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Earlier this week, after a valiant battle with cancer, KC s stalwart production guru Craig Burnett passed away. Like so many others, I found myself thinking about the countless hours we... Read more The post An Ode to Craig Burnett first appeared on Michael Mackie .
Welcome to North Carolina, kids. I ve been in the Holden Beach, Supply and Varnamtown area for exactly 72 hours. While I wouldn t call myself a local just yet, I... Read more The post 72 Hours in Coastal North Carolina: My Field Notes first appeared on Michael Mackie .
Way, way back in February 2014, powerhouse songstress Jennifer Holliday strolled through the doors of KSHB-TV to appear on Kansas City Live. At the time, I was the stalwart co-host... Read more The post Jennifer Holliday Bought My Book. And Haaaated It. (I Think.) first appeared on Michael Mackie .
I had a major epiphany last week. A surprising number of my friendships are operating at what I m now calling a friend deficit. A deficit, by definition, is when... Read more The post Friend Deficit first appeared on Michael Mackie .
Fact — I have been eating the same family recipes since I was a kid, and I say that with pride. I am a creature of habit, comfort, and anything... Read more The post The Legendary Mackie-Roni Salad Recipe first appeared on Michael Mackie .
For the past few years, I’ve kept a running list of things I’ve learned over the previous 365 days. Mostly for me. Then someone said, “You should turn this shiz... Read more The post Here’s What I’ve Learned Since My Birthday Last Year first appeared on Michael Mackie .
It s one of the great mysteries of life. I m talking about Southwest opting to chuck everything that made them special — oh, and everything that customers found beneficial. Open seating?... Read more The post Southwest Airlines: The Airline I Luv’d … Until It Wasn’t first appeared on Michael Mackie .
Disclaimer: this story has no cultural, intellectual, or spiritual value whatsoever. It is, however, historically accurate. Eight years ago this week, I was sitting in the parking lot of Big... Read more The post #AskYourMommaCall first appeared on Michael Mackie .
Settle in. I wanna paint you a picture. Ten years ago today — probably right around the time you’re reading this — I woke up coming off a brutal three-day... Read more The post Why My 10-Year Soberversary Hits So Hard first appeared on Michael Mackie .
Lis’sen … cruising is not for the faint of heart. You are surrounded by a crush of humanity on an ocean liner — and, inevitably, there is always someone in... Read more The post My 20 Foolproof Tips For Your Next Cruise Adventure first appeared on Michael Mackie .