Love Advice with Sling Dave and Mad Mac

"A fundraiser definitely wouldn't be the same without Rev Dave" was recently overheard at one of our staff meetings. And it's true. From the musings of the Sinister Minister to the rants of the Hostile Apostle, Rev Dave brings many moods to the airwaves.

Mad Mac and Sling Dave
with Love advice

Today, for a special Valentine's Day On the River for the We the People fundraiser at KAXE, Sling Dave will join forces with Mad Mac to bring peace, love and understanding to Northern MN by offering love advice on the air from 9a-noon.

Wondering the best way to break up on Valentine's day? Call and ask! Need suggestions for the best "sorry about accidentally killing your pet fish" gift? They'll be giving away their expertise for FREE!!!

Tune in at 91.7 Grand Rapids, 89.9 Brainerd, 105.3 Bemidji, or streaming at http://www.kaxe.org from 9-Noon.

While you enjoy the show, pledge your support for authentic local media: KAXE, Northern Community Radio, 218-326-1234, 800-662-5799. It's quick and easy.

For nearly 35 years we've brought together the stories and voices of Northern MN. Our largest source of funding is listener MEMBERS who pledge what they can afford over the next year. From a 1 time payment of $50, to $10/a month, to $1000, whatever fits your budget, take that next step and keep KAXE going strong. Thanks!

Don't Come To Your Senses in a Hospital Bed

by KAXE Volunteer Rev Dave,

If the Mayans are right, the world is going to change drastically in 2012. All the signs point to upheaval, change, and possibly the end of caramel latte's. In a world like this you don't want to be alone against the legions of mediocrity that have banded together like rats and taken over all malls and manicure shops. You need to "Come to your Senses!" and join the voice of freedom known as KAXE.

OK, OK, maybe a little heavy on the gloom and doom. I'll try this again...

KAXE is the sound that touches my heart, makes me see blue skies, and smell the memory of pine trees.

OK, that's a bad greeting card, or an anti-depressant commercial.

Damn, this is tougher than I thought.... All I'm supposed to do is write some little toss off about why people should support the great institution of KAXE. There's so many great programs, there are so many great people, KAXE is so many things to so many people, and weaves it's family into a fabric that covers the world. This should be easy.

But all I can think is, support KAXE or when you come to your senses you'll be in a hospital bed.

"I'm Like the Weird Uncle...," by Rev Dave

Why you should pledge to KAXE. This is the question I was asked to answer, or at least write about. So here we go.

Pledging to KAXE is like joining the family. I'm like the weird uncle that only comes out for special occasions. Maggie would be like the motherly type who could still love an axe-murderer if they didn't swear on-air. Dan would be the fatherly type who was surprised people could be so dumb and still live. John would be the stylish, slightly jockish older brother ...

Wait, this isn't what I wanted to talk about.

KAXE is about good music,great music, can't say enough about all the different music, I could try but this would just get long and confusing, just know that there's a lot of great music you may not hear elsewhere. But KAXE is more, it's good books with Real Good Words, showing off your smarts Saturday night with Green Cheese, getting together with friends new and old for a discussion Between You and Me. Minnesota music takes Centerstage, new music is Current, and the Morning Show makes you smarter.

But KAXE is also about the people, Not just the people that work there, but all the members too. KAXE people are special. KAXE people help you find a lost pet, find new things, find new friends. KAXE people have the best recipes, know the best places to eat, and can answer most gardening questions (or tell you to call and ask Bonnie). KAXE people can recommend a good book, a good movie, or a good hiking spot. KAXE people love life and want to be a part of it.

Maybe that's it ... KAXE people love life and want to be a part of it. When they find something they love, they make it a part of their life .... and when they found something so wonderful as KAXE (too gushy?) they not only made it a part of their life, but they pledged to the station and made themselves part of it .... and kept the family growing.

But how the hell would I know. For me KAXE is psycho therapy, a creative outlet, and something that probably keeps me out of jail. Just pledge so we don't have to go door to door ... and be more, uh .. pursuasive.