I'm glad the Cavs are done!

The NBA Eastern Conference Finals were an exciting stomach-churning, heart-stopping headache!
I can't remember ever letting a game affect me in such a way.
I was wrecked with worry as to how LeBron and the Cavs could beat Orlando's 3-point specialists. How and who could stop Dwight Howard? I found my answer Saturday night...no one!

We had a great run...it was fun to watch them win during the regular season and into the playoffs.

But, I'm glad all of the stress is over and we will hopefully put together a team that can match up with teams like the Magic.
Which brings me to my question: What type of player would you add to the Cavs roster? I think we need a big man, who can shoot and defend? Who would you like to see the Cavs go after to help LeBron?

My night at the Rock Hall Inductions

Most of you know I said I would go in search of Legendary crooner Smokey Robinson during last Saturday nights Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions. I didn't find Smokey, though he looked great on stage...however my husband bumped into inductee and Cleveland native, Bobby Womack!
I couldn't believe my eyes, returning from the ladies room and seeing Rodney talking to this incredible soulful singer whose music my Mom and Aunts would sway their hips to when I was a youngster.
I walked up with a huge grin to join in the conversation, waiting for Rodney to introduce me and he didn't! So, I extended my hand and introduced myself to Mr. Womack as he was being whisked away by a handler. I turned and asked my hubby, how come you didn't introduce me? Rodney replied;Who is he? I said you don't know who you were talking too? What were you talking about? I asked. He said; I just saw a guy in a fantastic coat and said... man that's nice! He said thanks and just started talking to me about how nice the Rock Hall event was.
I said that was "Bobby Womack!" Rodney was floored, he couldn't believe he stood their talking to a musical legend and didn't know it. Even though he was wearing a hat and sun glasses, his features are undeniable.
What an awesome event. I thought the entire event was spectacular, public hall was beautiful, the stage amazing and it showed Cleveland as the great city it can be.
I'm thrilled we had a national audience to witness what we Clevelanders already know.




 

Metromix photos by Mike Nikolic.

Romona's afternoon with Conan O'Brien

What a day at our television station.

The new host of the Tonight Show, Conan O'Brien paid us a visit.

Actually his Cleveland stop is part of a 31 city junket to promote the new Tonight Show host who takes over for Jay Leno this June.

I found him to be quite charming. I knew he was funny, but the way in which he moved throughout the building shaking hands and talking to every and anyone who came into his view was impressive.

I also learned he is incredibly smart. He was valedictorian of his high school graduating class and graduated "magna cum laude at Harvard University.

You might think this funny man has been telling jokes all his life...he told me "no."

He was actually somewhat shy as a kid and grew up with pretty strict rules and proper manners.

You can watch the "Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" beginning June 1st.

Dr. Phil & Octuplet Mom

I'm just curious what you guys thought of Dr. Phil's interview with Nadya Suleman.
Did it change how you feel about her and her decision to get implanted with 6 embryos?
Some have called her irresponsible...others say she's out of touch with reality.
Did she say anything to convince you otherwise?
Or do you think the children are here and we have to help take care of her now 14 children?

Mother of Octuplets

As I sat talking with my manicurist, the beauty salon conversation centered on one subject, the 33-year old single mother who recently gave birth to octuplets in Los Angeles.

These are just some of the many questions:

"How can she care for 8 newborns when she already has 6 children?"
"She's a single mom living with her mom, does that mean she doesn't have a job?"
"If she can't afford to live on her own, how can she now provide for 14 children?"
"Who paid for her invitro-fertilization? I understand it is costly?"
"What kind of Doctor would implant 8 embryos in a young woman?"
"Is she on government assistance?"
"She can have twenty babies if she wants as long as she takes care of them."

I participated in the chatter, wanting the answers myself. I understand the mother is now being deluged with offers for book deals, t-v shows and other business ventures.
What do you think about this story? Is this any of our business? Should she be scrutinized because she reportedly just loves having children? Does she have the right to have as many as she wants?
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Be sure watch NBC's Dateline tomorrow night at 10pm, Ann Curry will hopefully ask her all the questions we've been waiting for answers too.

My thoughts on President Obama

Many viewers have been asking what I think of our new President Barack Obama.
First, let me say I shared in the overwhelming joy and excitement that the nation felt watching our first African-American President being sworn in.
Now I feel its time we focus on the crucial problems our nation faces and not the color of our new President's skin.
He has a huge task at hand; record unemployment, mortgage meltdown, two wars and world tension just to name a few.
Right now he is still in the honeymoon phase with many, but that won't last if the American people don't see some solutions to what ails us.
I'm particularly thrilled about his "call to action plan" for all of us to get involved in making our country a better place through volunteerism. I see time and time again in the stories I report each night, how just one person can make a difference in the lives of others.
So often we wait on government to fix problems that we could be easily tackle in our own neighborhoods.
Its much too soon to say what kind of President Barack Obama will be, but I would love to start reporting some "good" economic news!

Romona's kids

In 1990, I started a program near and dear to my heart called : Romona's kids.
Each week, I would highlight the positive things our youngsters are doing in their schools, community or special programs designed to highlight the talents of our children or helped them achieve.
My Romona's kids segments run each Friday at 6pm on Channel 3 news and now I need your help.
If you know of a special child, student or program that you think would make a great Romona's kid, I want to hear from you.
Send us an email at romonaskids@wkyc.com or smoses@wkyc.com