Author Archives: Mikey

PATRICK : Pronounced: PAT-rik, PA-trik Origin(s): Irish, English, French, German Meaning: From the Roman name Patricius, which meant “nobleman” in Latin; Roman society was divided into plebeians (commoners) and patricians (aristocrats). Saint Patrick was one of the most successful Christian … Continue reading →

LAUREN : Pronounced: LOR-en Origin(s): English Meaning: Feminine form of LAURENCE, which is from the Roman cognomen Laurentius, which meant “of Laurentum”, the place of the laurel trees; place of honor and victory.” The laurel tree or sweet bay tree … Continue reading →

Here’s a minor update report on the deck. There hasn’t been a lot of physical progress since the last update, but there’s been some intellectual and emotional progress. The corner of the stairs has been bothering me; I just couldn’t … Continue reading →

ZACHARY : Pronounced: ZAK-a-ree Origin(s): Hebrew, English Meaning: Remembered by God, from the Hebrew name Zecharyah meaning “YAHWEH remembers”. U.S. president Zachary Taylor lasted just a year in office and was stricken with cholera morbus and died before he could … Continue reading →

YASMINE : Pronounced: YAZ-meen, YAZ-min Origin(s): Persian, English Meaning: Variant of JASMINE, from the Persian Yasmin, the name of a climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes. Baywatch babe Yasmine Bleeth began her career as a … Continue reading →

There’s a “Small Press Book Fair” coming up in Toronto on Nov. 9th, and because I’m just about to release Buy My Chapbook …one more time, the new chapbook by Timothy Carter, I sent an e-mail to the organizers asking … Continue reading →