HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – Over 11 years ago Hudsonville Farmer Diane Loew sat behind a microphone for the first time and since then her segment “Random Ramblings” has gained her the respect and love of WHTC listeners.
On Wednesday, November 30, on WHTC, Lowe made the announcement that she will be taking a break from the program. She says after 11 years it feels like it’s time and the program “Random Ramblings” may come back or it could come back in a different form.
Loew was teary-eyed when she thanked the listeners of WHTC for everything they did to be a part of the program and left listeners with this message:
“I hope as consumers you take the time to find out and learn and pay attention to what it takes to bring food to your table and the clothing on your back. We all take so many things for granted and I know there is many professions out there that are very important. I think farming is one of the few professions that nobody can live without. We have to eat. Don’t listen to specialty groups who think they know what’s going on. Go straight to the farmer. My Farm Wife Facebook page is still up and so is my Farm Wife Blog. Support your local Farmer’s Market too .Find the truth. Don’t get wrapped up in the hype.”
Several listeners called and thanked Loew for her words of wisdom and years on the radio. When asked by Mary Ellen Murphy what she has learned being on the radio for 11 years, Loew said that you have to watch your words because you can’t take them back. “I know it’s a lot easier sitting behind a microphone than having a camera in your face, but it’s speaking on the radio that has made me realize that when I speak to somebody that my words are out there, I can’t take them back .In real life when I speak top somebody whether it’s a family member or a confrontation that my words are going to be out there. I hope I have become more cautious and mindful when I speak.”
Morning host Gary Stevens asked Lowe to keep writing down little things that happen on the farm during her sabbatical in hopes she will be back to share them with our listeners.
WHTC thanks Diane Lowe for sharing her life and wisdom all these years.
