Last week saw the passing of a legend in journalism and one of the voices that actually sent me to journalism school, Toronto-born Morley Safer. While my journalism career was barely a flash in the pan, I can bring his voice to my mind in an instant. Yet, despite that, for a part of my life I absolutely hated him. Wait…wait…bear with me once more. Sunday nights at 7pm were torture when.. Read More
Geek on Wheels remembers Mike Wallace and thanks my Dad
Now hold on as I start this…my Dad is still quite healthy, thank you, and will be reading this at some point, so don’t go thinking this is some morose remembrance. It’s more…a celebration of memory with the advantage of a bit of age behind it. I do so hate admitting that I now have the advantage of age. I used to hate 60 Minutes. Yes, the US News program,.. Read More