Back in the late 80s at the VOA morning meeting it was announced that the Grateful Dead would be in the downstairs conference room at 11 o’clock. A wannabe dead head, I strolled over to the C Street entrance where the band members emerged from a stretch limo. With only the music editor providing a greeting, I asked Jerry Garcia if they would like to see … Continue reading When the Grateful Dead Came to VOA…..and More
Kellogg’s is no more a stand alone company, divided in two it’s now part of Mars and Ferrero candies. From the 1950s and into the 80s a box of Kellogg’s cereal was as ubiquitous as a smart phone is today. The Michigan company manufactured its Corn Flakes and Rice Krispies in 20 countries and sold them in dozens more. In 1952 Kellogg’s came up with … Continue reading The Sad Demise of Kellogg’s-Snacks Defeated Nutrition
Bob, the preeminent economics columnist of his generation, died this month at 79. Neil, an esteemed journalist and author, died in September 2024 at 65. Here they are in 2005 with yours truly at VOA. Continue reading Two Friends and Colleagues Who Died Too Soon–Bob Samuelson and Neil King
December 14, 2025 The Daily Friend Continue reading Three Iconic Buildings by Our Greatest Architect, Frank Gehry
A recent visit to Reno and Sparks reveals surprising prosperity with more to come. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsbdkZ6QYI0) Continue reading Northern Nevada Is Booming
Barry D. Wood 