I know all you young, hip friends of Charlie think that I’m just some frumpy old Mom who only watches CBS sitcoms and the occasional Matlock re-run, but I’m going to let you in on a secret not even Charlie knows: After I put on my slippers and slide my arms into the tiger stripped Snuggie Charlie got me for my birthday the first show I look for is…Entourage! I know it surprising, but Charlie’s mom is down with Vince and the gang. I love seeing all the cool Hollywood hot spots and the inner-workings of the movie biz (I always thought Charlie should have been an actor. You should have seen him in his 4th grade play, he was the cutest George Washington!), but my favorite is Johnny Drama, Vince’s older brother. The episode where he wants calf implants was hilarious, and I love it when he talks about Vikingquest! Don’t worry, I’ll forgive you for thinking Charlie’s mom isn’t hip, but we will have to hug it out Ari and Vince. Anyway, I’ve gotta go, I think I hear the theme song starting right now.

Halloween is just a few weeks away, and I can already taste that pillow case worth of candy! As a child/ GM of a radio station I’m uniquely positioned to send out a message to all Charlie listeners: Don’t be the house that gives out toothbrushes, apples, or any non-sugary treat. Mom is very stingy with the candy and the haul I pull in three Sundays from now has to last me well into the new year. Believe me, if my chocolate and nougat levels are low at end of the year reporting time, the whole station suffers. So before you put that coupon for a free karate lesson into the pillow case of the little Gordon Gekko (I love Wall Street! my mom got me the big cell phone and a fake cigar. I already had the suspenders and I’ve been slicking my hair back like him since I was 4) at your door, think about the poor Charlie employees cowering in fear while I karate chop desks in the office until someone brings me a mini-Butterfinger.