“Stand-In” Dads helped me make my life
The Sarasota Herald Tribune published one of my columns today — “Stand-In Fathers Show What Makes a “Real” Dad” It’s on Page A18 of today’s
Thrashin ’round on a Saturday afternoon
I just have to share this photo of the little guy in the back yard. He’s such a cutie.
MC’s Guide to Showing Your Dad Some Love
Hey, I’m happy to report that the Sarasota Herald Tribune is running a piece I wrote on things to do for this coming Father’s Day.
Florida State Rep Race, District 70 starts to look interesting
Looks like Republican Doug Holder will have some competition in November. Savvy politico Nancy Feehan has thrown her hat into the ring, officially filing today
Lee C., and MC’s most beautiful day
A guy named Lee — and yes, he knows who he is — gave me one of the best moments of my life … ever.
Beethoven rocks my world
I wish Beethoven could be my lover. I’m sure he smelled bad, had yellow teeth, and was probably a difficult man, but still … he
Update: Travesty continues for truckstop tiger
One of my readers in Louisiana wrote to me with this message about the “Tiger at a Truckstop” story I posted a while back. “Swung
New changes to “Abortion Bill” unfair to men say outraged House Repubs
As most of you know, Governor Crist received some amendments along with the health care bill he received on June 7th. The amendments have people
Girls’ Night Out — Coolidge talks Camaraderie in today’s Sarasota Herald Tribune
When the working day is done, oh, girls, they wanna have fun … girls just wanna have fun.” — Cyndi Lauper I couldn’t agree more.
Masked intruder at MC’s house
Here I was, watching a scary murder mystery. Sitting on the couch, minding my own business. Coco, Einstein, Boomerang — all asleep. Then I heard
Remains of the day
What happens when our lives are not quite what we expected? When the moment arrives that we see not just what we have become but
Sarasota Sky Pilots Do It in the Air
When someone says they’re going to play golf, it conjures up images of lugging expensive clubs around, riding in a cart, and hitting a little
Sarasota Police Chief Resigns UPDATED
Seriously. Sarasota Police Chief Peter Abbott has resigned.
Tiger in a truckstop — this is a travesty! UPDATED
Has anyone heard of this situation? Apparently, a real, live Tiger is being kept in a tiny cage at a truckstop called “The Tiger Truckstop”
“It’s not a spill” says Crawfish Monica!
I heard on the Louisiana Gumbo radio show tonight that Monica Spain — one-half of the mural-magicians that will be featured on Treme tonight —