February 22 is my dad’s birthday. He was born in Belleville, Illinois, just across the river from St. Louis. Belleville is its own town; the kind that comes to mind when you think of tree-lined streets where families live in houses and yards are full tire swings and birdbaths. It’s also the hometown of ANDREW FANN, who is the new Creative Services Director at CBS affil KKTV in Colorado Springs. He’s quite the photog as well as writer, having done both as a freelancer and teacher. A New Mexico Highlands alum, he’s done promo for KENS in San Antonio as well as stations in Charlottesville and Richmond. I do believe Belleville men are something special. Well Dunne! Andrew!

Think About This: “Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature…the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” ~ Rachel Carson