Author Archives: Mickey

Displaying the Displays

    Happy Fourth of July! I plan to celebrate the day by floating in the pool, getting some sun, feasting on steaks from the grill, and then it’s off to the riverside to watch the fireworks.    For those … Continue reading

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MTV Sucks

    Twenty years ago — a little less, actually since it was July 13 — I spent an entire Saturday watching Live Aid…and yelling at my TV since MTV’s coverage was so infuriating. They seemed more concerned with showing … Continue reading

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Bell vs Del

    The West Coast’s Del Taco chain has finally opened a franchise in Michigan — and it happens to be a few miles from where I work. I haven’t had the opportunity to try them out yet (and I … Continue reading

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In the News

    There were worries that an earthquake last week might cause a west coast tsunami. It turns out the flood is on the east coast, where a wave of bullshit has inundated Washington DC.    Take for example Karl … Continue reading

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Diet Blog: Day One (Again)

    I might have done a lot of rebuilding on the blog and its database, but, speaking personally, I really let myself go. My diet went off the rails and I didn’t even seem to care. I only just … Continue reading

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From the June 16 Transcript of the House Judiciary Committee Meeting

    I’m watching yesterday’s meeting John Conyers called to investigate the Downing Street Minutes and whether they show President Bush’s statement that war with Iraq was “a last resort” was a flat out lie — and an impeachable one … Continue reading

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Who’s XMing Who?

    Stymied in my quest to find the perfect digital camcorder, I’ve had to look elsewhere for ways to be a good American citizen and increase my credit card debt. The latest gadget to catch my fancy is a … Continue reading

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Congratulations, Graduate! (Late Edition)

    It’s part of the benefit of a last name starting with “A”: not only do you get a front row seat for your commencement ceremony, but you might get photographed for the local paper. Before my nephew Joe’s … Continue reading

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Congratulations, Graduate!

    Congratulations, this time, to my nephew Joe who received his Bachelor of Arts from Kalamazoo College this morning.The Quad, taken from K College’s “fair Arcadian hill” Joe, in the front row, during the processional Joe, flanked by brothers … Continue reading

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Ann Bancroft

    Farewell to Ann Bancroft, acclaimed actress, wife of Mel Brooks, and, of course, writer and director of any short fat guy’s favorite movie, Fatso.    (Image of Ms Bancroft and Dom DeLuise taken from CineStills.com.)

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