Catch me on the radio or live streaming audio online!

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I'll be interviewed on "The Jack Evans Show" on WMBS-590 AM out of Uniontown, PA today. I was on last month, but the show was pre-empted by a lousy Cubs baseball game (can you tell I'm a Southside White Sox fan?), so Jack offered to interview me again and for the full 45 minutes! I'm all a flutter. Catch the interview if you can!

Where it all began...

Yesterday I had the honor of being interviewed about my book on "The Jack Evans Show" out of Uniontown, PA. He asked me how I came up with the idea and I brought up the tragedy of Kiddieland's closing last year and the profound effect it had on me. The heaviness/lightness of an Irish wake permeated the air on the last day as I walked through the grounds, taking in the folks attempting to squeeze out one last laugh on the Scrambler, one last "squee!" on the Little Dipper -- while fighting back the tears.

Kiddieland, I'll do my best to help other parks dodge your fate. Rest in peace, my treasured friend.

A great way to start the month!

I just finished being interviewed on "The Jack Evans Show" on WMBS - CBS 590 AM out of Uniontown, PA. My interview was prempted a bit by the Cubs vs. Pittsburgh game (solidifying yet again why I'm a White Sox fan), but Jack had me on solid for twenty-five minutes - which went by like five and twenty seconds. A gracious host, he let me explain the title of my book, what prpted me to write it, and even tell a few stories that I've culled for the book. I'm also elated that I was ableo help Conneaut Lake Park get the word out about their highly-likely reopening of the Blue Streak coaster this weekend!

I like it when months start with a broad grin...