The Buzz

Very much enjoyed watching the movie Mandela and de Klerk, the story of  Nelson Mandela played by the wonderful Sidney Poitier and Michael Caine as F.W. de Klerk.  Of course the acting is excellent and the story is riveting and what a relief:  No profanity or nudity.  Unfortunately, because of the nature of apartheid/segregation, violence was depicted in a graphic manner--all offset by the stimulating conversations of Mandela and de Klerk in their attempts to end the violence and end segregation in South Africa.  This film inspires because it shows what one majestic man and his followers did to change the history of segregation in South Africa.  Poitier is a credit to his race and his profession and Caine certainly does a swell job in his role.  Four stars to this well-produced film set in Cape Town,  South Africa.

The AM 950 KAHI Connections Program was incredible.  Sid Dakota is an amazing folk/country music artist that plays locally.  On the Golf Connection, Loyce had on Golfer George Kazeszki and Golfer/Publisher of the Foresthill Messenger Jim Lindsau.   Over at Courthouse Coffee for the Round Table Discussion featured: George Kazeszki, Barry Stigers of Barry in The Morning on AM 950 KAHI, Diana Farr Sales Manager of The Ridge Golf Course, Loyce host of AM 950 KAHI Connections and even Golfer Spencer Strand.  It was a joy to connect with Spencer again.  Talked a lot about golf and other fun stuff.

Had the priviledge of doing some interviewing with George Kazeszki. George is a fascinating man having traveled all over the world playing golf in Australia, Canada, Mexico and all over the United States. He used to be a Deputy Sherriff for San Mateo, CA.  You will find out more about him in an upcoming article in the Foresthill Messenger.

 Following this interview, will have the opportunity of interviewing Barry Stigers of Barry in The Morning on AM 950 KAHI.  A few things about Barry is he is a musician and has been in radio all of his life.  He loves to play golf. 

Enjoying the opportunity of continuing the connection with Jim Lindsau.  He has provided several opportunities to get my writing published in the Foresthill Messenger. Thank you very much Jim! 

Continuing to network/connect with Diana Farr, Sales Manager at the Ridge Colf Course in Auburn, CA.  She is a very nice lady and we all appreciate the work she does in the surrounding community. 

Blessed to have joined Loyce over at the Ridge for practice and putting.  Have had many opportunities to play at The Ridge too. Will be playing again in a few weeks.  Have had the opportunity to have instruction too.  There are so many wonderful opportunities in Auburn.  It is nice to be back in town. Thank you very much Loyce for providing such wonderful opportuinties to connect with people in the Foothills Community of Auburn.

Owner Linda Lareau of Courthouse Coffee got into the discussion with the Round Table Group too.  She is a joy to have around. Thank you very much Linda for providing such a wonderful coffee shop for the community of Auburn.

Head over to the Round Table at 10am over at Courthouse Coffee on Thursdays at 1425 Lincoln Way.  You never know who you are going to meet.

 

Looking forward to Dakota Sid guesting tomorrow, Thursday, on KAHI CONNECTIONS.  Sid "grabs the audience in the gut" says Bill Varbie of the Medford Mail Tribune so we shall see.  At 9:30am Jim Linsdau, Publisher of the Foresthill Messenger and fellow golfer George Kazezski guest on THE GOLF CONNECTION; and at 10am I head over to Courthouse Coffee to enjoy the post-program connections where Barry Stigers, Liz Pope and Dina Farr usually drop in.  Should the weather clear up, I'll point the golfmobile in the direction of  The Ridge to practice the swing and putting so I can be on point Friday when I join up with pal Donna Arz for an enjoyable experience out on the green carpet.  Home Sweet Home

So enjoyed the experience today:  Hosted Zoo-Keeper/musician Gary Bowman at KAHI where we cranked up the mirth meter by playing Bowman's new CD with animal sounds/theme.  Bowman also shared his interesting background and talked about meeting Jane Goodall.  On the golf program I chatted with Shawn Kelly, pro/instruction at The Ridge, about the short game and Kelly gave his opinions on golf etiquette.  After the programs, we all headed over to Courthouse Coffee and joined The Ridge Sales Manager Diana Farr, golfers Liz Pope and Spencer Strand and were also joined by KAHI programmers Barry Stigers and Stewart Schurr.  No dues/rules/structure--just good community connections at our Round Table group.   Picked up my newly fitted clubs at The Ridge and headed home and look forward to a joyous time on the links tomorrow with good friend Donna Arz.  And now you know why I NEVER LEAVE HOME to travel.

Enjoyed a delicious latte over at Courthouse Coffee and chatted with Courthouse Coffee Owner Linda Lareau. The drive up yesterday was not bad at all. Clear skies and a gorgeous warm day.

It is great to be back in the Auburn Community and connecting with the local community. The radio broadcasting career is being restablished again.

Made another connection/contact with the Promotions Director at 103.9 FM The Fish. He used to work at Americom Broadcasting as the Programming Director for Alice 96.5 Fm and knows the General Manager and the New programming Director Beej.

It was wonderful to be able to connect with the Sacramento Broadcasting world this morning. From there, headed down to Trader Joes, where the grocery list had grown to a few more things from the older sister and mom.

 Life is great and it is wonderful to be back in this gorgeous community of Auburn, CA. 

Looking forward to chatting away on Thursday morning at  Courthouse Coffee at 10am.  

Just finished watching a magical movie The Rainmaker starring Burt Lancaster, Kate Hepburn and Wendell Corey.  Directed by Joseph Andrew, this movie makes you smile, big and wide, all the while being highly entertained by the wonderful performances--a film the individual and/or the family can watch without flinching.  I'd give five stars to this wonderfully magic film and am grateful for these fine films that will live on and triumph over those films which have been produced with no regard for the audience.  This film will entertain and renew your faith in movies.

Just enjoyed very much a movie titled The Gunfighter with Gregory Peck and while this tale is one of violence, I enjoyed the story which is depicted by the great Peck and guess what?  This wonderful film is in black and white, has minimum killing, little graphic depiction of the violence, no profanity and yet the message is clear:  Violence begets violence and man has a choice.  The film is beautifully acted by Peck and supporting actors Mitchell Mallard and Helen Westcott add to the authentic feel of the production directed by Henry King.  Actors are unique in that they leave a dimensional body of work behind that can become classics; and King and his actors have left us viewers with renewed faith in the movie industry, although this film was made in 1950.  See it.

Very much enjoyed hosting Gary Hinze aka Clod Headgate on my Thursday KAHI CONNECTIONS program.  Gary played the accordian and guitar combined with sound effects and even changed the words on Paul Simon's and Bob Dylan's songs, with a fun spin.  On a cloudy, cold day, the sun was shing at the KAHI studio and I enjoyed hosting make-it-all-so-simple Cherry Island instructor Tim Berg who gave a free lesson to caller Jim Linsdau, owner/publisher of  the Foresthill Messenger.  Headed over to Courthouse Coffee to talk with the Round Tablers and enjoyed the rest of the morning catching up with owner Linda Lareau.  Don't leave home.

Was it Shakespear that said "All the world's a stage"?  I choose to bring colorful characters to my Auburn radio stage and this coming Thursday I will host actor Perry King who has starred in Lords of The Flatbush and Slaughterhouse Five and scored in Riptide on televison.  King is a unpretentious, humble individual and it will be good to re-connect with him after two years since he last guested on KAHI.  My guests are local and King is just that in that his daughter lives in Cool and is often visited by her father.  On the golf segment, the carefree Terry Love from Dark Horse, will bring his colorful persona to the game of golf.  It is fun to interreact and connect with vibrant, colorful characters connected with our community.  Applause.