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I just returned home from an interesting trip to Pittsburgh. I chose to drive (6 hrs) rather then fly due to all the recent terrorism bullshit troubling our world. The purpose of my trip was a video shoot for a project i'm working on, and we shot at WQED, which is the oldest PBS facility in the US.
As I walked thru the lobby, I noticed a display case featuring a few of my favorite documentaries, including "A Hot Dog Story" and "Sandwiches You'll Like", which were made by Rick Sebak. If you've never seen any of these, I highly recommend them as well as the other's he's done.
Anyhow, it turns out that not only is this the place where Rick does all his work, but he's also in the building and loves to meet his fans. The person I was working with offered to take me to meet Rick. Now, i'm not usually the star struck type, but I must admit that I felt a bit that way as we wandered thru the halls in search of him.
It was great to meet him, and he's exactly the same person who's voice you hear on the air...enthusiastic about the things he loves and excited to tell you about them. We had a nice talk, and he sent me on my way with his Ice Cream documentary, and a handshake and advice as to where to get one of his favorite hot dogs, so off I went to "The O".
All I can say is yum!
Another interesting fact about WQED is that it was the home of Mr. Rogers, and I got to see and touch the tree and castle used on his program. There was a little spot on the floor that they preserved. It was part of the original set...a painted roadway left there in his honor.
During my drive home, I got to experience how great it is to have Sirius Satellite radio in my car. Nice to be able to hear what you want no matter where you are. I listened in part to an interesting report on NPR about Walmart and it's effect on our economy. Walmart is killing the mom and pop's of our country, as well as many independent retailers. Even American manufacturers are at their will, giving preferential treatment to Walmart over the independents. Quite sad indeed. Earlier today, I read a news report that has Walmart lashing out at Democrats that are critical of them. You know what I say?
Fuck you Walmart. You are really in the biz of making your stockholders happy, not improving our country. You get most of your goods from other countries, who pay their workers incredibly low wages. Most of your employees don't get any form of health care, and you are slowly destroying the fabric of our nation.
It's not just Walmarts fault though, it's the shoppers too. Every time we take a trip to Walmart, we are giving them a little money for a small discount on an item that we could probably buy closer to home for a few cents more, and put that money into the pocket of an independent retailer, the kind that knows your name and knows what you like.
Not to be hypocritical, I don't shop at Walmart anymore, but I do go to Target sometimes...but that is an increasing rare event for me. I want to completely eliminate mega retailers from my shopping.
Ok, i'm done ranting now. Bye for now.
I just returned home from an interesting trip to Pittsburgh. I chose to drive (6 hrs) rather then fly due to all the recent terrorism bullshit troubling our world. The purpose of my trip was a video shoot for a project i'm working on, and we shot at WQED, which is the oldest PBS facility in the US.
As I walked thru the lobby, I noticed a display case featuring a few of my favorite documentaries, including "A Hot Dog Story" and "Sandwiches You'll Like", which were made by Rick Sebak. If you've never seen any of these, I highly recommend them as well as the other's he's done.
Anyhow, it turns out that not only is this the place where Rick does all his work, but he's also in the building and loves to meet his fans. The person I was working with offered to take me to meet Rick. Now, i'm not usually the star struck type, but I must admit that I felt a bit that way as we wandered thru the halls in search of him.
It was great to meet him, and he's exactly the same person who's voice you hear on the air...enthusiastic about the things he loves and excited to tell you about them. We had a nice talk, and he sent me on my way with his Ice Cream documentary, and a handshake and advice as to where to get one of his favorite hot dogs, so off I went to "The O".
All I can say is yum!
Another interesting fact about WQED is that it was the home of Mr. Rogers, and I got to see and touch the tree and castle used on his program. There was a little spot on the floor that they preserved. It was part of the original set...a painted roadway left there in his honor.
During my drive home, I got to experience how great it is to have Sirius Satellite radio in my car. Nice to be able to hear what you want no matter where you are. I listened in part to an interesting report on NPR about Walmart and it's effect on our economy. Walmart is killing the mom and pop's of our country, as well as many independent retailers. Even American manufacturers are at their will, giving preferential treatment to Walmart over the independents. Quite sad indeed. Earlier today, I read a news report that has Walmart lashing out at Democrats that are critical of them. You know what I say?
Fuck you Walmart. You are really in the biz of making your stockholders happy, not improving our country. You get most of your goods from other countries, who pay their workers incredibly low wages. Most of your employees don't get any form of health care, and you are slowly destroying the fabric of our nation.
It's not just Walmarts fault though, it's the shoppers too. Every time we take a trip to Walmart, we are giving them a little money for a small discount on an item that we could probably buy closer to home for a few cents more, and put that money into the pocket of an independent retailer, the kind that knows your name and knows what you like.
Not to be hypocritical, I don't shop at Walmart anymore, but I do go to Target sometimes...but that is an increasing rare event for me. I want to completely eliminate mega retailers from my shopping.
Ok, i'm done ranting now. Bye for now.
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