Make no mistake … I would be a semi-phenomenal father if I didn’t despise children.  I’m subject to all of my friend’s kids on a regular basis.  There’s no escaping… Read more

So I’m staying down in Orlando at the world’s largest Marriott hotel/resort/convention center/megaplex.   It’s conveniently located near all the theme parks smack in the middle of tourist hell.   The only… Read more

Me thinks I’m about three years behind the times, but I just discovered the AMC series “Mad Men”.   If you’ve been living under a rock (uh, like me, apparently), you… Read more

I worked on my first music video today while in Sacramento.  Lots of bells and lots of whistles.  Instead of being behind the scenes (where I usually find myself), yours… 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

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