I was looking forward to reading Edgar Gomez’ memoir, released earlier this year to no small acclaim. I thought it would be good. Man, is it ever.
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He Makes Stock with Shrimp Shells
Our nephew Christopher is not only a well-known branding guru with international clients, but also an expert chef. So a visit with him and his family is always a delicious learning experience.
The Night We Kissed Patti LuPone: Part III
“Oh my God, is this real life?” our friend Vicki whispered. “She’s coming. Here she is. She’s here.” We finally make contact with Patti.
The Night We Kissed Patti LuPone: Part II
Ted’s brother and sister-in-law became good buddies with Patti and her husband. I was jealous, sure, but their friendship brought my dream of meeting Patti one step closer to reality.
A Friend of Mine Has a Book Out and It’s Good
A legendary guitarist, singer/songwriter and bandleader, Col. Bruce Hampton is known as a musician’s musician. So it’s only fitting that his biographer, my northeast Georgia friend Jerry Grillo, is a writer’s writer. It shows on every page of this outstanding work.
My Memoir Set for October 2022 Release
I’m happy to report that my memoir is scheduled for release in October this year to coincide with Atlanta’s Pride celebration.
A New Regard for the Word ‘Husband’
Early in Madeline Miller’s gorgeous 2012 novel, The Song of Achilles, the young Greek warrior and title character refers to his lover Patroclus as his husband. The book got me thinking about the origins of that word, and gave me new appreciation for how we use it today.
‘Emily in Paris’ and the Joy of a Friendly Argument
On Facebook this week, I posted a quick review of the Netflix hit Emily in Paris. It stirred up a nest of lively opinions about the show—and some bittersweet memories of better times.
Wordle, You Break My Heart
Dear Wordle, You remind me of a guy I had a summer fling with in college. We had fun, but we knew it wouldn’t last.
Finding a Room of One’s Own
Whether we’re professional writers or not, we all need a quiet getaway when it comes time to put words on paper. I once found one in the middle of nowhere, some would say … and it worked beautifully.
Mike Coleman 