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I still can't kick someone when I think they're down!

Yesterday, it was revealed that one of the talk show hosts in my area, Maxwell from WMMS/100.7, was gone from his show. This got the message boards in motion. Of course, I got in on the action, as it had to do with radio. And then I got pulled into the action, as I got a mention on one of the chat boards. Someone had posted that I (WIXY) should have the show on WMMS from 3-7, as I get under Triv's skin more than any other poster.

I politely declined, saying that they have to find another screwball moron, Triv's term of endearment for me.

For those out of the area and the loop, Triv is Mike Trivisonno, afternoon personality at WTAM/1100. He also recently lost his wife to cancer. Mike and Linda had been married almost 40 years. Cliff Note: Someone please correct me on this if I'm wrong.

Anyway, I think fun is fun, but I still wouldn't enter in that opening. I also don't believe in kicking someone when they're down, as I would think somebody who is recently widowed would be right before the holidays.

I'm proud to say that I was raised better than that.

Comments

clean and crazy said…
awe good for you, bless his heart, he is in my prayer box.

radio competition is one thing, but this is another, and yes my freind you were raised wonderfully to know when to say when.

you are a very classy guy, you have a great character and i hope you have a great thanksgiving!!
November 24, 2009 1:27 PM
Diane Vogel Ferri said…
It's good to take the high road - but not always easy!
November 24, 2009 2:12 PM
J. Moses said…
Cliff they just confirmed she is having heart trouble. EKG came back irregular and the docs are talking of keeping her through thanksgiving...
November 24, 2009 3:08 PM
Mike Golch said…
Cliff,I was raised that way as well,unfortunaly there are those that donot believe in this decient thing to do.
November 24, 2009 4:15 PM
islandgirl4ever2 said…
Hi Cliff,

I agree with you.. There are lines we draw and going after someone when they are suffering is not the way to go... I am praying for him and his family during this difficult time for them...

Take care,
Leesa
November 25, 2009 4:13 PM
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