To defray the monthly cost of running the KPIG stream….that’s why they are charging 5 bucks a month for you internet folks. That’s fine…I know a lot of people who wouldn’t mind supporting the Pig in this way…as one listener said, (after she made sure she would still get to hear all the DJs and usual programming) “you guys are worth it!”….well…yes….yes we are….damn right, frickin-A, we are totally worth it..!!! But, I digress….
I think the problem is what we, the DJs, and many of you the listeners keep wondering….why couldn’t they at least offer the option of listening free with the commercials?! And whichever group of suited gentlemen it was sitting in their boardroom that thought of this idea never had it enter their minds to offer something for, gulp, free! If they had asked us, that would have been the first question….is there going to be an option to listen for free…are they going to have a choice?!
Of course, no one ever asks us folks on the front line anything…but now that we brought it up at our meeting with Ed, they say they are going to look into getting, what Sleepy John and I were calling, “The Public Option” ….I hope they can make it work. They did say that they would bring the free stream back when the economy gets better! Hmmm, that sounds familiar….where have I heard that….oh yeah, that’s what they said a year ago about bringing the live DJs back at night…when the economy gets better.
I think that’s a very blatant way of saying, “We'll try, but don’t hold your breath”! For, as bad as the nation’s economy is, the economy of Mapleton Communications is even worse. And that’s why everyone is a little edgy right now, from Adam down to us lowly DJs at stations up and down the central coast…nobody really knows what’s going to happen…and if they do know, they certainly aren’t telling any of us little people… Is Lazard going to get more proactive in the operation of the radio stations?
Are they already?
Is this internet thing their idea?
Inquiring minds want to know!!
Eventually Lazard is going to want their money back…so stay tuned to see what wacky thing happens next!!
I will if you will!
For all of you fine swine who have decided not to pay...thank you for your support!
And for all you fine swine who are subscribing, thank you for your support!
And if you’re one of those who can’t afford it right now, maybe you could find yourself a Piggie sponsor…one of your cyber pals out there who could help you out… (cue the Patriotic Music!) ...I know y’all chat with each other and keep in touch…help a Pig out…you guys and gals never cease to amaze me with your generosity ….that’s what it’s all about, Pigs helping Pigs…in this case, helping to spread the music around…and music is so important and powerful!
As that lady said, “we are worth it”….and we do it because we think you all are worth it…and we all keep proving it to each other again and again!
We all are;
Real People
Real Music
Real Radio
Real Ralphie
Sorry I haven’t been posting much lately, but, my mind has been whirling these last couple weeks, and there are many things going on that have distracted me. Her house still needs weather stripping done around the windows, and some boards around the window replaced, that’s probably the main thing, but there are lots of smaller jobs to get that house repaired. Since she lives further inland, she didn’t get the water damage that they got along the coast, but the high winds from the hurricane kicked up a few tornados, and that’s what caused the most damage.
The area is beautiful farm land, and everyone along the road knows everyone and keeps an eye out...Miss Donna lives at the end of the road, which is named after her father-in-law. As I looked around I realized what that saying “Land rich, and cash poor” really meant! She may not have all the funds she needs to do all the projects, but she sure is rich with friends and family. She’s got family living “just up the road apiece” , including her parents, so she can see them and watch her grandson, Kinley, grow up. He’s about 10, and way into Sponge Bob…something we had in common!
Her best friend Cynthia invited us over to dinner one night as a way to thank us for helping their friend. She brought us red beans and rice one day for lunch…and the last day Miss Donna cooked us Gumbo and fresh greens, sweet potatoes and Mexican cornbread!
We didn’t starve that week, is what I’m saying!
We did work hard for that week….here, some of the photographic evidence….
Every morning before she went off to work, Miss Donna would write us these short letters in a notebook. One letter in particular got us a little choked up:
“….As I reflect on what you’ve given me, words still cannot express my feelings as my heart burst and overflows with joy. I look forward to spending more time with y’all, I will be home on Thursday and Friday…”
Then at the end, in a slightly more excited hand, one more paragraph…
“You are a fresh breath of life to me. Renewed hope. New life. I hadn’t realized that Katrina had worn me down to a frazzle. I did not know that I was so depressed…Have a Blessed day!”
A few of us have been keeping in contact with her by phone and email and snail mail. It seems like there haven’t been any volunteers showing up since we left, plus she’s a little low on funds for the various projects, so I know she’s feeling a little down.
But she holds on to God and to her family, and Molly of course, and she presses on!
Here are a few ways that I can suggest….
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance...they have done a lot for the victims of Katrina...
www.pcusa.org/pda/response/latinamerica/haiti-earthquake011310
And here's a couple that Brittany suggested...
www.compassion.com/contribution/giving/disasterrelief.htm?referer=105910
