Once in a while , I get on my soapbox and today is one ….I saw some shocking pictures on the 11 o’clock news last night about a fight  that took place at the conclusion of a basketball game between Southside High and Abbeville High.  After the game ended, some punches were thrown and then fans began coming out of the stands  and getting in on the mayhem.   There were no injuries but I am amazed that deputies did not make any arrests.   Everyone involved with such an incident should have been taken to jail including players.  I’m sure you have noticed how civility is on the decline in this country and we need to make sure that incidents such as this one last night does not go without punishment. Officials at both schools have alot of mending to do and the state High School League should take immediate action to prevent this sort of thing from happening again.     Lee

This past weekend…and I think you’ll agree…was one of the nicest of the year thus far and gave us a little taste of spring which is on the way  in less than four weeks.   Hope you and your family had a delightful time too.  Yesterday, CSI-Greenville, which stands for Christian Singles Interacting, had its kickoff banquet at First Presbyterian and the attendance was very good…..lots of activities are planned for singles all over the upstate in the coming weeks and months….If you are single and would like to paticipate in some of the events…just visit website www.firstpresgreenville.org  and click on links on the left side of the page and then click on single at the top of the next page…or call Charlotte at 235-0496.  Now, there is no need to do activities by yourself….companionship will change the way you look at the world .  Being in that catagory….I’m looking forward to this new adventure….have a great week…Lee

On our web site www.magic989online.com …..we have put up a tribute page to Bo Griffin, who worked as a morning host here on Magic in 05 and 06.  Please take a moment and go to the page and leave your own tribute to Bo.  She was getting ready to move to Los Angeles to do work on tv and the show Extra when she became ill and died this past Tuesday night.  She will be missed and we would love for you to share memories with our listeners…..Lee

I had the priviledge of working with one of the true pros in the broadcast business.   Bo  Griffin was the morning show host here on Magic back in 2005.  She was so witty and funny and loved her listeners.  She contributed so much to Entercom while she was here.  Bo died this past Tuesday after a brief illness.  In addition to owning her own dress shop in Greenville for many years , she continued her broadcast interests after leaving Magic and was recently planning a trip to Los Angeles to do reports on the show Extra.  My sympathy to her family and friends.  She’ll really be missed and I’ll always have fond memories 0f  our time together here on Magic 98.9..Lee

If you are single and looking for some fun activities to do with a group of singles, my church , First Presbyterian of Greenville, has begun a dynamic Singles Ministry….its called CSI:Greenville and it stands for christian singles interacting.   Our kickoff banquet is this Sunday, Feb. 21st beginning at 12:20 in the Fellowship Hall with guest speaker Dr. Roger Rhoades with such a great topic….ARE  YOU STUCK?…If so, are you willing to move out of the box.  The luncheon is just $7 and if you can come enjoy this time with singles like us…  We have planned so many activities such as movies, eating out at various restaturants, dancing, games, hiking, sporting events, music events, special events just to name a few.  If you’re looking for small or large  fellowship opportunities..CSI could be just what you’re looking for….Give it a try…Lee

An old friend, who at one time was my Valentine, was in town for the weekend and she and I went to see the movie Valentine’s Day…what a good movie for such a wonderful occasion….I recommend it for your next movie outing….also I’m looking forward to taking a few days off in the near future before we get really involved with the spring ratings book….don’t have any special plans but it will be time to sleep in late and visit some of my favorite restaurants.  Hope you have a good week and thanks for keeping me company for your workday….Lee

Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for listening to my show each day here on Magic 98.9..and especially the Totally 80’s Lunch…this past week has been really special for Valentine’s …..so let me quote to you one of my favorite Valentine’s poems….True love is a feeling that comes from the heart….True love you think about when you’re apart.  When you’re in love and you know its true, tell them the words…I LOVE YOU.   Have a great weekend….Lee

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An older gentleman had an appointment to see the urologist who shared offices with several other doctors.  The waiting room was filled with patients.   As he approached the receptionist’s desk, he noticed that the receptionist was a large unfriendly woman who looked like a Sumo wrestler.   He gave her his name.
In a very loud voice, the receptionist said, “YES, I HAVE YOUR NAME HERE;   YOU WANT TO SEE THE DOCTOR ABOUT IMPOTENCE, RIGHT?”
    
All the patients in the waiting room snapped their heads around to look at the very embarrassed man.   He recovered quickly, and in an equally loud voice replied,   ’NO, I’VE COME TO INQUIRE ABOUT A SEX CHANGE OPERATION,    BUT I DON’T WANT THE SAME DOCTOR THAT DID YOURS.’
  
The room erupted in applause!

 
DON’T MESS WITH OLD FOLKS.

It was indeed a super weekend with the big game on Sunday night to cap things off….I had blogged last week about a good Clemson law that would ban text messaging and e-mail while driving and now I see the editorial in the Greenville News endorsing such a ban.  I applaud the News  for taking the same stance on the issue.  The article talks about one study that found drivers talking on cell phones were  30 percent more likely to crash and the risk only increases if drivers try and text or send and receive e-mail.  There is no excuse for any of that type of behavior while driving a car and no message is so important that it can’t wait until you pull over and stop or get to your destination…..I feel so much better getting that off my chest….Lee

I want to personally thank the city of Clemson for taking steps making it illegal for people to us a cell phone to e-mail or text message while driving.  Violaters would be hit with a fine of $100 plus court fees but would not impact license points or insurance premiums.  Opponents of the ban said the law would interfere with individual rights.  A final vote for passage is expected in about 2 weeks.  It should  make you nervous too when a driver comes up behind you on a cell phone because that driver’s full attention in not on driving safely.  The whole state of South Carolina should have the same law that Clemson is about to adopt.