Civilities
I dance around you like a firefly — caught in the hand of June; made wary by a past that haunts the present, and fuels civilities. I flail and fall through impolitic coupling — as alone then as later; listening to the blues or meeting your friends, I murmur civilities. I feel most honest when […]
If you want to hear MC’s opinion
. . . on everything from lizards mating to the kissing statue on our bayfront to my theories on clipping coupons, shopping at my local Publix, sex in the morning, and going with fewer martinis every week . . . have a listen at the link below! You can laugh, at least, at my goofy […]
MC on WSLR Wednesday, September 16
Hey! MC will be on Two Early In the Morning — tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16th from 9 to 10 am. Call the studio at 941-355-4540 between 9 and 10 and ask any question you like … of me … or Two Early In the Morning host Francis Scheuer. Whatever you want to comment/ask about — […]
Pileated woodpeckers … visit MC
September 11th … remembered
This is a column I wrote in 2007 … entitled Out on a Limb for Love Another September 11th has come and gone. Six of them now since the first, and we’re still afraid. Maybe even more afraid. Of terrorists, of global warming, of war, of the stock market. But mostly we’re afraid of each […]
Blood-letting
Her hand, a small one according to standards she’s never been able to meet Says, “Look — she is here; let the inquisition begin.” (If she’s told one lie, she’s told ten.) Fingertips poised ready to draw true blue then drop à point to be read once bled. The vellum almost an admonishment: She had […]
Bravo, Obama!
Jiminy Cricket. I was moved to tears by Obama’s speech. He nailed it. I’m proud to call him my president. I believe in health care reform. I support it. People close to me — people with families, young children, serious medical problems — are going without insurance because of cost. I’m considering letting my own […]
Writing my religion
I write frequently about truth and lies in this column. I guess it’s because I believe, bottom line, that truth, lies, and the intentions behind them, are what make our character. And the pursuit of character — which for me means living with integrity, honor, and truth – is as close to having a religion […]
WSLR Celebrates Fourth Year!
Saturday, September 5, WSLR 96.5 LPFM radio programmers, volunteers, and listeners hosted “Dining On Air” fundraising dinner gatherings – some held in private homes, some at restaurants — throughout Sarasota, to raise money to support the non-profit, community radio station. Among the many attending were Sarasota County Commissioner Jon Thaxton, WSLR Station Manager Arlene Sweeting, […]
Last night’s Harvest Moon … in the early morning
“When we were strangers, I loved you from afar; when we were lovers, I loved you with all my heart … on this Harvest Moon.” ~ Neil Young