Comments for The Constant Inconstant

Comment on Chuck Faber, Action News by Jack Bronn

Jack Bronn — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 18:49:20 +0000

Hi Ken,
I’m sorry to tell you that my father passed away in 2009. He owned the book store until shortly after my mom died in 2005… though calling it an antique book store is a bit like calling a used car lot an automobile museum. He played golf into his 80′s and tried to teach me to play several times as well. He was such a natural; he never understood why I couldn’t just do it like he could. I can still see that effortless swing of his. As for the chili… it was very good, but in my experience there was no avoiding paying the price.

Glad to hear from you. Hope you are well.

Comment on Chuck Faber, Action News by Ken Staaf

Ken Staaf — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:09:42 +0000

Is your dad still alive? Talked to him I a few years back and he said he was selling antique books in Florida. Chuckq taught me how to play golf. Said if I was going to work in TV I had to play golf. My first wife and I had several bowls of Chili at your parents home followed by ice cream….Chuck said you must follow his chili with ice cream or pays the te price the next morning. Thanks for the site!
Ken Staaf

Comment on Chuck Faber, Action News by Tom Hexamer

Tom Hexamer — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:21:40 +0000

Working with Chuck at WCEE-TV 23 in the begining…was a real hoot…His first newscast at WCEE…he sat on boxes of floor tile with a photo paper background (head and shoulders) as the studio still had a dirt floor no lights or any form of being usuable. In a short time from sign-on we were able to be first in Rockford with live Studio Color with a re-built camera from WGN Chicago…sand blasted and painted the studio scoops bright colors…looked like a real pre-disco (1965)…he was a real stable factor started as WCEE News/Sports anchor….became a great family friend….Tom and Eve Hexamer

Comment on Lower the Drinking Age; An Argument by Jack Bronn

Jack Bronn — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 01:25:02 +0000

Good eye. I didn’t notice that. I’ll have to look for a better map. Thanks.

Comment on Lower the Drinking Age; An Argument by EG

EG — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:16:36 +0000

Why is Japan all messed up on that map?

Honshu Island – which constitutes 60% of the country’s land area and 80% of its population- is completely missing.

Comment on Chuck Faber, Action News by Dave Abramson

Dave Abramson — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:50:27 +0000

Jack,

I am so glad to find this about your dad. I spent 8 years with him at WCEE in the studio and directing the news. I probably directed the clip. You should search the WTMJ-TV website for a photo of him in his eyepatch days.

He was very special around the station and to me in particular. He gave me a piece of advice after one frustrating day at the station that I still quote when needed. As only he could say, “Everytime you hit your head against the wall you just get up slower. Don’t hit your head.”…and walked away. And he made a mean chili in the station kitchen for all of us.

I could go write a book about him and have you on the floor. We did have a WCEE reunion in 1998 but I searched the infant internet then and could not find him. He would have loved it. Email me for more.

Dave A

Comment on Protect the Future, Save Summer Pell Grants by Jack Bronn

Jack Bronn — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:40:47 +0000

Imagine the life $7 per hour will buy in 2030.

I’m thinking of writing something about Ayn Rand. Have you ever read her? I’ve never read her non-fiction work, but I’ve read both The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. I’ll do it if someone will promise to have a conversation with me about it.

Comment on Protect the Future, Save Summer Pell Grants by Jay

Jay — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 21:55:48 +0000

We most likely WILL have a minimum wage in 20 years. It will be just a LITTLE less that it is today.

Comment on November 30, 2010 by CrazyCatMadame

CrazyCatMadame — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:36:09 +0000

That last pic is a killer.

Comment on Merry Christmas! by jay

jay — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 01:28:53 +0000

Since you are east of here, have you made your trip to the Walmart for canned food and bottled water and an extra ration of Starbucks should the roads be closed for more than a day or two due to snow? Hurry if not.