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Michael Kane

23 Jul 2008

Dr. Fish

I loved watches as a kid; digital Casios with black plastic bands.  I wore them all day and throughout the night.  Sometimes I would wake up in the mi…

Revised 24 Jul 2008 by Michael Kane

18 Apr 2008

Sincere thanks to the NYPD

On my way to Central Park today, I passed a police officer with a walkie-talkie. He said into it,  "Suspect has a black machete, possibly a concealed …

Revised 18 Apr 2008 by Michael Kane

21 Dec 2007

My Favorite Fortune

I went to Red Bowl in Williamsburg with J. Bill, and got my favorite fortune yet.…

Revised 14 Jan 2008 by Michael Kane

1 Dec 2007

Sports are Boring

I don't understand how Tom got to be a rabid sports fan and I didn't. Bethie didn't, either.  My friend Paul says it's definitely influenced by your p…

Revised 1 Dec 2007 by Michael Kane

27 Aug 2007

Burning Man 2007

After last year's Burning Man, I wrote a lonnggggg story, and I feared that it would be boring.  But it was appropriate for me at the time. This year …

Revised 17 Nov 2007 by Michael Kane

18 Jul 2007

Laundry Day

I pay to get my laundry done.  It might be decadent, but it's soooooooooo sweet.  I dropped off my laundry yesterday, and Julio said, "You look like y…

Revised 18 Jul 2007 by Michael Kane

15 Jul 2007

Mariposa

Sunday afternoon I went to brunch with Joshua Suzanne.  It was hot out.   I waited at St. Mark's and A, and a man stood behind me on the street corner…

Revised 17 Jul 2007 by Michael Kane

18 Feb 2007

Triple-Dog Dare

Taken by Madelin in Union Square.  Thanks, Madelin!…

Revised 20 Feb 2007 by Michael Kane

7 Feb 2007

Sad Oscar

Via http://www.cuteoverload.com…

Revised 12 Feb 2007 by Michael Kane

2 Feb 2007

Ladies -- be careful

Last night I was reading in my room at 3AM.  My bed is up against the window and looks down onto N 7th Street (between Driggs and Roebling).I saw my n…

Revised 3 Feb 2007 by Michael Kane

7 Jan 2007

Rodeo!

My uncle lives in Texas, and when I was 13 my mom and I took a trip to visit him.We joined him on his errands . . . he drove to the bank to withdraw s…

Revised 28 Jan 2007 by Michael Kane

13 Dec 2006

Indoor Cat

George loves to go outside; he rumbles down the fire escape and disappears over the side of the neighbor's shed. In the winter he can't go outside and…

Revised 3 Jan 2007 by Michael Kane

13 Oct 2006

The Unintentional Language of Love

Fernanda's from Argentina, and Cristina's from Spain.  I've discovered that I have a thing for Spanish speakers.One day I asked Fernanda if she though…

Revised 8 Jul 2007 by Michael Kane

4 Sep 2006

Burning Man 2006 (9): At the End

Here's one of my favorite clips from Burning Man.  This sight made me laugh again and again . .   I learned something deep while I was there.  One nig…

Revised 5 Sep 2007 by Michael Kane

3 Sep 2006

Burning Man 2006 (8): The Burns

There's a place called the Temple . . an installation where people write things down, or leave keepsakes behind, or just sit and absorb.  It's an emot…

Revised 5 Sep 2007 by Michael Kane

1 Sep 2006

Burning Man 2006 (7): The Nights

Z, Meredith, Mike and Scott before going outBlack Rock City seems to expand at night. You walk through the middle of the playa and there are colorful …

Revised 5 Sep 2007 by Michael Kane

31 Aug 2006

Burning Man 2006 (6): Meredith

I grew up with a poster that said, "What is a friend? One with whom you dare to be yourself."Shortly after Joshua, Mike and Scott staked out a campgro…

Revised 5 Sep 2007 by Michael Kane

30 Aug 2006

Burning Man 2006 (5): The Days

The days are so hot, and the nights are so cold.  There are no clouds in the evening to reflect the dying sunlight, and when the sun sets, darkness co…

Revised 5 Sep 2007 by Michael Kane

29 Aug 2006

Burning Man 2006 (4): Day One

When I tell people about Burning Man, I often say that it can be difficult . . it's not always fun . . at times during the week I wanted to leave and …

Revised 5 Sep 2007 by Michael Kane

28 Aug 2006

Burning Man 2006 (2): Viva The Biggest Little City in the World

On the flight to Vegas, I sat with Bonnie and Charley. They were totally in love. It was heartwarming. Charley's sister used to mow Bonnie's lawn. Whe…

Revised 5 Sep 2007 by Michael Kane

28 Aug 2006

Burning Man 2006 (3): Arrival

I arrived in Black Rock City at sunset.  Traffic clogged the entrance, and many of us had to pick up tickets at will-call.I parked the red minivan and…

Revised 6 Sep 2007 by Michael Kane

26 Aug 2006

Burning Man 2006 (1): Ill Preparation

Madelin recently recommended the book The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. She says it inspires her, and two weeks ago I bought it.In the story, a young she…

Revised 5 Sep 2007 by Michael Kane

18 Aug 2006

Surprise!!

As Tom and I walked to Elana's party, we spied Colleen, Joe, Stu and their friends from New Mexico.When they stopped in the deli, Tom and I hid behind…

Revised 21 Aug 2006 by Michael Kane

10 Aug 2006

Sometimes

Sometimes when I walk down the stairs to the subway, I take my keys off of my belt, as if they'll get me through the turnstile.  What I really need to…

Revised 10 Aug 2006 by Michael Kane

9 Jun 2006

My First Peach

Laura started her latest email, aloha beauties, . .I've known Laura since we shared an English course in college, and I lived with her when I first mo…

Revised 9 Jul 2006 by Michael Kane

8 Jun 2006

I Love Rock N' Roll

Tom saw Joan Jett & The Blackhearts play at the Limelight in 1998.  He said she was the rockin'-est EVER.  She stood at the edge of the stage and …

Revised 9 Jun 2006 by Michael Kane

1 Jun 2006

Lynn, Misty and Kodiak

Today I walked from my doctor's office to the west side of Central Park. It's two blocks to the Dakota, the building where Yoko Ono lives and John Len…

Revised 7 Jun 2006 by Michael Kane

13 Apr 2006

Hipster Saturation

Tom said something distressing as we walked back from Loco Burrito II."I've reached hipster saturation," he said."I know . . I kind of hear you," I sa…

Revised 17 Jul 2006 by Michael Kane

25 Mar 2006

Impromptu Date

New York is such a fun place.  People mention "New York Moments", and I certainly had one today.  Rather, I had a whole "New York Experience".Rags-A-G…

Revised 6 Dec 2006 by Michael Kane

24 Mar 2006

Beautiful Dog Sighting

Tom and I saw this dog on 14th St. today.  I spotted him/her and said, "Wow!"  I'm glad I had my camera and that the lady was cool.  She said that a g…

Revised 24 Mar 2006 by Michael Kane

10 Mar 2006

Basic Dentistry

When I was a kid, my teeth were so bad . .How bad were they?They were SO bad, my parents got me braces even though the orthodontist said I was too you…

Revised 7 Jul 2007 by Michael Kane

18 Feb 2006

New York Social Series, Mark 2

It's hard to realize that your life is not what you want.  I think of it as a double-edged sword; on one hand, you have to change the things you disli…

Revised 19 Feb 2006 by Michael Kane

11 Feb 2006

Blizzard Weekend (Part 1)

Apparently, this last snowstorm was the third largest NYC's ever seen.  I find it hard to believe, but I heard it from multiple non-expert friends of …

Revised 17 Feb 2006 by Michael Kane

17 Jan 2006

Many Moons Ago

In high school, there was a girl in my neighborhood, Anie, who I used to hang with.  In junior high (Carl Sandburg Middle School), we used to pick on …

Revised 17 Jan 2006 by Michael Kane

2 Jan 2006

Commontales is LIVE!!!

Double True! Tom, Russell and I have been working a LOT these past few weeks, but it's finally here! Unbelievable. I took some photos the othe…

Revised 2 Jan 2007 by Michael Kane

17 Dec 2005

Sadie's Cookie Decorating Party

I returned from Hawaii on December 17th, the night Sadie had her "annual COOKIE DECORATING PARTY/CONTEST".One thing I like about Sadie's parties is th…

Revised 13 Jan 2006 by Michael Kane

2005

Sharing is Caring

I love to see stuff like this on the train; I think it's so funny. The subway provides a lot of entertainment. There was one time when Tom and I took…

Revised 14 Jan 2006 by Michael Kane

2003

Darrin's Dance Grooves: It's the thought that counts

Reggie and I had a dance routine in college.  It was based on Kid 'N' Play and some other moves that Reggie threw in . . maybe he picked them up from …

Revised 3 Aug 2007 by Michael Kane

12 Apr 2001

When I Was 24 . .

I wanted to get a toy for my 24th birthday.  My favorite car (even today) is the Mclaren F1.  It's beautiful and very fast - top speed is 230mph, I th…

Revised 5 Apr 2006 by Michael Kane

2001

Beer Belly

I love this picture.  This is me and Lindsay sneaking some beers into the A's game in Oakland - she played "pregnant" and I played the expectant fa…

Revised 11 Jan 2006 by Michael Kane

Jun 1997

Jerry the Ferret

I lived with Bryan Flaig and Jonathan Robinson one summer at UVA.  We lived off of JPA . . it was a hike from the corner and the usual fun stuff.  Our…

Revised 2 Feb 2006 by Michael Kane

1997

Don't Ride in Michael Kane's Car

For some reason, the Williams' family didn't like me.  With the exception of Clarke, one of my best friends in high school, and possibly his dad.  The…

Revised 4 Jan 2006 by Michael Kane

27 Sep 1996

Parker Doesn't Smile in Pictures

So Sophie asked me to help . .…

Revised 4 Jan 2006 by Michael Kane

Jun 1996

The Saddest Day of My Life

I just saw a link to a veterinarian's blog called "What I Killed Today". The title made me fear it would be mean-spirited or unsympathetic.  But it's …

Revised 2 Feb 2008 by Michael Kane

1996

Feel the Hype

During my sophomore year, my parents took me to get Holly; I was having a really hard time at school and they thought it would help to get a dog. Mish…

Revised 23 Jul 2007 by Michael Kane

May 1993

1985 Ho

My first car was a 1985 Honda Prelude (I got it in 1993).  It had been my sister's car, and ever since she got her new Accord, it had been sitting on …

Revised 4 May 2008 by Michael Kane

May 1993

Mr. Wright, driving instructor

I can be lazy sometimes.  I was so excited to get my license before my 16th birthday.  But my birthday came and went, the red Honda sat in front of th…

Revised 4 Jan 2006 by Michael Kane

1993

AC Club Rules

When I was in high school, my frie