tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66473404845474838362024-03-13T11:11:51.801-04:00Sue Wilson's Voice OverVoicing Thoughts on Life, Home, Career, and just about anything on my mindSue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-91852204477638539352020-01-25T16:26:00.002-05:002020-03-10T16:37:39.180-04:00Why Can't I Watch What Everyone Else Likes?
I am struggling with something. I am unable to watch many movies and TV shows that it seems the majority of people enjoy, and I'm starting to feel really abnormal. When I ask friends for recommendations for a great Netflix series to binge or for a movie to escape life with, I get suggestions like: "Handmaiden's Tale," "Don't F*ck with Cats," "Game Of Thrones" and others. I watched the first Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-39630725776448612962020-01-17T18:09:00.000-05:002020-01-18T15:01:57.115-05:00Walking The Dog Through My Neighborhood's Grand History
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My husband and I downsized to a condo this past
fall, and one of the biggest adjustments has been the routine of walking our
dog. Our previous home had a fenced-in yard, so all we had to do was to
open the door. Our new living arrangement has us walking Scooby at least 4
times daily, which is good for him--and for us. Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-61173136647062273202020-01-09T20:30:00.000-05:002020-01-18T13:23:48.631-05:00Grief's Life Lessons
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Grief.
Your brain's natural emotional response to loss, although it doesn't feel natural at all. Grief is the true emotional suffering you feel when someone or something you care about is taken from you. After a loss, grief's pain can come on so suddenly that it cuts like a knife, stabbing you when you least expect. It then can Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-46601438865079327272019-12-31T10:45:00.000-05:002020-01-18T13:32:54.007-05:004 Things to Consider Before You Quit Your Day Job
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Have you ever wanted to quit your day job? I just finished my first full year of self-employment and today I want to share my thoughts on 4 things to consider before you leave a job--whether by choice or necessity. And while these might be especially Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-59879099471179092442019-12-06T10:53:00.000-05:002019-12-07T18:36:51.373-05:00All The Ways To Give
I attended a remarkable memorial service a few months ago for a most remarkable man, and it is still affecting me. After hearing the story of this self-made billionaire and philanthropist from the many who eulogized him, it is clear that Mort Mandel fully participated in every one of his 98 years, right up to his last breath, and in doing so, enriched the lives of so many. In a quote from his Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-8162045469805788072019-12-03T13:30:00.000-05:002019-12-03T16:37:51.054-05:00The Great Downsize... and How We Did ItThere are many articles that boast the mental health benefits of being grateful, and how helpful it is to actively think of, and even write down things you are thankful for on a daily basis. This morning, at the top of my grateful list, is the recent simplification of our lifestyle. My husband and I made a huge change 2 months ago. We moved from just under 3000 SF of living space into a cozy 2 Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-24118684938715527292019-04-15T15:46:00.001-04:002020-03-06T14:27:58.302-05:00Lessons In Perseverance from Tiger Woods
In 2019 Tiger Woods won golf's most prestigious tournament: the Master, pulling off one of the most incredible comebacks in sports history. Incredible because after reaching the highest pinnacle of professional and personal success, including 14 major titles from 1997 to 2008 and plenty of additional PGA accolades, he was a rock star on and off the course and considered by many to be the Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-9800362892864005762018-08-20T13:56:00.000-04:002018-10-15T12:21:33.287-04:00A Tribute To Radio; An Ever-Changing MediumToday is National Radio Day. It is especially poignant for me as this is the first time in my carer that I have not been officially employed by a radio station. But my passion for, and belief in the medium is still strong, even though I recognize the many challenges radio faces in 2018.
Having a view from the sidelines, however, has given me some objectivity.
When I was young, I had 3 Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-25287911787838247472018-08-02T12:11:00.000-04:002018-08-02T13:52:41.427-04:00I Admit It, I'm a Slacktivist
Slacktivism is a
relatively new term for "feel-good" measures in
support of an issue or social cause that doesn't take much
effort. And I feel a little called out as I read more about
this phenomenon. I mean, isn't it good that I sign an
internet petition? Share a social media post on a subject I feel is
important? Well, yeah, but when it it not followed bySue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-19190050487622079432018-04-26T15:39:00.002-04:002020-01-26T16:03:59.237-05:0010 People Who Reinvented Their Lives After 50
During my years on the radio as a morning personality, one of my favorite features was a segment where we celebrated accomplishments and shared good news happening in people’s lives. Amidst the stories of good grades, new babies, home runs, and surprise engagements, one story still stands out to me.
A woman who just turned 60 was graduating with her Master’s Degree. It took her about 2 years Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-65461210202094325422017-11-19T21:52:00.003-05:002017-11-19T21:52:59.980-05:00A Question That Changed Christmas For MeAbout 5 years ago, my daughter asked me a question, and although I certainly didn't expect my answer to be that profound, it actually changed the way I looked at gift giving from that point forward.
Let me first say that I love Christmas. It's always been my favorite time of the year. Although I was raised Catholic --the religious aspect was, and still is, only a small part of my ChristmasSue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-67412113950829375262017-10-06T11:50:00.001-04:002020-01-18T13:22:23.383-05:00Shades of Gray
The world is so black and white these days. I'm looking for shades of gray. It used to be, a compromise was a wonderful word and the key to a good relationship. Whether with a friend, coworker, or life partner, one person leaning in a little and the other doing the same to somehow find some common ground was a good thing.
In today's political climate, it seems compromise is considered a dirty Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-15163201600909789942017-06-14T11:38:00.001-04:002017-07-20T10:07:34.776-04:00Talkin' Bout My GenerationNPR had a piece recently on social media's depiction in the romantic comedy genre. Not since "You've Got Mail" in 1998 has there been a movie that successfully tackled the subject. Yet, over 30% of marriages today are a result of an online meeting. Far higher for online dating.
The story went on to say that they can't get a screenplay on this subject produced, because most people approving Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-35275988984888263812017-04-10T15:30:00.000-04:002017-04-10T15:46:25.679-04:00The Gift, or Curse of Being an EmpathI went through a stage of more than a year with very little TV watching. I canceled cable and limited my news consumption. When I decided to stick my big toe back in, we got a smart TV so that I could be mindful of my viewing selections. I began watching very specific shows available on-demand, from recommendations from friends and family. But that experience, too, has grown dark for me. Clearly,Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-19965160168934370042017-03-14T17:36:00.004-04:002017-03-15T10:06:16.108-04:00It's Your Facebook Page, Post What You Want!Ahhh the trials and tribs of social media. We complain, share memes and vent in various ways about those things that bug us, but still, we come back for more. There are many things I see people post on Facebook that bug me. Passive aggressive posts. Posts begging for compliments or pity. Certain political posts. Animal cruelty photos for the sake of shock with no call for action or a way to help.Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-7064463213297413492017-02-17T11:37:00.004-05:002017-02-19T10:23:38.760-05:00Thoughts On The Resistance
I listened to an interesting interview on NPR's Morning Edition recently. Rachel Martin spoke to Brendan Steinheiser, a Republican strategist and early Tea Party organizer about how liberal activists are using similar tactics in their resistance to the current administration as the Tea Party did when they created a resistance to stop President Obama. He shared his thoughts on what went Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-77668504287143209192017-01-05T14:45:00.000-05:002017-01-06T09:10:54.918-05:00A Post-Election View From A Moderate"A moderate? Ha! I've seen your posts. You voted for Clinton. You've been vocally anti-Trump. You must be a crazy liberal!"
Well, no, actually, I'm not. My mom use to tell me that way back when... your vote was private. You kept it to yourself. Now, after this election, there's a similar vibe. If you say you voted for Clinton you're a crazy baby-killing, God-hating, latte-sippin' Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-11365959822915071462016-09-29T17:21:00.002-04:002017-03-13T10:38:03.124-04:00Still my BFF
Anne.
Our houses were just 3 blocks apart in West Akron. Almost
daily I would walk to the bottom of Mentor Road and she to the bottom of Upper
Merriman Drive to the railroad tracks that were a path to both our houses. We'd
walk along the tracks, over tressels and back into the woods and streams of the
surrounding undeveloped areas that seemed then like the wilderness, but is now
an expensiveSue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-49980663512283775202013-10-03T12:58:00.000-04:002013-10-03T12:58:04.569-04:003 Reasons I Became a VegetarianPeople often ask me why I chose, after 50 years, to stop eating meat. It's a question I get mostly at work dinners, and it is usually asked when someone is apologetic about their ordering meat when I ask for meat-free options. Other than a select few, almost everyone in my life eats meat. So believe me when I say there is no judgement or disapproval of those who have not made the same choice I Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-72046251077894638422011-09-17T11:02:00.000-04:002011-09-17T11:02:09.109-04:00AcceptanceI've have the pleasure of knowing many people who have many successful, happy relationships in their lives. Whether it's a long and happy marriage, friendships that have endured time and tribulation, or family bonds that go beyond blood, there's one common theme in these relationships: Acceptance.
It sounds so simple, but a person's willingness to accept another is the key to an enduring Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-27920488667872432762011-07-30T10:56:00.006-04:002013-10-03T10:59:05.794-04:00It's Not Fair! The Age of EntitlementWorking at a radio station, I've been a part of many on air contests and promotions that give away desirable prizes, but none gain quite the attention--good and bad, as a contest the gives away a prize that kids or teens want to win, or worse, that a parent wants their kids to have.
I'm a mom. So I totally get wanting to get that gift that your kid is totally into. I went through the phases of Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-11017050732600325742011-06-04T07:16:00.001-04:002011-06-04T07:20:57.425-04:00Advice For Graduates... or Anyone at Any AgeI've read the speech I've included below before and have always loved it. Although it was suppose to be advice for graduates, I believe it is wonderful advice that any of us can use, at any age. There is much speculation on where it came from. It has been attributed to Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. According to Snopes.com, that is incorrect. This, like many mis-attributed graduation speeches that roll Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-30022028180304353492011-04-27T21:39:00.009-04:002011-04-27T22:03:37.581-04:00Why We're Walking...for Phil and for Donna.It’s everywhere.
Not a day goes by that don’t you hear that someone you work with, some friend of yours or their family, or even someone famous in the news has cancer. You read stats in magazines, newspapers and online. And everywhere you hear commercials for new medicines and hospitals that specialize in treatment. Still, you just never feel like it can happen to YOU. So when you or someoneSue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-5195025724017202222011-02-26T09:11:00.001-05:002011-02-26T15:57:28.416-05:00The End of Winter Blahs"Little Darlin' I feel that ice is slowly melting. Little darlin', it seems like years since it's been clear." ~George Harrison
Yeah Darlins',it HAS been a long, cold, snowy winter. And at about this time every year (as February draws to a close) I feel like I am at the end of my winter rope. Is that I am getting older? Is it the lack of sun? Is it really that this has been one of the snowier Sue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6647340484547483836.post-18431344463973176292011-01-02T09:17:00.002-05:002011-01-02T09:27:41.222-05:00Stopping May Be Better Than StartingEvery article I've ready lately gives one reason after another why you should not make a new year's resolution. By a wide margin, the experts say, resolutions don't work, as many people who have that first cigarette after they resolve to quit smoking, or skipped several days at the gym think that because they've slipped up they have "broken" their resolution they might as well just give up. I amSue Wilson Voiceoverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04488546467579831710noreply@blogger.com0