Monthly Archives: February 2012

Out of Control and Trapped in a Nightmare

Before I bid adieu to Micro, the control freak who has had an impact on so many lives, here is somebody else’s horror story. I took the liberty of telling the story in his voice, because he has shared it … Continue reading

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Lighting Up Their Lives by Torching Yours

So how many Micros have you encountered in your life? Maybe you are a Micro yourself or possess Micro traits. Micromanaging, the outstanding characteristic of the control freak, is not a flaw in and of itself, but, as noted in … Continue reading

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Here’s to All the Micros in Mission Control

I must say that during my many years as a newspaper reporter, editor and denizen of small-town America I have had to deal with all types. I’ve interviewed a few celebrities and national news figures along the way, but the … Continue reading

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Walk Like a Man; It’s in Your Genes

Women walk faster than men. It’s true. I’ve been doing a lot of walking lately, thanks to a pair of cartilage-depreciated knees earned from years of jogging with an oversized load. Walking and other forms of exercise are helping melt … Continue reading

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