Author Archives: Mike
On writing, motivation
Finding something to write about is not the hardest part about writing regularly. Nor is wondering whether anyone will care about what I have to say or even my ability to make time for it. Really, the biggest hurdle, for … Continue reading
Perfection in music
Music, like good reads and great coffee, is food for the soul. Few things on this earth are more enjoyable than fully absorbing all a talented musician has to offer, whether in person or by way of a great album. … Continue reading
So what if I’m a book snob?
I’m about to turn 27 years old, and somehow I’ve made it through life — not to mention high school English classes, specifically — without yet having read Catcher in the Rye. I’ve read a lot of books in my … Continue reading
My buddy and me
Two weeks ago, I became a father. Pretty wild, to say the least. My lovely wife and I now have a handsome, healthy baby boy. See above. Thomas Eugene Keliher III, named after his grandfather, who is in turn named … Continue reading
You, sir, are a hazard
I parked my car on a busy side street in Highland Park — busy for parking, that is; quiet for driving and pretty much anything else — and started walking toward Great Clips. Time for the semiannual “cut it all … Continue reading
My old books kick your Kindle’s ass
Amazon is getting ready to announce the launch of the second generation of its popular Kindle e-reader thingy, I don’t care. I love books. I love newspapers and magazines, too, but books are on a different level. Reading a good … Continue reading
Well, this is a first
A few weeks ago, my lovely wife notified me of a creature of foreign origin growing inside her belly. About two weeks ago, doctors confirmed it. You can see ultrasonic evidence to the right. I’m going to be a dad! … Continue reading
Note to Kowalski’s
A couple of days ago, I was in the Kowalski’s Market on Grand Avenue in St. Paul. I rarely go there because I live right across the street from the awesome Mississippi Market, but generally, I like Kowalski’s. During my … Continue reading
Elixir for happiness
Happiness is… …new guitar strings. Elixir lights, in the case of guitar shown here. The inspiration for the short and sweet “happiness” theme goes to my friend Rick Mahn, who has, to date, written 285 posts on the subject (if … Continue reading