Radio is Much More Fun in Person

It was a nice to get back on the radio today, I got up early to join Advocate editor Tom Vannah on his morning show on WHMP-AM. Usually I do these shows over the phone, but there is something fun about donning the headphones, listening to his cue, following the sports and speaking into a good old fashioned mike instead of a handset.

We talked about some of my recent travels, about Sardinia’s Costa Smerelda, and cooking in my little apartment in Tours. It was good to be back in touch since he is a hard fellow to reach via phone or email. His Valley Advocate interns are working hard and producing lots of good stories. We also have a crew of three interns at GoNOMAD, cranking out stories and working on projects like compiling lists and sending out link requests.

Kevin, Jessica and Kylie are all working on different projects, and so far we’re pleased with all three. Steve and I work hard to keep them busy, since when you are an intern the last thing you want is to have to think of things to do.

Next week I fly to Pittsburgh where I will take a bicycle tour of this city by the three rivers, and meet a bunch of public relations folks at the Public Relations Society of America Travel conference. I’ve been tapped to join a three-person panel on ‘how to make money on the web.’ I don’t want to tell them too many of our secrets, but will be happy to join the group and get more trips for our distinguished writers.