Life & Back On The Radio

[knightfan26917]

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Anyone remember me!? Been almost 2 years since I visited and posted. Life is short and unpredictable; treasure every moment.

I logged into social media Saturday afternoon (09.14.2024) for the 1st time in over a year and quickly discovered a few more friends had died. One in particular from my "heart circles", Lorraine, was 1 of the 1st to meet up with me after Dan's death because she knew we'd be laughing hysterically as usual from our conversational topics; laughter was surely needed. Another, Rich, from my automotive and Route 66 circles, had shown me his 1973 Monte Carlo he bought brand new when I visited him the 1st time during my 2009 Route 66 road trip (15 years ago now); at the time, it was in his barn and covered in dust, but he'd recently gotten it out and I never had a chance to see it in person.

NEW LAW
Read about a new piece of legislation I sparked with inquiries about processes following a death:
https://patch.com/illinois/elgin/rep-moeller-sen-edly-allen-work-save-lives-fentanyl-law-nodx

BACK ON WRMN
I am sssoooo excited to announce I have returned to the airwaves, LIVE every Saturday night, 7p-9p US central, on my hometown radio station, Elgin's 1410 AM. You can hear me ANYWHERE online or via mobile app. Check out the details, along with the playlist from the 1st broadcast last Saturday, 09.14.2024:
https://www.cdshowcase.com/2024-cd-showcase/

 

PEACE | Cort, pig and cow valves with pacemaker
2003 MGM LS + 1981 cmc SC; need 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
"I ain't ready for the junkyard yet" | George Jones | 'I Don't Need Your Rocking Chair'

[Drew Dowdell]

Sorry about your losses Cort. Glad you're doing better.

 

[knightfan26917]

Hey Drew!

 

Thank you. Hope you are well.

 

 

Meanwhile ... 

I promised myself I'd check in here regularly again [even have some email notifications saved to circle back to reply at some point......], but life keeps getting in the way. So much happening! Where does the time go?

 

Reminder:
I broadcast LIVE every Saturday night, 7p-9p US central.

Check out the website:
https://www.cdshowcase.com/2024-cd-showcase/

Featured:
* playlists
* quotes about the show
* how to listen
* ways to contact me
* quick links (including EVENTS pages)
* partial list of artists yet to be played

During the broadcasts, I've also mentioned some events in the upcoming week. If you have an event you'd like mentioned, let me know.

CD SHOWCASE website events page:
https://www.cdshowcase.com/events/

PEACE | Cort, pig and cow valves with pacemaker
2003 MGM LS + 1981 cmc SC; need 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
"Years & miles are flying by" | Bon Jovi | 'Lost Highway'

[knightfan26917]

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Popping in here quickly to invite y'all to join me for HOLIDAY editions of CD SHOWCASE! The fun starts with a special Thanksgiving Day (11/28/2024) broadcast, 4p-6p US central, and continues the next 5 Saturdays (11/30, 12/07, 12/14, 12/21 & 12/28), 7p-9p US central. Check out details (including how to listen & playlists) here:
https://www.cdshowcase.com/2024-cd-showcase-holiday/

Also in the link are quotes about the show, including from...
...Michael H, NM: "I love what you play.... I’m always puzzled why most stations play 1 or 2 songs of a particular artist over & over, when they have so many good songs that are skipped over?”
...Brian R, GA: "If radio was always like this, I’d be listening to the radio all the time."

One of these days, I may finally be able to visit regularly like I did back in the day....

PEACE | Cort, pig and cow valves with pacemaker
2003 MGM LS + 1981 cmc SC; need 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
"My world is changing" | Faith Hill | 'Where Are You Christmas?'

[knightfan26917]

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Life keeps getting in the way. Hope the holiday season was good for you. Visiting quickly today because...

...this past Saturday's CD SHOWCASE (01/18/2025) was also streamed live on WRMN's YouTube channel! However, I do not know how long it will be available. If you are interested, check it out soon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QmpWWB0d-k

 

Website page for the 2025 shows:
https://www.cdshowcase.com/2025-cd-showcase/

 

PEACE | Cort, pig and cow valves with pacemaker
2003 MGM LS + 1981 cmc SC; need 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
"Count your blessings now 'fore they're long gone" | Pink | 'Who Knew'

[knightfan26917]

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Recovering from my 01.24.2025 pacemaker-leads replacement has been slower than anticipated. Admittedly, I am still a bit bitter I had to endure this since the leads (installed in 2007) were at the end of their lifespan when the pacemaker was replaced July 2022. Luckily, I am finally feeling better, tho I have yet to want to drive or visit social media; I hope to be back to normal (whatever that is, ha) when the remaining post-procedure restrictions expire.

The radio station ending my radio show did not help. I am saddened because hosting my radio show on my hometown radio station was a passion keeping me active and going the last few months. Frustratingly, the station has given conflicting reasons for their decision; I have been told by others the station has made it seem like I decided to leave.

Surprisingly, my 01.18.2025 broadcast is still on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QmpWWB0d-k

Related 2025 show page on my website:
https://www.cdshowcase.com/2025-cd-showcase/

Those 2 links illustrate the enthusiasm and experience I offer. Will you please share them? I would love to get back on the airwaves or even launch a non-profit radio station!

FYI: 02.13.2025 was Radio Day; 02.14.2025 is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day.

PEACE | Cort, pig and cow valves with pacemaker
2003 MGM LS + 1981 cmc SC; need 1975 Chrysler Cordoba
"Crank up the music" | Steven Curtis Chapman | 'Live Out Loud'