Goodbye Bob Edwards

The host of NPR’s “Morning Edition” is leaving his post as anchorman. Edwards hasbeen the host of “Morning Edition” since 1979. It seems that his departure is notexactly voluntary.

NPR Spokeswoman Laura Gross said NPR made the change as “part of a natural evolution.”She said “A new host will bring new ideas and perspectives to the show. Bob’s voicewill still be heard; he’ll still be a tremendous influence on the show. We just feltlike it was time for a change.”

Edwards responded to the news by telling reporters “You have to figure it’s goingto happen someday, and you have to get out before they do it. But I failed.” He saidhe was given no specific reason for the change. “It’s the old ‘move the program ina new direction.’ There was no Janet Jackson incident,” he said.

Edwards will remain the host until April 30 and then take on his new assignment assenior correspondent for NPR News.

We’ll miss you Bob, our mornings won’t be the same without you.

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Reasonably Questioned…

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia has determinedthat he can be objective about his judgment on the Supreme Court case involvinghis old friend Dick Cheney.  Scalia’s21 page memorandum is quite entertaining, and I highly recommend you read it andform your own opinion.  OK, the decision has been made, but what does this sayabout the leaders of our country?First of all, what the heck was Dick Cheney thinking when he took Scalia with himon the hunting trip? And, after three days of hunting, how can Scalia possibly say that his impartialitycannot be reasonably questioned? Secondly, why is President Bush doing nothing about this?  He has, at the veryleast, the appearance of corruption at the highest levels of government, and he hassaid nothing to even address the issue.  I’m supportive of the 13House Republicans who asked Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to withdrawfrom all future cases having to do with abortion du to her affiliation with the NOWLegal Defense and Education Fund.  But why stop there?  We don’t want lawmakers who make political statements, we want law makers who seek justice.Perhaps these were the types of things that came to Senator John Kerry’s mind whenhe stated “These guys are the most crooked, you know, lying group I’ve ever seen.” I’m no supporter of Kerry, but you have to admit he’s got a point.  Cheney’sactions with Scalia only underscore the perception, or reality, of government corruption.Lastly, what should we, as citizens do?  We live in a country where we have theright and responsibility to speak up and take action.  Some suggestions:

• Vote.  Always vote, men and women have given their lives for this freedom - don’tthrow it away.
• Write to The President and tell himyour thoughts.
• Write to the Vice President andtell him your thoughts.
• Write a letter to your Representativesand Senators.

Some suggestions for Dick Cheney:

• Resign your position as Vice President.  You’ve abused your power.

Some suggestions for President Bush:

• Fire your Vice President.
• Ask Congress to investigate Dick Cheney’s actions.

For the record: I voted for President Bush.  I support his Presidency and planto vote for him again, but I may change my mind soon.

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Southern Baptists are officially fat!

Ok, well now it’s official, something I’ve known for quite some time, Southern Baptistsare fat.  That’s right, it’s right there on CNN. A nice little story about gluttony, the forgotten sin.  And the worst sinnersappear to be Southern Baptists.  I suspect it’s due to the lack of exercise causedby the lack of dancing.A doctrine I’ve never understood, implied rather than stated; it’s ok to be fat. Just don’t drink, cuss, dance, watch R rated movies, or stay up past ten o-clock. Maybe this little report will change things.Clickhere to read the CNN article.

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The Washington Post!

Yesterday one of my pictures of Peter Sagal was printed in TheWashington Post (”Dirty Dancing”, Style Section, Page C3).  Just a few daysearlier some of my photos were featured on the NPR website for “Wait,Wait… don’t tell me“.  A big thanks to Amanda Gibson, the Director of WaitWait, and Jenny Lawthorn, Sr. Manager, Media & Public Relations for NPR. Nothing would have happened to my little picture without Amanda showing it to Jenny. It was Jenny who put them on the NPR website and forwarded the Sagal picture to RichardLeiby of The Washington Post. Thanks Amanda and Jenny!!  I owe you both a big one.Of course the ultimate thanks goes to Diane who took me to the Wait, Wait recordingin the first place.  She also puts up with me lugging my camera with me everywherewe go.  Thanks!!Diane with the Director of “Wait, Wait… don’t tell me”, Amanda Gibson.Click here to go to the”Wait, Wait… don’t tell me” website.  Then click “Photo Gallery: Live inPhoenix!” to see my pictures.[Note: the links on this page may be expired due to the ever changing content of thesesites]

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