Corn and Beans started sprouting on Sunday. Today, a little light rain. Man, I hope my farmer friends get the sort of bumper crop this year they always pray for, but seldom see. With this economy, they need an edge if they are going to make any profits after paying off their loans.
Interesting. A friends son is graduating from high school. He’s already got a phenomenal job lined up in the ag sector directly after graduation. Despite this, his parents are required to fill out a FAFSA form around federal student loans or he won’t receive his diploma.
I’m not understanding the logic of this. It’s a state of Illinois requirement.
- Give Me A Break - Wednesday, Apr 30, 25 @ 9:40 am:
For the Love of Pete, can we just see the sun on occasion?
- We've never had one before - Wednesday, Apr 30, 25 @ 9:43 am:
I love this type of music, the “texi-mexi-polka”.
I see this tune made it into the Smithsonian. Good for them.
We can better understand all of the cultures in the USA by sharing our music, our food, and our grocery stores.
=== I’m not understanding the logic of this. It’s a state of Illinois requirement. ===
If we were to pick apart everything that is taught in the curriculum based on the individual needs of each child, we would eliminate education entirely.
The reason for adding this element to a curriculum is to ensure all children and parents know how to access higher education. Whether or not the do so is a private decision. But making sure all know how to do so, especially when federal resources require this form be completed prior to attending, is a good thing.
It’s sort of like chemistry class. While most kids will not need it, farmer kids do, right?
H-W,
Appreciate the response. And your points make sense, except for the fact that the college and university system won’t even let you apply for college unless you’ve filled out a FAFSA (which seems more appropriate). Holding a child’s diploma hostage until they submit personal information for a potential loan that they are currently not seeking seems a little too “Big Brother” to me.
All that’s happened since Monday afternoon has made me continue to miss hearing Jim Leach during times of breaking news. And for this breaking news to be heard on 970.
Any chance that Woodward Communications could somehow convince Jim to at least return to WMAY at least part time (while still keeping the day job at IDPH)?
Also, even though WMAY is a shadow of what it used to be during the Ryan and W/Blago years, I hope Woodward decides to move it off 92.7 and back to 970 where it belongs. Then move the simulcast to 97.7 (city of license Petersburg) since 970’s signal, at least at night, has a strong null to the northwest to where it can’t even be heard in Cantrall or Athens–even though you might still be able to see the legendary Spaulding 4 towers’ lights from there.
- Chito - Wednesday, Apr 30, 25 @ 8:39 am:
As someone who holds passports for both countries, thank you for this song, Rich.
- JoanP - Wednesday, Apr 30, 25 @ 9:10 am:
Another good example of why we need to stop making fun of accordions.
Also: JB Pritzker, the Bear Jew: https://forward.com/opinion/716248/jb-pritzker-trump-josh-shapiro/
- H-W - Wednesday, Apr 30, 25 @ 9:21 am:
Corn and Beans started sprouting on Sunday. Today, a little light rain. Man, I hope my farmer friends get the sort of bumper crop this year they always pray for, but seldom see. With this economy, they need an edge if they are going to make any profits after paying off their loans.
- Downstate - Wednesday, Apr 30, 25 @ 9:38 am:
Interesting. A friends son is graduating from high school. He’s already got a phenomenal job lined up in the ag sector directly after graduation. Despite this, his parents are required to fill out a FAFSA form around federal student loans or he won’t receive his diploma.
I’m not understanding the logic of this. It’s a state of Illinois requirement.
- Give Me A Break - Wednesday, Apr 30, 25 @ 9:40 am:
For the Love of Pete, can we just see the sun on occasion?
- We've never had one before - Wednesday, Apr 30, 25 @ 9:43 am:
I love this type of music, the “texi-mexi-polka”.
I see this tune made it into the Smithsonian. Good for them.
We can better understand all of the cultures in the USA by sharing our music, our food, and our grocery stores.
- H-W - Wednesday, Apr 30, 25 @ 11:00 am:
@ Downstate
=== I’m not understanding the logic of this. It’s a state of Illinois requirement. ===
If we were to pick apart everything that is taught in the curriculum based on the individual needs of each child, we would eliminate education entirely.
The reason for adding this element to a curriculum is to ensure all children and parents know how to access higher education. Whether or not the do so is a private decision. But making sure all know how to do so, especially when federal resources require this form be completed prior to attending, is a good thing.
It’s sort of like chemistry class. While most kids will not need it, farmer kids do, right?
- Downstate - Wednesday, Apr 30, 25 @ 11:19 am:
H-W,
Appreciate the response. And your points make sense, except for the fact that the college and university system won’t even let you apply for college unless you’ve filled out a FAFSA (which seems more appropriate). Holding a child’s diploma hostage until they submit personal information for a potential loan that they are currently not seeking seems a little too “Big Brother” to me.
- Beentheredonethat - Wednesday, Apr 30, 25 @ 12:11 pm:
Thanks for the song, Rich. Just ordered the CD, the rhythm made me get up and dance.
- Leatherneck - Wednesday, Apr 30, 25 @ 12:20 pm:
All that’s happened since Monday afternoon has made me continue to miss hearing Jim Leach during times of breaking news. And for this breaking news to be heard on 970.
Any chance that Woodward Communications could somehow convince Jim to at least return to WMAY at least part time (while still keeping the day job at IDPH)?
Also, even though WMAY is a shadow of what it used to be during the Ryan and W/Blago years, I hope Woodward decides to move it off 92.7 and back to 970 where it belongs. Then move the simulcast to 97.7 (city of license Petersburg) since 970’s signal, at least at night, has a strong null to the northwest to where it can’t even be heard in Cantrall or Athens–even though you might still be able to see the legendary Spaulding 4 towers’ lights from there.