Ed GarstenBecoming a Disc-Tossing Basket CaseThe wind blew light droplets of rain in my face. The ground was muddy and a copse of trees stood defiantly, daring me to find a way inside…6 min read·Dec 17, 2023----
Ed GarstenGraduating SeniorsI like discounts but I don’t like being discounted. That’s why I’m letting it be known here and now I’ve not only graduated, I’ve…2 min read·Aug 18, 2023----
Ed GarstenA Percusive Tribute to Tony BennettAnd that’s that. I had the good fortune of being brought up by parents who appreciated good music. Show tunes (we lived in NYC), big band…4 min read·Aug 4, 2023----
Ed GarstenThe Coronation RuminationI had no intention of watching Charlie’s coronation but one of the mixed blessings of aging is the inability to sleep past 5 a.m. I mean…4 min read·May 8, 2023----
Ed GarstenNot Springing or Falling-Introducing My Personal Time ZoneI’m not doing it. I’m not springing ahead, falling back, standing on my head or manipulating my many clocks, watches and other…3 min read·Mar 11, 2023----
Ed GarstenI’m Just Mild About HarryDid you read Prince Harry’s book, “Spare” ? Yeah, I did because it was in my house and my library books were all overdue. I also wanted to…3 min read·Jan 27, 2023----
Ed GarstenSecrets of CNN Center From its First Supervising ProducerThe news broke this week that CNN Center in Atlanta will be closing by the end of the year. Here’s something few people know. I was the…5 min read·Jan 14, 2023----
Ed GarstenA Hemingway -Inspired Christmas StoryIf Ernest Hemingway wrote down his Christmas thoughts:3 min read·Dec 24, 2022----
Ed GarstenAn Original’s View of the CNN2 DestructionSometime in November, 1981 I got a tip. CNN was starting a second network and needed newscast producers. I just happened to be a newscast…5 min read·Dec 6, 2022----