Almost 2009....

So here we are, the days after Christmas....the days just before a new year. Quite a ponderous time.....still surrounded by all things Christmas, trying to dig out from all the stuff......at the same time, ready for a fresh start as we embark on 2009.

Will I make resolutions? I sure could use a few....being healthier, being more patient and trying to be more organized are always a few things I could work on. I am certainly not alone. It's always fun to drive by the spa/gym in the first part of January and notice the full parking lots as EVERYONE has that
New Year/New You mindset.

So here's to saying good-bye to 2008, for me it was a pretty crazy year.
And here's to looking at a prosperous and thinner :) 2009.

Happy New Year to you!!

Karen

What did I learn Monday....

Well, the holiday lights are finally up at the Perrin house. All my neighbors were weeks ahead and we looked like a black hole, until this weekend and we joined the throngs of lighted homes. We got crazy this year and added red and green lights to go with the clear. Crazy, I know!! It actually looks alot more festive.


So, Monday night I learned a little something about myself. Let me preface this by saying, I like sports. While I am not really the most athletic person around, I do like to watch them on TV and I love watching my kids do whatever sporting activities they enjoy. That being said, I have enjoyed soccer seasons, cheered my way through t-ball and baseball, even gotten the hang of the rules in inline hockey. However, this season is the first for me as a basketball mom...and let me say, this is a tough one for me. The sport is fine, I even played some in grade school. But as a Mom, it's not for me. I guess there is a reason I am a baseball person...some say it is too slow paced. Not me...I love the often times passive way you can watch a baseball game (and sure it's a bit more stressful to watch when your kid plays infield) but basketball...that's a whole other deal.


How can I describe it.....as a Mom who is a spectator, when your kid is on the court, the fun, fast paced nature of the game becomes much more nerve racking and tense. And my son is only 8!!!!


What must it be like to be related to or invested in someone who plays college or pro ball of any kind. Think about the mom's of all the U of M Tigers basketball players in the NCAA championship game? Or the mom of any field goal kicker in any football league....and again, I know, I know..... my son is only 8. And we all know in our hearts, the point is not if he wins, or makes that basket, or hits his free throw shot. It's all about him having fun. And that's all he will hear from me.


But inside, I'll be all in knots, hoping he can break out of the pack, find a guy to pass to, or just simply just not walk or double dribble. :)

Hello Again....

Hi, I haven't posted in a while and just wanted to say all is well at Classic Hits 94.1. I did have today (the day after Thanksgiving) off from work and I did a little shopping. I called in for a break with my buddy Steve Conley. Like I told him, I'm not sure how much folks were buying, but at least there sure were alot looking. Quite the shopping day for sure. Every store I went to was jammed and the stores were ready for the crowds. And just for the record, I did my part for the economy and shopped plenty!!! Now that Thanksgiving is over, it's really time get serious with the shopping.

All my neighbors have their lights up. Not the Perrin family yet. Soon though....in a day or two I guess. :)

Karen Perrin Memphis radio, FM 100 to Classic Hits 94.1 KQK

Well, here I continue to write on my old blog as we wait patiently for the new WKQK Classic Hits website to hit the internet. Kind of frustrating that they made all the on air changes so quickly but can't seem to get the website up, but alas that is sometimes the way things go. :)

As I write this, it is election day. I did not early vote. I went at lunch today. I heard all kinds of horror stories about how long the lines might be.
I waited 8 minutes.
No, that is not a typo....eight.....8......one more than 7 but less than 9....yes, 8 minutes!! True, if my name started with an A-D, my wait would have been longer...but not for me Karen Perrin.....it was good to have a last name with "P" today. Who did I vote for....none of your d*%# business, but I voted. :)

So, back to work talk...... Steve Conley and I have been reunited for some time now on my new station, Classic Hits 94.1. (I'd love to hear from you and know what you think. you can email me at karen@941kqk.com and you can listen on line at www.941kqk.com .....full website to launch soon!!! ) People seem to love the music...no matter if they are in their 20's all the way up to 60's and beyond. It's fun, upbeat music that reminds me of what we played on those Whatever Weekends we did at FM 100 for years.

Anyway, I enjoy working with Steve, but I sure miss Ron and Brett too. I know they are doing fine, I just don't see them for 5-6 hours a day like I did for years. Now I just look at Steve's mug across the table. :) He looks just the same as he did two years ago before he "left" FM 100.

Go vote if you haven't yet and you read this on election day.

Karen

Karen Perrin From FM 100 to Classic Hits 94.1

By now, many of you know that I have made the move down the dial to Classic Hits 94.1 KQK. (If not, read post below that explains it all!!)

I hope you have listened and like what you hear!!

A new blog address will come soon, so I'll update you here.

If you'd like to reach me by email, I'm at Karen@941kqk.com.

Have a great day,

Karen

PS...don't forget, Ron is a liar!

A new radio adventure for Karen!!!!!

It was in May of 1994 that I joined the FM 100 Morning show, then it was with Ron and Steve. Today, almost 14 1/2 later, it is the Ron and Karen show and today is my last day at FM 100.



This is a day that is filled with many emotions. The company we work for, Entercom, owns many radio stations in the Memphis area. They decided one of those stations (94.1) needed some changing and they starting making plans. Those plans included me. The more we talked, the more I realized it was quite an opportunity to consider. Of course, after 14 1/2 years with Ron, I hoped he would be in that plan, but they said (and we all know!) Ron needs to stay at FM 100. However, at the same time, the company also knows of my loyalty to this station. Corporate knew certain things would need to be in place for me to even contemplate leaving the FM 100 home I have known for so long. One way for me to consider it, put Steve Conley in the mix. Yes, the Steve who two years ago left the morning show.

So, after careful consideration and many, many phone calls.......the plan in place is to let Ron hold down the fort here at FM 100, and I will join with Steve Conley once again, but this time, we will head left of the dial, to 94.1. While it will be different stations you hear us on, we are still one big radio family behind the scenes.

I look forward to the challenge and the excitement of a new radio station, at the same time, I leave FM 100 with some of the best memories of my life. I will always cherish my time here....even when Ron was busy making up lies about me when I was on vacation or when the last thing I wanted to do was to get up at 3:45!! I enjoyed everyday (okay, with the exception of one or two) at FM 100. At first I was worried Ron would be lonely. We are the best of friends and I am the one of many of his in-air partners who managed to stick around the longest. But Ron will have you and Brett and Marla to keep him company. While I hope you continue your allegiance to FM 100, I certainly invite you to give the new 94.1 a try....Steve and I will be there ready to welcome you to our new radio home.

Things on my mind....

I am enjoying the new Fall TV schedule....but I may run out of space on my DVR since I can't get caught up on all I am recording.

I wish I was going somewhere on Fall break. No travel plans.

If I could choose to have a personal chef or chauffeur, I would select personal chef!

The election is almost here.....who to vote for?....still time to decide, but just make sure you vote.

My kids vote to go to Zoo Boo at the Memphis Zoo every year....it starts the weekend of October 17th...it's fun for the whole family.

Why can't people take those few extra steps and put their shopping carts in the basket return.....instead they lazily push them to the side where they block parking spaces or worse, roll into cars.

A big fat, tall cup of some really good coffee would be great right now.

I am glad I don't have bronchitis like Brett.

I need to put some new songs on my ipod.

Ron doesn't know what an ipod is.

Ron can't drive a 5 speed car.

Are you playing Pick Your Purse?? You should be!!!

I just got a tall cup of coffee! Linda, a longtime listener, just brought it by for Ron, Brett and me. THANK YOU!!!!!

It smells like Fall...where are the orange and yellow leaves? Everything is still green......

Kermit the Frog once said, it's not easy being green.

Don't forget to recycle.

Have a great day,

K

Race for the Cure!!

October is here....that means it is Breast Cancer Awareness month and time for Race for the Cure. This year the race in Germantown is Saturday, October 25th. Sign up now online at http://www.komenmemphis.org/

Here are some pictures from last years race....we hope you will join us!!!

Check that gas gauge...

So, the other night I am out with some friends. I got a call from my friend Darla, who lives in Texas, but was on a work assignment in Mississippi. She writes for a national magazine and was on a story. It was night, she was about to either head home or grab a hotel when the unthinkable happened to her...a woman, all alone in her car, at night....she ran 0ut of gas.

Now, let me say, yes, Darla is an educated woman, not only with "book smarts" as we say in the South, but I thought she was a woman with common sense.....hmmm.

Out of town and out of gas.....Darla, Darla, Darla...

So I am on the phone with her...I'm in Memphis, she is somewhere in the middle of Mississippi, and that is hours away I might add. That's when she announces that she is about to hike up an exit ramp to get gas. At this point, every made-for-tv-movie pops into my head and I think of all the things that could go awry. My next question of course is, what exit ramp are you on....as I am afraid I could be the last person to talk to her if she was to never be heard from again!!!! Well, all is well that ends well, I get a return call that she did indeed get gas and was headed to a hotel.....with a lesson learned about the ol' gas gauge. When it says E get gas.....if not sooner!!! In fact, she even wrote about it. She also writes a column for the Dallas Morning News, and she wrote about this very event. She even mentioned me by name!! That is why she is my friend!! Here is a link to that story....enjoy!!

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/columnists/datlas/stories/DN-day--darlacolumn_10brf.ART.State.Edition1.1258816.html

Shirtless Men

So in the latest People Magazine, Mario Lopez says that his shirtless days are behind him....look at this photo and you can be sure Ron Olson is not feeling the same way...in fact here Ron is "pantless" as well.



Also this week, we talked all about Michael Phelps...
I say he's HOT, Ron says Michael is NOT.
I invite you to vote....
Who has the hotter bod...Ron or Michael.
Vote now.....Ron or Michael.....
vote at my email karen@fm100memphis.com!!!!

I think the choice is clear...but you can certainly cast you vote!!!!

Have a great weekend!!
Karen

Here it is!!!

Yes, as promised.....here is Ron in all his glory......an ad campaign from FM 100 from some years ago...Ron acts like this is an embarrassing photo, yet perhaps he'd like to have this bod again. So, soak in in and enjoy!! right....

Tomorrow's post....Ron Olson vs Micheal Phelps...who looks better in a jock/speedo....I know......

loaded weekend!

And when I say loaded weekend, I mean this weekend is loaded with stuff to do...here are many of the events and links to find out more!!!

Friday 9/25 the B-52's at the Memphis Botanic Gardens

www.liveatthegarden.com to find out more

Saturday 9/26

The Cooper Young Festival

www.cooperyoungfestival.com

then Saturday night

the Orpheum Gala.

www.orpheum-memphis.com

Zoo Rendezvous

www.memphiszoo.org

Have a great weekend!

PS.....Ron is back at work Monday. I am sure he will have many fish stories to tell. Ron caught a fish once. Luckily someone was ready with a camera the only time it ever happened. Find that picture on our website and you might win a prize!!

K

Thank you CA readers!!

Commercial Appeal readers vote
FM100's Ron and Karen
Memphis Most Personable Radio Personalities!!!

We here at FM 100 want you to know we always appreciate that you listen. and now we thank you more than ever for voting Ron and Karen "Most Personable Radio Personalities" in the Commercial Appeal "Memphis Most" contest. Results were revealed in the Sunday 8/24 paper after readers voted at commericalappeal.com or by ballot from the paper. So thank you soooooo much. We are indeed honored!!

The picture above is from our visit from the CA with of course, Hernando Desoto, along with Ron, Karen and Brett. Not pictured, but on site at the time, Jon Sparks and Stan Carroll. Thanks guys for the fun article and picture!!!

It's my birthday.....

Well, well, well, ladies I may have figured it out.

I may have figured out how to make your man buy you a birthday gift.

I know for some of you, the special person in your life is already a "gift giver." He is the kind of guy who "gets it" when it comes to the importance the birthday. I don't care how old you are, it's nice to get attention on your birthday. And since this is my blog, let me be honest, I love my husband but he does not always excel in the art of gift giving. It's even more noticeable now since he is setting an example for my two young sons.

So, last week it was my birthday and as I normally do, I expected very little. In fact my motto has become, expect nothing and you are usually not disappointed. Well, that was until this year. Not only did I expect nothing, that's about what I got. Now, don't get me wrong. I was just looking for a homemade card, jewelry from Target, nothing would have been too small or insignificant....well, except nothing. So, what I thought would be a fun birthday at my house turned out to be a regular Tuesday. The next day, I happened to mention my "slight" disappointment on the radio. This seemed to surprise my husband, or maybe I should say it shamed him. It shamed him so much in the days after my birthday I got a gift card and just today delivered to work, a dozen red roses!!! I should have complained about him on the radio years ago!!! I had no idea how beneficial the result would be! Happy birthday to me!!

Back from vacation!

Well, it's hard to believe I have not been at my FM 100 home for a week. It was my family vacation time last week and we packed up the SUV (yeah, I know) and drove to beautiful Florida. Usually we stay on Scenic 98 in Destin, this time we made the move to 30-A.

Some rain, some sun, nice temps. Red flags on the beach most days (dangerous surf) but still, fun was had by all. Even with the move closer to Panama City, I found myself driving back to the places I know back in Destin......the outlet mall, Baytowne Wharf, and that cool shoe store. But of course, what vacation with kids would be complete without......yes, the most dreaded part of any trip.......a water park!! UGH!!! I am not a fan of water parks, but alas, I know my kids (and husband!) love them. So, I said, let's knock out the Big Kahuna visit early on so I can relax the rest of the trip. Mission accomplished. Checked that one off the list Monday!!

I do find it interesting that folks say they make the move to 30-A from Destin proper because it's not as crowded. Hmm, have they been to some of those 30-A communities lately??? Sure they are quaint, but there are a couple that couldn't be anymore crowded! And let me just say, maybe it's just me, but the last thing I want to do on vacation is be forced to ride a bike wherever I go. Let's see, let's stay so far away from the beach that we must bike to get anywhere. I do not feel the need for a bike with a basket to make my vacation complete. Too much work if you ask me! :)

So anyway, the vacation was a success. I am a bit tanner and a few pounds heavier, thanks to all that eating out vacation style!! (I don't cook while I am on vacation, it's vacation for goodness sake! But yes, ask my husband and this is a whole other topic we could discuss on air!)

Not sure where Ron said I was, but it was just the beach...I am back. I would post some photos, but I am the last person in the world who still uses a camera with film. Give me some time, I'll buy a new camera soon. And now that vacation is over, that means in the Perrin world, summer is just about done. School registration next week, then school starts the week after that. WOW!! Time flies.

K

LeBonheur Radiothon!

The 2008 LeBonheur Radiothon is now complete.

Thanks so much for all who took time to donate or volunteer their time. Thanks to all of you who listened to us share the virtues of this community asset here in Memphis. We are so fortunate to have a children's hospital in our area. We met so many amazing people, among them young Wesley. He was in one day for an outpatient same day procedure and his dad got us this photo.

More pictures to come this week on our website. If you want to find out more about incredible work that LeBonheur Children's Medical Center is embarking on, please go to the website at www.lebonheur.org

Have a great week....I am outta here!!!

K

Lebonheur Radiothon

It is this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, FM 100 embarks upon our LeBonheur Radiothon. We invite you to listen and learn about all the work that is done by this medical center in our community and region. This comes from the LeBonheur website so you can get an understanding of just a little bit of what they do.....find out more at http://www.lebonheur.org/


LeBonheur is the only Comprehensive Children's Medical Center in the Region "The doors of Le Bonheur will never be found closed and will forever hereafter be open to those who come in need, seeking its help."- Mrs. Howard Pritchard, President, Le Bonheur Club, June 15, 1952

Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, is concerned about the small details. That's why Le Bonheur is here, reaching out to communities all across the region. There, your child is in the hands of some of the most highly respected names in the world of pediatrics. From classroom-based programs to sophisticated laboratory research, no other organization comes close to providing the state-of-the-art equipment, array of pediatric specialists and all-inclusive care that makes Le Bonheur such a valuable regional resource. Parents seek out our special brand of care for their children, routinely traveling from more than 95 counties in six states.

"Vital Statistics
Founded - June 15, 1952
Primary service area - 95 counties in six states
Beds - 225
Pediatric specialties - 45
Associates - 1,800
Medical staff members - 558
Emergency department visits per year - 68,000
Intensive Care Unit patients per year - 1,500
Operations performed per year - 8,400
Lab inpatient tests performed per year - 302,000
Doses given by our pharmacy filled per year - 680,000
Stitches in the emergency department - 54,386
Wagons used to carry children - 165
Popsicles eaten per year - 37,894
Diapers used per year - 56,322
Crayons used at playtime - 13,461
Toys distributed through the Bunny Room - 26,873"

Golf Reminder!

Sign up today!

Attention Golfers!

Okay, golfers, it's time to unite and have some fun with FM 100.

Do I play golf, my goodness no! I have tried it once or twice, even playing in a scramble where we actually used one of my shots....go figure! But no, it is not a game I have the patience for. I guess I should play. Those who do (like my husband and my co-worker Ron) seem to derive an odd amount of pleasure from the "sport." I find sheer and utter frustration in the game. I have only played twice. It appears those who play even more often....for years even...have that same level of discontent, aggravation, dissatisfaction and puzzlement surrounding the game.

However, I digress......you have an opportunity to play what some call the greatest game ever played and you have a chance to play that game with Ron...is that a big deal or honor????? I don't know now that I think about it! :)

Call 767-0104 to sign up.

Star Spangled Celebration

The FM 100 Star Spangled Celebration was a huge success! Thanks to all who joined us at Tom Lee Park for July 4th. Here are some pictures from the great day and evening.

(Thanks to Dan Barron for being photographer of the day!!)

Then and soon

It's been a busy time here at FM 100....among the activities....last week's Make A Wish Golf tournament. Here is a picture of Ron and me before the tourney.



Coming up this week, Ron and I will sing along with all of the Memphis Redbirds fans Thursday night, July 3rd. We'll be on the field during the 7th inning stretch belting out Take Me Out to the Ballgame. Ron has a little time left to learn the words!!
Then of course on Friday, July 4th it's a Memphis tradition, the Star Spangled Celebration with FM 100 in Tom Lee Park. All the details back on our home page at fm100memphis.com!!

Weekend Magazine

Some of you may know that along with my co-hosting duties on the FM 100 Morning Show with Ron Olson, I also have a weekend public affairs program. It is oh-so originally called The Weekend Magazine....
yeah, crazy name I know....but it does feature fun, informative guests. Some guests are nationally known authors and speakers, others have local connections and we talk about all things Memphis.

This week, my guests are from the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis. You can find out more on their website, www.bgcm.org


I pulled this straight off their website so you could read about what they do here in our area. "Since 1962, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis has offered leadership and support to thousands of youth ages 7 - 17. Through one-to-one interaction with trained adult staff, Club members learn to make positive decisions about their lives. They do better in school, stay away from drugs and gangs and begin to set personal goals for themselves, which ultimately helps them be responsible citizens of our community."

So, in case you are up early to listen, the show airs on FM 100 (99.7) at 6:00am. In the coming weeks, topics will include nutrition, LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, Education, the Pink Palace, as well as some authors from fun books. If you have any suggestions or show ideas for Weekend Magazine, feel free to email me at kperrin@fm100memphis.com

Have a great weekend,

K

Football or not....

So, the eternal question remains....football or no football for my 8 year old son. We have been discussing this on air, my son Zachary heard us one day and asked what people were saying on their calls.

Here's the deal.....we play baseball and soccer, both which I enjoy and he does as well. Now, he wants to step up and head over to the football field. I, as a mom, am torn. Never having played football myself (but being a college football fan,) I am in no hurry to make the move to tackle football. Normal mom emotions I am sure, but still the nagging questions remain...do I let him play or not? Can I wait until he's 9? Will this memory of not getting to play (if he doesn't) "mar" him the rest of this life? Will he get hurt? Can I stand the time commitment and the heat since they begin practice in August?

I know I will miss fall soccer and fall baseball if he plays since time commitments will not allow us to play them all. And, yes, it is my oldest son at issue here. I know when son #2 wants to play, my concerns will have probably subsided as I will be more familiar with the whole football plan.

Ah, the joys of being a parent. I'll let you know what my husband and I decide. If you have any thoughts on the matter, feel free to email me at kperrin@fm100memphis.com

for the kids

Congratulations to the Make a Wish foundation and PGA golfer Shaun Micheel as another successful golf tournament was held yesterday. He is so great to host an event to raise money for the kids. The pairings party was held Sunday at the Rendezvous, then the golf action and luncheon happened yesterday at Southwind. Ron hosted and did all the golf stuff, I got got to spend time with the MAW kids and their families. While the guys were out in the heat, the kids and I ate burgers, played bingo and enjoyed a magic show from Mr. Nick. We had a great day. Thanks to all who participated and made the event a success.

Here is Shaun (post shoulder surgery) along with his family
(photo by Micheal Donahue in today's Commercial Appeal )

My 100th post!!!

Hi, I'm Karen Perrin...I work at FM 100 and this is my 100th post. I just wanted to share. :)

Things on my mind today......

1) We threw out the question, what do women do 15,000 in a lifetime and men do 18,000 times......the answer was washing hair. Now you know in case you missed the answer!

2) Also, there is still time to be a Change Bandit for LeBonheur. Back on our home page you can click for more info. My family and I are collecting our change for the kids and you can too!!

Have a great day!!!

K

So you have a teenage daughter...

.......I don't.....but I do remember being a young girl and how much I loved to read. That being said, I never had the chance to meet the authors I read like Judy Blume or S.E. Hinton. But as times change, so do opportunities for girls and Thursday girls have a chance to meet Meg Cabot who wrote the Princess Diaries as well as Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls and Airhead. She will be in Memphis Thursday (7/19) for a luncheon and book signing.

Details online at www.megcabot.com/ or www.justinemagazine.com/meg

(Below is a sample of the invitation, you can't click directly on the invite for tickets, but go to the above links for more information.)

Where is Karen?

Greetings all!! It is me Karen Perrin, finally blogging for the first time in weeks. Let me take this time to answer some FAQ's......


Q) Did you really have a surgery?
A) Yes, I had an ovarian cyst that was about the size of an orange. Since it was so large it had to be removed surgically (along with one ovary) thus the weeks of recovery time.


Q) Wow, you mean Ron was really telling the truth?
A) Yes, I know, it's an amazing thing. However, I have noticed he can not bring himself to say the word OVARY. Thus the confusion as to exactly what kind of surgery I had. I guess if it is a body part he doesn't have, he can't bring himself to utter the word on the radio.


Q) So, is everything okay?
A) Seems to be. It wasn't cancer and they only had to take the one ovary so that was all good to me!


Q) How are you feeling?
A) Better, thank you. I am still exhausted and fatigued. It is unbelievable how draining an abdominal (and I suppose any kind of major) surgery can be.


Q) Will you post a picture of your cyst on your blog?
A) I had entertained the thought, but I decided against it. I never saw my cyst nor did I have the need to bond with it once it was taken out of my body. :)


Q) Where is your cyst now?
A) Yes, someone really did ask that question (Steve!) but I do not know. It's wherever cysts go.


Q) Do you miss Ron?
A) Sure, in an odd way I suppose. I don't, however, miss getting up at 3:50am to see him everyday! But when I am waking up at 7:00am :) I do at least think of him (and Brett) and hope they are doing well.


Q) Do you miss your cyst?
A) No.


Q) What do you miss?
A) Leaving my home...going anywhere. After a surgery there is much bed rest required, so I am moving pretty slow. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak. I also miss eating out, but I would like to take this time to thank all my friends, family and neighbors who were kind enough to bring food and to Ron for sending a huge arrangement of fruit.


Q) Who else would you like to thank?
A) All the nurses and staff at Germantown Methodist....they were WONDERFUL! We have many FM 100 listeners that work there!!


Q) When will you be back at work?
A) Probably next week sometime.....not sure if it will be Monday (sorry Ron!) but at some point next week. I will assess my situation closer to week's end.

Thanks to all for your concern, emails and prayers.

Talk to you soon !!

Karen

7 signs about Ron

Ron is feeling better!! So Brett and I wrote this top 10 list...er ah top 7 list!

THE TOP 7 SIGNS YOU KNOW THAT RON IS FEELING BETTER!

1) Finally realizes the importance of a medical gown that covers EVERYTHING!!!

2) Mad because someone won Ron’s money this week….and it was not him!!

3) Already made plans to party with Shirley and Mark Anderson at Senses this weekend!

4) Ready to found a 5k called "Race for Ron" to bring awareness to tick borne illnesses

5) Called up 93x to challenge Crate to a guitar hero dual

6) You can finally understand what he is saying!

7) While in the hospital started asking for beer on tap

MusicFest!

What a weekend it was at the
Beale Street Music Festival.....
we met lots of great people and
artists that were there to tantalize the crowd.
Jill and I interviewed, Ben Folds and Gavin Degraw.
Lance got the interview with Sheryl Crow
and Brett had a dream come true
when he met and interviewed Fergie!!

Above, Karen, crazy Andy Fleming and Jill

Above Jill, GAVIN DEGRAW!, and Karen

Thanks to Phillip (Jill's boyfriend!) for taking the awesome photos.

It's another Monday....

Dishes for Wishes was a HUGE success. Thanks to all who came downtown Sunday night and raised money for the Make A Wish kids.

Win Ron's Money is a game we play on FM 100...Ron gave clues today about one of the 3 questions he plans to ask on Tuesday (4/29)....so if you know "What is Jimmy Buffet nibbling at the beginning of Margaritaville?" be the 10th caller and you could be one step closer to winning the big prize.

The New York Post has a list of the top 35 TV shows.......in case you missed the discussion this morning on FM 100, I'll tell you the #1 show.....they named The Sopranos! You can Google and get the whole list, not too sure I agree with all the top 10, some shows I think should have been higher. I think I may be the only person in America who has not seen The Sopranos! I just got HBO, so I guess I'll finally get caught up...yeah, I know, I am a few years behind. :)

Dishes for Wishes!

It's coming up this Sunday 4/27/08....

Dishes for Wishes to benefit Make A Wish.

Find out more about tickets at 680-WISH (9474)!

Ron and I will host,

Joe Birch from TV5 will be the auctioneer.

Here are some photos from last year.

Go Red Women!!

We are so excited as we get ready here at FM 100 to GO RED!!! We are thinking about heart health and you should too!! More women die from heart disease than the next 4 leading causes of death...combined. Unfortunately, no woman is immune to heart disease or stroke. That's why we hope you join FM 100 at the 5th annual Go Red For Women Luncheon May 1st at the Peabody. Enjoy heart-healthy cooking demonstrations, life-saving information, free health screenings, a heart-healthy lunch and a runway fashion show featuring heart survivor models and fashions in the Go Red For Women iconic color. Tickets are $75, and tables of 10 are still available!! Find out more by calling 901-383-5400 today.

I'll be co-hosting the event along with Mearl Purvis and Valerie Calhoun from FOX 13. We hope you put on your favorite red clothes and join us!! Call and get your tickets today!!

pinocchio....or Ron????

Is it Pinocchio...oh, no....it's Ron Olson in his truest, most comfortable place in life....as a liar...just look at his blog today and you'll see nary one item of truth. In all honesty, I feel as though I am dissing the image of Pinocchio by comparing him to Ron. Ron could use some help from Jiminy Cricket and to paraphrase Will Ferrell in his soccer movie KICKING AND SCREAMING... Ron's name is liar, cause he's telling lies.

Things going on this week....

Hi there, I know...long time no write. It's been crazy with the kids and sports and all the work commitments that hit this time of year! Things going on the this week include the Women's Foundation of Greater Memphis Luncheon which I will attend Tuesday.




While the weekend was cool. temperatures will warm up by Sunday just in time for the Rajun Cajun Crawfish Festival. I spell it c-r-a-w-f--i-s-h....others go with c-r-a-y-f-i-s-h. I guess i prefer to spell it the way it sounds. It's downtown on Wagner Place and starts at noon. Admission is free, but proceeds from the event benefit Porter Leath. Their website is http://www.porter-leath.org/ if you want to find out more about their mission of helping children.

We still love our Tigers!!

Well, the championship game has come and gone, and sadly the Memphis Tigers lost to Kansas in the final game. Memphis had a spectacular season, they won 38 games.....in Memphis we just wanted 1 more....but alas, in the end it was Kansas who pulled out the win and the championship. In fact today's Commercial Appeal reads FROM DREAM TO NIGHTMARE and HEARTBREAK. Here are some photos from our teams time in San Antonio in the Final Four from the Commercial Appeal.

Week in Review

What a week here in Memphis and at FM 100...let's remember it in photos............


Tigers beat Michigan State and Texas

Memphis remembers
the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Rain....rain.....rain..... when will it stop!!!







The Ultimate Drive for the
Susan G. Koman for the Cure

Brett goes crazy and changes the background color of his blog to blood red!!

Ron "practical joke" Olson is banned from enjoying

April Fools Day!

And still to come.....the Final Four....Memphis Tigers are set to take on UCLA of what is hopefully their second to last game of the season!!! GO TIGERS GO!!!!



Have a great weekend!!! GGGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOO TIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRS

What up?

Been a while since my last blog, but there is much to talk about! First and foremost, the University of Memphis Tigers!!

Go Tigers go!!

As my last blog was dedicated to CDR, I think you know my devotion to the team. The vibe in this town is electric and I can't wait until Saturday for the game against UCLA.

As you may know, I was in Point Clear, Alabama over the weekend for a college roommate's wedding. Ford had a lovely outdoor wedding and it only started raining 3 minutes into the ceremony!! I know, what are the odds, but I hear that rain on your wedding day is good luck. She is honeymooning now. I hope to soon have some pictures from the wedding from one of my other Bama roommates Katherine (hi if you are reading this!) She is quite the photographer. I didn't remember she always had a camera in college until she brought quite a few photos to the wedding and said she had tons more at home. I hope to share some of those wedding photos soon.

Speaking of weddings and the tigers together, many will have an interesting dilemma this Saturday 4/5, months ago wedding dates were set and now ceremony time happens to be the same time as the tip off!! The solution seems to be, big flat screen TVs at the reception. In fact, I once went to a wedding in Alabama on a big football game day, and the entire group attending the reception was in front of the TV! Inconvenient on the time or not, we all know the wedding and the game must go on. Hopefully this Saturday, marriages for many will begin with a huge Tiger win!!!!

Have a great day,

K

Tiger Talk!!

First, let me begin by saying,
GO TIGERS!!!

I have watched more basketball this year during March than ever before. Here at FM 100 (and at home) we picked teams in each bracket so that gives us reason to cheer on teams we might not have even watched before. Plus, my kids are really into it this year. They are 5 and 7 years old and LOVE basketball....especially the Memphis Tigers. I must admit I have always enjoyed Tiger basketball myself. I am from Memphis, I was born and raised here, but I did not go to the U of M. So while I cheer for my Alma mater, the University of Alabama, I have an equal allegiance to the U of M.... Memphis State as it was once called.

So, with all this basketball I have been watching, I feel like quite the armchair quarterback (of basketball anyway)......I know which players I like, which ones I think should go back on the bench and which ones I'll be sad to see go after this season. While I enjoy watching Coach Cal on the sidelines and all the guys play, I must admit a favorite for me has emerged... CDR.....Chris Douglas-Roberts.....why?

Of course, his basketball ability is one reason, and my 7 year old, Zachary, got a Memphis jersey with the #14 and yes, that is the number of CDR. He likes CDR too! I'd like to say congrats to the junior guard as he has been named one of four finalists for the 2008 Naismith Men's College Player of the Year Award. Go CDR and Go Tigers!! Beat Michigan State on Friday!!
My son just bought this pennant over the weekend and has it proudly displayed on his wall!!