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