Last week, I lost someone very close to me. There was no death or destruction, just the retirement of someone who has been a part of my daily life for the last 25 years. Bob Lacey of the Bob & Sheri morning radio decided to hang up his ropes.
I have listened to Bob & Sheri every weekday since 2000. They are like family to me. I never miss an episode. I no longer listen to it on the radio, but I’m a podcast addict and listen to the show every afternoon as soon as it drops. I’m honestly not sure how I’m going to feel without Bob’s voice in my ears every day. He and Sheri are a total happy place for me. I feel like I know them personally. I have a genuine investment in their lives and the lives of their families. I love them all.
Over the years, I’ve called into the show and been on the air a couple of times. I’ve also had a couple of emails read on the air. I feel like I’ve made a real, tangible connection with these people. Yes, I know that is silly.
A couple of years ago, I reached out to Sheri to share one of my blog posts. Sheri and I were both in the process of letting our hair go gray at the same time. I thought she might appreciate my take on this very depressing process. Well, guess what that led to? Yes! Bob & Sheri now post my blog every week on their website. There are no words for the excitement I experienced over this development. I seriously lost my damn mind! This is one of the things I’m most proud of.
Bob has been in radio most of his adult life. Let me tell you as someone with a radio-television degree they have never used, radio is a tough gig. If you can make a whole career of it and do it the way you want to, that is nothing short of a miracle. He stayed true to his vision and created a show that has brought countless people together. Bob & Sheri listeners are a bit of a cult. I’m proud to be a part of this fun and crazy group.
Please understand that no one deserves a happier retirement more than Bob. He has brought love and laughter to so many in their time of need. This is so true for me. There have been bad times in my life when I swear the only time I smiled and laughed during the course of a day was when I was listening to the Bob & Sheri show. This show is more than just a radio show. It is a source of comfort to me and so many others. Countless people have called and emailed the show echoing my sentiments exactly. These people are loved.
Over the past couple of weeks, they have been saying goodbye to Bob on air. It has been an emotional rollercoaster for me. I can’t even imagine how Sheri feels. She has looked at Bob’s face every day for more than 30 years.
The show will go on with a wonderful new co-host, Lamar, who has been part of the show for years. Lamar is a delight. I know he is going to be great, but Lamar and I both know Bob cannot be replaced. Things will be different. Some people are just irreplicable. Bob’s storytelling ability and quick wit are a rare gift and will be missed by millions.
I’m so proud to have a connection with the show through my blog, but my emotional connection runs much deeper. My husband and daughter have had to listen to Bob & Sheri stories every night at dinner for as long as they can remember. I talk about them like they are my friends, and in my heart, they totally are. They give me life!
I could go on all day about what this show means to me, but I just wanted to use this platform to say thank you to Bob & Sheri and the whole gang. I want nothing but the best, most wonderful retirement for Bob. May we all be so lucky to make a career out of doing what we love and making others happy in the process. You did it right Bob! May all the joys the universe has to offer come your way. So long, Bob! And good luck to ya!
Angela Traver
What is this blog about? Well, it's a general blog, but it is also a very specific blog. If you get that reference, you get a gold star! I have been a public relations professional and writer of press releases for more than 20 years—primarily in the booze biz. I decided to do some writing for fun and embrace the humor that gets me through most days. Hopefully it will make you chuckle—or at least smile. I’m a certified crazy magnet, and more than a little nutty myself, so buckle up. Also, I have two vices—profanity and red wine/whiskey. You’ve been warned. It should also be noted, that I’m a HUGE Bob & Sheri fan. I’ve been a listener for more than 20 years. This opportunity is a dream come true and it may have made me cry. That being said, I cry at everything. If you are into booze, dogs, food and/or knitting, hit me up on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter (although I’m terrible at Twitter and it scares me) @kyspiritsgal. You can also find all my previous blog posts at www.kyspiritsgal.com.
