Michael Perry's Blog, page 40
July 11, 2022
Homebound
Thank yous, songs, and stories in the slipstream. Next few gigs are in the van. See y’out there. Please consider the mailing list if you’re not on it so we can give you fair warning. https://sneezingcow.com/mailinglist/
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July 9, 2022
This Week’s Tent Show Radio: Chris Kroeze
Check out Mike (Twitter: @SneezingCow) hosting Tent Show Radio (Twitter: @tentshowradio).
This week’s episode of Tent Show Radio features the country soul & alluring vocals of Wisconsin’s very own Chris Kroeze (Twitter: @iamchriskroeze).
Michael Perry shares his humor and stories throughout on the Big Top stage (Twitter: @BigBlueTent). If you prefer to watch this and previous episodes, follow this link for all the available viewing options.
Michael Perry hosts episode 22-28.
Stream it here along with other Tent Show Radio episodes.
Tent show Radio is broadcast each week on many fine independent stations, which can be found here: https://sneezingcow.com/ten-show-radio-stations/
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July 7, 2022
Beyond Green Thumb
This is my wife’s “this year we’re not having a garden” garden.
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July 5, 2022
Early Work
Third or fourth grade. I did a diorama book report on Moby Dick. Don’t recall if I read the whole book. Pretty good shot I did.
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July 2, 2022
This Week’s Tent Show Radio: Glenn Miller Orchestra
Check out Mike (Twitter: @SneezingCow) hosting Tent Show Radio (Twitter: @tentshowradio).
Enjoy a lively hour of the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra on this episode of Tent Show Radio.
Michael Perry shares his humor and stories throughout on the Big Top stage (Twitter: @BigBlueTent). If you prefer to watch this and previous episodes, follow this link for all the available viewing options.
Michael Perry hosts episode 22-27.
Stream it here along with Tent Show Radio episodes.
Tent show Radio is broadcast each week on many fine independent stations, which can be found here: https://sneezingcow.com/ten-show-radio-stations/
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June 29, 2022
My Kinda Day Spa
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Posts From the Box – More Than A Lifeguard
Even at my non-famous level (9 out of 10 times no one recognizes me at the Farm & Fleet) (and then half the time it’s a relative, neighbor, or Moose Country 106.7 listener), my calendar is such that I meet many, many, many thoughtful people in passing and simply cannot do justice to their kindnesses or adequately recognize their hard work or support their latest project the way they might hope and deserve. In addition, my email and snail-mailbox overflows weekly with manuscripts, CDs, advance copies, digital links and attachments, and requests for me to review or discuss more smart, powerful writing and heartfelt art than I could lay my eyes on if it was my full-time job. I am also subject to some legal constraints that preclude my reading or otherwise reviewing unsolicited work. That said, I keep a box of books and notes and CDs and miscellaneous objects given to me on the road, and when I can I jot a note or make a mention. Thus, Posts from the Box.
I am told this fellow and this book contain many parallels to me and Population 485. Only, I assume, fewer snowbanks. Nice piece on the author here.
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June 25, 2022
This Week’s Tent Show Radio: Back to the Garden – The Music of Woodstock
Check out Mike (Twitter: @SneezingCow) hosting Tent Show Radio (Twitter: @tentshowradio). Enjoy an electric hour of the Blue Canvas Orchestra’s beloved tribute to the Woodstock Music Festival on this episode of Tent Show Radio.
Michael Perry shares his humor and stories throughout on the Big Top stage (Twitter: @BigBlueTent). If you prefer to watch this and previous episodes, follow this link for all the available viewing options.
Michael Perry hosts episode 22-26.
Stream it here along with Tent Show Radio episodes.
Tent show Radio is broadcast each week on many fine independent stations, which can be found here: https://sneezingcow.com/ten-show-radio-stations/
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Michael Perry: Make no mistake, this is the end
This week, the Wisconsin State Journal will run the final “Roughneck Grace.” The final column ‘Michael Perry: Make no mistake, this is the end‘ can be see online here.
What’s Next?
Here’s what we’re gonna do:
Mike will continue to write one fresh “Roughneck Grace” column per month. It will be published as part of “Michael Perry’s Voice Mail,” which is a 6-8 minute recording similar to a mini-podcast. It arrives in an email. One simple click on the “play” button and you’ll hear Mike read the column. We’ll also include the text of the column if you’d prefer to read it that way. And as current Voice Mail subscribers know, Mike will also likely offer an offhand comment or two.Mike will continue to record Voice Mail episodes in which he reads, revisits, and reflects on a piece of writing from one of his many books. Again, as current subscribers will tell you, Mike’s tone–especially while commenting off the cuff about the pieces–is intentionally very informal and conversational.Finally, we’re going to start working in a monthly episode in which Mike goes a little more behind the scenes, reading and discussing unpublished works, sharing audio and photos from works in progress, or discussing the business of making a living as a freelance writer and whatever else it takes.Voice Mail episodes come out once a week–usually on Wednesday or Thursday, although we’re toying with moving it to Sunday morning, as that’s when so many of you used to read Mike’s column.This is a subscription-based newsletter. However, now and then we send it to paid and free subscribers alike. Subscription information is here . We publish a few free episodes now and then, so if a subscription isn’t in the cards you’ll still get a taste. If you would like to try the paid subscription version free for 2 weeks (no credit card required), please contact us here: https://sneezingcow.com/email-mike/If you are willing and able to subscribe, we thank you as the Voice Mail is one of the ways Mike keeps the Sneezing Cow barge afloat.Finally, if you haven’t already, please sign up for the Sneezing Cow mailing list so we can let you know if Mike has a new book or music out, and if he’ll be performing live in your area.Whatever you decide, we’re grateful. Mike will keep on typing. And talking. And recording. And being Dad. And husband. He’s already lived a life filled with kindnesses and opportunities he never anticipated. Thank you for your part in that.
See y’down the road!
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June 23, 2022
The Original
From the original SneezingCow.com website. I was at the zoo looking at the animals. I imagine they were looking at me.
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