{"id":733,"date":"2011-08-13T18:09:24","date_gmt":"2011-08-13T22:09:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/changingchannels\/?p=733"},"modified":"2011-08-24T13:04:37","modified_gmt":"2011-08-24T17:04:37","slug":"changing-channels-hits-century-mark-in-posts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/changingchannels\/2011\/08\/changing-channels-hits-century-mark-in-posts.html","title":{"rendered":"Changing Channels Hits Century Mark &#8230; In Posts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I call &#8217;em like I see &#8217;em&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The refrain of the baseball umpire is similar to how I go about my business here for the Changing Channels TV blog.<\/p>\n<p>And I have done so 100 times already for <em>Beliefnet<\/em> since the company brought me in from the bullpen a few months back.<\/p>\n<p>I am close to double the amount of blog posts I promised I would do because I love it and the company has been so positive about my work.<\/p>\n<p>I have to thank my long-time friend Corine Gatti for helping me get the blog started along with everyone at <em>Beliefnet<\/em> that have been so helpful &#8230; Ash Greyson and Lakesha Gadson come to mind.<\/p>\n<p>Most of all, thanks to my Lord and savior Jesus Christ who hopefully guides me to not be too mean in my criticisms or incorrect in my praise.<\/p>\n<p>There is plenty of garbage on television these days, but there are quality programs that inspire and educate too and that should not be lost sight of.<\/p>\n<p>The final thing I want to take note of, but certainly one of the most important is YOU the reader &#8230; including some friends and I family I constantly bug to check out the blog &#8230; lol!<\/p>\n<p>There have been a few ups and downs, as with anything new, but Changing Channels has enjoyed over 6,800 visits\u00a0 in just three months!<\/p>\n<p>I humbly say &#8230;. thanks!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;I call &#8217;em like I see &#8217;em&#8221;. 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