Mickey Picayune

Have you ever taken a long car ride with children? Or a cranky spouse? If so, then you understand how you have to bribe them with ice cream, or a visit to a candy store—something, for Pete’s sake—to keep the screaming and fighting to a minimum. Hell, my parents used the promise of a glass … Read more

I’m writing this instead of watching the NFL draft. My main interest, if I were to watch, is that it’s in Cleveland, where I grew up. Cleveland sports teams have let me down so frequently that I know who to call when it’s time to have my coffin lowered into my grave. Still, I’ll watch … Read more

I hope you’re taking care of yourself We’re fine, but things here in Michigan are a little strange. Michigan, having lost its collective mind, told Florida, “Hold my beer,” and went a little COVID crazy. All that the collective Michiganders needed to do was wash our hands, keep our distance, and wear a mask. Instead, … Read more

Hey good looking, where you been the past nine months? It’s been nine months since I last emailed. Given all the troubles of the past year, I couldn’t think of anything worth sharing. Over half a million fellow Americans have died — may they rest in peace — and the trauma is even worse across … Read more