Category Archives: Partly Personal

A New Year? Heck yeah!

Posted on December 31, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

New Year’s Eve 2020 marks the 26th anniversary of our first “Cheap Date Life After Dark New Year’s Eve Extravaganza” broadcast on WGN radio. Sadly, 2020 being what it has been, our annual kicking out the old and welcoming in … Continue reading →

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Squirrel!

Posted on December 28, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Well, as you can see, this nice couple of bears have been residing under the big tree outside our house for the holidays. All was well. Until … One of our neighborhood squirrels developed an attraction to one of the … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Video Present From Us To You

Posted on December 21, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Just in time for Christmas, here’s a little video present from us to you. This is a song Steve wrote and recorded at Jim Peterik‘s World Stage studio. Except for the drum track, Steve played all the instruments. The idea … Continue reading →

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How About Some Eggnog Cake!

Posted on December 13, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

If you’re like us, it’s not the holidays without eggnog! But, if you’re like us, you think it’s too sweet, too rich and has too many calories. So, why drink it when you can eat it and it’s wonderfully gluten-free? … Continue reading →

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December 8, 1980

Posted on December 8, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

40 years ago I was getting ready to come in and do my overnight shift on Chicago’s WIND radio when I heard a news bulletin that said John Lennon had been shot. When I got to the station, I was … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Dick Clark!

Posted on November 30, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

This isn’t Throwback Thursday but, Monday, November 30th, would have been, the legendary, Dick Clark‘s 91st birthday. We had the extreme pleasure of hosting several ALS Mammoth Music Mart events with Dick and having him on our show many times. … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2020

Posted on November 25, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

It’s probably a significant understatement to say that Thanksgiving 2020 will be unlike any we’ve previously experienced, but … here we are. We are living through – and, hopefully, will survive – a pandemic. Who’d a thunk it? Nope, never … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Roy Rogers!

Posted on November 5, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Roy Rogers (1911–1998) was born on November, 5th. With everything else that’s occupying our headline space and head space right now, I wouldn’t be surprised if remembering the legendary ROY ROGERS on his birthday wasn’t on your radar. When I … Continue reading →

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VOTE!

Posted on November 3, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

We abandoned our “safer at home” environment for a little while, but it was for a good cause. The most important item on our “to do” list has now been taken care of. Here’s hoping you can cross it off … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Summer… Hello Autumn 🍁🍂

Posted on September 22, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Remember boys and girls how, months ago, in a previous post about The Wonderful Tree Lady we told you that, if you were good, stayed safe and washed your hands, you might see more of The Wonderful Tree Lady’s adventures … Continue reading →

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