Fridays with Freddie: I pray you…
“I pray you, do not fall in love with me,
Category: Blog
A long plastic hallway…
Back in LA. Made a wrong turn somewhere in the Delta terminal
Listen, this is ‘How the Universe Works’
As most of you know, I like to narrate. I sit in a climate-controlled booth with my beverage of choice
A guy walks into a bar…
A guy walks into a bar. His mission?
In the spirit of shared humiliation
Hey Mike – I met you a couple years ago in Baltimore at John Stevens.
Decoding hospitality: numbers…
Typically, the hotels I frequent have numbers in their names. 6 and 8 are most common,
Fridays with Freddie: Deep into the Chew
So I’m deep into a good chew, working my way through the ultra-durable connective tissue of a dye-free, chemical-free
Old Dogs, New Tricks, or… What The Chuck?
When you’re a talented actor looking for work in an industry where unemployment hovers around 95%, you hope for two things.
A Quick Story About Vomit
Good Morning. Here’s a quick story about vomit to start your day.
OFF THE WALL: Bucking the Odds
Today’s question comes from Jenn Foit, who bucked the odds and got my attention in much the same a shiny object fascinates my dog. Hey Mike – I have a 1 in 1,443,953 chance of you writing back to me. I am a 27 year old single mom who is about to finally take the step and start in a welding program. I am nervous and would love and appreciate any words of wisdom! Posted by Jenn Foit, 2:14 pm, 7/11/2014 Hi Jenn Most friends of this page know better than to ask me for advice, primarily because I’m known Read More
The Viking Funeral or HALO-Flame-O grilling
Recently, on a Southwest flight back home from Kansas City, I was given a handful of free drink coupons from a sympathetic viewer.
Fridays with Freddie: Balls
They roll their balls down the dusty track, and squeal with glee as they collide with the others.
Dangerous Days but Somebody’s Gotta Do It
Yesterday I was in the Mojave, learning how to survive in extreme conditions. Day before I was in a power plant, trying not to incinerate myself.
OFF THE WALL: The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and Chuck Norris’s Beard
Many thoughtful comments after yesterdays post. This one for instance, from Steven Oklesh, rose to someplace near the top. “Fact – After reading this post, Chuck Norris’ beard abandoned him and is now en route to attach itself to Mike Rowe’s face.” Crazy thing Steve – you’re right! Chuck Norris’ beard arrived a little after 2 pm yesterday, and gave me quite a start. I kinda like it, but I’m prepared to give it back. But only if Chuck buys a SWEAT Pledge. Speaking of The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge – wow. Lots of question regarding it’s content. This one caught Read More
No Sour Grapes – Go Vote for mrW/UTI Videos
Here’s a picture of me holding a copy of The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge. (Skill and Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo.) I wrote The Pledge last year for three simple reasons: 1. I believe what it says, and felt strongly the world needs one more acronym. 2. I wanted to raise some money for the scholarship fund. (We sell them for $10, and the money goes to the foundation.) 3. I needed something declarative that everyone must sign who applies for a mikeroweWORKS Scholarship. Something that reflected my own view of work-ethic and personal responsibility. Number 3 is especially relevant to this post, Read More