Publisher column: Laughter really is the best medicine

By Randy Capps

The notion of laughter being the best medicine can be traced back to the book of Proverbs, and in the spirit of this being the health and wellness issue, I’ve decided to give myself a booster.

I was in the press box at John Jacobs Stadium, broadcasting the Cleveland/West Johnston game, and I had a problem. I needed to use the restroom. Under normal circumstances, this isn't much of an issue. But when you’re hosting a live broadcast, your presence near the headset is something of a requirement.

It was halftime, and the prospect of waiting an hour and a half to use the facility was too daunting, so I hatched a plan. I loaded up a couple of 2:30 commercial blocks and hustled off to the men’s room.

I weaved my way through a packed home section of the bleachers, jogged to the restroom behind the concession stand on the home side, conducted the pertinent business and ran back — all within the designated five minutes.

Out of breath, I sat down and put my phone back on the counter. Only then did I realize my error.

The phone was providing the internet connection for the board, so since I took it with me, we were off the air about 30 seconds after I left the booth.

Not my best broadcasting moment, to be sure, but an amusing one.