Choose your poison… Reflections from a recent road trip (that included the always challenging job of fighting for a handicap spot in Florida during high season). Handicap – a disadvantage that makes progress or success more difficult (from Webster’s) Phoneycap – OK, try me. What…
Hi, my name is Mike and I’m an addict. (All together: “Hi, Mike”).It all started for me in college. Illegally. Not surprisingly.My first two were definitely illegal – I didn’t pay, qualify or even register.I just jumped in. It was too easy to follow the…
It’s gonna be one of those sunny and warm winter weekends that make the South such a great place to be! Gotta get up and dance for that one! First I limp to the side like my leg was brokenShakin’ and twitchin’ kinda like I…
So I began my foray into the world of blogging by sharing just a little of “what I’ve learned” with you (see version 1.0 in an early January 2008 post). I hope to continue adding to this regularly for a couple of reasons. First, I…
So it’s a rainy Friday and I thought I’d brighten the day with a little bit of off-beat humor and fun. Plus, I’m kind of cranky as I stare at piles of paper. There’s definitely a point to be made here. No, this isn’t politics…
What a great word. ABSOLUTELY! If it is possible to have a favorite word, I think “absolutely” is mine. It is right up there with my other favorite word – happiness – but that’s a word for another posting. Anyway…two great words for sure. Webster’s…
“Mike lived through waffle trainers, chinos, preppy shirts, member’s only jackets, parachute pants, aviators, neon, a pocket protector, cowboy boots, grunge, punk, rap, Madonna (he might not be over her yet), Hawaiian shirts, power (and leisure) suits and who knows what else. Let’s welcome him…
I was researching a story and came across this GREAT photo. For those who might not recognize the pavement, it’s the downhill start of the Boston Marathon as seen from the lead race vehicle in 1987. Stan Grossman took the photo for the Boston Globe….
Mmmmmm, bacon. If this were real, I’d be the first to put one in my kitchen. Maybe I should ask if they sell these at IKEA. They sell everything at IKEA!
The SEALs believe that “the only easy day was yesterday.” There’s definitely something to be said for that mantra (even when you haven’t slept for more than a few hours in days, you are driping wet and a rubber raft is wearing a temporary bald…