Mike Parker Was Here...The weblog of CBS 21 News Anchor Mike Parker...Car Fires and Action Hero Poses...- April 30, 2008 In the television news business, you ask a lot of questions... But, you also get a lot of questions from the people you meet... One of the most-frequently asked is "Is your job fun" Without question, the answer is "Yes." I mean, sure there are stories that are not fun to report. But overall, the experience of being a news reporter or photographer is a lot of fun. You find yourself in a constantly-changing environment, often in situations you never would have guessed you would end up...http://community.whptv.com/blogs/mike_parker/archive/2008/04/29/2957353.aspx Going Bald on LIVE Television...!- April 12, 2008 You saw it LIVE on CBS 21 News... Now check out these photos of local firefighters shaving their heads and facial hair for the Saint Baldrick's Foundation... Myself and CBS 21 Photojournalist Frank Krepps getting ready to go LIVE outside the CBS 21 Studios in Harrisburg. Chief Mark Simpson of the Camp Hill Fire Department was first in the chair. He raised nearly $2,000, which will help fund childhood cancer research. The Chief shows he's more than happy to sport his new, sleek...http://community.whptv.com/blogs/mike_parker/archive/2008/04/11/2880635.aspx Spring Trout and Trail Camera Surprises...- April 10, 2008 As a life-long central Pennsylvanian, I'm pretty used to the Winter by now. In fact, the early Winter is one of my busiest times of year for deer hunting, and I even did a little ice fishing this past season. What a great time! But it never fails. With the exception of the occassional March blizzard to keep me on my toes, there's a time period between mid-February and late March that just makes you want... do nothing! Its too cold, often windy, and let's...http://community.whptv.com/blogs/mike_parker/archive/2008/04/09/2871123.aspx |