Author Archives: Mickey

In Search of Spicy Chicken

Posted on July 25 2000 by Mickey

This article took so long to write that half of these fast-food items aren’t even being offered anymore. But I think it all began with Wendy’s Spicy Chicken sandwich, which turned out to be so good and popular they made … Continue reading →

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Radio, Radio?

Posted on June 24 2000 by Mickey

    It’s been a busy few weeks. Since my last entry I’ve gone through the annual Summer ritual of a Jimmy Buffett concert — so most of my web updates have been geared toward my Buffett page — and … Continue reading →

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Post-Partum

Posted on June 12 2000 by Mickey

    “It was a pleasure and a hell of an evening”    Well, Buffett’s annual Summer visit has come and gone. I’d love to wax rhapsodic about the show, but frankly I’m too worn out. I admit it: I’m … Continue reading →

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New Look

Posted on June 7 2000 by Mickey

    “We still got to do another show”    Another new look, for the new tour. This is kind of what I had in mind the first time, but I’m not sure how successful it is. I expect I’ll … Continue reading →

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Downage

Posted on June 5 2000 by Mickey

    I guess there was some trouble with the old Short Fat Guy domain over the week. I suspect it was too lazy to get up off the recliner and answer the door.    This seems to happen a … Continue reading →

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Merchandising

Posted on May 13 2000 by Mickey

    “Bootleg Swatches, cardboard Gucci gear“    Introducing some actual Short Fat Guy merchandising! Now available, SHORT FAT GUY Baseball Caps!    They’re high quality and fully embroidered, with the SFG logo on the front and “www.shortfatguy.com” on the … Continue reading →

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Tables

Posted on May 4 2000 by Mickey

    I guess the changes speak for themselves. I was bored and restless today, apparently; and I had the sudden yearning to do a little Spring cleaning. The house is still a mess, but at least the homepage is … Continue reading →

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SFG…On the Air!

Posted on April 19 2000 by Mickey

    Welcome to my latest obsession. At long last (after close to fifteen years) I’ve become a broadcaster again, through myCaster. I toyed around with them a while ago, but I didn’t have a decent Internet connection then. But … Continue reading →

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Changes

Posted on April 15 2000 by Mickey

    At long last I finally got BeOS 5 (the free, personal edition) up to speed on my computer — not only with sound and color but with Internet access and e-mail . My joy is tempered however by … Continue reading →

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But I’ve got to Mambo!

Posted on April 7 2000 by Mickey

    Well, I received some disheartening news about one of the gadgets I planned to discuss here. A while ago I had ordered a Mambo X MP3-compatible portable CD player, and I just received word it was finally ready … Continue reading →

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