Stories of Suspense with a Sense of Humor
My birthday was this past week and I wanted to make it a special day: I wanted to vacuum. I know what you’re thinking: the vibrating motor and the 12 amps of suction excite me. Nope. I just like to get the filth off the floor. Filth you say? Yeah. We have three dogs and … Read more
Welcome everyone to summer, and welcome especially to new subscribers of the Mickey Picayune. My wife and I were in New Hampshire last week for a production of A Chorus Line to see our daughter perform, and also to see what we could see. Chorus Line ages well, and is both fun and heartbreaking. Here’s … Read more
Welcome everyone to the last month of spring, and welcome especially to new subscribers of the Mickey Picayune. Vaccinations Are A Good Thing My wife and I went to a restaurant this past weekend, continuing our slow return to pre-pandemic activities. We sat outdoors. It was a bit warm but I was more comfortable there, … Read more
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