Just for the fun of it…here’s a picture from my early career on television. Can you believe it? It’s over a 50 years ago. I did a dance party show at then WNYS-TV in Syracuse, New York. This was sent to me. It’s a picture of a picture that hangs in the history hallway of the television station today. Yiikes!!!!
A few weeks ago a writer friend of mine Jerry Barmash said he was preparing an article on television anchors getting younger and the use of social media on newscasts. He asked me if I had any thoughts on the subject. I did, and sent part of the following to him for his use and consideration and I have amplified it for this post. I do think the news anchors are getting younger and in some cases too young. Many are inexperienced for the positions…
Day After ©2014 Rolland G. Smith Twas the day after New Years And all over the world The people were hoping That love would unfurl. As I sat in my chair And wondered out loud Could this be the time When peace is avowed? I looked at the headlines And watched some TV. It didn’t seem likely I’m sure you’ll agree. When out from my spirit There came a great thought If we change what we think Could we change what…
Yesterday was my granddaughter’s thirteenth birthday and tomorrow is my birthday. One of us is old and the other beautiful. No hints. I did get to thinking about the difference in life’s perceptions from a thirteen year old to me. There are a lot of experiential years in between that provide a knowing look on the condition of human kind and there is a lot of youthful wonderment in thirteen years of existence that I have forgotten and should probably embrace for a gestalt understanding…