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Jona's Blog December 29th
Ahhhhh! I'm taking my last vacation day of the year tomorrow/Friday. It always seems to take a day of vegging to get into vacation mode. So picture me asleep instead behind the mic tomorrow. That's my plan anyway. But you know how plans go. Chances are I'll be riding my kids to get their homework done! Have a happy new year--and join me back at work on Tuesday 1/3/12.

Jona's Blog December 28th

It's Tuesday already--right? 'Good chance you're going to have one of those "where am I" kind of weeks. It all started with Christmas Day being too short for my family. We ended upopening presents and cooking the yummy ham on Monday! So you may need to remind me that I'm taking Friday as a vacation day!

Jona's Blog December 27th

Jona's Blog December 20th

Over the weekend two souls passed on--North Korea's reviled communist leader, KIM JONG IL and Czechoslovakia's revered first post-communist president, VACLAV HAVEL. Does everything have a yin and yang?
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It never fails. Once I get all of my Christmas cards made out, stuffed with our annual family collage, and mailed, there are more friends I realize I've forgotten! Is it OK to send greetings late?

Jona's Blog December 13th
Doesn't it stink when someone tells a kid there's no Santa Claus? I still remember little JoAnn in my piano class who tried to be a big shot and prove it to me, second or third grade. Ooooooo! How do you fix things? Tell me what you think on my Facebook.
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Can you believe that CHARLIE SHEEN accidentally tweeted his phone number? He had to field over 1800 calls before disconnecting his line! What would you have said to him? Join the discussion on my Facebook! Click> Jona Denz-Hamilton
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A big pat on the back to my good friend Marie Therese Theriault-Ortiz! She helped collect a LOAD of goodies for Next Door Solutions, at her Super Slow Zone Silver Creek location. Making Spirits Bright!!

Jona's blog December 12th
Maybe you can get away with this. My family was going to try to kiss stress goodbye this year by not going crazy buying everyone gifts. Then I looked at pictures of us opening gifts last year--the guilt is already setting in!
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I just bought 2 bags of radio pal, Laurie Free's amazing homemade granola. This time it's got coconut, macadamia nuts, and mango--well, it DID! A gift to myself, I guess! Have you ever kept a gift for yourself??

Jona's Blog December 9th
So many calls came in today--trying to get to see the legendary NEIL DIAMOND. Our poor new phone system actually was "choking". That's a LOTTA LOVE! You know he's going to be hot this August!
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Awwww. It's official, San Jose's Music in the Park has become a victim of the bad economy. After 23 years, another tradition bites the dust. I've got to believe that something good will come of this. What was your favorite outdoor concert experience?
Phooey--another crummy cold is going through our household. What's gotten you to feel BAH HUMBUG this season? Join my discussions on Facebook.
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I can't wait for leftovers. Alan roasted our "spare" turkey last night--and it wasn't spoiled--woo hoooooo!

Jona's Blog December 8th
You know it's a great Christmas party when you wish you could do it all over again the next day! THANKS BOSS!!!!
How much are you looking forward to your office or other holiday bash this year? (Tell me on Facebook!)
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It's been 31 years since we lost a musical treasure. While playing JOHN LENNON on my show this afternoon, I found this emotional little tribute to him that makes you appreciate friendships. CLICK>

Paul McCartney hiding tears, when listening to John Lennon.

Jona's Blog December 4th
Getting to meet YOU in person is one of my favorite things, and I got to do that today at Family Game Day at Santana Row's Best Buy. Being outside in the breezy nippiness of this afternoon was just fine thanks to your warm handshakes--plus so many layers of shirts and sweaters that my leather jacket looked like a sausage suit!
Don't ask me how I finally pried my sons away from the video gaming inside!

Jona's Blog December 1st
ARGGGGGHH!!
Don't you hate it when you pack a yummy lunch--and forget to bring it?? That's me today. My lovely tamale was left at home on the kitchen counter. Chances are 50/50 that someone put it back in the fridge--or ate it! What the heck, this morning's breakfast was--a tamale!
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You would have enjoyed the interesting guests last night at my good friend Marie's holiday get-together

The holidays are a time for memories. A time for gathering with family and friends to share unforgettable moments you’ll treasure forever. And when it comes to creating lasting memories there’s nothing like Holidays at the Disneyland® Resort, happening November 14 through January 8.

Check out some of my interviews with the people that make
Disneyland Holiday Magic possible.

Jona's Blog November 23rd
You have to be dreaming about the feast on Thursday. Even if it's not going to be a big production, you still want something special for the day. My friend Gary will be working all day, so he's planning on grabbing a turkey sandwich!
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A word of warning if you're trying out a pre-made dinner from the grocery store. Be prepared to improvise. For me, it's their frozen mashed potatoes--why do they always turn out like soup?
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My husband asked if we should have ham or turkey for Thanksgiving. My son Jeff's voting for both!

Jona's Blog November 19th
When was the last time you spent the day at a place where EVERYONE was smiling and laughing? It's incredible how the atmosphere of Disneyland makes you feel. It was really fun doing my show for you from there yesterday--and really fun when local folks stopped by o say, "hi". I can't wait to show you the cutest one of all, when our pictures get downloaded on Monday!
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You meet such interesting folks at Disneyland. This is Joe Cosgrove, who chatted with me about his days working with WALT DISNEY. Fascinating! Look forward to his book about Walt coming out next year. You'll be soooo uplifted by the stories he has to tell!

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Jona's Blog November 14th
'Still creeped out by old movie I watched over the weekend--"Dressed to Kill" 1980 version with Michael Caine and Nancy Allen. What movie(s) stick with you like that? Join the discussion on my Facebook!
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Got a surprise guest Friday night when my son Chris's school buddy came
to visit. 'Seemed like I was cleaning all weekend to spiff it up for him--as if he cared!
Do you get like this too?

Jona's Blog 11-11-11
You ask if the day will bring you luck. Consider my day. My alarm clock slowed down
by 3 hours. Then I got stopped by all of the street closures for the Veterans' Day Parade downtown. Even so, I was in the studio by 10am!! L-U-C-K-Y!

Jona's Blog November 9th
My Facebool pal, Lynda's been helping out less-fortunate kids this way for years! Check
this out for a super way to make a difference! Learn more about her project here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Lynda-and-Kidz-Backpack-Project/119313828154042

Lynda and Kidz Backpack Project
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Jona's Blog November 8th
UGGH! My son's jack-o-lantern is still sitting on the front porch--how do you get rid of a pumpkin that's getting scarier everyday??
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I am so sad! Stopped at the store before coming home last night and met several Sobrato High students taking donations for the funeral of 14-year-old classmate, Tara Romero.
She was shot while waiting for a ride home Friday night in Morgan Hill.
(Visit RIP Tara Romero on Facebook)BUMMER! Several comic strips were just yanked
out of the San Jose Mercury's Sunday paper, including BALDO--one of my faves with its Hispanic flavor. What gets you to read the funny papers?
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What you DON'T want to see across from your yard as you take off for work in the morning--a romping COYOTE! I'm hoping my neighbors kept their cats indoors. (Coyotes eat dogs too!)

Jona's Blog November 6th
Who will KIM KARDASHIAN hook up with next?? Oddsmakers think it might be ASHTON KUTCHER, JESSE JAMES, or TIGER WOODS. Their money's on a professional guy: 1-2 athlete, 2-1 actor and 3-1 musician. Who would you pair her up with?

Jona's Blog November 5th
The new DARK SHADOWS movie is getting more interesting. True to its 1970s setting, ALICE COOPER will be featured as an entertainer at a party put on by vampire
BARNABAS COLLINS (played by JOHNNY DEPP). You should see cameos in the film of original cast members: JONATHAN FRID (Barnabas), KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT (Maggie Evans/Josette, etc), DAVID SELBY (Quentin Collins), and LARA PARKER (Angelique). Actually, the filming is done--so you just have to hope! Will you buy a ticket? Join the discussion on my Facebook!

Jona's Blog November 4th
Don't you love happy coincidences? Enjoying a little happy hour after work, a lady sat down at my table and started to chat. Turns out that Joan Ferguson Young not only lives
in my childhood neighborhood, but next door to my favorite old house that my family built in 1958! What are the chances?

Jona's Blog October 28th
Halloween was just one time of year that your own kid's chemistry set came in handy. My dad taught us how to make a stink bomb with sulfur--did your parents ever give you bad ideas??

More good old Halloween fun--when you could make your OWN toys at home...and burn yourself...and your clothes...and the carpet.... But don't you wish you had a Mattel Creepy Crawler machine?

Jona's Blog October 26th
BILL GRAHAM, gone 20 years this week. It was always a thrill to spot him buzzing around through the crowd streaming into Winterland or the Fillmore. He'd smile at you if you said, Hi Bill"! 'Got a concert memory from the Graham days? Share them on

Jona's Blog October 25th
How often does a restraunteur follow you outside after your meal to give you a hug and a gift?? Jenny at CHEF LIU on Mountain View's Castro St. must have loved that my old--I mean former high school pals and I entertained the patrons with our laughter all evening!

Jona's Blog October 21st
You need reason to celebrate beyond the fact that it's Friday, and a gorgeous, warm weekend lies ahead of you? How about that you're still here--regardless of another doomsday prediction. Don't you feel a little sorry for old HAROLD CAMPING? I mean aside from the chaos he caused his followers several months ago with his other world-demise prediction!
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Remember when phone numbers started with letters? As a little kid in Los Altos, ours was YOrkshire--and it was a partyline! Next year you'll be reminiscing about when Silicon Valley only had one area code!

Jona's Blog October 19th
A few pals and I tried out Myth, a great, new downtown San Jose Greek restaurant last night. 'Amazing how fast you can order from a menu when you don't have to help your kids to decide!!
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You kick yourself for being a procrastinator, but consider KISS'S GENE SIMMONS and SHANNON TWEED who just got hitched after being together for 28 years! Picture this--KISS took the stage, and the bride sang "their song", DORIS DAY'S "Que Sera, Sera"--who knew?
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The fashions of the mid '60s were, mod, swinging, and so fab! KYLIE

MINOGUE appears to have stepped back to 1967 at Abbey Road Studios the other day. Wouldn't you LUV to see the look come back?

Jona's Blog October 15th
You've never laughed so hard as you will dressing up the kitties at TOWN CATS on Sunday 3 til 7pm. That's my fave part of their annual open house. There's also the awesome BBQ! Click for more! Town Cats of Morgan Hill

Jona's Blog October 14th Were you skeptical about SIMON COWELL teaming up with PAULA ABDUL again? I really didn't want to get hooked on another reality show, but there are some contestants on the X-Factor who you can't help but want to root for. Little 14-year-old RACHEL CROW with her giant voice probably stands out the most. Now if you can just FIND the show with all these baseball pre-emptions!
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MADONNA-bashing is alive and well in the movie critics' circle. They're calling the trailers for her new film, W.E. boring. You think that's a little harsh? Click> Madonna's movie W.E. (2011) Official Trailer

Jona's Blog October 10th
Has it been a weird day for you too? It started out waking up from a dream--where STEVE WOZNIAC was my dad. Go figure, I can't! Blame it on the weather, I guess.
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Gotta catch CHER in the audience of DWTS tonight. The dancers are commenting on their nervousness because of her presence--gotta put their best FEET forward! Let's hope CHAZ makes her proud.
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There had to be a message behind the tossing of a hot dog at TIGER WOODS at CordeValle yesterday. I just can't state the obvious!!
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‎'Remembering my dad today. He's been gone for 15 years today, just a few months after we celebrated my joining KBAY...

Jona's Blog October 6th
Don't you wish you could change the events of the yesterday into a happier ending? What was toughest for you depended on how close to home the tragedies of the day hit. So many here in Silicon Valley were shocked and frightened by the crazed gunman that took three lives at the quarry in Cupertino. We'll never know why he he turned murderous since he's gone now too.
On the other hand, you know well what the late STEVE JOBS was all about...and you're already feeling an emptiness.

Jona's Blog October 5th
So sad to mark the passing of a local high tech hero, STEVE JOBS. A parting word...iBye...
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You'd have loved the sweet "little old lady" that sits in the reception room at my mom's recovery home. MARY goes to concerts regularly to keep herself young. She told me about seeing KISS, The Monkees, Yes (loves Rick Wakeman), REO Speedwagon, Alice Cooper, and her favorite--Freddie Mercury & Queen! Of course in her youth, the Dorsey Brothers, Benny Goodman, etc!

Jona's Blog October 4th
Yay! No sitting in the rain for STEVIE NICKS tomorrow! Thank goodness she was free on Thursday--and so was the Mountain Winery, because her sure-to-be soaking wet show on 10/5 has been moved to 10/6. Now you can dress like a normal concert-goer instead of the Gorton's Fisherman!

Jona's Blog October 3rd
Can you believe this corn maze?? It was a blast meeting you at SWANK FARMS Saturday! There's a whole bunch of fun things to do to get into the Halloween mood--especially for families. Beware of the homemade fudge and salsas and their barbecue--it's to DIE FOR!!

Hollister CA Corn Maze Haunted Ranch Pumpkin Patch Farm Market CSA

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Darn! No ghosts showed themselves during my flashlight tour of the Winchester Mystery House Friday night. Maybe they're waiting for YOU! If you want a great scare, you'll get one at its Halloween maze, right there on the grounds of our area's most haunted place!

Fright Nights - The world famous Winchester Mystery House™ in San Jose,
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Friday night was also the grand opening of GREAT AMERICA'S always super-crepy-fun Halloween Haunt. Phooey! I had to miss the media night, but their bootiful season is open to YOU now! If you're not too faint of heart, enjoy dinner before your scare at their "Halloween Boo-fet!" www.santaclara.org/haunt/

Jona's Blog September 30th
Join me at Swank Farms in Hollister 2-4pm tomorrow for the kickoff of their Halloween Haunted Pumpkin Patch! Mention 94.5 KBAY when you get there to get into the spooky corn maze and more fun for half price!

Jona's Blog September 29th
You think Lady Antebellum's HILLARY SCOTT picked the right guy to marry? When askd what type of groom's cake he wants, he answered, "Cheeseburger!"
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"Thunder only happens when it's raining" but please oh please oh please--fizzle out little storm before STEVIE NICKS' outdoor concert this Wednesday!!
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Who could fall for some of those outrageously unbelievable pop-up ads? Before and After what?? A 17-second miracle cream--or a half hour of photoshopping the "after" into the "before"?! Tell me you've found an aging remedy that tastes like chocolate pudding--and I could fall for that!! Jona's Blog September 28th
Uggh. The most tiring job after you're on vacation--organizing the photos! OMG, up until 4:30 this morning laboring on our a load-it-yourself online scrapbook. Deadline's tomorrow!

Jona's Blog September 27th
You would have enjoyed last night at the Sobrato Arts Recognition dinner in San Jose. First of all--congrats to those honored for helping students realize their dreams of working in the real world of movies, concerts, and promotion. What a pleasant surprise to be serenaded by PETE ESCOVEDO, EDDIE MONEY, DAVE JENKINS of PABLO CRUISE, and ROBERT BERRY & PAUL KELLER, and some funny moments thanks to THE MYTHBUSTERS!
If you have a high-schooler interested in getting on-the-job experience in the arts, check out their ARTTEC program at http://sobratoarts.org/arttec
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You might have gotten teary-eyed watching the video that won EDDIE MONEY an honor. "One More Soldier Coming Home" http://militaryfamily.about.com/b/2011/07/08/eddie-money-supports-the-troops.htmcan be downloaded from i-Tunes, with every penny going to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Good guy!
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You might have also have noticed a movie actor or two, three, or four in the crowd at the event! I couldn't resist asking in a low whisper, last night when I bumped into JOE ESTEVEZ, "How's CHARLIE? (his SHEEN nephew). Good sign--he laughed!

Jona's Blog September 26th
Here you go with your first official week of autumn. It sure felt like it yesterday with the cooler temperatures--and a little rain?? It was kind of neat, wasn't it? It got me and my son Chris to do some long-needed weeding--I actually went barefoot on the sweet, dampened lawn--nice before all those leaves come down!

Jona's Blog September 16th
Get out and paddle, enjoy free food and diverse multi-cultural dancin' and singin', and other fun entertainment tomorrow in Alviso! Join me, Sam Van Zandt, and Chris Jackson from 94.5 KBAY onstage (near the free pumpkins)! We'll be there 11:30 until 2pm

Jona's Blog September 15th
Did you get your high school ring--do you ever wear it anymore? I have a pal who always wears hers after our many years since graduation. Mine's sits in a jewelry box waiting for me to go to a class reunion or something! My son, Jeff's headed over to pick out his high high school class ring tonight. He's so frugal that I'm sure he's leaning toward the cheapest one ($100 is cheap??) even though he spent over an hour customizing one online last night.
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Wild and crazy Real Housewives "star" Michaele Salahi's husband reported her kidnapped yesterday. Now she's come forward to say she was at a JOURNEY concert--
and had now run off with their hot guitarist, Neal Schon! Don't yuo smell a publicity stunt here?

Jona's Blog September 14th
'Missed blogging for a few days due to my mom, Gen, breaking her hip. It's incredible the exhaustion you feel worrying and spending time at a hospital. Some great news is her repair surgery went well and she moved into a nice recovery home Monday. She's sooooo happy that the food TASTES GOOD! (Thanks for your prayers!)

Pets can be needier than kids! My son Chris is doing a great job with his now HEALTHY, foster-kitty, Kasha in our 4-cat household. But...now a sweet, totally friendly, but dusty and slightly injured gray cat has taken up residence on our porch! OMG...

Jona's Blog September 10th
Can you believe it's been TEN years since the 9/11 attacks? If you'd like to mark the anniversary with a beautiful, solemn event, be in downtown San Jose Sunday.
Schedule of Events:
11:30 a.m. - Memorial Mass celebrated by Bishop Patrick McGrath at The Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph, 80 South Market Street, San José (It's suggested to arrive at 11:00am)
12:40 p.m. - Memorial March down Market Street to San José Fire Station 1, 225 North Market Street
1:00 p.m. - Reflections on 9/11 by keynote speaker Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren and “Ringing of the Last Alarm”
1:20 pm - Open House at San José Fire Station 1

Jona's Blog September 8th
You had to feel kind of cool just knowing that OPRAH WINFREY was here in Silicon Valley for her Facebook Live Chat this afternoon. If you noticed a lack of interest in your FB page--blame Oprah!
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You're going to hate me for making you feel old, but little HENRY THOMAS, E.T.'s Earthling pal, turned 40 today. Even so, he looks young for his age. Maybe some extra-terrestrial youth-formula rubbed off!
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You'll get another chance to enjoy a KATY PERRY concert in November. Hopefully she won't let her spelling-challenged fake-tattoo artist write anything too important. Someone on her staff instructed her drivers: "Do not STAIR at the backseat thru the REARVIEUW MIRROW" and "Always check the vehicle MATINEES before pickup"...and now JOSH GROBAN needs a KATY PERRIE tat!

Jona's Blog September 7th
Did you see the photos of LADY GAGA "baring it all" for Bazaar Magazine? The outrageousness of it is that her FACE is what's bare! You want to take these black and white photos and decorate them in with makeup and tattoo--a grownup version of a coloring book.
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You know how goodbyes can be tough. I just realized that my son JEFF'S Back-to-School night tonight is our last one--he's a senior. Excuse me while I get emo...

Jona's Blog September 6th
You needed to hear something good after getting yourself back to work after the last long weekend of the summer--something to take the edge off the heat too! Grab your best shades--you...are...like...the...coooooolest, baby! That's what 30 thousand web-voters say. (They like us, they REALLY like us!!) Here's the cool ranking:

THE 10 COOLEST NATIONALITIES
1. Americans 2. Brazilians 3. Spanish 4. Italians 5. French 6. British 7. Dutch 8. Mexicans 9. Argentinians 10. Russians

THE FIVE LEAST COOLEST NATIONALITIES (click below to see why)
1. Belgians 2. Poles 3. Turks 4. Canadians 5. Germans
See Badoo.com's list of the 10 coolest nationalities - and the five least cool - here

Jona's Blog September 2nd
How did I get so behind in blogging? Busy week with RICHARD MARX and meeting you and...I think I'm forgetting a bunch in between! Well it's time to focus on the holiday weekend! Here's something I just found out about, and it fits the bill for family fun, music appreciation, dance appreciation, cultural experience, and it's FREE! Sunday in Morgan Hill:
Music and dance from ALL over the world will be showcased
at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center
Sunday from 3:30 until 8pm. Join in the fun of "Breaking the Sound Barrier"--FREE!
www.morganhillcf.org/documents/BSB_Poster_2011.pdf

Jona's Blog August 29th
Another Monday--There's nothing like starting your day with your kid wishing you a good bye on his way to school with big hand waves. Good vibes alllll daaaaayyyy! It also helps to have another gorgeous, sunny day and hopefully a nice weekend behind you. I was fortunate to enjoy some great company at MONTALVO for the Air Supply concert. As much fun as it was to see my old rocker buddies from HUSH, ROBERT BERRY and PAUL KELLER take the stage, and the legendary AIR SUPPLY too, chatting with friends and KBAY fans always seems to be a high point--it's the talker in me!

~'Still feeling guilty for taking my son Chris out bargain-hunting for his birthday a week ago. All but one of the goodies were girl-stuff, purses and stuff--and he never complained!

Jona's Blog August 25th
Fans went absolutely wild for beautiful SADE in concert San Jose last night. If you're going to catch her in Oakland, plan for a late night--she sings until about midnight! She and her band looked and sounded so hot. Opener, JOHN LEGEND was good too--but you have to wonder who designed his female backup singers' outfits. They all wore cute bustier tops and these awful, skin-tight leggings that drew all of your attention to their thighs--which should not have been your focus! The projection cameras were catching them from the waist up.
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The weather should be glorious for being outdoors this weekend's evenings. Perfect for Saturday's AIR SUPPLY concert at MONTALVO. I'll be your host!

Jona's Blog August 24th
Fun photos from the Josh Groban concert are appearing as I get 'em. See the photo album on my

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If you were at JOSH GROBAN'S concert last night, you got a big dose of his zany, comedic side. You'll get more of that on TV! Ya think he'll be able to ad lib like ROBIN WILLIAMS?

Josh Groban cast as brother of Ed Helms' character on 'The Office'

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Jona's Blog August 23rd
Ooooo--stocks are up 3%--doesn't the graph look like a Richter Scale?
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What did you think of the reaction to this morning's 5.9 earthquake that shook areas of New York City and felt in over 7 states? Your first thought had to be--that's so ITTY BITTY. 'Just glad there was no damage. Those poor folks had to be fearful of another terrorist attack. And c'mon, you know we make a big deal out of 25mph winds and the rare tornado that blows a few shingles off old roofs.
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‎'Can't wait to join the KBAY winners to experience Angel-Voice, JOSH GROBAN tonight! Check out some of his cute quips from his extrememly entertaining little interview below (scroll way down).

Jona's Blog August 19th
Back to school success--that's a great feeling if you got a kid off to classes this week. The first day for my Jeff seems to have worked out without any clinkers. Homework hasn't started yet though!
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It used to be, "Don't trust anyone over 30." Yesterday 89-year-old BETTY WHITE was voted "the most trusted celebrity"! Bottom of the list: CHARLIE SHEEN & PARIS HILTON. You're not surprised, are you?
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Great news if you're a fan of the original Dark Shadows TV show! KATHRYN LEIGH SCOTT (Maggie Evans) has a new vampire novel and you'll see her in TIM BURTON'S Dark Shadows movie!
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After 6 days, my son Chris's foster cat is still jaundiced and underweight, but eating a bit more on her own. Yesterday, my husband Alan was all happy that his kitty sweet-talk helped.
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HEALTH ALERT Scientists say drink alcohol moderately to ward off Alzheimer's--but heavy drinking is likely to lead you to down the path to dementia. So strike a happy medium (just not literally)!
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'Still feeling guilty for taking my son Chris out bargain-hunting for his birthday a week ago. All but one of the goodies were girl-stuff, purses and stuff--and he never complained!

Jona's Blog August 17th
Last day of summer vacation before back-to-school MANIA returns to our household. Are you with me there--or are you from a family that relishes the kids being back in class and out of the house? My Jeffrey starts his senior year of high school tomorrow. I'm at that point where I'd really love to turn back the clock. (I'm pushing his stroller to the park...sigh.)
‎'Just got off the phone with JEFF. "Did you map out where your classes are...do you have lunch money...clothes...paper & pencils..." Would the answer, "Uh..." set your mind at ease?

Jona's Blog August 15th
Friday night my son Chris brought home a sick kitty to foster from Town Cats Shelter, where he volunteers. Because of her jaundice, we've had the messy job of having to force-feed Kasha. Not to jinx her, but we've caught her eating on her own last night and today!
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That deadly Indiana stage collapse occurred minutes after SARA BAREILLES performed, and just before SUGARLAND was to play. Close calls have a way of making you count your blessings--don't they? If you've seen the video, it's inspiring to see how the crown rushed to help the victims within a second. Humanity in action.

Jona's Blog August 11th
MICHAEL JACKSON'S kids donated his drawings to an L.A. children's hospital this week. Did you know he had this talent? http://t.co/ljAlWhS

Decorating with animal prints is the latest thing, according to HGTV. You're in luck if you're a pet owner like I am--you get animal "PRINTS" on your furniture, rugs, windows, & clothing every day--for FREE! http://t.co/Z9EvsEC

LE GAGA is China's #1 vegetable producer. Is this a pun waiting to happen? http://t.co/lrLCCPU
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That concert you're dying to see just got cheaper. Starting this Saturday and Sunday, the MOUNTAIN WINERY box office will sell you tickets with NO SERVICE FEES! Noon til 4pm, weekends in August.

Jona's Blog August 10th
Do you think my personal trainer has ulterior motives? She just sent me a recipe for yummy cinnamon rolls--a single roll=616 calories! It's from a website that calls itself "easy" yet you have to follow 15 steps which takes 1 hour 15 minutes prep time. Get me the number of the Pillsbury Dough Boy!
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Why is it when you're wearing white or carrying a nice new white handbag that you get a
flat tire and need to get DIRTY? Thanks O'REILLY AUTO PARTS-Santa Teresa for re-opening to sell me a tire lug wrench last night after a flat tire. Nobody had 1 in their car!

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My son Jeff has been hearing "Ruh-ruh" on You Tube, etc. lately. Is it a revival of the classic BLAZING SADDLES remark? http://t.co/NmqI7CT

Are you surprised by LADY GAGA'S latest look? http://t.co/kWtFofD

Jona's Blog August 5th
I posed with a moose while in Alaska that's the product of a taxidermist--it fooled several Facebook friends. One even called me stupid! As if... More of a hazard was the big, fat RATTLESNAKE on my curb yesterday. Some inexperienced neighbors tried to kill it by running it over. Another neighbor and I had to put it out of its misery.
FYI: Animal control re-locates them so they can eat up rats and mice and voles that cause a disease threat. I hate to think that it was on its way to devour the darn rats that invaded our fresh kitty litter storage cabinet while we were on vacation--really made a dirty mess. (Not that I'd prefer to open the doors to a couple of fangs!)

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Jona's Blog August 4th
The DOOBIE BROS are down the street playing for a select group of KBAY listeners--and I'm staying behind to hold down the fort. Do you appreciate that? If you were among the luckies that got to see 'em with KBAY for free--I so envy you. I asked DANA JANG to get them to autograph a photo for me.
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What's really bringing a tear to my eyes is thinking about how sweet and handsome my son, Jeff looked yesterday as he had his Senior portrait taken. Facebook friends are lamenting their little ones starting first grade--NOT helping, guys!
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Facebook friend, Kristina turned me onto something exciting! See Carlos Santana's lead singer, Tony Lindsay tomorrow 6:30pm at SANTANA ROW--for free.

Jona's Blog August 1st
You get spoiled here in the Bay Area with all the electronic wizardry--and WIFI. I feel like I abandoned you for the past 2 weeks. Maybe you would have figured that you'd be out to lunch connecting up to your blog in Alaska's Yukon Territory. Actually, electronics are BIG there with the average age being something like 25--but not so great for those of us needing to connect remotely--there's a pun in there somewhere! You'll enjoy some vacation quips on my Facebook over the next few days. You may be surprised that I'm home in one piece!

Jona's Blog July 15th
When you go on vacation, it's amazing how much it can tax your brain. Just planning to spend some time with your family--you want to make every precious minute count. What usually happens is that you get all wrapped up in anticipation, then the desire to veg out overtakes you--hey it's vacation! Let's see how successful I can make mine starting on Tuesday...

Jona's Blog July 12th
Wow--I've really been bad about keeping up with you in blog-land. It's been crazy between the 4th of July parade and then my birthday on the 10th. Both were fantastic celebrations that you may have joined in on--gotta plan more of these events so we can get together in PERSON!

Jona's Blog July 5th
If you're wearing red, white, and/or blue today like I am--you're probably not ready to let go of the long holiday weekend yet. It was really tough to roll out of bed this morning. Long weekends can be like that. In my household, someone always seemed to be taking a nap--except me. It sure was a go-go-go past few days. Thanks for joining me and LISSA at the Morgan Hill Freedom Fest Parade, and thanks to everyone who put in all of those long hours (months) of prep!

Jona's Blog June 27th
The Fourth of July is one of those holidays that brings back memories of being a kid. That's what's so neat about finding yourself a spot on the sidewalk of Downtown Morgan Hill for a tradition that spans 3 centuries! It started back in the late 1800s and is still wonderful, old-fashioned family fun. I got my "gold bar" pin at the parade meeting last night for being a KBAY announcer in the parade for the past 5 years. But I've been marching in it since my boys were Cub Scouts back in the 1990s. Make plans to join KBAY this July 4th--you'll get hooked too!!

Jona's Blog June 24th
Over 5000 Beatles-music fans turned Cesar Chavez Park into a mellow "happening" last night. You couldn't walk through the crowd without someone wanting to dance with you--thanks to the "prevailing ambiance" and the incredible WHITE ALBUM ENSEMBLE! It's surprising how you bump into people you know at free events. Between the free food at City Bites on Wednesday and KBAY's Music in the Park last night, it was almost like a reunion. 'Guess a thank you is in order to the organizers that make Downtown San Jose so much fun!

Jona's Blog June 22nd
Two favorite words: FREE FOOD! Today's the day 22 of Downtown San Jose's best and most popular restaurants join in the fun of a happy hour Food Crawl! From 4 until 6pm, you can get all these great "City Bites"! Here's a map to help you plan your attack>
http://www.sjdowntown.com/DineDowntown2011pdf/2011_CityBites%20Map_FINAL.pdf

Jona's Blog June 20th
Now that it's finally warming up you wonder why you were so anxious to sweat! 90 degrees for the last day of spring. It's almost like you jumped from winter to summer. Now the reason you need your sweater is to keep the over-blowing air conditioner from freezing you at work!

Jona's Blog June 17th
It's Friday--the day you might get to dress "casual" at work. You have to be careful not to go too far and look like you're ready to hang out at the pool cabana! LISSA KREISLER worries that her flip flops are annoying, but they're cute--and they totally sound like summertime.
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Speaking of work wardrobe--you should see me, sitting here today wearing my STUDIO 94 get-up. '70s style leopard bell-bottoms--accessorized from the era!

Jona's Blog June 14th
You hate that nagging feeling that you forgot to do something. It's FLAG DAY! Hopefully, my son JEFF was able to finagle our flag and pole up--it can be like taking an intelligence test!

Jona's Blog June 13th
Congratulations San Jose Repertory Theater on 30 years of incredible live performances, here's to the next 30! Thanks to some incredible fan support Saturday night at its Blue Box Bash, the Rep has over $100,000 in new donations to keep its non-profit programs alive and kickin'!
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You have to celebrate life's little happies--I wore white to the Children's Discovery Museum's Mammoth Exhibit opening with some really neat KBAY families Saturday morning. My dress was really light-colored at the Rep's party that night. Eating and drinking and eating and drinking--and NO SPILLS!

Jona's Blog June 10th
Great news for folks who love to get side-tracked! The Google interactive guitar logo/doodle will be around another day. 24 more hours to honor guitar-innovator, LES PAUL who would have been 96 yesterday.
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Live outdoor concert season kicked off at Montalvo Arts Center's Garden theater last night. It was great to finally be at an outdoor event that wasn't SOGGY! Absolutely floored by the BRIAN MCKNIGHT show at Montalvo tonight! You wouldn't believe how he can imitate other singers--and he's hilarious and cute too. 'Brought his two sons and his hunky brother onstage for harmonies that would make Simon Cowell shout, "Woo hoo"!
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If you're a fan of those fantastic old TUBES concerts, word is that they'll be doing more of that retro fun at their show at the Montalvo Arts Center tomorrow 6/11!

Jona's Blog June 6th
It's always such a relief when you need to take a sick day and there's someone to take over who makes you feel like he/she's got it all under control. Thanks CHRIS JACKSON for bailing me out today!

Jona's Blog June 1st
Hello June--and more rain?? Ah well, tomorrow's going to be close to 70--AND it's YOUR DAY to find out if you get to fly your family to DISNEYLAND! What's extra fun is that you'll be hearing me doing the show from Disneyland's California Adventure tomorrow. Going on trips, even for just a day, you're like--did I pack EVERYTHING I need? If I sound a little tiny bit distracted on the air today, it's just me going over my "to-take" list before my flight this afternoon.
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So your big news is coming soon! Listen for your name a bit after 10 o'clock tomorrow morning--or you might be a big winner a little after 2pm, when you'll hear me shout out another winning name. I sure hope it's yours! Get your name in the running on your KBAY homepage before it's too late!

Jona's Blog May 31st
Everyone's talking about the weird weather; it may not be super warm and summer-like, but don't you love seeing the green hillsides a little longer? You might notice your fruit trees are off-schedule too. It's kind of neat to have variety in your day--as long as it's not extreme!
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Look forward to this Thursday, not just because it's supposed to be the sunniest, warmest day this week, but you'll find out if you're one of the lucky ones flying your family to DISNEYLAND for FREE! Get in on the fun on the homepage, then listen to me (joining you AT Disneyland) this Thursday around 10am and about 2pm too!
Jona's Blog May 27th
There are many Memorial Day events set up around the Bay Area to REMEMBER this Monday including: Here are some really nice ones> www.mercurynews.com/san-mateo-county/ci_18148847?nclick_check=1
The biggie is GILROY'S great family day that starts at 9am at St. Mary's Cemetery, followed by a big Parade at 11am, then Fun in the Park. Click> Gilroy Community Organization

Jona's Blog May 16th
See some of the excitement of DURBIN DAY on my Facebook! ~ You get to hear my good friend CHRIS JACKSON in my place tomorrow. If you didn't notice my struggling voice today--great! I almost never take any sick days but-PHOOEY- that darn chest cold thing that's been going around got me and my family.

Jona's Blog May 13th
You don't want to buy into that Friday the 13th bad luck thing. I mean you have the SHARKS to celebrate today! And even though JAMES DURBIN was shockingly dropped from American Idol last night--DURBIN DAY in Santa Cruz is still on TOMORROW! Check the details here> Tossed off American Idol, James Durbin is coming home to Santa Cruz - San Jose Mercury News

Jona's Blog May 10th
You got through Mother's Day! I say it that way because moms don't stop mothering just because it's "their" day! I'm still recovering from JEFF'S 17th birthday party on Saturday--that went on nearly into Mother's Day. Then we spent Sunday gearing up for a nice meal by getting Jeff to finish his load of homework when all we wanted to do was nap. Yes--Dinner was nice--at 9:30PM!
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Happy Birthday, Mom!

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That's MARIAH CAREY'S twins-baby-bulge, painted like an Easter Egg. Hey--you have to take advantage of your pregnant belly while you've got it!
~ You're not alone if you didn't realize that TODAY is TAX DAY--a few hours to get 'em finished--keep the extension form handy just in case!
~SHARKS and KINGS are both one-and-one. It's getting intense!

Jona's Blog May 6th
Ahhhh--you know the feeling of getting something done on time. Mom's cards got in the mail on time--a simple but major endeavor when you're pressed of time! If you're a mom--do something nice for yourself this weekend. If you're lucky enough to have a wonderful mom, enjoy her company somehow. For me, it'll be throwing a 17th birthday party for my JEFF--one of the two reasons that I get to be honored on Mother's Day! Oh, and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY MOM!

Jona's Blog May 3rd
BIN LADEN exits--MARIAH CAREY'S twins make their entrance--at about the same time. Did you even catch that MIMI had her babies with all of the attention given to Abbottabad?
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When you have allergies you know how annoying it can be to try to stifle your sneezes--or to be startled out of your seat by someone who achoos like a banshee! I barely kept myself from a sneezing fit just before I had to talk on the air yesterday. Today, you missed my hiccups! I was fortunate to be able to speak on the radio between HICS!

Jona's Blog April 29th
Save your Royal wedding cake for after dinner tonight...
YOUR FRIDAY GOURMET LUNCH is actually a fundraiser for Japanese earthquake/tsunami victims. Join the Red Cross 11 'til 2 at the Comerica Banking Center, Almaden Expressway at Blossom Hill Road in San Jose. Three food trucks: Mogo Korean BBQ Taco Truck, WOW Silog Truck, and Tikka Bytes will be on hand serving gourmet dishes and donating a percentage of sales to the Red Cross.

Jona's Blog April 28th
You're going to have to shut the door behind someone on Idol tonight. Chances are you will NOT be saying goodbye to local boy, JAMES DURBIN. He seemed to be the darling of the Idol judges last night, and he's the untouchable leader in the polls! The weakest--Lauren? Jacob? Haley? (Jacob's losing bigtime in all of the online polls.)
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A new reason to adopt a nice kitty or doggie instead of an armadillo--touching them can cause LEPROSY! "The New England Journal of Medicine" warns about eating them too.

Jona's Blog April 27th
What was with GLEE last night? You must agree that it was too lonnnnnnnnnnnng and saaaaaaaaaaaaapp. Three quarters through it the kids an I just gave up. Perfect timing since that's when NBC's new THE VOICE debuted--the ratings say that's what everyone did! !
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If you wanted to go all out to enjoy the Royal Wedding in true British style, make your reservations for the big British breakfast-while-you-watch at BRITANNIA ARMS in Almaden. They say to get there by 2am!

It's true. KATE GOSSELIN'S TV show, "Kate Plus 8" was not renewed. Her ex says he's relieved. What do you think Kate will do now?? Facebook friends have 2 categories of thought: hoping the kids get normal, and good riddance to her whiiiiiiining!

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If you have to be in court, why not make the best of it. Unhappy couple, Oscar Mayer and Sara Lee are suing each other over false hot dog ads. The humorous judge kicked off the trial with, "Let the wiener wars begin!" Disrespectful or attitude every courtroom needs?
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Gone 34 years today. He was considered "The Devil" by the conservative Recording Academy in the '50s, and never EVER won a Grammy for best record, song, or album of the year.
Which ELVIS PRESLEY song(s) would you vote as most deserving a Grammy? I always loved "Can't Help Falling In Love With You".

Jona's Blog April 26th
You love to get outside when the weather's so beautiful, get your garden looking pretty--but there can be a crummy price to pay. Every few years some inconspicuous little weed turns out to be allery-causing. Not the a-choo kind--the red rash kind. Grrrrrrrrr! It's on my face--just when I need to get a new passport photo.
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Any whining aside--it pales in comparison to what the L.A. Kings are feeling today--because--our SHARKS--ARE IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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A sense of humor keeps you young: When SALLY GORDON left her job today as the first woman Sergeant-at-Arms of Nebraska's Legislature, the 102-year-old quipped that she wanted to retire while she's still young so she can enjoy it!

Jona's Blog April 25th
Viva la difference! The French are probably referring to something sexier, but Alan made a big ham and sweet potato Easter dinner while I did the lawn and garden stuff. I guess we're made for each other!
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If you enjoyed an Easter Egg hunt over the weekend you're either trying to avoid raiding your kid's hard-found treasures (plastic eggs) or you've got egg salad on your to-do list! No one wanted to boil-up eggs for Easter in my house this year-- so now I'm craving 'em!

Jona's Blog April 18th
Don't you hate it when something you do makes you fell O-L-D? I thought I lost my keys yesterday--until my son JEFF pointed out that I was HOLDING THEM! Now he won't let me live it down.
Jona's Blog April 13th
GEORGE MICHAEL's Royal Wedding gift to KATE & PRINCE WILLIAM will be his recording of a song that he will only hint at. He says it was "written in the seventies by a genius." He also said it was never a single, and that the first word in the first lyric is "You." My first thought was something by LENNON--what do you think?
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Finally got to give out family CHRISTMAS gifts last night thanks to getting together for my brother Jimmy's birthday! And thanks to my mom feeling perkier after several medical close calls. The poor packages were starting to look a little ragged after 4 months!

Jona's Blog April 15th
It's not tax day today--so you can spend your weekend finishing up that grind--like my poor husband, Alan. Tonight you'll see me and my son CHRIS at Morgan Hill's 13th Annual South Valley Wine Auction & Food Fest--way more fun than taxes! Plus, it raises $$ for school sports.
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Sunday's your day to enjoy taiko and all fun things Japanese at the 51st Annual Haru Matsuri Festival. It'll be at the Morgan Hill Buddhist Center, 11:30am. http://www.mhbcc.org/hmatsuri.html

Jona's Blog April 12th
Gotta shout out HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my beautiful brother JIMMY! I've got cake on the brain today for sure.
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FREE ice cram at Ben and Jerry's today. Here's the link: http://www.benjerry.com/scoop-shops/feature/free-cone-day/
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This seems to be happening a lot more lately. Sooner or later you're bound to get on of those emails that tries to lure you into clicking on a mystery web link. I just got a really sneaky one sent through a friend's email that says, "I’ve made a wonderful site and I want you to visit it! http://...." Once you click on these bogus links, YOUR computer gets infected!

Jona's Blog April 6th
Everyone wants local dad, BRYAN STOW to be well again. DODGERS fans are holding a vigil tonight in L.A.... and OUR GIANTS invite you to their big game with the DODGERS this Monday, April 11th to help raise some $$ for Bryan. Here's your link to joining the Giants on both this Friday and Monday: Click> Giants announce plans to honor Bryan Stow

Jona's Blog April 4th
You ever get so energized that just can't get to sleep? I did a bunch of furniture re-arranging last night and was still buzzing at close to 5 am!! What the heck!!?? Maybe there was caffiene in my furniture polish!
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Speaking of unending energy, STEVEN TYLER teamed up with CARRIE UNDERWOOD at the Country Music Awards last night. If you missed it--OMG--what HEAT!! Click> Walk This Way : Steven Tyler & Carrie Underwood : Academy Of Country Music Awards 2011

Jona's Bloge April 1st
You can't escape the silliness today. Someone's waiting to zing you sometime before April Fool's Day wraps up. My husband, ALAN re-parked my car around the corner, and my son JEFF, made up something about not having any school--I have all day to contrive something BETTER for them!!

Jona's Blog March 30th
It's funny how just VISITING the doctor can take your symptoms away. Then you wonder if you should have waited a couple more days and saved some $$. I pulled some kind of muscle in the back of my head--totally painful UNTIL my doc appt! Better to be safe than sorry, I guess. Now I have to balance out my medical expense by finding something awesome on sale!

Jona's Blog March 29th
Word is ABC has CHRIS BROWN-proofed its stage for tonight! One great reason to watch is anticipating TOM BERGERON not being able to hold back some quip about Brown’s temper! Tom, laughter is supposed to be the best medicine but...
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Uggg--‎'Ever pulled a muscle at the back of your head? Aye, aye

, aye! IT HURTS TO THINK since Saturday--especially when I laugh! Ow ow ow!

Jona's Blog March 25th
Cirque du Soleil opened at HP Pavilion last night. It seemed like my kid, JEFF was applauding every 30 seconds! I swear KID ROCK was moonlighting as the wild acrobat in the giant wheel!! Check out my Facebook to see him.
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If you see Adam Sandler, Owen Wilson, Charlie Sheen, or Eddie Murphy looking alive--THEY ARE! Now Will Smith's son JADEN SMITH is one of these celebrities who have supposedly died on Swiss ski slopes. Who starts these rumors?? A Facebook friend told me that there's a site where you can add anyone to a hoax list. Maybe we should totally dilute it with like a thousand phony names!!

Jona's Blog March 22nd
Shoot--I only ate one serving of vegetables yesterday. What are you supposed to do when you mis-eat? Gawd--do I have to eat greens all day today? Makes you feel like a cow! This is bound to make you feel good about your fellow person: a Canadian fighter jet aborted its attack on a Libyan airfield today over concerns of possible civilian CASUALTIES.
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Celebrate with SHERYL CROW today, World Water Day. Her latest passion is helping the Nature Conservancy. You can help by just being aware of your water use. See Sheryl being cool: http://blogs.babble.com/famecrawler/2011/03/22/keira-knightley-and-sheryl-crow-support-world-water-day-video/

Jona's Blog March 17th
You can get too much of a good thing--get carried away with the fun of the day. Half of my 2010 McDonald's Shamrock Shake sat in my freezer for a good 10 months. Good intentions to finish it!! I think I'll stick with vanilla/green food coloring!
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I've been accused of dressing like a Shamrock Shake today. Wearing a lot of green today could be embarrassing. What kind of looks would you get at your gym looking like a pickle? And it's my first day at my new work-out club! If you're greened out too, you're one of about half the population--2 out of 10 choose a wee bit o' drinkin' to celebrate!
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‎'Noticed extra-bizarre drivers the past couple of days? Yikes--maybe it was a crazed leprechaun in the white Mercedes on HWY 87 this morning--nobody's going to grab HIS Lucky Charms!!

Jona's Blog March 16th
Pi day was Monday, usually a day that my kids want to celebrate with PIE. Somehow the day got away from us--maybe it was that darn time change. Ice cream makes a good substitute! Now it's on to devising a leprechaun trap that really works!
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Wear GREEN tomorrow!!

Jona's Blog March 11th
Friday fun is overshadowed by the horrible 8.9 earthquake in Japan--the worst in 1200 years. It hit close to home with the resulting tsunami ripping into Santa Cruz's harbor. My good friend Susie keeps her pride-and-joy sailboat there, but thankfully it was in dry dock.
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It's a good day to take 2 minutes to log onto www.AlertSCC for your FREE emergency information sent to your email, phone, or any mobile device! It's so helpful for you if you live and/or work in Santa Clara County. FREE!

Jona's Blog March 8th
Is it OK for me to be wearing my purple/gold/green Mardi Gras beads today--without earning them?? California rule--if it's colorful, do it! So being Fat Tuesday, you'd think that my husband Alan, who's from NEW ORLEANS, would be frying up catfish and hush puppies tonight. But we're going to have leftovers...
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Happy Birthday Little (6'6") Brother JOEY!

Jona's Blog March 4th
See the JOSH GROBAN interview clips that you can listen to up at the top of this page? I'm still laughing at some of the things he said about himself--like the nicknames his "friends" call him. You might get a little choked up with the one titles "Bittersweet". It's about writing a song with RUFUS WAINWRIGHT and his beautiful mother. Very sad but inspiring! You'll enjoy what he has to say about San Jose and you may see yourself in what he says about his fans.

Jona's Blog March 3rd
If you keep up with me on Facebook you know about my Mom's aortic aneurisym surgery this week. Whew! That kind of worry and concern can wipe you out. It's almost like having a new baby at home--but almost nothing matches the zombie effect of caring for a newborn! How did the surgery go? Well, I ran over to the hospital after work and she greeted me by reaching out a frail hand, shaking like a leaf...really shaking...shaking more...and more...then laughed and said, "Just kidding--I'm OK!!"

Jona's Blog February 28th
Where were all the weird get-ups at the Oscars last night? OK, there was NICOLE KIDMAN to kid about her dress that looks like recycled priests' vestments. And a Facebook pal added CATE BLANCHETT, laughing at something she read that went, "Cate looked like she was in a coma and by the time she came to, someone had dressed her as a Roman stadium"!
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Best Mom moment: my heart skipped a beat seeing JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE on the red carpet locking arms with his mother!

Jona's Blog February 23rd
Some of the fun of enjoying PRINCE in concert is dressing the part. Maybe it's the purple clothing in my closet that never sees the light of day, or the dark of night for that matter--but there's another PRINCE concert to experience and the temptation is too much to resist! DANA JANG'S got to find some colorful fashion accessory to wear so he can be purple-ishous tomorrow night too--now if I can just get him to drive!

Jona's Blog February 22nd
PRINCE! PRINCE! PRINCE! He proved why his shows sell out in 5 minutes. You'll get the concert treat of your life if you see him this week. For 4 hours last night all I could think was OH-MY-GOD! Outrageous perfection! One of the highlights--CARLOS SANTANA jumped onstage to jam! SHEILA E. was perfect--everyone was!!
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Please oh please oh please! Forecasters are hinting at weather that could bring REAL SNOW to your Bay Area yard this Friday night and Saturday--for the first time since 1976!

Jona's Blog February 17th
Purpleishious!! I just bought tickets to see PRINCE at Oracle Arena this Monday. They go on sale Friday at noon, just 3 days before the first concert on Monday. There's one on Wednesday as well. How about YOU join Me on Monday--FOR FREE!? Call me at KBAY any time you hear me play a PRINCE song tomorrow (Friday 2/18), and be the first to name that PRINCE tune. 'Sooooooo can't wait!

Jona's Blog February 16th
People fall into three categories on this one topic--squeamish, oblivious, and what I must be. When it rains you see earthworms crawling on your sidewalk and in gutters--ready to be stepped on or drowned. I can't help scooping them up and tossing them in my garden. That's how I started my morning--a half hour of rescuing squirmies in stead of getting my cup of coffee. OMG I NEED that caffeine!

Jona's Blog February 14th
Happy Valentine's Day! 'Hope you feel the love today. Mine started with my husband, Alan, strangely asking if he could help get my shoes out for me. What was that all about? I'm wearing the red boots today--that had chocolates and Red Hots hidden in 'em--so sweet!
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Celebrating Valentine's Day isn't always about mushy stuff--it's about sharing time with people you love. I guess having a blast at a special showing of the new exorcist movie, "THE RITE" with the story's real-life main character, FATHER GARY THOMAS, then dinner with a great group of friends qualifies. Quirky--but wonderful. If you're into paranormal stuff--see the movie. ANTHONY HOPKINS is perfect. He said that it was one of his favorite roles!
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If you're wearing red and/or hearts, especially sparkly ones, I wish I could see you! I guess the little kid dress-up in me is alive and well! If you joined me on Saturday at the Morgan Hill TAC chocolate and wine event--thanks! It was truly a wonderful fundraiser that helped a lot of local teachers and their classrooms.

Jona's Blog February 8th
The worst Valentine's candy--NUCLEAR SLUDGE by the Toxic Waste Company. The State of California says it has 3 times the allowed standard of lead. Send it, and you're sending a real "message"!
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Much better bet--join me Saturday Feb. 12th for the gooey, yummy, sweeeeetest pre-Valentine afternoon ever. It's for such a great cause too. All the $$ raised supports Morgan Hill teachers by providing classroom supplies they normally have to pay for themselves. See details at the top of the page.

Jona's Blog February 4th
If you wore RED today, we match! A few years ago, I lucked-out and wore red on February 4th without realizing it was Wear Red for Women's Heart Health Day. It felt so good to feel the kinship. Everyone you hear on KBAY today remembered their RED too. It's a topic that touches most of us--and one that's worth keeping in mind all year long. Bring on the guacamole and salsa!
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I was going to bet the OPPOSITE of the oddsmakers on Sunday's game, considering how WRONG they were about our GIANTS--but they all say Sunday's Super Bowl game is gonna be sooooooo close. Flip a coin and be ready with extra hot wings!

Jona's Blog February 3rd

Robin Gibb and Bill Gates
The most famous B.G. in the high tech world--distant cousins?
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Happy Chinese New Year! You've entered the Year of the Rabbit. Some famous bunnies are: JOHNNY DEPP, STING, WHITNEY HOUSTON, ROGER MOORE, DREW BARRYMORE, and my mom. It's great if you are too since you're supposed to live long and prosper--literally. Gung Hay Fat Choy!
1915, 1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011.

Jona's Blog February 2nd
Happy Groundhog Day! Can you believe that weather midwesterners are dealing with? Most of my family still lives in the Chicago area, and they're making the best of the towering snow drifts by posting photos online. Check my Facebook for a few--the craziest is my cousin Tony digging out a big city snow plow that got stuck in his neighborhood. No grumbling about how you hit all the red lights on your way to work!

Jona's Blog January 31st

'Still going strong at 90! Her wiki page lists her as an active artist since 1941. If you ever get a chance to see her perform, GO! I was lucky enough to catch her in San Francisco in the mid 1980s. Happy birthday Bay Area gal, CAROL CHANNING! (The photo's from 2009--lookin' GOOD!)

Jona's Blog January 27th
My alarm clock totally surprised me out of a dreamstate this morning. I'm like "HUH??" all day...
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Taco Bell's been accused of serving meat that's mostly "extenders". Wouldn't you think that means fewer calories? (Taco Bell says it's only 22% faux tho')

Jona's Blog January 21st
Friday! Friday! Friday! You feel exhilarated--even if you've got a little too much on your plate. All too often you have more in your INbox at the end of the week than you expected. It takes being in hyper-mode for me to get home by 8pm on Fridays. That's my family's TV time. BUMMER! Tonight's the last night to enjoy our favorite show, MEDIUM. This season we had to say goodbye to a hilarious, short-lived series that you may have never gotten to see since it never really got a chance, THE GOOD GUYS. It was the one comedy that really made us truly LOL--and it didn't use that annoying canned laughter! 'Looking forward to the quirkily infectious, FRINGE on Fridays now. What's your fave? email me!

Jona's Blog January 19th
It's a relief when you finally make time to accomplish something you've had on your to-do list for waaaaaaaaay too long. Last weekend I spent 6 hours visiting an old radio friend who's seriously brain-damaged after his heart attack. The highlight was getting him to smile at my singing vintage rock songs and making him fill-in the blanks. ...aaaaand she's buuuuuyyyyying a stairway to_________!
~AMERICAN IDOL returns tonight. It'll be worth it just to see the chemistry between J-LO and STEVEN TYLER. You've got to watch out for TV shows creeping into your subconscious. My dream last night was a mash-up of GLEE and the life story of CHARLES MANSON--and me trying to make him a better person. (Idea for a script??)

Jona's Blog January 18th
If you did something meaningful for DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING Day, you feel it was time well spent. I wanted to do something that everyone in the family would enjoy, that would make a point. You'll agree, it wasn't your typical King Day celebration, but we watched MEL BROOKS' hilarious classic, BLAZING SADDLES. Brooks is tops at poking fun at prejudice and bigotry while making you feel good about just enjoying the human race; THE PRODUCERS takes you there too. Laughter has a way of bringing people together. blazing saddles1 9 Spoof Movies That Are Actually Funny

blazing saddles1 9 Spoof Movies That Are Actually Funny

Jona's Blog January 14th
It's Friday! Yay! Nothing can dampen your spirits! Maybe I'm going to come off crabby but it happened again when I played a favorite song this afternoon. When you hear CHICAGO sing "Hard to Say I'm Sorry" you swear they sing, "After all the HOO you've been through". I always thought "hoo" was a replacement for "h-e-double hockeysticks". But the band will never admit it. They're sticking to their lyrics being "After all that we've been through" according to various lyric websites. Aggggghhh! It drives me crazy!
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If you love MEL BROOKS as much as I do, don't rent what my family did this week, ROBIN HOOD MEN IN TIGHTS--unless you like feeling embarrassed for anyone whose name is in the credits. OMG! I forgot what a stinker it was. My family gave up on it 3/4 the way through.

Jona's Blog January 11th
You always read how important it is to have family dinners together. Maybe you don't need to beat yourself up if it doesn't work out for you. Isn't it enough that you just spend SOME quality time together? For me it's watching stupid YouTube videos with the kids for waaaayyyy too long. Dinner together sure is nice when it happens, though. ‎'Brought home yummy Chinese cuisine to celebrate our wedding anniversary last night, and actually got the whole family to sit at the table to eat, laugh, and talk. Maybe it'll start a trend.

Jona's Blog January 10th
It was freeeeeeeeeeeeezing this morning in San Jose. 'Perfect for making snowballs out of windshield frost! SPLAT! Right in my husband Alan's face (the car window was between him and the goosh but our son, Jeff, got into it!) It's a special day for me--help me say woo hoo--it's my HALF BIRTHDAY!! They don't make greeting cards for that, so join me in celebrating 24 years of marriage to my dear Alan! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

Alan and Jona with Dad and Mom Denz around the time of our engagement.

Jona's Blog January 7th

Did you get fewer Christmas cards this year? I got lots of EXCUSES from friends and family! CELINE DION got a few cards out--pretty sweet, huh!

Jona's Blog January 5th
Try saying these words, "It's great to be back at work"! Now try it again, with FEELING. After the holidays, you'll go for ANY ploy to keep you upbeat! It's a new year--count your blessings. For me it's being grateful it's NOT the "good old days" when needles got knocked off of records playing on the air--and radio stations paid you in records and sandwiches! (I posted this comment on my Facebook, and my favorite response was, "...and playing songs at the wrong speed!--Thanks Jeff Cloninger)

Jona's Blog January 1st
Happy New Year! One of the neatest New Year's resolutions you can make is helping the people you care about in the event of a major emergency. If you live or work in SANTA CLARA COUNTY take a minute or two to sign up for ALERT SCC. You'll get safety information and instructions in the event of a major flood, fire, earthquake, or even crime. I got my family signed up!

AlertSCC | Home www.alertscc.com

Jona's Blog December 23rd
You'd think you'd learn--every holiday season is programmed to come quicker each year! It's one of my greatest wishes that you got more brightness in your life listening to the music and little tid-bits that I've offered you on the air this past year. Have a wonderful Christmas and really Happy New Year! 'See you back on 94.5 KBAY on January 4th!

Jona's Blog December 17th
You love to imagine sweet little kids anticipating opening their gifts on Christmas morning. The U.S. Marines make that happen for children that are otherwise facing a less-than-cheery day. This year you can make yur TOYS FOR TOTS donation later than usual due to the increasing neediness.

Jona's Blog December 15th
Can you imagine how devestated the folks at C.O.M.E. (Community Outreach Ministry Endeavor) must have felt when they realized their donations of gifts for their needy kids fell through? SAM VANZANDT got a call this morning from one of the organization's members, DEE DEE, who said they're short 500 toys--and giveaway day is coming up. If you'd like to help take up the slack, call Dee Dee at 408-978-1863. They're accepting new and nice-condition USED toys at the parking lot of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 374 So. 3rd Street in San Jose.

Jona's Blog December 14th
How's this for a cozy idea that won't cost you? Wear your robe backward instead of investing in a Snuggie! I thought it was a great idea, but apparently there's a big Snuggie fan club. I posted the comment on FACEBOOK and got a ton of pro-Snuggie votes--who knew?
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I hope this doesn't ruin your favorite sitcom, but when you focus on an annoyance it can drive you crazy. Reruns of my fave shows last night got me tuning around to Two and a Half Men which would have been a lot more hilarious if my son Chris hadn't commented, Mom, why do shows still use LAUGH TRACKS? Once you notice 'em, laugh tracks can be truly hideous!

Jona's Blog December 10th
Wouldn't it be a trip to see snow on your lawn here in the Bay Area? We got some flurries in, I think it was late December of 1997. My son Chris called it the BEST day of his 8 years of life! It really came down in February of 1976, just before my brother Joey's 8th birthday. What a treat to get home after working the nightshift (so glad I'm on the air during the daytime these days) and be greeted by a kid throwing California snow at you!

My brother Joey and I enjoying a rare Bay Area snow-day
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Jona's Blog December 9th

Jona's Blog December 9th You can laugh at how out-of-staters call us Californians "weather wimps". Overheard last night in Palo Alto, "I'm from the midwest, and THIS is NOT rain!" This guy was probably responding to the patrons at the LUCIE STERN THEATER, scurrying in at the last minute because of the crummy, slow traffic. The show was well-worth it though! You'll find A CHRISTMAS MEMORY, totally heartwarming. It's a sweet musical about a young boy and his best pal, his elderly female cousin, set in Depression-era Alabama. WARNING: You'll crave fruitcake--through Dec. 26th at the Lucie Stern Theater in Palo Alto.

Jona's Blog December 8th
Half of the office is down with a lousy cold. What would you give for a shot for THAT!? Thank goodness for the flu vaccine--but a little warning. You'll avoid the needle with that flu-mist, but comments on my Facebook lean toward feelin' yukky after snorting it. My high-schooler, JEFF, tried it knowing that it's the live virus, and yeah--he was sniffly, achey, and pooped-out all weekend. The good news is he's innoculated!
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Dreaming of JOHN LENNON today--gone for 30 years today. 'Bet you remember where you where when you heard the news. I was just arriving at my old radio station to do the night shift--lots of tears and requests that night.

Jona's Blog December 7th
It's another Tuesday with a brand-new GLEE, and the classic of Christmas classics, A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS, is on at the same time. Sheesh! Last week, when it was up against 3 or 4 holiday specials, Glee won out in the ratings--and our house too. I guess I'm a gleek.
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Own a piece of MORGAN HILL history! Get your limited-editon MORGANHILLOPOLY board game, only $25 (benefits Sobrato High School's Senior class). A few are left at Booksmart, The Morgan Hill Car Wash, Raggedy Heart, and Sobrato's front office. Contact: nataliesimoneau@earthlink.net.

Jona's Blog December 3rd
Running out to work on an empty stomach--and no lunch, can ruin your diet. I'm running on two big, fat Carl's Jr. cheeseburgers today. OMG! I just remembered that I ate a half a bag of Cheetos last night.

Jona's Blog November 30th
If you listen closely today (and are really critical of me) you might notice that I stayed up waaaaayyyyy too late last night trying to NOT let Cyber Monday pass me by. Now I have to check--what the heck did I buy??
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What to do?? On TV tonight at the SAME TIME: The Grinch, Rudolph, Johnny Mathis's 50th Anniversary Special, Shrek the Halls, and GLEE!!

Jona's Blog November 29th
Back at work after the not-long-enough weekend. But you might have delicious leftovers for your lunch and dinner and late-night snack. At my house, there are never enough Thanksgiving leftovers. So last night my sweet Alan roasted more turkey and stuffing. Tonight it's leftovers--with pumpkin pie!
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Here it is almost 4pm and I finally fit in a tidbit of Cyber Monday shopping while working (instead of eating lunch)! 75%-off gift certificates at KBAY.com is impossible to pass up!

Jona's Blog November 24th
What's your tradition--BUSTING YOUR GUT at your Thanksgiving dinner table or BUSTING YOUR BUDGET on Black Friday?! 'Tis the season to give thanksgiving and get thanks for giving! Let me know on Facebook!
--And JOIN ME early Black Friday morning at EASTRIDGE. From 6am until 8am, you'll find me with KBAY set up Center Court on the first floor near Starbuck's. Ask me for the your FREE copy of the new KBAY CHRISTMAS CD--and play some games for prizes!

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Jona's Blog November 20th
Disneyland was soooooo beautiful--I wish I could have stayed longer! Congratulations to the KBAY listeners that get to fly to the Happiest Place on Earth for 3 days of holiday fun: RACHAEL ROSAS, SUSAN GLADDING, and ROSEMARIE CLARKE! You're in for a wonderful family experience!
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Let it be known that our friends in L.A. all seemed pretty thrilled that the GIANTS won the World Series!!

Jona's Blog November 17th
If you've ever ridden in a jet when you had a cold--did you feel like your ears were going to implode?? 'Flying to DISNEYLAND tomorrow--wish me luck! (The bug's on its last legs!!)
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YOU might be on your way to DISNEYLAND too--with your family--FREE from your friends at KBAY! You'll hear who the first of three lucky families is, today at 3:40pm! Listen Thursday at 3:40pm for the second winning name, then you'll hear if YOU'RE the third winner while I'm broadcasting LIVE from the Happiest Place on Earth, on Friday at 3:40pm--I'm rooting for YOU!

Jona's Blog November 16th
If you joined us yesterday after work for your special, private NATASHA BEDINGFIELD concert--what a treat! Up close, you couldn't miss her gorgeous, smooth complexion. I didn't ask her about her beauty regime, but she let out to the fans what may be a beauty secret. In her sweet British accent she confided that she loves porridge and marmalade--that's for her breakfast not as a facial! She went on to explain that it means oatmeal and jam, but you knew that! And she's a major fan of actor, HUGH LAURIE. Ya gotta love her! See some great photos of her in your KBAY Scrapbook (click the Scrapbook tab).

Jona's Blog November 12th
Have a goooooooood Friday and weekend. Enjoy LISA JAMES 10 til 4pm today. I'm nursing a sore throat--and want to be in tip-top shape for next week! Maybe I'll get to meet you at the NATASHA BEDINGFIELD private KBAY show Monday evening at the Hotel De Anza. Then on Friday 11/19, you'll hear me broadcasting LIVE from DISNEYLAND!

Jona's Blog November 11th
This weekend's POPPY JASPER FILM FESTIVAL in Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper Film Festival in Morgan Hill will feature a special “Evening with LUIS VALDEZ”, the director of “LA BAMBA” and “ZOOT SUIT” and other classic films, at Live Oak High School Saturday 11/13 at 5:30PM. Proceeds benefit scholarships for local high school students interested in movie-making.
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You have a chance to fight Spina Bifida at a cool concert this Saturday 11/13 7-9:30pm! It features Broadway singer (Rent) and Bay Area club star, CRYSTAL MONEE HALL at the Fellowship Hall of Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church. Sponsored by Aidan's Angels.Thanks, FB Friend, Peter Armstrong!

Jona's Blog November 10th
Yes! You'll get another great VETERANS DAY PARADE in San Jose on Thursday 11/11--it's the 92nd annual celebration of our wonderful vets! FB pal SAL PIZZARO has the info in the Mercury News for you. Click for details here> www.mercurynews.com/sal-pizarro/ci_16566611?nclick_check=1

Jona's Blog November 9th
Hopefully you've got all of your clocks reset by now--at least the important ones. It seems like there's always one clock that really messes you up and you end up getting up an hour earlier than you need to--that was me yesterday. How is it you can set the time just right but then set the alarm to go off an hour before it should??!! Save yourself from the worst time-shock possibility--set your car clock NOW if you haven't!

Jona's Blog November 4th
You were hoping to catch a glimpse of STEVE PERRY at Wenesday's GIANTS' parade. Don't you wish you were close enough to hear him singing along? Me too!

Yesterday, Facebook Friend, Merla was good enough to send in her apparently POWERFUL little prayer. Let's see what wearing orange and black again and a little Divine intervention will do for Game 2!

Our Father who art in Frisco. Baseball be Thy game. Thy will be done. The WORLD SERIES will be won. On the field, as well as in the bullpen. Give us this day our bat and glove, and forgive us our errors, as we forgive those who play against us, lead us not into defeat, but help us BEAT the Rangers. In the name of the fans, San Francisco and ALL of our SF Giants players. AMEN!
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Shoot, this stupid bug that's been going around is tenacious! If you get this thing, stock up on every cough remedy you can get your hands on--and take it easy! It sure makes you appreciate being healthy!
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American Idol pulled out all the stops again for its finale show--surprise guests like Tony Bennett, Beyonce, and Tim McGraw, and a bunch of others. Dana Jang loved Marc Anthony with J-Lo. Can you bring it down to one favorite moment? How about JAMES DURBIN and CASEY ABRAMS--putting each other down in their "Most Shocking Elimination" comedy skit which winds up with PIA TOSCANO in a satin sash stating the fact!

Jona's Blog October 27th
Today's the opening of the World Series and the oddsmakers favor Texas! One word: BELIEVE! It's gotta be extra stressful to be a big GIANTS fan and to be running for office too. Can you imagine the pressure? That's gotta notch up the slogan "TORTURE"! Visit my FACEBOOK to see what happens when I bring up voting. Yikes! There's some political fervor out there. I don't know if I could ever run for office. What's worse--being put down for something you said or did, or for some twisted false reports about what you're about? Let me just say, "Thanks" to our public servants who've had to grow thick skins.
VOTE--PLEASE!

Jona's Blog October 25th
The GIANTS are going to the World Series! Monday just feels alright knowing that Wednesday our guys will be home for game one--and I have a good feeling. You can't help but catch the spirit when you watch Journey's STEVE PERRY cheering them on--it's such happy fun! Click> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0F6N7-u_wX8

Jona's Blog October 19th
If you were to look at me today, you might say, "Hey, Jona, Halloween's not for a couple of weeks." Blame it on wearing all orange and black--a tribute to today's Game 3 of the GIANTS' NLCS! I'm not going to say anymore for fear of jinxing our boys!
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They say that being LADY GAGA for Halloween is thee big thing this year. With the loss of lovely BARBARA BILLINGSLEY last weekend, wouldn't it be cool to dress up like JUNE CLEAVER? All you'd need is a nice housedress, high heels, a short blonde wig, and PEARLS!
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Respond to any of these blog topics on my Facebook--I'd LOVE to hear from you!

Jona's Blog October 15th
Celebrate today, NATIONAL BOSSES DAY! Consider attitudes of HIGH PERFORMERS who believe: "It's your responsibility to maintain a successful working relationship with your boss...help him/her help you do a great job...most people do best with guidance, direction, & support from a more experienced person...helping your boss nitpick at small mistakes and problems at work sends a message that you realize details matter."

That last one is my fave--being a nit-picker can be a good thing. I'll take that as a compliment from now on!!

Jona's Blog October 13th
Can this hot weather energize you? Something is causing some of us to lose track of time and stay up LATE. You might want to blame someone else. My youngest son playing video games half the night Friday. Now I'm finding my clock reading 2 or 3am as I try to wind down--bad influence reversal?? Boy, you deprive yourself of sleep, and you KNOW you're eventually going to pay the price--the question is WHEN? That's when Murphy's Law kicks in! 'Can't wait for Nov. 7th when the time changes and you get an hour back--to SLEEP of course!

Jona's Blog October 8th
You may have something in common with my husband Alan and singer TOM PETTY. If you can't kick a stubborn cough and you're feelng sooooooo tired, chances are you picked up that bronchitis/sinusitis bug going around. Let me save you several weeks of toughing it out--it's one of those bugs worth having your doctor diagnose!

Jona's Blog October 7th
You might be surprised that my poll on Facebook snubbed a couple of your favorite performers. I listed the latest nominees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, asking you to vote for whom you think will make it--or should! So far NEIL DIAMOND has the most yesses. DARLENE LOVE, DR. JOHN, and J. GEILS, all got multiple votes. Not a single mention of DONNA SUMMER--and I have a feeling she's got a major chance of being chosen. Tell me what YOU think on FACEBOOK--or drop me a quick email jhamilton@kbay.com.

Jona's Blog October 4th
It was a surprisingly fun Sunday. If you were at downtown San Jose's Spirit of Japantown, you got a real treat at its first J-Town Idol singing competition. What a collection of performers! I kept thinking that a few of them would be shoo-ins at an American Idol audition--even if SIMON COWELL were still there. If you know PEGGY DOVE, the winner, tell her to audition!!
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MARIAH CAREY'S ex, bigtime producer TOMMY MOTTOLA says, "The music industry is virtually over--kids today only want one song, not albums." Wait a minute--wasn't that the way it was in the '20s, '30s, '40s, '50s, and '60s??
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You're expected to think on Mondays!! Try this for a brain-waker-upper: according to a professional music reviewer, MILEY CYRUS is maturing into STEVIE NICKS JR!

Jona's Blog September 30th
You'd love to look 19 years younger!

See MICHAEL BUBLE achieve it in his new music video. You'd swear that's really JUSTIN BIEBER! He gets to dress up like a big-haired '80s rocker and pulls off that '70s mustachioed, muscle-car-drivin' action dude look too. He's totally set for all of his Halloween parties with these get-ups! www.kidglue.com/2010/09/29/michael-buble-does-best-justin-bieber-impression-in-new-hollywood-watch/

Jona's Blog September 28th
You have until Friday to get in on an offer you don't get very often--or ever! JOHN LENNON would have turned 70 on October 9th of this year. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame invites you to come up with some good-wishes or other birthday tribute to John. It'll be sealed up in one of the three official time capsules that will be opened ceremoniously in 30 years. Be part of the tribute> www.boxofvision.com/TimeCapsule/ . Let me know if you take part! You can contact me via Facebook or email at jhamilton@kbay.com.

Jona's Blog September 27th
You'd expect your mother to gasp at the thought of you getting a tattoo. My son Jeff is one of those doodle-on-himself kids. He put shorts on yesterday showing off a blob of blue ballpoint above his knee in the shape of a kind of scary and distorted thing that he said started out as a horse. BEYONCE's mom must have gone through similar days with her kid. She just went into the tattoo business with BEYONCE. And they want to tattoo YOU. These are high-fashion temporary tattoos that don't come at a high-fashion price. At 16 bucks, you can tattoo all of your BFFs for Christmas, and your kids, and maybe even Mom. At very least, it could save you some ink!

Jona's Blog September 23rd
Happy autumn! You knew it would get H O T once summer was officially over. It's like summer was hiding, but now it can relax or something. Brace for Spare the Air days Saturday through Monday. OMG--Monday could hit triple digits!!

Jona's Blog September 22nd
It's going to make you feel a bit like MICHAEL JACKSON reaching out from beyond. Next year "PLANET MICHAEL" is slated to be released. They're calling it a "massively multi-player game" since you and the entire world can be competing online together. Maybe "contributing" is a better word--the game is based on Michael's charitable efforts, so you'll have opportunities to make real donations! No question--the music will be familiar and YOW!
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Another game you'll think is a lot of fun is in the works for a pre-Christmas release. This one hits you right at home if you're a Morgan Hill-er. It's a good, old-school board game called "MORGAN HILL-OPOLY". You can be IN the game too--some spaces on the board are still for sale--but going fast. Get all the info for taking part or putting in your order, from Natalie Simoneau at nataliesimoneau@earthlink.net.

Jona's Blog September 21st
It's that time of year again where you can jump for joy that summer's over--yeah right! Tomorrow at about 8pm is the official start of autumn, but Mother Nature must have been feeling your "summer-can't-be-over-yet vibes. Get ready for temperatures to zip up around 90 by week's end--just when you were looking forward to showing off your fall wardrobe. You'll have plenty of glamour to take through tomorrow without your new duds--just indulge in the new season of GLEE tonight. You know that'll be the fashionable topic tomorrow!
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Glee returns for its second season tonight! My video-gamer sons know surprisingly a lot about the show. Do you watch it because someone else tunes in, or are YOU the GLEEK? Be my FB friend, and tell me on Facebook!

Jona's Blog September 17th
You have a lot of fun choices this weekend if you want to get out and about. There's a chance for us to get together! Bring your family to the Santa Teresa Communityfest on Saturday 9/18. It'll be my 10th year of hosting the fun performances by hunky sword fighters, hula, folklorico, and belly dancers, a choo choo train ride, bounce houses, giant bubbles, delish BBQ, exhibit, stuff to buy, games, games, games--and I can meet you! Communityfest is always free too. www.communityfest.org Take a look at the photo album I posted on Facebook too! Click>www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6671019&fbid=474650065738&id=533165738

Jona's Blog September 16th
You don't get an offer like this very often--or ever! JOHN LENNON would have turned 70 on October 9th of this year. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame invites you to come up with some well-wishes or other birthday tribute to John. It'll be sealed up in one of the three official time capsules that will be opened ceremoniously in 30 years.
Be part of the tribute> www.boxofvision.com/TimeCapsule/ . Let me know if you take part! You can contact me via Facebook or email at jhamilton@kbay.com.
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Are the ads for JERRY & MEG helping you make your mind up for the November election? You might feel like a ping pong ball. You might be getting fired up--or just annoyed. The first couple of comments on my FACEBOOK on the subject seem to say, "Bah Humbug!" Click> www.facebook.com/jonadenz

Jona's Blog September 15th
What do you do when you overdress at work? Whew! Wish I'd layered! I posted this on FACEBOOK. You can bet there'll be at least one response about "taking it off"!!
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Visit the KBAY Concert Calender, it's one of my daily projects. You'll see the fun lineup for the 24th Annual Bridge School Concert coming to Shoreline next month. For one, BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD has regrouped for it. But my jaw dropped when I realized that one of the artists will be ELTON JOHN! You'll see him on the Sunday half of the performances, teaming up with his new/old pal, LEON RUSSELL. 'Hope it raises tons of bucks for the school for kids with severe speech and physical impairments. Thanks again, NEIL YOUNG! Tickets go onsale Sunday 9/19.

Jona's Blog September 13th
The one thing you wanted to see on last night's MTV Video Awards show was how TAYLOR SWIFT would respond to last year's KANYE WEST disruption. I think she was a class act and did what she does best--wrote a song that tells him he's only human. Even so, she was supposedly "a wreck" before singing it. What do you think of what she sang? Here are the lyrics...

INNOCENT by Taylor Swift

I guess you really did it this time
Left yourself in your war path
Lost your balance on a tightrope
Lost your mind trying to get it back

Wasn't it easier in your lunch box days?
Always a bigger bed to crawl into
Wasn't it beautiful when you believed in everything
And everybody believed in you?

It's all right, just wait and see
Your streaming lights are still bright to me oh
Who you are is not what you've been
You're still an innocent
You're still an innocent

There's some things you can't speak of
But tonight you'll leave it all again
You wouldn't be shattered on the floor now
If only you would sing only what you know ...

Wasn't it easy you're in your firefly-catching days
And everything out of reach, someone bigger brought down to you
Wasn't it beautiful running wild till you fell asleep
Before the monsters caught up to you?

It's all right, just wait and see
Your streaming lights are still bright to me oh
Who you are is not who you've been
You're still an innocent
It's OK, life is a tough crowd
32 and still growing up now
Who you are is not what you did
You're still an innocent

Time turns flames to ambers
You'll have new Septembers
Every one of us has messed up too
Mind change like the weather
I hope you remember today is never too late
To be brave (ohh)

It's all right, just wait and see
Your streaming lights are bright to me oh
Who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent
It's OK, life is a tough crowd
32 and still growing up now
Who you are is not what you did
You're still an innocent
Lost your balance on a tightrope
It's never too late to get it back

Jona's Blog September 10th
If you're at the CRAIG FERGUSON show at the Mountain Winery tonight and you spot me, my pal Dianne and I are NOT doing the COUGAR thing. Those twenty-something dates we're with are our handsome SONS!
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You can love LOU REED again and blame "a glitch". His reps say he never turned down SUSAN BOYLE'S request to sing his song on America's Got Talent. That doesn't explain his saying, "I'm not a fan of her." (Let's hope he really said something nicer.)

Jona's Blog September 9th
Am I bad? I dropped a lovely cheese and apple danish on the carpet, wiped up the little mess, gave it a once-over with a paper towel--and ATE IT!!!!
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You must have a soft spot in your heart for Britain's Got Talent contestant, SUSAN BOYLE. I've been a fan of rocker LOU REED (Take a Walk on the Wild Side) over the years but this probably doesn't sit right with you. At the last minute yesterday he told America's Got Talent that she could NOT sing his song that she'd prepared--because he "isn't a fan of hers". She left in tears. He's kinda jerky in my book.

Jona's Blog September 8th
The weather is pushing you to believe that autumn is here. Sprinkles this morning--what a rude reminder that my driver's side windshield wiper isn't working well. It seems you've jumped from one flu season to another--you're hearing the commercials for getting your shot. Roll up your sleeve--but don't put away the flip flops yet. SUMMER'S STILL HERE....
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Be happy you've got your privacy. News just came out about how MADONNA was spotted riding the New York subway. That's the whole story! I guess we should be glad for slow news days.

Jona's Blog September 1st
Forecast: SEPTEMBER! Ba de ya - say do you remember...Ba de ya - dancing in September...Ba de ya - never was a cloudy day (Earth Wind & Fire) Too true! Spare the air today and tomorrow.
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It's so nice not to have to rush in the morning, but it can get you in trouble. Yesterday I left at my usual barely-won't-be-late time, and there was a big crash backing up the commute--a good 5 miles of crawling at 2 MPH. Now today, I got up for work an hour TOO EARLY--and still left for work at the last minute. Does this mean I have a latent desire to live dangerously??
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Words borrowed from REP. MIKE HONDA: "...combat operations in Iraq (have ended). Please take a moment to thank our brave troops and their families."

Jona's Blog August 30th
'Hope your weekend was one that made you feel like it was time off well-spent. I was hoping to score a bargain on Craigslist--none worked out, but driving around checking out the stuff gave me time with my husband Alan. Gotta get your quality time where you can! That's my excuse for missing the Emmy Awards. All is not lost. Check out some of the highlights of the show below....
click>VIDEO Jimmy Fallon as Elton John “Candle in the Wind” Emmy Awards parody No one seems to want to celebrate National Petroleum Day, today 8/27. But where would you be without ink, deodorant, lipstick, and VASELINE??
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Cher and Christina Aguilera in 'Burlesque': Watch the trailer here!‎
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You might be 1 of the 20 million YouTube viewers who love TILLMAN, the WORLD FAMOUS SKATEBOARDING BULLDOG! Today, 8/27 at 1pm, see him in person/dog-son? at PIER 39's East Park (2 blocks east of Fisherman's Wharf at Beach St & The Embarcadero). He's helping gear up for the SF GIANTS' "Dogs Days of Summer" promotion ...at AT&T Park on Sunday, 8/29 when fans and their dogs will fill an entire section of the stadium!
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STEVIE NICKS, JOHN MELLENCAMP, & PRINCE are all ganging up on the internet. They think it's the worst thing to happen to rock. See what happens when you don't get what you need for your Farmville?

Jona's Blog August 25th
Why does it seem that the hotter it is outside, the colder the air conditioning is at work? Restaurants REALLY seem to crank it up! This is one of the posts I put on Facebook that you can add to. So far you either agree wholeheartedly and have examples of how to layer sweaters (or in MY recent case, the car emergency blanket)! Or you can't get enough of the frigid blast. LISSA KREISLER and I both lean toward naturally freezing. We became friends years ago over this topic when we worked together at another radio station with a guy who insisted on dressing in 3-piece wool suits, who would have set the thermometer at 55 if he could. I think we finally got him to ditch the vest!

Jona's Blog August 23rd
The theory is, school gets back into session--the triple digits are going to roll back for a sweltering week or two. You thought you were spared this year! So this being a summer of begging for your thermometer to reach 80, you'll get maybe three days of back-to-school heat. Get the swimsuits and sprinklers ready for afterschool! But stay inside if you're sensitive to bad air. And be prepared for another Spare-the-Air day tomorrow--cut down on driving the best you can. I will too!

Jona's Blog August 20th
You know your kids are a reflection on YOU. What a relief! My husband Alan took our son Jeff out and got him a few fresh supplies that don't shout, "I get my school stuff out of the trash!" I can hold my head up again.

Jona's Blog August 19th
Understatement--You can't always trust your kid to tell the truth about being ready for school. Today's last-minute morning drama: "Mom, I need a binder...and some paper...and a notebook...." This is where recycling comes in! Thankfully Jeff's just fine with a mish mash of vintage school supply leftovers. Ugly--but eco-friendly!
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Twist the BEE GEES, TINA TURNER, ARETHA, & CHER into the themes of hot flashes and mood swings--that's what they're singin' & dancin' about at MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL! (Through 8/22 at the California Theater) A dozen of you KBAY fans and I went home wiping tears of laughter and replaying the fun in our minds last night!

Jona's Blog August 18th
AWWWWWWWWWWWWW! Where did summer go? Maybe back east--that's where the heat went anyway. If you're in back-to-school mode, summer's demise is really hitting you. One thing you learn as a parent that's had kids in school awhile--HOLD OFF on buying school supplies until you get the "list". You can stock up on binders that are a half inch too skinny or the wrong-ruled paper, and spiral notebooks with pages that don't rip out as teacher says. I know we have a stock of crayons from years gone by that never saw the light of day! My son Jeff went back to school Tuesday--if we're lucky, we can use some of the supplies we stockpiled back in 2000!

Jona's Blog August 17th
One of the benefits of donating to a local charity is the people you meet. My pal GARY who works with down-and-out veterans stopped by to pick up a check last night and brought along a surprise guest. I found myself listening to first-hand stories about the BEATLES and ELTON JOHN and KIKI DEE and ROD STEWART thanks to Gary's pal, PETER CLARKE of 1960s Liverpool who tagged along with him. Besides being a member of STEALER'S WHEEL and BADFINGER, Pete was GEORGE HARRISON'S personally-chosen studio drummer for Apple Records--and boy, he's got stories! I'll try to remember a few and share 'em on the air.

Jona's Blog August 16th
It takes a day or so to get back in the swing of work after being on vacation, especially if your last day off was eventful. For me it was a thank you for a day of shed-cleaning--with a spider bite! My knee grew a size larger. In a perfect world it would have been a bite on some facial wrinkle--free BOTOX!

Jona's Blog August 6th
You get such mixed emotions when you experience a life event. Do you remember turning 21? I remember the day or two before my 21st when I was out for pizza with friends--who had a pitcher of beer. Me drink under age?? 'Never got a chance--the burly owner didn't think being 20 years and 363 days old cut it. Now I'm about to find out what it feels like to have a kid who's 21 years old. Sunday is his big day. It's funny, I have a real hankering for pizza and BEER!

Don't worry when you don't hear me on the air the next day--I'll be on vacation. Enjoy hearing my pals SYLVIA CHACON (Mon-Thurs) and LAURIE ROBERTS (Fri & Sun). See you back on Monday 8/16.

Jona's Blog August 4th
You don't get an offer like this very often--or ever! JOHN LENNON would have turned 70 in October of this year. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame invites you to come up with some well-wishes or other birthday tribute to John. It'll be sealed up in one of the 3 official time capsules that will be opened ceremoniously in 30 years. Let me know if you take part! You can contact me via Facebook or at jhamilton@kbay.com.
Be part of the tribute> http://www.boxofvision.com/TimeCapsule/

Jona's Blog August 3rd
Please tell me you don't know anyone like this--it certainly can't be YOU! A new study shows 38% of women prey on other women – giving fake praise to someone who's "not as hot", or making an attractive gal less-so by doing something like spilling a drink on her? I guess they're not ALL on daytime dramas! If you ever encountered this kind of nastiness in real life, join me on Facebook to tell me!
Jona's Blog July 29th
Does your alarm clock have a mind of its own? Mine must have thought it was doing me a favor by losing 15 minutes overnight! Less time for breakfast, but still plenty to go for the free LASAGNA at Buca di Beppo tonight (It's National Lasagna Day)!

Jona's Blog July 28th
You must have bumped into people from your neighborhood far away from home. Coincidentally, "It's a Small World" at Disneyland is where I bumped into a guy who'd gone to elementary school with me when I lived in the Chicago area! Then last weekend, imagine the surprise when I arrived to buy this cool light fixture from a lady on CRAIGSLIST. She answered the door and we were like, "Hey! We met at KBAY's Studio 94 party!" (Of course, haggling was out of the question!!)

Jona's Blog July 22nd
Some people are ready to party at the drop of a hat. Some have evolved to the responsible, BUSY stage of life. That's what makes birthdays such a good, respectable reason to blow off some steam. You may have known KBAY afternoon guy, DANA JANG as a voice on your radio going back to the 1970s. Somewhere along the line, his birthday became the catalyst for whooping it up. Now it's a tradition--everyone EXPECTS something in mid-July!! If you detect some extra "enthusiasm" on the air in the morning--blame it on woo-hooing!

Jona's Blog July 16th
Can you believe that about two-thirds of summer is kaput? I turned in my vacation request for early August and realized that the day I get back will also be back-to-school for my son, Jeff. After tomorrow's big summer-final swim-meet it's time to change gears. I don't know about you--but summertime is never long enough. 'Gotta start making that big ol' to-do list for time off!

Jona's Blog July 10th
Welcome back LISSA KREISLER on Monday! You also get to hear newest KBAY guy-on-the-mic, CHRIS JACKSON in the morning for another week while SAM'S on the mend. CHRIS cracked me up this morning talking about how he's coerced interviewees like MICK JAGGER into talking about topics they hate. Use reverse psychology--it seems so simple! That's exactly what I use to convince myself that another birthday is a reason to celebrate getting older--IT WORKS! If today's your birthday too-- ****************HAVE A HECKUVA HAPPY ONE!****************
(DANA JANG'S, LISSA'S and MICK'S are just days away!)
Try saying these words, "It's great to be back at work"! Now try it again, with FEELING. After the holidays, you'll go for ANY ploy to keep you upbeat! It's a new year--count your blessings. For me it's being grateful it's NOT the "good old days" when needles got knocked off of records playing on the air--and radio stations paid you in records and sandwiches! (I posted this comment on my Facebook, and my favorite response was, "...and playing songs at the wrong speed!--Thanks Jeff Cloninger)