Back in the early ‘80’s when other kids were hell bent on listening to Pat Benatar, Asia and Styx, I had discovered New Wave music. It didn’t matter how bizarre… Read more

Back in the early ‘80’s when other kids were hell bent on listening to Pat Benatar, Asia and Styx, I had discovered New Wave music.   It didn’t matter how bizarre… Read more

As most of you know, my BFF is my gal pal Deirdre.  I yammer on more about her than Gayle rambles about Oprah.   Last night, I got to hang out… Read more

Growing up, I never had any allergies.  I think I was the only kid on the face of the earth that apparently didn’t suffer from hay fever.  As I get… Read more

About every two years (or so) I get a shoot in Fresno, California.  Not exactly the world’s most riveting assignment – but at least it’s not Hellhole, Montana or Podunk,… Read more

I’m in the midst of getting new carpet at Casa Mackie.  Nothing glamorous, mind you.  But it’s very plush and very beige.  It’s your basic garden-variety, run-o-the-mill standard beige with… Read more

I teach several fitness classes at the Kansas City Country Club.  It’s very ooh-la-la.  Very posh.  Very upscale.   It’s a virtual who’s-who of movers and shakers throughout the KC metro. … Read more

The thing I like best about going to see a B-52’s concert is that the concert is always multi-generational.  The B’s have been around so long that parents are bringing… Read more

Last night The B-52’s played in KC … and I’m proud to say I lost my ever-lovin’ mind – uh, again.  My love affair with Cindy, Fred, Kate and Keith… Read more

I have a prison pen pal.  In fact, I’ve had prison pen pals (off and on) for about fifteen years.  It all started when I was forced at gunpoint to… Read more