Politics Free Zone. Live streamer on Twitch. Periscope refugee. Father of
#AshleysLaw
. Dad to a Leukemia/Epilepsy survivor. Foodie. Trivia junkie. Weather fan!
Good morning,
@elonmusk
- instead of Vine, please bring back
@PeriscopeCo
. It was an ideal live-streaming app that empowered citizen journalism and content creation without an establishment bias. Periscope Unity Was Community. Time to do this. C’mon Scopers!
#BringBackPeriscope
I am no longer employed. Former employer cited "realignment of skill sets" for the demise of my position. Anyone hiring? Can't wait to jump onboard to utilize my 32 years of media/production/AV/IT/sales/live-streaming experience to help a new company!
Rain? CHECK! Freezing rain? CHECK! Sleet? CHECK! Gusty winds? CHECK! Wet snow? CHECK! Let’s go to the office! Here’s some raw footage of the snow last night. Be safe everyone!
#Chicagoblizzard
Today is the last day of school for our 7th grade daughter. It is the first FULL SCHOOL YEAR she has been seizure free. 🙏 Thank you everyone for your love and support.
#blessed
#grateful
Our daughter is a Leukemia survivor and we continue to take her in twice a year for blood counts. I am happy to report Ashley’s counts are all good! What a brave girl! 🙏
So blessed & grateful to see our daughter seizure free. Two years ago, she was in a wheelchair, could only say 2-3 words at a time, & had 1-3 seizures a day. Today, she walks great, uses complete sentences, & no seizures thanks to medical cannabis & a healthy diet. 🙏AshleysLaw
29 years ago today, I went on a blind date. Our destination? A Bucks/Lakers game (I kept looking at my sports pager for the Bulls score). My date happened to be the woman who is still by my side to this very day. Happy 29, Maureen! Love you!
I am going out of my comfort zone as I embark on a new chapter in my career. New challenges await with a learning curve. Thank you to everyone for your encouragement and support - have a great Monday!
Whether you are a viewer or a broadcaster on
#Periscope
, EACH of you have a story and people want to hear about it. YOU mean the world to us. Last night’s Golden Squirrel Awards was my way to say “Thank You” for all YOU do. 🏆🐿
This one hurts. 😢Thinking of and praying for my cousins this morning as my Aunt has made her transition to Heaven to be with my Uncle. They had THIRTEEN kids who will continue to show the love and care their parents did for so many years. Love you all! 🙏
Nine years ago today, I discovered
#Periscope
! While the American news networks yapped about redundant politics, I watched unrest in Baltimore as seen through the eyes of an Irish journalist. I was hooked. We ALL got hooked.
After knowing him for many years from Periscope, Happs, and Twitch, I finally had the honor to meet the one and only Blaine! He’s as fun in person as he is on his livestreams. The afternoon went WAY too fast! Looking forward to having Blaine and all of you back here to Chicago!
Thinking of one of the best to ever grace the
#Periscope
airwaves. A fun, good-hearted man who celebrated every day with us and loved all. As he celebrates his birthday above, I know he’s looking down on all of us - watching a sunset and singing. Happy birthday, Steve! 🙏
Hi, everyone! Our family and our immediate neighborhood is safe following this afternoon’s weather event. Unfortunately, there are reports of roofs blown off of houses, trees down on cars, and scattered structural damage in other parts of Northeastern Illinois & Chicagoland. 🙏
Thank you to everyone for the well wishes following dismissal from my job. While I feel empty not waking up without someone to report to (or a place where I can contribute), opportunity will bloom and I cannot wait to share my skill set & enthusiasm with a prospective employer.
Thank you to everyone for the birthday greetings! SO great to hear from you! While these are trying times, remember to love and support one another the way we do here every day on Twitter and on Periscope. Believe in yourself and take care of one another. We’ve got this! 🙏
12 years ago today, our daughter was diagnosed with Leukemia. With the assistance of outstanding doctors & oncologists, Ashley has been in remission since 2011. Today, Ashley’s feeling great & she’s living a healthy lifestyle. Never forget those who got you to where you are today
“Remembering Periscope: Two Years Later” goes live Wednesday night at 10pmET/7pm PT on TWITCH. Join me and some old Periscope buddies as we unite to share memories on a very special “CATALYST” Wednesday, March 29th. Please RT this to your favorite scopers.
#Periscope
#livestream
Three years ago, our daughter was still having epileptic seizures 1-3 times a day. She could only say one word at a time and couldn’t write. Today, seizure free for 3 years, hearing Ashley read out loud to her tutor brings a tear of joy to my eye. Thank you, medical cannabis! 🙏
My wife’s surgery is done! The lateral meniscus and surrounding areas have been shaved and cleaned up. She’s now in recovery and smiling. Thank you for your prayers! 😊🙏
FOUR YEARS without a breakthrough epileptic seizure thanks to Medical Cannabis. We are very blessed. Our daughter Ashley is more brave than we’ll ever be. Truly a warrior! Have a great Wednesday, everyone! 🙏
#AshleysLawIL
#MedicalCannabis
The Morning After - Congratulations to last night’s winners at the 5th Annual Golden Squirrel Awards! Thank you to the presenters & our music performers for your hard work and contributions. Most importantly, thank you to ALL
#Periscope
viewers & broadcasters for this community!
Left Ashley’s IEP meeting with tears of joy. Two years ago, Ashley could barely speak a sentence, struggled walking, & couldn’t remember a thing. Today, she is laughing, speaking fluently, & recalls events when she was 4. Great teachers + medical cannabis. Thank you, teachers! 🙏
After fighting off Leukemia and nine years of seizures, it was surreal joining our daughter Ashley at her sophomore year open house last night. After all she went through, I never thought we’d see the day she’d take us from class to class to meet her teachers. Blessed. 🙏
On this date in 2008, our daughter Ashley was diagnosed with Leukemia. 14 years later, she is stronger than ever. Cancer-free since 2011 and seizure-free since 2018. We are SO proud of Ashley! Thank you, EVERYONE, for always being there for us! 🙏
Happy GSA Day, everyone! 🏆🐿See you tonight as we, for the final time, celebrate the viewers and broadcasters of
#Periscope
at the Golden Squirrel Awards. All are welcome. Tonight at 10pmET/7pmPT.
#GoldenSquirrelAwards
Devastated to learn about the passing of
@McFannie
- she loved everyone that was a part of the
#Periscope
community. She will be dearly missed. Rest In Peace, Jan🙏
Hi, everyone - we are safe. Today’s tragic incident took place about 30-45 minutes east of us. While we had friends in the parade (who are all safe), please remember those who lost their lives, their families/friends, and everyone affected by today’s horrific events. 🙏
Received yet another DM from a friend who was told he/she may be “unfollowed” or “blocked” if they interact with someone on Twitter and/or Periscope. Solution? Unfollow/block those who bully and tell you who to follow! Don’t let someone brainwash you like that!
I survived my first day as a 54 year old! Thank you for those who shared their well wishes yesterday. It’s always nice to have a birthday on a holiday weekend (it goes under the radar when everyone is festing or in Wisconsin)...😎
Safe to say my days of live-streaming are about to end, or be reduced significantly. While I appreciate the die-hards who have joined my casts for the past eight years, the community I once knew has dwindled down to a fraction of what it once was. Discouraging. More to come.
Our daughter beat Leukemia. She beat epilepsy. Today, we are grateful and blessed to report Ashley’s blood counts remain strong and she still has a clean bill of health following her physical. Thank you for your support and love! Join us tonight on TWITCH for CATALYST!🙏
#twitch
With our daughter nearly four years from being seizure-free, I’m looking forward to being a guest speaker next weekend at the Chicago Hilton and Towers to share Ashley’s story about how medical cannabis saved our daughter’s life. 🙏
“Here’s what you’ll need to save your old Periscope broadcasts! We will make it simple for everyone! Thank you for all of your contributions the past six years! We will make Twitter Live as memorable!” Said no one. 😐
The 5th Annual Golden Squirrel Awards event will take place Wednesday, December 16th at 10pmET/7pmPT. Show us YOUR best
#Periscope
content. I’ll be scope hopping & I just may drop by your cast. Make sure to support ALL broadcasters AND viewers! Periscope Unity is Community! 😭🐿
“Jim, relax. When you wake up tomorrow, all of the Golden Squirrel Awards will be handed out, the “virtual swag bags” will be with the guest presenters, and viewers will be all clear to roam the Periscope news feeds again.”
I still haven’t found what I’m looking for. I want to provide and support my family by sharing my years of experience and know how with a prospective employer where I can contribute to the team and while enjoying what I do. Hoping for the best. 🙏
Challenging myself to make changes and to adapt to the unfamiliar causes some anxiety. But when you’ve accomplished something new and get rewarded and commended for it, it is the best rush ever! YOU can do it too!
After my first week at the new gig, I was told I am doing a very good job and they are very pleased with my performance. Receiving positive compliments from my new boss (owner) makes me want to learn even more and work harder. Thanks to everyone for being there for me! 🙏
Good morning! This week, I am celebrating my visit to New York City four years ago! So many amazing memories! I’ll always remember all of the amazing Periscope friends I had the honor of meeting there. Hoping to return one day! 🙏
Thank you to everyone who reached out/supported me after being let go from my former employer. My resume has been finally updated today & they're getting posted everywhere. DM me if you know of someone who you think would benefit from my background and experience.
#JSJobHunt2021
Thank you,
@PeriscopeCo
Let’s all get together one more time to celebrate all
#Periscope
viewers and broadcasters at tomorrow’s 5th Annual (and Final) Golden Squirrel Awards. Tomorrow at 10pmET/7pmPT. 🏆🐿
#GoldenSquirrelAwards
The Golden Squirrel Awards were created in 2016 at a time when my daughter (a Leukemia survivor) was having 1-3 seizures a day. Today, she’s cancer-free & seizure free and I share my gratitude to everyone just like this! Enjoy Part 1 of the 2020 GSAs!
It’s about the CONTENT and the INTERACTION. It’s NOT a popularity contest. The 2019 Golden Squirrel Awards, recognizing the best content on
#Periscope
(as determined by me and influenced by my viewers), December 11th at 10pmET/7pmPT.
Celebrate Periscope & how it brought us together. Reminds me of high school. We are “graduating” from Scope. Not all are moving onto the same college (streaming platform) but we can still visit each other’s campuses to stay in touch and remember the good times.
#GoodbyePeriscope
Ashley’s Law Illinois was signed 5 years ago today! “Ashley’s Law” authorizes schools to allow parents, guardians, or other caregivers to administer cannabis-infused products to a student who is authorized to use medical cannabis. Our daughter has been seizure-free for 5 years!🙏
13 years ago today, our daughter beat cancer. Tonight on “CATALYST”, we will provide an update on the progress our daughter has made since remission. Never give up. Join us on X for a special CATALYST tonight @ 11pmET/8pmPT. 🔥
#CatalystWednesday
#MentalHealth
#AshleysLawIllinois
Three years ago, I was in New York as a guest on the “Today Show” to tell my story about our daughter Ashley. Three years later, she is still seizure free. Here’s what aired on NBC back in 2018: 🗽🙏
When an employer asks "are you a natural storyteller?" Do you want to find and share good people, doing good things?" ...how could I NOT apply? This job description is RIGHT UP my alley. Is that YOU looking for someone like me?
#jobhunting
#PlayToWin
Twitter can take away
#Periscope
but it will NEVER take away the memories &the many friendships it created. Last night’s “Remembering Periscope: One Year Later” truly personified a community that still loves & supports one another. Thank you viewers & guests for an amazing night!
Whether you hit the red button or if you jump on to watch, share, and comment -the 4th Annual Golden Squirrel Awards are a celebration for all. It doesn’t matter if you’re nominated, have 10K+ followers, or if you’re new to the app.
#Periscope
Unity Is Community. GSA 12/11/19🏆🐿
Will this be “The Last PeriMeetUp”? Hang with some familiar faces tomorrow night as we celebrate the viewers and broadcasters on
#Periscope
. Join me as I host the 5th Annual Golden Squirrel Awards - tomorrow at 10pmET/7pmPT. 🏆🐿
#GoldenSquirrelAwards