Friday March 19th, 2010 - Milwaukee, WI

   If nothing else, at least I’ve got variety in my life. I’ve got all these projects going on in all different directions, but I enjoy every one of them immensely. The struggle to manage it all will probably continue for the rest of my life, but it’s better than being bored to tears.

   I was watching one of those “Lockup” inside prison shows on MSNBC tonight and that made me feel a whole lot better about my... Read More

Friday March 12th, 2010 - Lake Villa, IL

   Tomorrow is my first official dry run of my one man show “Schlitz Happened! An Old Milwaukee Blatz From The Pabst” at the Railroad Station in Saukville, WI. I spent today preparing a few home made signs with localized terms on them to flash to the audience.

   I’ve got a basic idea as to what I want the show to be, but it’s always going to be a work in progress. I’m going to try things every time I perform... Read More

Thursday February 25th, 2010 - Gurnee, IL

   The struggle for balance continues, but I’m making progress. First things first, I crawled out of the rack and got to the mall to get my laps in early.  I could walk near home and get results, but I like the mall. The temperature is controlled and at least there’s scenery to see other than some enormous sweat soaked ass on a stationery bike in front of me at a gym.

   Gurnee Mills Mall is about seven miles... Read More

Wednesday January 20th, 2010 - Chicago, IL

   It’s coming up on three weeks into the new year and my whole schedule has completely jumped the tracks and run off course. I’m swinging in the breeze like a rusty gate and I’ve got to stop now and regroup immediately before I lose control of everything. I’m drifting.

   It’s not like I haven’t done this before, but this is not what I planned for and I absolutely refuse to accept it. If I’m going to g... Read More

Thursday July 23rd, 2009 - Milwaukee, WI

   One day after the biggest night of my life and the buzz is getting even better. What a big deal this is turning out to be for other people, WAY more than I ever expected. I’ve never been the recipient of such positive energy from so many people from all over the country.

   Dented cans have a hard time accepting compliments. Most of us have been mocked for so long and ridiculed by those closest to us that somethin... Read More