Yesterday was a busy day at work, I celebrated my 35th anniversary at WPOC and spent a lot of time responding to well wishes from people I work with and those who have loved the radio station for a long time. So today, I just want to take a minute to reflect on all that has gone on in those last 35 years. We have lived in four different homes in Baltimore. The first two years, while we were getting to know the city, we rented a place in Federal Hill. Two of our 3 kids were born here. We've loved 7 dogs in Baltimore, one of whom we rescued from the streets downtown during our first year here. Even though I grew up in Michigan, I have now lived most of my life right here in Charm City and I'm grateful for it. Grateful for all the friends we've made, all the co-workers I've known and the many many listeners who have been so loyal to the WPOC family. The photo I chose to post was taken during my early years here when the station had a softball team. We were all expected to participate even though some of us had no business taking the mound. I can't remember what organization we were raising money for during this particular game but we had a couple of country stars taking part. That's Doug Stone (I'd Be Better Off In A Pine Box) and Lorrie Morgan (Something In Red). I'm sitting between them and Marty Bass (from WJZ) who was on my morning show at the time, was on our team too. Those were fun days and if you were listening back then you probably remember Doug and Lorrie being played a lot on WPOC. If you've only been listening for the last few years or months those names won't mean much to you but they make up part of my history here in Baltimore when I was just getting to know what country music was all about. I had been in radio for ten years when I came to town, this was my ninth radio station, but the first one I worked at, that played country music. I had a lot to learn. Over these last 35 years I've come to appreciate not only the music and the people who make it but more importantly the community of those who are proud to call themselves true country music fans, the people who helped me see it for what it was, music that tells the stories of our lives. Thanks for your support, it means more than you will ever know.