Michael, please. Not Mike. I was born and raised in Chicago. Even though I have not lived in the “Big City” since 1992, I still consider myself a Chicagoan (Go Bears!). Other than listening to music, I love to cook. Most weekends you can find me in my kitchen creating something. Nothing fancy, just something out of the ordinary. If you check out my blogs I will occasionally post a recipe I have created. Of course, I had to wire speakers in to my kitchen so I can have music playing while I create. Preferably some Jazz selections – Stanley Turrentine, Charlie Haden, Vince Guaraldi, and the like. When I am not cooking, you can either find me curled up on the couch watching a movie (Blues Brothers, Mr. Holland’s Opus, Goodfellas, Casino), or in my car just driving around.
Michael Rose
Comedy Show Taping In Canton – Disgruntled Clown Has Been Allowed To Come Back
How many of you love to laugh? I do! Which is why I try not to miss an opportunity to see comedians on stage. Typically - I am the loudest one in the room.
When it comes to comedians, it doesn't matter what the subject matter is. It could be a family friendly show, or a "blue night special"...I'll laugh at them all.
With that said, one of the funniest comedians I have seen is Disgruntled
Where Is The Nearest Fish Fry?
Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, March 1st. This means a steady diet of fish.
Growing up a Catholic, we were trained to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and on Fridays throughout the season of Lent - Ash Wednesday through Easter Sunday...
Should I Watch These Classic Movies?
Having recently watched the Academy Awards, I am reminded of several classic movies that I have never seen.
Easy, Tasty Dips To Fill Any Bowl (Even A Super Bowl)
The Super Bowl is this weekend. If you needed an excuse to indulge in the "not so healthy", here it is.
Cookie Controversy: New S’mores Girl Scout Cookie To Come In Two Versions
Which one will we get?
While doing research for a couple of articles on Girl Scout cookies, I found out that there is a new cookie coming out this year: S'mores!
When Can I Get Girl Scout Cookies In Hannibal?
When it comes to Girls Scout cookies, my favorites are Thin Mints (their top seller, according to the Girl Scouts), and the peanut butter sandwich, sometimes called Do-si-dos.
When Can I Get Girl Scout Cookies In Quincy?
Just about the time we start to break our New Years resolutions, the Girls Scouts come around with their cookies.
Maurice White – How Earth, Wind & Fire Influenced My Radio Career
There have been several deaths in the music world of late. The one hitting home is the recent death of Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White.
First, a little background: growing up I was a musical dork.
Jimmie JJ Walker Coming Back To Canton: Dyn-O-Mite!
The Canton Comedy Theatre has hosted some quality acts - Marc Price, Dustin "Screech" Diamond, Mo Alexander, Dale Jones, Juan Villareal, Carol Pennington, just to mention a few. Saturday, March 14, The Canton Comedy Theatre presents the return of Jimmie "JJ" Walker. You might remember him as J. J. Evans from the TV show 'Good TImes.'
Darlene Love Final Appearance On Late Show With David Letterman
It has become an annual Christmas tradition: on the final Late Show of the year, Jay Thomas visits David Letterman to tell the story of how he drove Clayton Moore (The Lone Ranger).