MAD Blog Announcement

My work schedule is going to be changing in a month or so and I’ll write about that when it happens. I was going to change the style of this blog somewhat when that happened, but I’ve decided to do it now.

People have repeatedly asked me if I could do the blog “live,” meaning put up multiple posts pretty much as they happen instead of waiting and putting up one long post the next day. I’ve always thought that it would be interesting to try that out and was waiting for my schedule change to do it.

Well last week, while in Peoria, I kind of did it in that style and people really seemed to like it and I did too. It was a lot more fun for me, kind of like doing improv, so that’s the way that MAD will be done from here on in. And no, it’s not the end of short stories or longer posts, just a little different presentation. Something to shake off the cobwebs a little.

I think the way I’ll do it is put up an afternoon post every day saying roughly when I’ll be going out and then later on, it’s MAD, almost live...from New York City! You can follow me live, or if it’s too late for you, just check in the morning for the entire nightly updates. And nothing’s in cement, except my shoes. And now, it’s time to swim with the fishes. Since I don’t have to work tonight, look for update’s to start happening around 7 PM. I hope to see you then, I'll also be announcing updates via Twitter and facebook.

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Bonus Presents from Al Rizo in Miami!

MAD commenter and 365 Bar’s co-pilot, Al Rizo sent me a very nice Christmas package. Check it out below!

Last night when I came home I found this package propped up against my door.

Inside was a nice note from Al wishing me a Merry Christmas and all these goodies from Florida and Cuba! Coasters, swizzle sticks, matches and a bar back towel from Sloppy Joe's in Key West!

Thanks so much, Al! When you finally get out here to New York, the drinks are on me!

(Artwork by "Boris.")