Your favorite new techno toy

I’m always searching for things to make our lives easier.

In early January, I mentioned a “mystery” new product that Jill & I were checking out.  The trial period is now over, and we LOVE it.  As a result, we’ve just dropped our home local & long distance service from the big guys.

For only $20 a year, you get a local phone number, and all local & LD calling.  Caller ID, forwarding, call waiting, voicemail, you name it.  All the features you’re used to.  Plus, international calling to Aunt Liz & Uncle Willie in Scotland is only 2 cents a minute.

It is www.magicJack.com … all you need is an internet connection.

Instead of $30-40 a month, we’ll pay $20 a year.  That’s a CHUNK of change saved, and the difference goes right into Roy’s college fund.

I’m curious about your favorite new techno gadget of the last month, even the last year.  Is it saving you money too?

Let’s chat about it today, after 3pm.

You might hate it, but you still do it

It comes up in everyone’s life now and then – something you really HATE doing, but you still do it.

For me, it happened this morning:  keeping to my New Year’s resolution of working out at least 3 times a week.

Worked late in Wrigleyville last night, Roy was a bear this morning, and all I wanted to do was watch more of Season One of the best TV show ever made, The Wire.

BUT … I worked out, and I actually feel much better.  How does it happen that way?

I’m curious what your #1 is … the thing you hate to do the most, but you still do it because you know you should.

Let’s chat about it, today after 3pm.

The first US 99.5 peeps to Twitter

We talked about it on the show yesterday … have you heard of Twitter yet?  To tweet, for short?

It’s a new, completely simple way to stay connected with your friends, and it’s fun.  You can do it online, from your cell phone, your iPhone, you name it.

Tweet with me here, and let me know your experiences on it.

Also, quick note on Friday’s Party Patrol … we just changed the location.  If you don’t have tickets to Winterfest, join me at Double Jack’s in Algonquin.  It’s a brand-new bar!  Miller Lite prizes & specials, plus all-request country music all night.

I’m blogging a bit earlier in the morning than I usually do.  Roy’s almost finished with breakfast, so it’s play time.

Good thing, as I need a distraction from the new shoveling that will be needed.  Ugh.

I think all this snow does bring out the best in our neighbors though.  Have a neighborly story from the last few weeks?

Let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.

Harder than I thought

On the surface, drinking eight glasses of water a day seems easy.  Right?  Wrong.

I had success yesterday, but I’ve never peed so much in my life.  Seriously!  Plus, I had to consciously be thinking, “OK, another hour, I need another glass.  Maybe if I break them into half-glasses, it’ll be easier?”

Regardless, I haven’t felt that good, as a whole, in a long time.  I’m already on glass #3 today (or is it 4?).

Speaking of success, Roy had a great pediatrician’s visit this morning for his 15-month check-up.  Amy & Delores there are big fans of the show, and usually give me a “happy visit” sticker too.  I don’t ask for them, really.  *wink*

By the way, do you remember the last time you lied to someone to spare their feelings?  Your spouse?  Your child?

I’ve got a fun story to share … let’s talk about it, today after 3pm.

Time for new things

I’m getting to the end of Roy’s morning nap, so I’m thinking I should be showering now, instead of blogging.  I’m a gambler.

The beginning of a new year is the time when we evaluate what we’d like to change, and how long we think it’ll last.

This year, I’m resolve be healthier, whether it’s working out more (and by more, I mean at all), eating better, and just taking care of myself.   I also want to have more fun.

I’m on the road already, as I actually did a workout this morning (one of my old ones, from a VHS tape, if that tells you anything).

On the fun factor, although I’m not back on the radio until Monday, I’m hosting my Friday Night Party Patrol tonight at a bar we’ve never been to before, Joe Daniel’s in Palos Heights.  See the “new” theme coming through again?

Join me tonight after 9pm, and we’ll toast the new year together.

OK, I hear noises on the monitor.  Time to scoot.  See you tonight.