Front page of The Rocky Mountain Collegian, December 8, 1998. When I attended Colorado State University (CSU) many moons ago, I chose the ‘Journalism and Technical Communications’ (J&TC) major because I intended to transfer my electronics technician knowledge into writing usable documents—the ones I’d used in the Navy were obviously written by engineers speaking Engineering, … Continue reading Blast from the Past: University Days
“The trouble with censorship is that once it starts it is hard to stop. Just about every book contains something that someone objects to.”~Studs Terkel American writer, historian, actor, and broadcaster Studs Terkel was born on this day in 1912.
“The degree to which you resist is the degree to which you are free.”~Utah Phillips American labor organizer, folk singer, storyteller, and poet Utah Phillips was born on this day in 1935.
“The lowest stage of humanity is experienced when the individual must labour for a small pittance of wages from others.”~Robert Owen Welsh textile manufacturer, philanthropist, political philosopher and social reformer Robert Owen was born on this day in 1771.
“I believe that you’re here on Earth for a short time, and while you’re here, you shouldn’t forget it.”~Bea Arthur American actress, comedian, and singer Bea Arthur was born on this day in 1922.
“You get into trouble if you criticize big business. The roof falls in if you criticize Congress. And we’re getting increasingly cautious in criticizing the Administration. The pressures are getting worse.”~Howard K. Smith American journalist, radio reporter, television anchorman, political commentator, and film actor Howard K. Smith was born on this day in 1914.
“Mistakes are almost always of a sacred nature, understand them thoroughly.”~Salvador Dalí Spanish surrealist artist Salvador Dalí was born on this day in 1904.
I originally posted this on Mother’s Day 2019. To say life has changed since I originally posted this would be an understatement. Despite the hardships of the last ten years, life is still good. Happy Mother’s Day First, Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there. And a big shout out to my own … Continue reading Blast from the Past: Happy Mother’s Day
“If there’s anything that’s important to a reporter, it is integrity. It is credibility.”~Mike Wallace American broadcast journalist and television personality Mike Wallace was born on this day in 1918.
“Once a government is committed to the principle of silencing the voice of opposition, it has only one way to go, and that is down the path of increasingly repressive measures, until it becomes a source of terror to all its citizens and creates a country where everyone lives in fear.”~Harry S. Truman American farmer, … Continue reading Random Quote for May 08, 2026
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