WELCOME to the mail room. All comments below have been submitted to the blog or sent directly to me at janamwaring@gmail.com. If you have an interview recommendation or suggestion, hit me up. This isn’t just my blog, its ours.

Starting FRESH. I’ve changed the format to a monthly grouping, and have wiped the slate clean (good bye comments from long ago). Leave your imprint HERE.

Here’s what people are saying this month:

October

RE: The Reader Interview: How wonderful not to regret one’s past. Looking back, I think all my past goof ups lead me to be the person I am right now and there’s nothing wrong with that. I’d like to meet Rick some day.

– Gerri Helms
RE: The Reader Interview: I love this!!! I’ve always wondered about him. Thank you for sharing with us.

–Patty Aboud

RE: The Reader Interview: This article just brought me to tears. 100%. I’m such a softy.

– Laurel Norman

RE: Jacqueline Siegel Interview: The problem with this theory of her as regular mother with money is it is contradicted by her own words, as today’s Wall Street Journal interview with her shows.  She says they are frugal and drive regular cars but they were building a 20 car garage.  She says the plane is only for business but tells the Journal her kids recently had to take their first ever commercial flight for a vacation and didn’t understand what all the “strangers are doing on our plane.”  That’s hardly “not-spoiled.”

But here’s the most telling example of their priorities as parents.  To save money they apparently have taken all their kids out of private school.  Now this isn’t a commentary on public versus private schools.  But the point was they previously assessed that private school was the most productive environment for their kids.  Their kids have formed friendships, comfort levels, relationships with teachers, etc.  And now when forced to choose between maybe downsizing from their still huge 26,000 sq. ft. house or other luxuries or isrupt their kids education they choose their lifestyle first.

– Jason@iac

September

RE: Master Legend Interview: Another fine interview. I have been downtown a bunch of times but I have never seen him. Good to know there are people out there who care and a trying to make a difference! Does he accept donations for his various crusades? Take Care!

– Tom V

Master Legend says there’s a donation set-up here: justicecrusaders.webs.com.

RE: Master Legend Interview: Damn good interview.

– Wil Lockie

RE: Master Legend Interview: Best [Master Legend] interview I’ve seen so far. The person seemed genuinely interested and impartial.

– Phil Stafford

RE: Master Legend Interview: I met Master Legend in the Holliana Publix only a few days after the article in Rolling Stone came out. I was in line behind him to checkout and he was telling the cashier who he was and that Rolling Stone had just written an article about him! Needless to say everyone was giving him the ‘You are a nut job!’ look and then I recognized him and asked for his autograph. I was all excited and then I realized I too was getting the nut job stares! But I didn’t care! Cause he gave me his business card in case I ever needed him! He’s awesome!!

–Melanie Osborn

RE: Master Legend Interview: Wow this was very cool! I saw the documentary awhile back, and I was blown away that there was a real life superhero here in Orlando. Now my new mission is to find and meet Master Legend! Great interview. Thanks for sharing!

– Melanie Rodriguez

RE: Lisa Joy Interview: What a story! I could never imagine losing one of my children. I’ve been reading about this whole thing for the past two days. I am so sorry. My words could never tell Lisa how sorry I am. I want you to know that the Bible teaches that you will see Jackie again! John 5:28 says “Do not marvel at this because the hour is coming where all those in memorial tombs will come out.” John 11:20-25 says, “I am the resurrection and the life. He that exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life.” The faithful man Job says, “If an able-bodied man dies can he live again? … You will call, and I myself shall answer you. For the work of your hands you will have a yearning.” (Job 14:14-15)

I saw that you said you believe in God so I wanted to show you some scriptures from the Bible and give you the Bible’s point of view on the real hope for our dead loved ones. Take care and I hope all is well with you. Hugs.

– Tasha

RE: WPRK Interview (from Random Dribble): Hello DJ Discharge! I just wanted to drop you a note to state how much I enjoy your program on WPRK. I am veteran of the Radio-TV i dustry and fund Thursdays from 2-4 a break from the usual drool in Orlando. I find your story very interesting and look forward to the next time you’re on the air. Thanks again.

– Barking Mad Matt

August

RE: Tony Adams: Engaging interview you two!  It’s interesting to find out he taught at Le Cordon Bleu.  I also appreciate the cute and clean Big Wheels logo and first read about him when he was a guest judge on this Orlando Weekly banh mi article: Orlando Weekly.

– Thao Ngo

RE: Mark Baratelli Interview: Nice interview! Excellent insight into the inscrutable Mark Baratelli.

– Margot Haliday Knight

RE: Mark Baratelli Interview: So interesting to find out more about the person behind thedailycity.com.  The cruise history and improv acting. Orlando is lucky to have such ambitious individuals promoting it.  :)

– Thao Ngo

RE: John & Melissa Felcman Interview: By far one of my favorite interviews yet! We frequent Mother Falcon, but have yet to earn the details. Thank you for taking the time to share. As usual, always a great story!

– Sarah Hiaso

RE: Bummer (from Random Dribble): You truly have a gift. This story is wonderful. Thanks!

– Debbie Paape

RE: Bummer (from Random Dribble): Yet another wonderful story. I can easily picture both of the events. Love to read your stuff!

– Lorri Chambers