I was totally serious about the dog poop.
My TV piece last night was a joking little bit about the signs of Spring in the UP. Theoretically, technically, we're now five days into the season (although it may not look like it if you're glancing out the window), and I thought I'd pass along a few things that people may notice over the next few weeks.
And that's where the dog poop comes in.
Those of you who've been reading this thing forever (and have, for whatever reason, managed to retain your sanity) may recall that I used to post a blog each and every year about all the leftover dog poop we see as the snow melts. I haven't posted it for a few years, if only because I figure everyone must be tired of it by now, but I still stand by what I wrote.
That much hasn't changed.
But when I was putting together this week's TV piece that thought did pop into my mind, and eventually made it into the final product. Unlike an entire blog on the subject it was just a throwaway gag line, but who knows—maybe subtlety gets the point across better.
Besides, I'm pretty sure my TV bosses don't want me to spend two minutes of valuable air time going on and on about leftover dog poop. I have a lot of leeway on what I can talk about, but I'm pretty sure that leeway might disappear should I spent my time talking about that particular subject.
Really, I do.
So did it hit the mark? Decide for yourself--
(jim@wmqt.com)
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