Mickey Z
Cool Observer
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Is 9-1-1 a joke in your town?
Never had a single run-in with the fuzz, other than a lift home when I’ve been the worse for wear. Lucky me. Or it may have less to do with luck than being white, middle class and living in a village where you see bobbies-on-the-beat maybe once a year tops.
Oh, and I’m a Michael. Isn’t Hawk too? I make that 5…
“Is your name not Michael?”
“No, its Bruce.”
“Thats going to cause a little confusion. Mind if we call you Michael to keep things clear?”Posted by mew on from great street of portland stone 03/07 at 08:08 AMMy middle name is Michael, and my phone book is filed with Michaels, Micks, Miguels and Mikels.
Posted by Owen on from Barcelona 03/07 at 08:33 AMMake that 6 Michaels. My middle name is Bruce. Oh dear.
Posted by Cart on from near Warshington DC 03/07 at 08:54 AMMichaels Anonymous. None of my names is Michael, though I now feel a widge left out....
This morning’s A Word A Day email containg this quote I found enlightening:
You can safely assume that you’ve created God in your own image when it turns out that God hates all the same people you do. -Anne Lamott, American writer (1954- )Posted by Mudge on from Austin 03/07 at 10:14 AMIt feels good to be a part of the elite Michael group. In the immortal words of a typical angry mob on South Park, “we don’t take kindly to non- Michael’s round here”
Such chutzpah! just started writing yesterday and already I am a part of a mob. Anyway, hang in there Mickey. I know its not easy to be a minor celebrity. Hope you can still find the time to write. People like you make the world a better place even if its hard to notice sometimes and the rewards are not fast or obvious.
PS. Shak is totally back
Posted by Schlitz on from great neck 03/07 at 11:21 AMJust got a second and I’ll check back in after work today-- bike bomb indeed… Mickey I sure know what it’s like to curtail websurfing to pull life together and stuff, and let me be the first and I guess only Expendable to offer my manual labor on your moving day if it would help…
And Mudge, is this your day at the temp agency? God I love temp agencies, hope the Austin one treats you well!
Posted by James on from work 03/07 at 11:26 AMCatLady #6: Yeup, 3:30 local, 4:30 eastern. Thanks for the good wishes!
Beer Michael #5: You’re right as rain about MZ’s effects on the world. Just last night I was reminded of this effect when my nephew brought out 50AR to ask a couple of questions.
Posted by Mudge on from Austin 03/07 at 11:36 AMhello all…
Mick, sorry to hear that your participation might decrease here, but completely understand. All the more reason to get Joe back here to try and make up the difference.
Posted by James Michael (JOS) on from Chicago 03/07 at 11:42 AMHi folks, just to say you can all call me Michael if it’ll make things easier ...
Posted by Chris Wood on from Manchester, England 03/07 at 11:53 AMYeah, I’d even let Joe smoke in my apartment if he showed up here-- he should know, that really says a lot.
Well, he’d have to stand near the window, but still.
(so frustrating, wish I could read all those link at work here...)
Posted by James on from work 03/07 at 01:57 PMHere for you James, one link is to a video of a guy filmed an encounter in a polis station when he tried to report misconduct by another officer, the one taking his report refused to give him any forms, demanded to see his ID, bullied him out of the station then harassed him in the street, saying all the time if the man protested “Hey I can stand here, it´s a free country”, kind of like when you were younger sitting on the sofa with your brother and he holds his finger just in front of your eye and sez “You can´t complain, I´m not touching you, see?”
Then the cop said, “Take a step closer and see what happens.” The cop tried to claim against the news station who was airing the clip and lost in court.One the articles:
Band Sticker on Bike Causes Bomb Scare
Mar 02 6:26 PM US/Eastern
Email this storyATHENS, Ohio
A sticker on a bicycle that said “this bike is a pipe bomb” caused a scare Thursday at Ohio University that shut down four buildings before authorities learned the message was the name of a punk rock band, a university spokesman said.The sticker on the bike chained outside the university-owned Oasis restaurant near the center of campus attracted the attention of a police officer about 5:30 a.m., spokesman Jack Jeffery said.
Police blocked streets around the restaurant and the Columbus police bomb squad came from about 65 miles away.
The bomb experts hit the bike with a high-pressure spray of water, then pried it apart with a hydraulic device normally used to rescue accident victims trapped in cars, acting Athens Fire Chief Ken Gilbraith said. Once they had it open, they saw there was no bomb.
The buildings, including some classroom facilities, were reopened after a couple hours.
Dean of Students Terry Hogan urged students to be more careful when showing support for the band from Pensacola, Fla.
University police interviewed the bike’s owner then released him, Jeffery said. Police are still investigating.
An e-mail seeking comment was sent to Plan-It-X Records, listed on a Web site for the band as its record label. The label does not have a published phone number.
Posted by Owen on from Barcelona 03/07 at 03:29 PMSo, what’s the deal? I’m not on the board for one day and you all clam up? Wow...I feel “special.”
Posted by Mickey Z. on from Astoria 03/07 at 06:48 PMwow...it has been quiet around here. I think you are the main draw, Mick. We need your quick wit and masterful wordplay.
I watched the aggressive policeman video and I must say he seemed almost nice compared to a lot of experiences I’ve had. Just a word of warning...never call a group of large Orlando policeman “Nazi Pigs.”
Posted by JOS on from Chicago 03/07 at 07:07 PMThanks, Big Country. I now feel compelled to be here as often as possible. Why oh why was I born with this gift?
Thanks for all the kind words above. I’m sort of in self-pity mode at the moment. It’ll pass.
Posted by Mickey Z. on from Astoria 03/07 at 07:11 PM“...you will be here as often as possible...” , whew ! YOU REALLY GAVE ALL OF US A BIG SCARE, MICKEY. Kinda like you felt when you were a kid and got separated from your mother in a big supermarket. Now we all can rest better tonight.
Posted by RMJ on from Churchill 4 Prez Hdqts 03/07 at 08:09 PMIf you ever lose me in the supermarket, RMJ, I’d suggest you check the organic aisle.
Posted by Mickey Z. on from Astoria 03/07 at 08:22 PMWhy are we here?
John Lennon was so cool.
You say you want an Evolution?
Wonder what John would think of Swami Beyondananda?
Hope y’all will enjoy this: “Wise Up, Everybody ...
The Evolution Has Begun!”(We’re in Mercury Retrograde, Mickey, It will all work out!)
http://www.wakeuplaughing.com/news.html
(I think I will go on break too!-- Very much enjoy hopping into this cool site.)
Posted by Robert B. Livingston on from San Francisco 03/07 at 09:39 PMRight back at ay, Robert. It’s good to have you here. Thanks for the link. I liked this: In 2005, Americans had to face the sad realization that the Bush Administration’s “pro-life” stance appears to be limited to the unborn and the brain-dead. Despite being panned by critics everywhere, the Iraqi Horror Picture Show continued its run, as thousands and thousands of born fetuses - ours and theirs—lost their right to life. While we may or may not have saved face by staying there, we have most definitely lost ass. And we’ve been assured we’ll be stuck in that morass until—well, until there’s no more ass to lose. Meanwhile, more and more Americans reached another sad conclusion: We’re not in Iraq to keep the peace, we’re there to keep the pieces.
G’night, all. Links tomorrow.
Posted by Mickey Z. on from Astoria 03/07 at 09:54 PM
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