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May 12, 2014

You May Have To Wait in Line—I’m Signing Autographs These Days

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I know you all think that I am just a 50 something woman from the Midwest who spends her time collecting teapots and spoiling her cats.  I am about to crush those images for you so be prepared.

I figured out long ago that I may not be cut out for fame and fortune and I am okay with that.  I like my life.  Scratch that.  I love my life.  All of it. All the bits and pieces. All the messiness of it sometimes is what makes my life my life.

But I am like many who get dazzled by celebrity status and wonder “what if” fame knocked on my door?  I thought it had one day when I got a new follower on Twitter.

rihanna

Oh I was excited.  I sent a text to both of my sons saying that Rihanna was now my Twitter follower.  I had arrived!!!!  Look—it says she follows me!!!!  Who knew that a superstar like Rihanna would know about little old me.

And then Aaron burst my bubble and said “Mom—that is not a verified account.  It is not the “real” Rihanna.”  Way to go, Aaron. Rain on my parade.  Burst my bubble, Crush my dreams.

So I decided to just be happy being little old me and continue living my life like I always have. But life is funny and because of a meeting with a wonderful man at a Social Media Breakfast several months ago I now have a great fun experience which undoubtedly will lead to fortune and fame.

I met Bill Schickel who is the station manager of a local radio station--KCMR.  Bill started reading my blog and liked what I rambled on and on about, I guess, and asked me to consider being a small part of their radio family.  I met with the delightful and lovely Cynthia Tompkins and the rest is history.  On Tuesday mornings you will find me joining her for a 5 minute (give or take) segment on her Bright Sounds   show chatting about what is on my blog.  The main problem is keeping it to 5 minutes.  I have a lot to say.

bethannandcynthiaSo if you ever want to hear what my voice actually sounds like feel free to tune in on Tuesday mornings.  I usually go on around 8:30ish a.m. (Central time)  and KCMR is located at 97.9 FM and can also be streamed online by going to their website here.  It has been a fun thing to do and I am grateful to Bill and Cynthia for welcoming me and including me in their family.

KCMR has also moved into a wonderful facility and will be celebrating with a Grand Opening on May 16th beginning at 2 pm at their studios at 316 N Federal Ave in Mason City.  They would love to have you stop in if you are in the area to help celebrate!

 

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  1. georgettesullins
    May 12, 2014 at 06:09 am

    Oh, what fun! Congratulations on becoming an Iowa rock star blogger! I will try to tune in tomorrow morning 8:30 am CST. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:20 am

      Thanks, Georgette. IT has been fun how it all came abut and I am meeting the nicest people.

      Reply
  2. lclalor
    May 12, 2014 at 06:30 am

    Sounds like fun. Enjoy!

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:19 am

      Thanks. I am having a fun time with my 5 minutes every week. 🙂

      Reply
  3. The Presents of Presence
    May 12, 2014 at 06:32 am

    Woo hoo congrats to you Beth Ann!

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:19 am

      🙂 I will try to not let it go to my head. 🙂

      Reply
      1. The Presents of Presence
        May 13, 2014 at 11:17 am

        Oh let it go to your head, your heart and your mind! Smile! You deserve it! ♥

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        1. Beth Ann
          May 13, 2014 at 11:19 am

          Thanks!!! Too sweet!

          Reply
  4. Carl D'Agostino
    May 12, 2014 at 06:34 am

    Congratulations – sounds like an exciting enterprise.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:19 am

      It is fun—and I am having fun with the experience. Thanks, Carl.

      Reply
  5. CMSmith
    May 12, 2014 at 06:57 am

    How fun! Good for you.

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:18 am

      🙂 It is fun!

      Reply
  6. Diane
    May 12, 2014 at 07:22 am

    Gotta watch for those blue check marks on those twitter accounts. Been fooled myself!

    Radio gig. WhooHoo. So proud, happy and excited for you, friend. Well deserved recognition. Xoxo Diane

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:29 am

      Aw, thanks, Diane! I knew someone else would understand my lack of blue check mark sadness! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Virginia
    May 12, 2014 at 07:24 am

    Look at you! I am so proud but not at all surprised that you are making a splash with your blog and with just being who you are!!

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:29 am

      It sounds more than it really actually is but I am grateful to Bill for asking me to join in the fun there. They are a really great team and I am having so much fun talking about topics on my blog. Last week I talked about Leslie! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Jennifer Flaa (@JeniEats)
    May 12, 2014 at 07:40 am

    I love your radio spot. I still call it a radio show:) If we’re in town, we’ll have to stop by the open house.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:43 am

      You definitely need to stop in for the open house—Bill would love to have you guys there! He is such a supporter of all of the bloggers and businesses locally. It has been a fun, fun thing!

      Reply
  9. Christie Leach
    May 12, 2014 at 07:44 am

    Enjoy life in the lime light:)

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:48 am

      Haha!!! Thanks! I am really not a publicity hound even though this post makes it sound that way. 🙂 I will try to maintain my humble roots in my fame. Thanks for stopping by!!!

      Reply
  10. myfemalepersuasion
    May 12, 2014 at 07:47 am

    Yayy!! Congratulations!

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:51 am

      Haha! Thanks. It sounds like I am big stuff, doesn’t it? But hey—if I can send a few more listeners KCMR way it is all good. I know that they now have my husband listening at least! 🙂

      Reply
      1. myfemalepersuasion
        May 12, 2014 at 07:58 am

        That’s great! You never know what connections you will form just by chatting. Awesome.

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        1. Beth Ann
          May 12, 2014 at 07:58 am

          Thanks! I can talk. Trust me, I can talk. 🙂

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          1. myfemalepersuasion
            May 12, 2014 at 07:59 am

            Lol. I’m with you on that!

  11. Jan Peterson
    May 12, 2014 at 07:49 am

    I hate when someone bursts your bubble. Of course, I suppose at times it’s best to know the truth. Have fun with the radio gig!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:50 am

      Sometimes your own children are the best at bursting your bubble, I have found! 🙂 I am over it now. I can live with the disappointment. 🙂

      Reply
  12. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    May 12, 2014 at 08:16 am

    I shall always be one of your most dedicated fans, even if I don’t follow you on Twitter. You are the best, Beth Ann. The best!!! (exclamation marks added just for you.)

    Reply
  13. Dianna
    May 12, 2014 at 09:35 am

    How COOL is that??? I’m going to put a reminder in my phone right now to tune in tomorrow morning!

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  14. Debbie
    May 12, 2014 at 10:51 am

    Woo-Hoo, you have definitely ARRIVED, Beth Ann — good for you! Nothing like instant popularity (and to think it all started with Rihanna, heehee!!)

    Reply
  15. Becky Miracle
    May 12, 2014 at 11:18 am

    I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT……I told you one day I would get to say, ” I knew her when!” Congratulations on the new gig!

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  16. Jackie Cangro
    May 12, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    How exciting! I hope you have a lot of fun with your radio segment.

    Clearly the fake Rihanna has some good taste! 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 03:13 pm

      You think? :-). I am proud to be followed by fake Rihanna.

      Reply
  17. Darlene
    May 12, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    What a great gig! You are perfect for it too. Have fun and I’ll be able to say “I knew you when..”
    (I actually thought you were already famous) XO

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 03:12 pm

      You are all so kind. :-). It makes my heart happy. The station is really a great place.

      Reply
  18. Kathryn McCullough
    May 12, 2014 at 01:30 pm

    Gosh, Beth Ann, the radio gig is really, really awesome. Sorry about the Rihanna thing being a bust, but, I think, your radio show thing is WAY bigger than that!!!!!

    Hugs from Ecuador,
    Kathy

    Reply
  19. Margie Pillsbury Chambers
    May 12, 2014 at 02:34 pm

    Awesome. Even if it isn’t the real Rihanna who cares…

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 03:09 pm

      Thanks, Margie! I felt special for a minute.

      Reply
  20. Allison Oxford Rifkin
    May 12, 2014 at 04:02 pm

    So cool! Congratulations on the new gig – have so much fun with it!

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:32 pm

      I am having fun. The hardest thing is keeping it short . Cynthia and I could probably talk for an hour.

      Reply
  21. Val - Corn, Beans, Pigs and Kids
    May 12, 2014 at 04:55 pm

    You’ve been doing great on the radio! What a great partnership.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:32 pm

      Thanks, Val. You guys are so wonderful to tune in and support me. It means an awful lot to me. Thanks!

      Reply
  22. behindthemask
    May 12, 2014 at 05:55 pm

    Congrats! That’s exciting!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:30 pm

      Well—-it is a small town but still—-it is fun and I am having a good time with it so that is what matters, right?

      Reply
      1. behindthemask
        May 12, 2014 at 07:31 pm

        It is!

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  23. Ann Pillsbury
    May 12, 2014 at 07:24 pm

    Sorry about the Rihanna thing but glad to hear you are the airwaves now!

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 12, 2014 at 07:30 pm

      Well it was too good to be true, right??? Thanks for the nice thoughts!!!

      Reply
  24. Marla aka Crazy Mom
    May 12, 2014 at 07:54 pm

    Fun!

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 13, 2014 at 06:36 am

      It is!!! Indeed. And unexpected tun at that!

      Reply
  25. Pix Under the Oaks
    May 13, 2014 at 08:46 am

    Sounds fun! Cool you.. 🙂 Congratulations!! I loved hearing your voice in the video for the book event.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      May 13, 2014 at 08:52 am

      Haha! Thanks! I am such a dork sometimes but Cynthia is the professional who can pull me together!

      Reply
  26. My Odd Family
    May 13, 2014 at 09:13 am

    I’ve often said I hate kids, sometimes. That being said fame didn’t give up and neither did you! Sounds like such a fun gig and I’m sure it will lead to bigger and better things! Maybe your own morning show! or COSCO SAMPLE LADY!!

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 13, 2014 at 09:30 am

      Even if I bottom out here with my 5 minutes of fame a week I am happy about it. I have met some lovely new folks and am enjoying all that is KCMR now. 🙂 Cosco Sample Lady—why stop there??? The wold is my oyster!

      Reply
  27. Jackie
    May 13, 2014 at 06:16 pm

    Wow, you really are a celebrity! I would love to hear what you have to say in the radio, hope I can tune in. I dont have a twitter account or I’d “follow you” 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 13, 2014 at 06:26 pm

      Aw—thanks so much!!!! It is really just a fun little thing for me and I am thrilled to be able to meet new folks. 🙂 I hope no one took this post the wrong way—-I really am NOT famous nor will I ever be. Just having fun with things that have dropped in my lap.

      Reply
      1. Jackie
        May 13, 2014 at 08:13 pm

        Just a fun opportunity for sweet humble you….enjoy!!!

        Reply
  28. Rorybore
    May 13, 2014 at 09:54 pm

    that is so cool!! Way to go. I did some radio when I was in university and it was so much fun. you’ll really enjoy this. Congrats. And don’t forget us little people who always have loved you. 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 14, 2014 at 06:46 am

      I am not doing the actually technical part of it–trust me. I would mess that up totally . But I can talk! 🙂 And I don’t have to worry if it is a bad hair day.

      Reply
  29. ..
    May 14, 2014 at 11:20 am

    I have not heard you yet but hope to next time. Now I can tell everyone that my daughter is on the radio!

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 14, 2014 at 08:57 pm

      I am not really famous but it is a lot of fun to do it every week.

      Reply
  30. Lily
    May 15, 2014 at 11:02 am

    So cool that you are on the radio!

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    1. Beth Ann
      May 15, 2014 at 06:31 pm

      It has been a fun thing, I won’t deny!

      Reply
  31. benzeknees
    May 15, 2014 at 11:55 am

    Wow, a radio star! And I can say I knew you when . . .

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      May 15, 2014 at 06:27 pm

      Well, I don’t think I am a star but I am having fun talking to Cynthia for a few minutes every week!

      Reply
  32. pattisj
    May 19, 2014 at 10:52 pm

    Congratulations on your radio gig!

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      May 20, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Thanks, Patti!

      Reply
  33. Leslie
    May 31, 2014 at 08:33 pm

    I would definitely wait in line for your autograph. It would be worth waiting for.

    Reply
    1. Beth Ann
      June 01, 2014 at 07:35 am

      Aw…..that is so sweet!

      Reply
  34. Get Out The Poodle Skirts! – It's Just Life
    August 18, 2014 at 06:01 am

    […] spend a few minutes every Tuesday morning with on her Bright Sounds show.  I wrote a post about my five minutes of fame weekly here but it actually all started with Rihanna.  Now you REALLY want to read that post, […]

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