Well, It's Not a Podcast, But...

Talk about a face for radio...

I spent Saturday NOT hanging out at the beach or house-hunting, but living on the air on WMEL AM-920 as a guest on the Matthew Bronson Show.

Matthew is a local realtor who does a live Saturday morning radio broadcast. He always has a live local music act playing in and out of breaks and talks to local people about local things.

Hence, I was a last-minute addition to the show...

I believe the picture above, which Matthew took, captures my familiar, bewildered-but-humored expression quite well. I might make it my official portrait. Next to me is Terry, bass player and official photographer of the John Quinlivan Band.

If you are in need of a fun band:

JQB

For your photography needs:

Wallace Photography

In need of a smart realtor:

Matthew Bronson

The band was fun, Matthew was a fine host and a good time was had by all. And, Ken the Handyman not only plays in the band, but he is also an advertiser! If you would like to relive the 11:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. segment of the Matthew Bronson Show, go here:

Mark on The Air

More later,


Mark

A Break From Breaking News...

The last time I checked in, I was living the suite life at the Holiday Inn Express...

Now, I have moved to new digs in Cocoa Beach. I literally walked out of my door after getting settled in, hung a right and in 60 seconds, this was my view:



Nice. I mean, would I prefer the house was sold, Mary was here and this chapter was closed? Sure. Absolutely. Did I mention this was my view?



It seems business is starting to pick up in terms of the house back in good, ol' Crystal Lake... However, if you are interested, you might be able to pitch us a last minute offer. For details, go here:

Our house

Meanwhile, I am getting settled in with the staff at Hometown News. In my senior editor role, I oversee the seven newspapers published from the Melbourne office which cover Brevard County in central Florida. We chronicle it all from bank robberies to Space Shuttle launches and landings to turtle nests to award-winning pit bulls:

Pit Bull Story

And we deliver it free. From West Palm Beach to Ormond Beach we distribute 526,000 free newspapers along more than 200 miles of fabulous Florida coastline.

I just worked my first community event, downtown Melbourne's Friday Fest. The outpouring of reader support and genuine love was something to behold. Folks love Hometown News. Yes, I said "love." Twice. Actually, three times. In a short time Hometown News has made a huge impact and it fun to be here and especially fun to imagine what the future has in store for this spirited staff.

I am surrounded by a lot of special people. They are all wonderful folks and they sure work hard to fill the various newspapers we publish every week.

Meanwhile, I keep busy in my spare time between work, learning the area, neighborhood hunting and turtle nest defilement. Mary flew down over the Fourth of July weekend in a desperate attempt to rekindle our marriage. It was successful. We toured the area, checked out some homes and actually spent the Fourth at the Happiest Place on Earth (for us): Old Town in Kissimmee:

Old Town

A couple of weeks ago, I got to visit my grandmother, Grandma Kuglich, on her 91st birthday.



Aunt Judy cooked Grandma's favorite meal - roast, potatoes, green beans, salad - and capped it off with a huge ice cream cake. Mom and Dad drove over from Ormond Beach and a fun time was had by all.

In June, I actually got the chance to spend Father's Day with my Dad. He woke up early to cook eggs and while he didn't serve me breakfast in bed, I had to give the guy a break. He hasn't spent Father's Day with his kids for a long, long time. I told him: "Next year, you serve the paper and the breakfast to me IN BED!"

Sheesh. Dads. Hey, you try your best to raise them...

My best to all. Thanks for the emails and continued love (four times!) and support.

More later,


Mark

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