Tracy Kornet's Blog

Kudos to the college student who just met me here at work to learn about my job. This junior journalism major already has a leg up. She sought me out, scheduled time with me--yes, the day after Christmas--and showed up. Kids, if you want to make it in this business (or most careers for that matter) that kind of initiative speaks volumes.  My son suggested I write a blog detailing how I got into television news. Let  me warn you, it was quite a circuitous route. My road is not for everybody. But I do believe the advice I learned along the way is. So, John, here goes. I like to say my career began in 5 th grade. I sang a song while my dad accompanied me on piano for the school talent show. I tied for first place. The grand prize was a trip to McDonalds. Not only did I finally get my own fries and a chocolate shake, but the experience  planted in my 10-year-old brain ...

My girlfriend just posted a blog that truly takes guts. Gina Miller , the long-time sports anchor/reporter-turned-social media guru, has long touted the fact she does NOT feel guilty being a working mother.  The prolific blogger and entrepreneur even changed careers recently and is probably putting in more hours than ever, building her new business. She says she STILL doesn’t feel guilty while raising her darling daughter, Jordan. Not a bit. Jordan & Gina, "That Sports Girl" Let me tell you, I have never lived guilt-free. Not a day in my life. But I tell you what, I am starting to now. My three children are now in college. One is about to graduate in May and begin his own career.   I truly miss the activity and purpose they brought to my life when they lived at home full time. And I now find myself struggling to fill my spare hours with meaningful tasks and goals.    Tracy, Luke & Nicole Kornet I just returned from v...