Michael Perry's Blog, page 42
June 4, 2022
This Week’s Tent Show Radio: Michael Perry
Check out Mike (Twitter: @SneezingCow) hosting Tent Show Radio (Twitter: @tentshowradio). This week Mike not only hosts, but is the featured artist in a full episode including the best of Mike on the Big Top stage. A celebrated New York Times best-selling author, musician, and humorist, Michael Perry shares tales of life in Wisconsin with an eye toward how his stories of the past connect us to the future.
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 22-23.
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 3, 2022
No Roughneck Grace Column This Weekend
Howdy, folks. Mike’s “Roughneck Grace” column will not be in the Wisconsin State Journal this weekend. It is scheduled to return the following weekend. Please consider subscribing to Michael Perry’s Voice Mail, more information about which can be found here.
See y’down the road (aka next week). And thanks!
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May 31, 2022
Writing Workouts
Me in my swank gym building up the strength to type.I’m neither ripped nor cut though I am slightly scuffed. I am shooting for sturdy even though I know ultimately I am terminal. I do it mainly because I feel better than when I don’t. And I don’t presume everyone can. I’m grateful for the sweat and movement, and let’s not play coy, I post these pics as an attention-seeking device designed to keep folks checking in until such time as I have a new book or show to hype (please consider signing up for the mailing list).
Meanwhile, I got myself a medicine ball:
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May 28, 2022
Michael Perry: Sometimes the lap of luxury comes with heated seats and a slow-close lid
Every week the Wisconsin State Journal runs “Roughneck Grace,” a weekly column written by Mike (often adapted as Mike’s Tent Show Radio monologues). This week’s column ‘Michael Perry: Sometimes the lap of luxury comes with heated seats and a slow-close lid‘ can be see online here.
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This Week’s Tent Show Radio: Shakey Graves
Check out Mike (Twitter: @SneezingCow) hosting Tent Show Radio (Twitter: @tentshowradio). This week enjoy an unforgettable episode from the archives, featuring eclectic Americana singer-songwriter Shakey Graves (Twitter: @ShakeyGraves).
Michael Perry shares his humor and stories throughout as you enjoy another great musical experience 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 22-22.
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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May 26, 2022
Free Substack Episode: Cats, Taverns, Hairballs, Chickens, J.J. Cale, Efflux
Above: The critter in question.
New episode of Michael Perry’s “Voice Mail” is available to subscribers and non-subscribers alike, right here.
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Lake Hallie Stories
When Wisconsin Historical Society Press asked me to describe this book I said:
“From taverns to kitchen tables to septic tanks to hospital bedsides, Patti See is a careful, clear-eyed observer. These stories are heartbreakers, they’re knee-slappers, and always–always–they are woven with tenderness and love.”
And I meant it. Of course you can always get my attention with a good septic tank story.
More here. Bonus salute: Chippewa County!
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May 23, 2022
Marking It Up
This is me revising a manuscript. Toward the end, in the polishing stage. When it’s down to tweaking a word or a syllable, trying out different looks, sounds, rhythms, meanings. The only downside is I never feel like I’m done. Always want one more pass.
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May 21, 2022
Michael Perry: Motivation from a speaker? I’ll bite
Every week the Wisconsin State Journal runs “Roughneck Grace,” a weekly column written by Mike (often adapted as Mike’s Tent Show Radio monologues). This week’s column ‘Michael Perry: Motivation from a speaker? I’ll bite‘ can be see online here.
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This Week’s Tent Show Radio: Best of the 2021 Blue Canvas Orchestra
Check out Mike (Twitter: @SneezingCow) hosting Tent Show Radio (Twitter: @tentshowradio). This week on Tent Show Radio, experience 35 years of love featuring the best of the 2021 Blue Canvas Orchestra.
Michael Perry shares his humor and stories throughout as you enjoy another great musical experience 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 22-21.
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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