Category Archives: News

Electorate Youth

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Michael

Well, I voted, but I can’t save the country by myself, so get out there! (I’d briefly considered moving to Ohio so that my vote might actually count, but I was too busy and forgot.) This morning I’m reminded of … Continue reading →

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Star Crazy

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Michael

On Sunday afternoon, a phalanx of Broadway luminaries (and Lindsay Mendez) descended upon Town Hall in midtown Manhattan for a concert entitled Broadway Originals. And yes, she’s going to kill me for that, but it made me laugh out loud, … Continue reading →

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Homebody/Cable: This Is (Time)War(ner)

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Michael

Well, I finally quit cable. It had been a long time coming, and for many reasons – number one being that Television Is Terrible! I felt like I couldn’t turn the thing on without running into a Kardashian (if only), … Continue reading →

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Inspector Repellent: Road Louse

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Michael

Maybe, when I asked the enormous, perspiring driving inspector how he was and he responded, “I am fine, sir, thank God,” I shouldn’t have laughed right out loud. But I did. And it all went – as we say in … Continue reading →

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Shore People

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Michael

For about two weeks I’d been in a writing fight with a particularly uncooperative song from yet another new project. This rarely happens, and in fact when it does it’s usually a sign that all is lost and it’s time … Continue reading →

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Felines (whoa whoa whoa, felines)

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Michael

Returning home unexpectedly one day, I could clearly hear the television when I got to my door. Stealthily slipping my key into the lock, I then crept in, surprising the culprits. “Chad! Mason!” They leapt from the couch, instantly offering … Continue reading →

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I Love a Rainy Night Driving My Life Away, but This Is Ridiculous

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Michael

Today was supposed to be Driving Practice Day, in anticipation of my impending road test. Seemingly as a direct result of this, the National Weather Service is calling for hail, tornadoes, hellfire and general destruction to descend upon New York … Continue reading →

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Cat Boats

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Michael

“Daddy?” said Chad (the gray one). “Tell the story of how you got us?” “Oh, come on,” I sighed. “I need to sleep. Besides, I’ve told you a million times.” Creeping up to the pillow, he whispered, “But we wanna … Continue reading →

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Equinoxious: You Autumn Know

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Michael

A concerned friend called last week. “I read your blog,” he said, referring to my most recent litany of professional triumphs. “Thought I should check up on you.” “Oh, that,” I replied dismissively. “I’m fine. You know by now that … Continue reading →

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Bad Mood Rising

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Michael

Know what I hate? If you selected D.) everything …then bingo, you’re right. Some days, that’s just the way it is. At least it’s raining and growling outside: if I have to clean my bathroom, then no one else gets … Continue reading →

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