This week was bittersweet. Sweet because the KVNE/KGLY staff threw me a festive, Beatles-themed party, complete with food, fun, and fabulous prizes to celebrate my 30 years with the ministry. This Mike-fest was attended by… Read More »30 Years?!?!?! (It’s Only 4 in Dog Years)
“Codependency is a behavioral condition in a relationship where one person enables another person’s addiction…” Yeah, I looked it up. Just to be certain. Sure enough, I’m a classic case. I need the Rangers. The… Read More »My Codependency on the Rangers
It’s not really a “problem”, it’s more of a “situation” actually. It’s a bit of a conundrum, a quandry, a… Okay, it’s a problem. The problem is… We think we need to overplay to impress… Read More »The Problem With Drummers
I was born just in time to see the Beatles’ final tour. It’s true. On August 21, 1966, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Beatles hit the stage for what would be, unbeknownst to anyone at the… Read More »When The Only Beatles Concert I Ever Attended Got Canceled, Then They Quit
Almost 35 tears ago. January 1, 1985. I quit smoking this day, for the 746th time. I started back in ‘72, because everybody else was doing it. Of course I would never admit to that… Read More »I Quit Smoking
Kittens are among the cutest of God’s creatures. Many people are indifferent to cats, but few can argue the “Adorable Factor” of a baby kitten. And they’re hilarious on video. But if you’re considering adopting… Read More »10 Tips for New Kitten Owners
This is meant to be educational and helpful for young people. It’s not necessarily intended to be good or bad, (although arguments could be made). It’s merely a short list of the many contrasting aspects… Read More »Millennial History Lesson
When we think of doubt in the Bible, we think of Thomas, known as “Doubting Thomas”. It may be easy for us to think less of him. But is this a fair moniker? Thomas said,… Read More »Are You a Doubting Thomas?
Okay, I know. I never thought it possible, either. But they like to promote themselves as weird. So my first thought was, “Okay. I can get next to that.” I used to think Austin was… Read More »Austin is Weirder Than Me
For an 11 year old in 1969, growing up in the space age and idolizing astronauts, watching Apollo 11 complete its mission on July 20 was the climax of a decade of anticipation. It seemed… Read More »Remembering the First Moonwalk (not Michael Jackson)