Coming Out, #Family, and #Music with Lord Christian at #DadChat

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

Christian – Eagle Scout

Every parent wants the best for their kids. I asked the Moral Question of the Week, WHICH do you want most for your kids – to be Happy, Good, or Successful? Yes, we want all three but not on that list is, do you care about your kid(s) sexuality? I would assume that most of the #DadChat community is open-minded and, dare I say, inclusive. I know there’s no homophobia in our community BUT that doesn’t answer the question of how YOU would deal with a child that is questioning his or her sexuality? We are going to TAKE THIS ON with co-host Christian Hollingsworth aka Lord Christian, who has lived it and then some this Thursday July 21 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT/9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET.

Baby Boomers Get Old, Too!

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

I was born in the fifties so I guess that qualifies me as part of the Baby Boomer generation. I’d rather not be part of what I consider as the most destructive modern-era generation of self-involved human beings the planet has ever seen. But, I had no choice as to when I was born. I’m fond of saying that the ONLY good thing to come out of the sixties was some decent rock ‘n’ roll and, sadly, I stand by that statement. Okay, the Civil Rights movement was a good thing, too.

#Golf is Like #SEX

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

This is the inaugural column in a new blog series called, “Golf is Like…” Naturally, to launch it I chose to compare golf to sex, since sex is always a good hook. Get it? Hook? Besides, they say golf is a game of inches, don’t they?

Impala Island – #Africa #Travel

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

These impala were so beautiful and amazing to watch. Check out the two males fighting for Alpha position and the female nearby, indifferent.

My Personal Story with Robin Williams

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

I worked in showbiz for a quarter-century. One of my early jobs was on the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood. At that time, “Mork and Mindy” was a new hit (yes, I’m that old) and Robin Williams was an emerging star. Also a big comedic name at the time was Andy Kaufman – I actually attended one of his infamous “Milk and Cookies” live shows.

Songs of Summer at #DadChat #Music

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

Don’t we all love summer? And, don’t we all love music? So, we’re going to continue a #DadChat tradition with our music chats – this time we’ll share our favorite Songs of Summer! And, as is also #DadChat tradition, we have Jason Ramsey as our co-host whenever we “do music.” Join us Thursday, August 14 from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. PT/9:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET. Me, I like old Rock ‘N’ Roll – what about you?

Modern Relationships Stink

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

The other night my wife and I went on a date night to a very nice restaurant. We had a very nice waitress who was attractive, friendly, and declared almost immediately that she wasn’t going to have any children. Huh? I then asked her if she had a boyfriend. She instantly and disdainfully said, “No way.”

@DISH – The Company That Cares! Only About #Dish!

Posted on August 10, 2014 by Bruce Sallan

Yes, nothing compares! #Sarcasm

Wow, I just got off another one of those customer service nightmare phone calls after going through three operators because their menu options DID NOT include “If you wish to cancel your service!” I’m appalled at the way so many contemporary companies such as DISH care ONLY about their bottom line. Is customer loyalty really that dead and buried?