The fellow in the cartoon, the one hanging off a cliff. The one with the word Bryan hanging out of his pocket. Any idea who that is? History buffs immediately know it’s William Jennings Bryan. Most people will go, who? The name William Jennings Bryan was universally known throughout the
64 hours left. Okay, the suspense is building to what is going to look like a nerve-wracking conclusion. Pledges are trickling in – and that’s hopeful. We’re now on the other side of 60% of our goal – and that’s even more hopeful. Word is getting out, friends are telling
4 days left to go and it may be down to the wire. Let me just say that the outpouring of support, love and encouragement has been truly humbling, and I can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am that we’ve come this far. As I said in one
5 Days left. We’re getting down to the wire and I really don’t know how this is going to turn out. All I know is, I need your support and, even though it’s the weekend, I’m still knee-deep, asking for your help to chip in with your tax-deductible pledge and
6 days left. Six days and the tension is ratcheting up a few more notches. We’re now about $1500 away from our goal. In the last two days there’s been an outpouring of pledges, support and word-of-mouth – it’s been amazing and nerve-wracking all at the same time. Like everything
. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – NET: Citymakers – Sam Yorty – January 9, 1969 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection Los Angeles has had no shortage of colorful figures gracing the offices of City Hall. One of those colorful figures was Sam Yorty.
. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – CBS Radio News + Reports – February 26, 1980 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. February 26, 1980 – 35 years ago this day, Campaign ’80 was in full swing. And by the results, it was a first
7 days left. After my last update yesterday there was a flurry of contributions which got us just past the 50% mark. All I can say is – I am beyond grateful for the love and support I’ve gotten from so many of you. It’s renewed my faith in people
There are those “glass is half empty/glass is half full” people around who look at situations and try to make the best or worst of them. I’m somewhere in the middle at the moment. The Fundraiser has been down to a trickle, but a trickle nonetheless. It’s cause for optimism,
. . . or click on the link here for Audio Player – CBS News Special Report – Deadline in Iraq – Feb. 23, 1991 – Gordon Skene Sound Collection. On this day, 24 years ago it was the waiting game. The deadline for Iraqi troops to withdraw from Kuwait
