It’s taken ten years, but I believe it’s finally starting to tip
The conversation, that is. As for the actual skills gap, it’s wider than ever, but at least people are acknowledging it
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Off The Wall: NPR, It Would Have Been Nice to be Asked
Is it satisfying to see that every single thing in this article is PRECISELY what you’ve been saying for the last ten years,
The State of Men & Promoting mikeroweWORKS
I showed up on Tucker Carlson’s show to discuss the way I think the “state of work”
Happy Father’s Day ~ The Greatest Role
Woody Allen wrote a play back in 1966 called Don’t Drink the Water. I know this because my Dad was the star.
Off The Wall: Parents in Question
“I always liked you Mike, b/c I thought you were a real guy. Then I saw commercials with fake parents
Off The Wall: College Degree Required for Elected Officials
Kyle Smith writes… Howard Dean recently criticized Gov Scott Walker for never finishing college, stating that he was “unknowledgeable.” What would your response be on college as a requirement for elected office? Hi Kyle Back in 1990, The QVC Cable Read More …
A Pithy Valentine to the Stuff that really Matters
OFF THE WALL I sat down a few minutes ago to write something whimsical and amusing about Valentines Day, but got distracted by the rich tapestry of random musings filling my wall. This one jumped out. It’s not so much Read More …
Off The Wall: Minimum Wage
Hi Mike, The federal minimum wage is $7.25 and hour. A lot of people think it should be raised to $10.10. Seattle now pays $15 an hour, and the The Freedom Socialist Party is demanding a $20 living wage for Read More …
Year End Bobblehead Frenzy
I just got off the phone with my Dad. He asked me what was new, and I told him someone just bought the very first Mike Rowe Bobblehead. “What’s a Bobblehead?” he asked. “It’s a little statue,” I explained, “with Read More …
You Have One New Message – “The Grinch Song” for Samantha
Samantha Romano writes, “Mike – Last year, you recorded the Grinch song on your answering machine. If you do it again, while wearing your bathrobe, I’ll send your foundation $500. If you can get Freddy to howl along some harmony, Read More …
Look Out World… Nic’s gonna be an Electrician!
Todd Ducheny writes, Hey Mike I just wanted to pass on a HUGE THANK YOU to the mikeroweWORKS foundation and the opportunity you have given my son Nic DuCheny. A month or so ago, Nic found out that he had Read More …
Holy C.R.A.P. – It’s Black Friday!
The time has come to once again bolster the dwindling coffers at The mikeroweWORKS Foundation by selling my personal crap to the highest bidder. This particular piece of CRAP, (Collectibles Rare And Precious,) has hung proudly on my wall for Read More …
Veterans Day – Thank you
To the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Guardsmen, (Coastal and National,) and all the men and women of the US Armed Forces: Thanks. Sincerely, Mike Rowe Mike’s Facebook Page
mikeroweWORKS Watch Purchased for $4,050!
Last week, I gave my watch to Chris Cuomo, who appeared to be coveting it during our interview on New Day. He then offered it for sale on-line, and promised to give the proceeds to the mikeroweWORKS Foundation. Well, Read More …
Great Bobble-Head Adventure
OFF THE WALL There appears to some confusion around my GBA, (Great Bobble-Head Adventure,) as well as some consternation. Lots of comments like these are on The Wall. Michael Burman – “Well! This is most unfortunate, as the only bidders Read More …