Happy Thanksgiving to all…..
I would like to wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving. If it weren't for your continued loyalty to MadMikesAmerica we would...
Sorry Seems To Be The Most Abused Word
The British government, for some bizarre reason, said 'sorry' for slavery a little while back - that would be the horrendous thing that happened so...
Happy Easter To Our Believer and Non-Believer Friends
The gang and I would like to wish each and every one of our friends a Happy Easter! While I'm not a religious person I...
A Eulogy For My Dad
As most of you may or may not be aware, my father, Blas 'Bob' Gonzalez, was diagnosed with terminal cancer a few years back. I...
5 Ways to Deepen Family Ties
With so many distractions, obligations, and expectations from school and work, it's difficult to carve out time on a regular basis for activities that are...
Dear Molly: My Mother-in-Law is the Drama Queen From Hell
The following letters were sent to our advice columnist Dear Molly. Readers are encouraged to place questions by clicking on the "Contact" link at the...
Never Allow Your Dog to Eat Wild Mushrooms
One of the saddest cases that I can remember from more than 15 years of practicing veterinary medicine involves a dog that died after eating...
What Exactly IS Normality?
Looking at the world from a personal standpoint I find myself asking "What exactly IS normality?" and, given the 'normality' others may deem 'normality' would...
Father’s Day Norman Style
The daughter is down in Essex with her boyfriend but she did give me my Father's Day prezzie before she left - a green cooking...
Green Fingers-He’s the Man with the Gardening Touch
The credits begin and Shirley Bassey begins to sing : "Green fingers. He's the man, the man with the gardening touch. A green finger's touch. Such...
How I Met My Soulmate
I apologize for putting you all through my last bit of relationship trauma. I didn't really want to write that piece, but I kept my...
Cancer Ridden Boxer Dog Gets Epic Last Meal
One of the hardest experiences that anyone can endure is the loss of a pet. The sometimes prolonged illness leading up to the pet's passing...
Living and Laughing with Cancer
I wrote a piece on MMA awhile back about my father having cancer. Ever since then, people have been bugging me left and right about...
A Big Lesson from a Small Cracker
This is a story about how even a simple pack of cheese crackers might create a potential learning opportunity and lesson. But, I emphasize “might” not “will”.