A reminder as we get started to be kind to those moms in your office or workplace today. Mother's Day was yesterday, and if the average mom is like Jon's mom...she's no doubt nursing a massive hangover this morning. So be nice. Be quiet. Offer to hold her hair while she pukes up those pop tarts.NY Times bestselling author Wendy Leigh's latest book takes a look at the life of Patrick Swayze. Interviews with the actor's co-stars, family, and friends fill Patrick Swayze: One Last Dance, as he faces terminal cancer. The book hits stores tomorrow.Another Medium Monday brought psychic medium Susan Anderson to the show. Susan took your calls, as she does the second Monday of every month.
In honor of M Weekend (unless you're Mary, then it's a 3-day M Weekend), we've decided to post a picture of the hottest mom in TV history. Dispute it if you like, but at least take time to recognize the beauty that is Maggie Seaver.Dr. Cassandra Vieten's new book, Mindful Motherhood showed us how to stay sane during pregnancy and your child's first year. A perfect gift for moms-to-be on your M Day gift list.Congratulations to our Charm Your Mom GRAND PRIZE winner (drumroll)...Terri Beck (applause)!! Terri's lovely daughter got her registered at k107.com for the prize package from Fox Diamond Center, Primary Paint, and Theo's! Thanks to all of our sponsors and to everyone who entered.Tony Meade stopped by to fill us in on the adventures of young Kirk, young Spock, and the young Enterprise. Star Trek is this week's big release, or check out James Earl Jones narrating Earth.
Stunning news this morning as the U.S. Postal Service announced losses of $1.9 billion in the second quarter. They say the USPS may not make it through the end of the year! Looks like the time has come for Mr. McFeeley to ask King Friday for a bailout.What's Your Self-Worth? Good question and the new good book from Dr. Cheryl Saban. Makes a great gift and a nice way to validate mom this Mother's Day. Weekend Buzz got us around the South Valley for mom-related events, and Brian Carter talked about ways to pamper the old gal with seafood.Our K107.1 Life Coach Mary T. Browne talked positive thoughts and motherhood. The best ways to stay sane for both parents and children are all a matter of your mindset. Why do diets fail? Dr. Susan Roberts says it's because most diet plans force you to betray your natural instincts about food and eating. The Instinct Diet relies on your intuition to lose weight and keep it off. Find the book in stores and more info online at Dr. Roberts website.
Workin' off the Cinco de Hangover one bead of sweat at a time...So what's up with those labels you see on your favorite cleaning products, from dishwasher soap to laundry detergent? Ever notice there are no chemical ingredients listed? Earthjustice attorney Keri Powell is trying to change that fact and force Mr. Clean to come clean, making our households greener and safer.
Health magazine editor Frances Largeman-Roth shared her expert advice on what to eat if you have a bun in the oven. Feed The Belly: The Pregnant Mom's Healthy Eating Guide lists essential nutrients and foods to avoid. Find recipes and other ideas at Frances' website.K107.1 Petspert, Dr. Ann Sosalla stopped by. For the best critter care (did Granny Clampett sneak in here?) anywhere, go to http://www.companionanimalcarefdl.com/. Dr. Sean Foreman is our K107.1 Political Analyst and gave us a look at President Obama's first 100 days, Senator Specter flipping parties, and the government response to the swine flu. Dr. Foreman has a radio show of his own that streams online at www.barry.edu/radiostation.Food Network star Sandra Lee chatted about her new show, Sandra's Money Saving Meals. You'll also find her in a new magazine based on her current show, Semi-Homemade.
Leading off our blog this morning with a photo taken just moments ago right here in the studio...gracias, Jose.Dr. Katherine Brooks guided us down the path to a first career, or even a new career. You Majored in What? gives real-life examples and resources from people who have made the switch, no matter their educational background. UW-FdL art professor John Scotello stopped in to tell us about the 4th annual Art Momentum event happening this Friday evening. Doors at the UW Commons open at 5pm. As always, the event is free and open to the public.What Would Audrey Do? Timeless Lessons for Living with Grace and Style is the latest book from Pamela Keogh. Even with her celebrity status, the life of Audrey Hepburn was filled with great examples for regular ol' common folk like us...and she was quite the little hottie back in the day too. The Bachelor Guy, Eric Rogell helped us gear up for this afternoon/evening's Drinko de Mayo. Find tips and checklists for your party at www.thebachelorguy.com.
Cue the violins. Looks like Jon will be eating ramen noodles for the next few weeks following another upset in Saturday's Kentucky Derby. Mine That Bird?!? A 50-1 shot takes the win and Jon's $10 wager with it. What a shame.K107.1 Fitness Pro Lynn Roethke stopped by for another weigh-in. The numbers weren't quite as good this time around, but what do you expect after a weekend full of grilling and mint juleps? Find Lynn online or stop in at Club Olympia to get your sweat on.As Mother's Day approaches, we chatted with a pair of guests concerning the influence of the old gal in our lives. Dr. Wednesday Martin's book Stepmonster looks at why stepmothers think, feel, and act the way they do...for the good or the bad. Our second mommy-related guest was author Gregory Lang. Greg has a pair of books that compliment each other while letting mom know she's da bomb. Why a Daughter Needs a Mom and Why a Son Needs a Mom make great gifts and are now in stores.
Hey, hey, hey...it's May Day! About 20 years ago a young man named Jonny asked his ol' granny what May Day was. She said it was a day to work on your manners and be polite to everyone you saw. "MAY I have another cookie?" or "Grandfather, MAY I use the bathroom before you set off another bomb?" or "I'd like to help you paint the ceiling, if I MAY." See? It's all about a day to say "may." True story.Sabish Middle School in the FDL is Go'n Green this Tuesday. Check out various green gifts in time for Mother's Day, or maybe get an early jump on Earth Day 2010. The fun goes from 3-4:40 in the Sabish parking lot.Sean Conway, the host of Cultivating Life (now airing on WGN America - check local listings) gave us tips on making our backyards into secondary living spaces. His companion book is in stores and would make a great gift for your mama.Time is of the essence to Charm Your Mom for Mother's Day. Details on our BIG prize package and your chance to get mom qualified are at k107.com.And finally, it just wouldn't be a Friday without a visit from Tony Meade. Tony bared his claws and chatted up two movies this week...X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Lots of blood in both offerings.
A reminder as we get started to be kind to those moms in your office or workplace today. Mother's Day was yesterday, and if the average mom is like Jon's mom...she's no doubt nursing a massive hangover this morning. So be nice. Be quiet. Offer to hold her hair while she pukes up those pop tarts.
