About Michael

Here's a quick version of my life. I was born in Washington D.C., and grew up in Madison, WI, where I went to college (my parents, my sister and her family live there). I moved to Chicago about nine years ago, and love it here (although I would love to live in San Francisco).

I work for a major bank, as a Service Manager, here in Chicago.

I have a great family and wonderful friends, who are like my family who you will read about on these pages. Other than my obsession with popular culture, I'm rather addicted to my iMac. My former boyfriend felt that my computer should have a name (Panchito), since I spend so much time with it.

There you have it.

A little bit more . . .

Bernard Pivot's Questionnaire

  1. What is your favorite word? Love.
  2. What is your least favorite word? BPM (Bonus Performance Measurements)
  3. What turns you on creatively, spiritually or emotionally? Great writing.
  4. What turns you off? Rudeness.
  5. What is your favorite curse word? God Damn-it!
  6. What sound or noise do you love? Laughter.
  7. What sound or noise do you hate? A car horn.
  8. What profession other than your own would you like to attempt? Web designer.
  9. What profession would you not like to do? Politician.
  10. If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates? Don't worry, Jerry Falwell is in the other place.