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The Basics

Location: preston england
Sexual Orientation:

straight
Relationship Status:

married
Children:

I have children

Profile updated: May 03, 2009
Last signed in: Jul 05, 2009
Member since: Nov 20, 2006

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Spotlight

Weeding

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Weeding in May I plunge my fingers in the warming ground Up to my knuckles. In this private place I grope through tender strands of living lace . . . more

Hopper Visits a Diner

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Self-Portrait

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The Witness

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Mike's Activities

Mike was pinged by Tommy Tsunami (Clutching A Hanzo & A'Snarrrl) W. Jun 30, 2009 5:26PM EDT

Mike replied to a comment by JOHN BECK on Marital rhythm Jun 30, 2009 9:40AM EDT

"In England we all pronounce it al-yoo-min-i-um. It is a beautiful poem, but I too, was unsure about this line. It's almost like a spell or charm. One wonders what would be the effect on her lover of a . . ." more

Mike commented on the post The Poet's Lover Interrupts His Labors by Corinna Parr Jun 30, 2009 9:30AM EDT

"This is very good. I would recommend "Ann Hathaway" by Carol Ann Duffy in which she uses not dissimilar metaphors to capture Shakespeare's imagined expertise in their second best bed." more

Mike commented on the post seppuku by Tommy Tsunami (Clutching A Hanzo & A'Snarrrl) W. Jun 30, 2009 9:23AM EDT

"Good. Conjures." more

Mike commented on the post The July Fourth Menu Wars by John Philipp Jun 29, 2009 6:24PM EDT

"In the north of England we cannot be sure of bbq weather on July 4th, but this year is proving hotter and sunnier than most, so there's every chance I'll be cooking beef and downing beers and thinking . . ." more

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About Me

People say I'm:

loyal
Describe Yourself:

slim
On Gather, I'm Looking For ...:

good writing

Interests

Favorite Music, Artists, Genres:

The Beatles; The Beach Boys; Van Morrison; The Band; Bob Dylan; The Rolling Stones; Hendrix; Clapton; White Stripes; Coldplay; G F Handel; J S Bach; most violin concertos.
Favorite Books, Writers, Genres:

Shakespeare; To Kill a Mockingbird
Favorite Movies, Actors, Genres:

True Lies; Fargo and the rest of the Coen brothers' output
Favorite TV Shows, Actors:

24; The Sopranos
Favorite Places:

New York; Bar Harbour; The English Lake District; Venice; Florence; Rome; Pont Aven, Brittany; South-West Ireland (Cork & Kerry)
Interests and Activities:

Drawing; writing; running; golf; soccer; gardening; walking
Wish List:

White-water rafting; breaking 80 on golf course
Favourite food:

Potatoes in almost any of their many delicious guises. Properly tangy tomatoes are also a joy. Lobster is a rare treat.

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Tommy Tsunami (Clutching A Hanzo & A'Snarrrl) W., Jun 30, 2009, 5:26PM EDT

long time, no see.

good to have that changed...

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Susan Budig, Apr 4, 2009, 9:34AM EDT

Mike, did you ever tackle the Terza Rima form?

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Susan Budig, Feb 17, 2009, 2:19PM EST

Mike, here's a contest that you'd probably win.

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Jennifer Lee, Jan 23, 2009, 5:07PM EST

Mike,
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for adding me as a friend! Looking forward to more of your wonderful poetry. Cheers, Julia

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Kathryn E, Dec 20, 2008, 12:16PM EST

Holidays Christmas Comments And Graphics

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Kathryn E, Dec 18, 2008, 6:48AM EST

Betty sends good wishes

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Ed Williams , Dec 16, 2008, 3:42PM EST

Mike, it's the best bein' your new friend!

E3

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Lisa Frost, Nov 29, 2008, 11:58AM EST

I hope you survived your week
and every place you had to go
I thought I would send warm wishes
and a jolly Ho Ho Ho

Looking forward to a season
filled with family and friends you know
Don't let the ugliness come creeping
Let your love and laughter show!

Love, HUGS, and many Blessings
to all my wonderful friends
Whatever you celebrate at this season,
celebrate it with LOVE!

Lisa

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Kathy W., Sep 13, 2008, 12:00AM EDT

Your writings:
make me see the world as a larger place. at a thinking pace;,
make me think some things are, indeed, still possible.
make me believe that there is still dignity in life between all.

What you write...enriches me.
So, do not thank me for commenting; Instead....
I thank you for sharing your thoughts and your insights.
Instead. For sharing your head...
Just instead.
I look for people who enlarge me.
Wilka

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Rick L., Sep 11, 2008, 12:18PM EDT

Dear Mike, Great. Look forward to seeing some of your works. I don't think I could be doing what i do without being "weaned' on
Monty Python, etc etc etc. In fact, most of American parody and
satire from SNL to David Letterman took pages from UK satirists books. Enjoyed your writings much.

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