Tag Archives: WGN

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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2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited Video Road Test!

Posted on November 23, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Our Video Road Test of the 2020 Toyota RAV4 Limited has just been posted on Consumer Guide Automotive’s Daily Drive website.  To see and hear what we think of this perennial best seller for Toyota, just click on the link above … Continue reading →

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Our Halloween Poem

Posted on October 27, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Well hello again dear fiends … er, friends. It’s that time again and, as usually happens this time each year, the closer we get to Halloween, the more requests we get from many of you asking about the Halloween poem … 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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B.B. King — The Thrill Ain’t Gone!

Posted on September 17, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Riley “B.B.” King would have turned 95 on September 16th, 2020. I’ve been thinking about him and, if you’ll indulge me, I thought I’d share a little of what’s been playing in my head. In no particular order: As a … Continue reading →

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77!

Posted on July 29, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Sunday, July 26, 2020, I (Steve) observed the completion of 77 turns around the sun. In no particular order, I thought I’d share a few thoughts about that milestone. This was the first time I’ve marked a birthday in the … Continue reading →

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When life gives you lemons …

Posted on July 17, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

… make lemon cakes! (Better than Starbucks) Preheat oven to 350 Spray pans with Pam or grease one 9×5 loaf -bake 50-55 minutes OR 2 med loaf -bake 35-45 min OR 4 small loaf pans-bake 30-35 min (muffin tins work … Continue reading →

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R.I.P Charlie Daniels

Posted on July 6, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Charlie Daniels has been a part of the soundtrack of our lives for a long time.  In the days of our solo radio careers, Charlie’s records were regularly a part of our respective radio lives. In fact, before radio was … Continue reading →

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Cornbread Anyone?

Posted on June 28, 2020 by steveandjohnnie

Our family loves cornbread!  We like it with sauerkraut & wieners plus a side of fried taters!  Or, you might like chili or vegetable soup with the cornbread.  My Dad likes leftover cornbread crumbled with milk over it.  However you … Continue reading →

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