:
http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/MIG/index.aspx

Press Release:

Lansing Rock Jock “Mojo” To Join The Battle Against Multiple Sclerosis
“I Have MS”

Lansing, MI – March 10, 2009 – The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan
Chapter, has found a new ally in the war against MS. Lansing market radio host, Mojo has been involved with many charity promotions and fundraisers during his 12-year career. The Q106 Imaging Director and afternoon drivetime personality has always been willing to give of his time for a good cause.

Now, recently diagnosed with MS, Mojo has a cause of his own. Rather than sit back and contemplate the future, Mojo is confronting the disease on the air, utilizing his platform to bring awareness to the public. He will be working with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Michigan Chapter on various projects this year.

“I’m going public with this at 4:15 this afternoon,” Mojo says. “I am anxious to do all I can to create awareness about multiple sclerosis. Lots of people have heard of MS, but few are familiar with its effects and I look forward to helping educate them,” he continued.

“Obviously no one wants to find out they have MS, but the good that can come from
Mojo’s decision to share his story will help us fight this very unpredictable disease,”
comments Elana Sullivan, President of the National MS Society’s Michigan Chapter.

MS stops people from moving. The National MS Society exists to make sure it doesn’t. We help each person address the challenges of living with MS. In 2007 alone, through our home office and 50 state network of chapters, we devoted over $136 million to programs that enhanced more than one million lives. To move us closer to a world free of MS, the Society also invested over $50 million to support 440 research projects around the world. We are people who want to do something about MS NOW. Join the movement at www.nationalmssociety.org:mig.

MS!

This week is MS Awareness Week. I recently started learning all I can about Mutiple Sclerosis. It's a disease that effects your central nervous system.

Learn more about it here www.nationalmssociety.org

If you only learn one thing about MS, that's more then you knew.

Thanks in advance for learning more about Multiple Sclerosis.

Healthy Eating!

Over the past year I have changed my lifestyle a bit and have lost a bunch of weight. Now as I get ready to kick some more ass in 2009 I would like to know the answer to the question...why does it cost more to eat healthy?

The government wants us to lose weight and become healthier. Then why does it cost more for me to buy a bag of lettuce then it does a bag of chips?

Things Are Moving Fast Aren't They?

So I'm the type of guy that would rather pick up a phone and call you rather then play tag over emails or text messages. With the daily grind of multi tasking there have been many technical advances that make it necessary to correspond via email, texting, blogging etc...

I have to accept this form of communication as par for the course and look forward to learning all I can so I can just learn more once I have finally learned what I am supposed to learn in the first place.

I learned how to type on a TYPEWRITER and I even remember dot matrix printers and a little program known as DOS.

I toast the future and technology. I also think we should remember the words of Ferris Bueller..."Sometimes you just have to stop for a minute to look around....."