Tag Archive for Mike

You’re Acting CRAZY

22 July 2013 / / One comment

We’ve all been in a stituation when we react in a dramatic way that’s out of character a little for us.

Last year, I was packed and ready to go for a long weekend of scuba diving in Mexico. My friend Randy–who’s also a diver– was picking me up at my place at O’Dark Thirty to drive me to the scuba diving store. That’s where we would meet with the rest of the divers caravaning during the drive to the Sea of Cortez.

I had placed my iPod on my little tabletop stereo to charge overnight.

iPod charging on stereo. Don't leave it here, Sip and Go Girl

iPod charging on stereo. Don’t leave it here, Sip and Go Girl

Although I don’t use the MP3 player often, I absolutely love and adore it for the boat rides out to the island. I watch the just-risen sun kiss the tips of the cliffs around the marina. The birds skim the surface of the ocean as the crew churns the Newton ’48 through the water. The air is clear and fresh. I take all this in while being lost in my music. It’s a religious experience that allows me the chance to meditate over where I’ve been, where I am, and where I am going.
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Death And Memory: Kriss Kross Makes You Jump

13 May 2013 / / One comment

Why do we connect with celebrities’ deaths?

It’s the memory the famous people stir within us.

This question popped up when my cell phone signaled an incoming text this week. The phone is set up to receive breaking news text alerts from NBC News and from one of the TV stations where I used to work.

Chris Kelly (aka Mac Daddy) of the 1990s rap group Kriss Kross had died. They were best known for their 1992 song “Jump.”

My dance class was preparing to leave after our practice and I told everyone “Hey one of the guys from Kriss Kross died!”

Each dancer and the teacher looked at me blankly. No one had heard of Kriss Kriss. I then began to, of course, jump jump and to sing the song.

Still they gazed at me blankly.

Poor Mac Daddy. He’s dead way too young.

Within hours, coincidentally, my friend and TV news colleague Mike went on to Facebook to give what he described as a rant.
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One Thing That Won’t Impress The Ladies

30 April 2013 / / One comment

My friend and TV news colleague Mike has advice for the men seeking to impress the women:

You want to impress your date? Be a gentleman. Treat her like a lady. Be chivalrous. Compliment her. Don’t be a douche and try to pull stupid stunts.

Here’s the news story that sparked Mike’s wise words on Facebook:
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