Passive-couldn’tcarelessive
For much of my career I was passive-aggressive. I’d like to apologize to any former co-workers for that, and let you know I’m now passive-couldn’tcarelessive. I’m sorry and you’re welcome, all at the same time!
Author Archives: Michael Myrick
Politics and Religion
I saw this photo on social media and thought I’d share it here. We can sure see people becoming increasingly contentious and angry about such things, with no apparent end in sight. My generation was told not to discuss certain things in public, with politics and religion being two of those. Seeing the current climate […]
Vintage Bill Myrick
*Quick Summary: The author discusses various things about the past with his father, William Myrick.* I’ve always been proud of my dad, no matter what he did for a living. We were not “poor”, but saying we were lower-middle class at one point in time would definitely be fair. He did what he had to […]
Tweeting wisdom
Some wise words from my friend Brittney Cason via Boulder Creek Community Church:
Losing a dog
I don’t think this post is for you as much as it is for me. This is 100% about losing my sweet Sophia. Here are some links that helped me a little. Maybe they’ll help you a little too? How to Grieve for a Very Good Dog: https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/essays-culture/pet-loss-dog-grief/ Coping With The Loss Of Your Beloved […]
What others think of you
*Quick Summary: The author speaks on the subject of other people’s opinions of you, and if it should affect you.* As a child and even a young man, I would often worry what others thought of me. Obsess would be a better word. I was almost paralyzed with the fear of not being liked, saying […]
Hardee’s Days of Thunder commercial
I’ve been going through my old information to help with a research project on Days of Thunder cars. During that, I came across these photos and wanted to share. These are from my very first commercial shoot in May, 1990 at the North Wilkesboro Speedway. It was for Days of Thunder themed spots for Hardee’s […]
First meeting Dale Earnhardt
The card pictured here is one of my prized possessions. I got this while helping my dad with deliveries back in 1986. He was going to B&R Racing Engines in Winston-Salem, NC to pick up an engine and we needed to go to Richard Childress Racing on the way back to drop off a carburetor. […]
Mom’s Recipe – Swiss Cheese Bread
*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: With a serrated knife, cut diagonal slits into the bread almost all the way through. Place on a large sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet. Place cheese slices into the slits. Combine the onion with the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over the bread. Wrap the foil around […]
Advice for owners of pets with cancer
*Quick Summary: The author offers some advice for owners of pets with cancer.* If you’ve read the blog, you’ve learned that our doggie Sophia lost her almost nine month battle with Lymphoma on September 16, 2016. Even though we lost her, the education we gained the hard way will stay with us forever. Her Oncologist, […]