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Not dead yet

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Mike PontilloMarch 11, 2024

I know what you’re saying.  “So, is this site dead or what?” I understand and apologize.  I am suffering from a monumental case of writer’s block that has now lasted for over a year. And that’s after I went dark … Continue reading →

Tagged Facebook, writing

Passing milestones

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Mike PontilloFebruary 19, 2022

I’m celebrating a couple of anniversaries this week, and I’d like to invite you to join me. First off, believe it or not, Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of Mike’s Circular File. My web-based bully pulpit went online on October … Continue reading →

Tagged baseball, Cubs, dating, divorce, Ryanne, Shari, travel, White Sox, writing

Please don’t lock me up

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Mike PontilloFebruary 19, 2022

There’s something of a flap going on about Greg Olsen, the Chicago Bears recent first-round draft pick. Apparently, as a college freshman at Miami, Olsen and some of his buddies recorded a rap song with lewd lyrics and demeaning references … Continue reading →

Tagged school, writing

“An Argument for Birth Control”

Posted on March 23, 2005 by Mike PontilloApril 16, 2011

No, this is not an essay on Planned Parenthood. It’s a short story. The Circular File has gotten a bit dusty lately, as I’ve been spending my free time on some music recording projects and haven’t been writing. But I … Continue reading →

Tagged school, writing

Snowballs, sit-ups, and a jumping jerk

Posted on June 11, 2004 by Mike PontilloApril 16, 2011

“So, Mike,” says the interviewer in my fantasy, which occurs a few weeks after some major popular web site has linked to Mike’s Circular File and I have achieved momentary web fame, “who would you cite as major influences on … Continue reading →

Tagged humor, nuns, school, writing
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