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IN THE MIDDLE
From the perspective of DA haircuts and black leather jackets, some thoughts, observations and maybe even some wisdom from an old, retired cop.


Helene and the Georgia Vote
“…Well the wind is blowin' harder now, 50 knots or there about. There's white caps on the ocean and I am watchin’ for water spouts…” ...
Michael Robb
Oct 12, 20243 min read


Takin' it to the Streets
“You don't know me but I'm your brother. I was raised here in this living hell. You don't know my kind in your world, fairly soon, the...
Michael Robb
Sep 8, 20243 min read


Pretzel Logic
“Well, I've seen 'em on the TV, the movie show. They say the times are changing but I just don't know. These things are gone forever,...
Michael Robb
Sep 7, 20242 min read
Peg
“…I've seen your picture. Your name in lights above it. This is your big debut, it's like a dream come true. So won't you smile for the...
Michael Robb
Aug 28, 20243 min read
The View From The Golden Gate Bridge
The following is a guest editorial from a friend who lives in the Bay area. It’s well written and makes valid and interesting...
Michael Robb
Aug 23, 20241 min read
You're So Vain
“You walked into the party like you were walking onto a yacht. Your hat strategically dipped below one eye, your scarf, it was apricot....
Michael Robb
Aug 22, 20243 min read
The Magical Mystery Tour
“…Roll up for the Mystery Tour. The Magical Mystery Tour is hoping to take you away, hoping to take you away…” Magical Mystery Tour...
Michael Robb
Aug 18, 20243 min read
Black Velvet
“Mississippi in the middle of a heat wave, Jimmy Rodgers on the Victrola up high, Mama's dancin' with a baby on her shoulder, the sun is...
Michael Robb
Aug 10, 20243 min read
The Strange Trip to DC
“…Sometimes the light’s all shining on me, other times I can barely see. Lately it’s occurred to me, what a long strange trip it’s been…”...
Michael Robb
Aug 6, 20243 min read
Dog Whistles and Street Cars
“Standing tough under Stars and Stripes, we can tell this dream’s in sight, you’ve got to admit it, at this point in time that it's...
Michael Robb
Aug 3, 20243 min read
Woodstock Redux
“I came upon a child of God, he was walking along the road, and I asked him where are you going and this he told me. I'm going down to...
Michael Robb
Jul 28, 20243 min read
Snookered
“… trouble, oh, we got trouble, right here in River City, with a capital "T" and that rhymes with "P" and that stands for pool…” … Ya’...
Michael Robb
Jul 24, 20243 min read
One More for the Road
“…So, set 'em up, Joe, I got a little story I think you should know. We're drinkin', my friend, to the end of a brief episode, so make it...
Michael Robb
Jul 21, 20243 min read
Coyote
In the mythology and folklore of the Plains Indians, the Coyote is a trickster, known for his poor behavior, greed, lying, and cheating....
Michael Robb
Jul 11, 20243 min read
Joe & the Plastic Jesus
“…I don't care if it rains or freezes, long as I got my plastic Jesus ridin' on the dashboard of my car. Goin’ ninety it ain't scary...
Michael Robb
Jul 10, 20242 min read
Did Trump Skate?
“ …Breakin’ rocks in the hot sun, I fought the law and the law won…” I Fought the Law... Sonny Curtis…I’ll admit to a WTF moment when...
Michael Robb
Jul 2, 20242 min read
Lousy Choices
“…If I ever live to be an old man, I’m gonna’ sail down to Martinique. I’m gonna’ buy me a sweat stained Bogart suit and an African...
Michael Robb
Jun 29, 20243 min read
Show Time
“…You'll be swell! You'll be great! Gonna’ have the whole world on a plate! Starting here, starting now, honey, everything's coming up...
Michael Robb
Jun 24, 20242 min read
Q & A
“He was sitting in the lounge of the Empire Hotel, he was drinking for diversion, he was thinking for himself, a little money riding on...
Michael Robb
Jun 13, 20243 min read
Man Bites Dog
“…you can't always get what you want. But if you try sometimes, well, you just might find you get what you need…” You Can’t Always Get...
Michael Robb
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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