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Why Work Sucks and How To Fix it!

January 20, 2009 Shari

From the MRW Water Cooler Q. When I was flying out to Wisconsin last month, I came across an article in the NWA World Traveler magazine on board the plane. It was titled, “Where every day is Saturday,” and it Read More …

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Has anyone seen the musical 1776?

December 25, 2008 Shari

From the MRW Water Cooler Q. Hubby rented it for us to watch. We watched part last night and the rest this morning. I was wary of a musical on the declaration of independence, but I was pleasantly surprised. I Read More …

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Celebrities doing good…a Catch-22?

December 22, 2008 Shari

From Mike’s forum  on Discovery Q: Good Morning Mike, Well, believe it or not, as much as I do like your show I have admit I’ve already used that VHS tape to record over your program. An episode of House Read More …

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Top 10 Interview Questions I Would Ask Mike

December 20, 2008 Shari

From the MRW Water Cooler Q: 10. What areas of your life do you feel like you are shortchanging? Nothing major. Friends, family, pets, etc. 9. If you could do anything tomorrow, what would it be? Sleep till noon. Write Read More …

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My analysis of Mike’s Mission

December 16, 2008 Shari

From the MRW Water Cooler Q: As I was watching the mission statement, I had a few thoughts about what you, Mike Rowe, want to do. And I thought I might share it with you. 1) You are absolutely right Read More …

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Mike and being a Perpetual Apprentice

November 25, 2008 Shari

From the MRW Water Cooler Q. Mike it occurs to me that you are comfortable in the perpetual apprentice role. Is that keeping you from having to be an expert in something? Do you want to excel in writing? It’s Read More …

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Thinking Work is the Enemy is the Problem, crumbling infrastructure and poor work ethic is the Symptom

August 8, 2008 Shari

From Mike’s forum on Discovery Q: At Work…a man came in with so many maggots embedded in a wound in his arm, it took 3 hours to clean it. You want to smell something Dave and Mike? He has been Read More …

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The “Reverse Commute”

August 2, 2008 Shari

From Mike’s Mud Room on Discovery.com Q: I just read the interview Mike did for the BCPS (Baltimore County Public Schools). In this interview he is asked this question: “What advice do you have for current students on choosing/building a Read More …

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Crumbling Infrastructure

June 26, 2008 Shari

Q: “Crumbling infrastructure? Decreased enrollment in trade schools? How about letting the rest of us read it?” Moose —  desertengineer Mike’s Reply 6/27/08 (compilation reply to many) A: Hi Moose, if I send it, you’ll see it, as will everyone Read More …

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Mike, Are you a bringer of a new Consciousness?

May 31, 2008 Shari

From Mike’s Mud Room on Discovery.com Q: Dear Mike, I am not sure how you feel about it, but I feel that you are a bringer of a new consciousness. Thanks to Liz I finally received the February issue of Read More …

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Glamorizing Blue-collar Jobs?

March 9, 2008 Shari

From Mike’s forum on Discovery.com Q: I am a big fan of the show. However, I am picky, and this is my only beef. Because this show glamorizes blue-collar and other jobs in the modest spectrum of vocations, it will Read More …

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Seven Dirty Habits of Highly Effluent People

January 28, 2008 Shari

By Mike Rowe, January 28, 2008 Most public speakers are wildly overpaid, and I am no exception. I used to think I could justify my ridiculous fee by putting a lot of careful thought into each appearance, so I called Read More …

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I’m curious Mike…

January 5, 2008 Shari

From the MRW Water Cooler Q. What are your feelings on education? Did you start school with an idea of what you wanted to be or a degree you wanted to pursue? It seems you are a well-rounded individual and Read More …

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