Queenkv’s Brainpickings

Mobile Me. I was so happy to add this sexy machine to my collection of tech toys. Bigger, faster and so slick. Even though I jump on the upgrade wagon when it comes to my computers, I still want to hail anybody who’s willing to rock Windows 95 in a public space. Read more… or [...]

The style, the passion and the fabulous clothes… I fell in love with Fedrico Fellini’s “8 1/2″ at Cal. My film professor screened this film at the Pacific Film Archives. Marcello Mastroianni was brilliant as the Italian movie director who was struggling to come up with his next masterpiece. [from http://www.britannica.com] For extra credit, I [...]

Today – I slept in until 6:30 AM. 24 hours earlier – I was printing scripts for my director, swapping out stories for a live report at a deadly accident scene and writing teases for my 2-hour show. Yesterday – I wrapped up my last day of work in Sacramento TV News. It’s the end [...]

It feels like my work days are blending together. We’re in the middle of sweeps. I’m slammed with crazy hours, breaking news and guest requests inside the newsroom. Before sweeps, I produced a very cool show with Dr. Oz. He even changed out of his suit and into some medical scrubs. Then he did yoga [...]

Type, check & hit send. A new chapter in my life starts today. # @chewyfally No! No Rick Rolling! He's "Not" David Caruso! You should have seen his badge and Miami PD ID. in reply to chewyfally # @suzannephan Wedding in Mumbai! Once-in-a-lifetime experience for your friends who are tying the knot! in reply to [...]

Inside my newsroom, I surprised people with my plans to visit Cleveland on my 2-week vacation. They thought I was crazy. I rattled off some places worth visiting, like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They nodded, but I don’t think I changed any minds. Screw it. I had fun. This city by Lake [...]

Following up on A Really Goode Job: I tied for 11th Place with 40 other amazing candidates. Thank you to everyone who voted and who blogged/twittered/facebooked about my application. Thanks again to an amazing group of people who produced video references for my Goode Job bid. Finally, I’d love to see the next Wine Country [...]

A few blogs ago, I talked about juggling chainsaws inside the newsroom. A writing consultant said that is what a producer takes care of when she’s getting ready for hew news show. She’s juggling live reports on stories that are being updated in the field and over the news wires. She’s also coordinating new video [...]

Over the weekend, I sent in my resume for Murphy-Goode’sWine Country Lifestyle Correspondent position. Exciting! So, you’ve seen why I think I’d rock this dream job. Now, I want to share some of my professional and personal references for this job in Sonoma County. This is from Andrea James in Seattle, Washington. We graduated from [...]

What happens when you combine 2-pounds of bacon, chorizo sausage, spicy Italian sausage and a new grill? A Bacon Explosion! I found out about this amazing culinary invention from an anchor I worked with in Topeka. She’s now reporting at one of the best stations in Kansas City. I’m also amazed people were willing to [...]