Danny Kingsbury

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  • Radio!!!! Down but not out!!!

    Radio!!!! Down but not out!!!

    This time of year has always been special for me. When I woke up on Thursday morning my immediate thoughts were of “Ratings Day”. I’d almost forgotten!!!! This week is when the Fall radio Diary results are normally released across Canada. I say normally but not this year. I will explain later. Fall ratings can…

  • Why 1970 was the greatest year of my life.

    Why 1970 was the greatest year of my life.

    When speaking with friends and radio fans over the decades, a very common denominator is the universal “I love that song” moment. “It reminds me of….. (insert here). Well, I’m listening to the July 4th Edition of American Top 40 with Casey Kasem from 1970 and guess what? “I love that song” Moment!!!! This is…

  • Fare thee well love

    Fare thee well love

    We lived in Nova Scotia for 2 and a half years. It was life changing. In many communities, even passing people on the street means eyes down and feet moving. In Nova Scotia, standing in line for Tim’s or entering an elevator meant you’d soon know a great deal more about the person next to…

  • It’s ok to be anxious!!

    It’s ok to be anxious!!

    Feeling afraid and anxious are normal emotions, especially now. We’re officially a global village.

  • Just another cover up!!

    Just another cover up!!

    Then he pulled out a note and handed it to Dawn and said, “look what I found inside the chair”. It was a note from Dawn’s Grandma Anderson. It was dated October 1984. It provided providence about the chair’s history. It went back to at least 1934 when they purchased it.

  • Sleep well and change your life.

    Sleep well and change your life.

    After 6 weeks of sleeping better, I have some free advice so it’s worth every penny.

  • If I Only Had A Brain – aka Endorphins versus Cortisol

    If I Only Had A Brain – aka Endorphins versus Cortisol

    I could while away the hoursConferrin’ with the flowersConsultin’ with the rainAnd my head I’d be scratchin’While my thoughts were busy hatchin’If I only had a brain Incivility in Canada? Say it ain’t so? It’s been a damaging few weeks in our Nation. The Federal Election rhetoric was brutal. Social Media in particular, but all…

  • “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall”

    “Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall”

    I now really like Autumn. And sharing some thoughts on the season.

  • Change in store for 2020

    Change in store for 2020

    My retirement from Rogers Media was announced this week. By year’s end, I will be spending much more time in weekend mode. At least for a period. Although I’ve known I was going to do this for a while, it really doesn’t sink in until you see the memo. SVP of Rogers Radio, Julie Adam,…

  • He ain’t heavy, he’s my Father

    I had an epiphany last week about my Dad in the unlikeliest of places.