Email Author Mickie Centrone

2009 Stories by Mickie Centrone

• “Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes”

  published December 31, 2009

  Before Robert Louis Stevenson penned one of his most famous works, we were supposed to know right from wrong by way of two voices. There was the... More >>

• “Et Tu Little Death, Brute?”

  published December 31, 2009

  Once again, mainstream pop culture is wrong — so you can go ahead and eradicate whatever thoughts Pink’s new pop song stirs up with its... More >>

• The Shop Around the Corner

  published December 31, 2009

  It took us quite a few trips to downtown Fort Lauderdale before we found the coffee shop Brew’s Urban Cafe. And… this gem is tucked away... More >>

• Christmas Is Over. Kind of.

  published December 24, 2009

  By Christmas evening, you’re looking for an unChristmassy event because you’ve done it all and can’t do anymore. Actually,... More >>

• The Comforting Nutcracker

  published December 24, 2009

  The holidays make us stray, splurge, and sin — and why wouldn’t we, with the new year right around the corner? (New Year = fresh start;... More >>

• From Dusk Till Christmas

  published December 17, 2009

  The dark days of the holiday season are upon us. Yes, I said dark days — with vampire movies at peak popularity and black eyeliner breaking... More >>

• A Family Score

  published December 17, 2009

  No better time to teach boy and girls 5 to 18 years old commitment, sportsmanship, and leadership than during the holiday season. Sure,... More >>

• Fiesta Shakers

  published December 10, 2009

  Thank you, Maracas, for settling yourself right off US1, right before Oakland Park Boulevard (3001 N. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale)... More >>

• Toy Store-y

  published December 10, 2009

  Two words: Monster Pussy. What image does that conjure up in your skull? We're willing to bet it’s not a delectably hip orange cat donning a... More >>

• Tick-Tock Goes the Holiday Clock

  published December 10, 2009

  By today, Hanukkah's in full swing and there are only 13 more days until Christmas. So, you can go to the ritzy malls to shop for gifts, or hit up... More >>

• Where Have All the Creative Types Gone?

  published December 3, 2009

  Do booze and creativity go hand in hand? We don’t know if it’s been scientifically proven, but we do know of some pretty bad-ass... More >>

• The Full Moon We Like to See

  published November 26, 2009

  Whether you’re the hardcore kayaking type who regularly navigates the Peace River, or a member of the club whose water skills consist of... More >>

• Christmas Is as Christmas Does

  published November 26, 2009

  We live in South Florida: Our Christmas is judged by how we celebrate it, and not by its appearance. And — news flash! — we can... More >>

• The Rhythym’s Gonna Get You

  published November 26, 2009

  Friedrich Nietzsche loved music — hell, he thought life would be a mistake without it. So if Nietzsche had a Facebook page, we imagine... More >>

• Turn Your Swag On!

  published November 19, 2009

  Ten reasons why you should go to a Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin Tribute Show. 1) These pop crooners defined ’60s counterculture.... More >>

• The Powers of 10x10

  published November 19, 2009

  Perhaps you’ve heard of Showtel, hands-down Palm Beach County’s coolest annual art exhibit. Organized by independent curator Kara... More >>

• “Shaken, Not Stirred.”

  published November 19, 2009

  It’s Martini Mondays at Gatsby’s (5970 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton). Every week at 8 p.m., a voguish, cultured man searches... More >>

• Hands-On Movement

  published November 12, 2009

  Our days are infiltrated with machines: assembly lines, bulldozers, the corporate machine. Technology has also influenced the pop and conceptual... More >>

• The Parable of Demons

  published November 12, 2009

  The Bible isn’t the only place to go to read about Christian morals. Sure, the Bible has parting seas and Jesus, but author C.S. Lewis has... More >>

• Not So Rockwellesque

  published November 12, 2009

  Most Norman Rockwell paintings depict a sweet childhood memory, or some terribly cheery adult outing. For more than four decades, the... More >>

• You Are the Champion

  published November 12, 2009

  The Fort Lauderdale 13.1 half marathon is here -- that's a fact -- but if you're prepared to run it is all opinion. Normally, we... More >>

• You Can Always Go Downtown...

  published November 12, 2009

  If you're waiting until Friday night to head downtown Fort Lauderdale, you're just living for the weekend. Don’t be that person — live... More >>

• Catholics Are More Fun

  published November 5, 2009

  The reality of Catholic high school tarnishes the dream of Catholic high school. The reality is that priests and nuns are sober,... More >>

• The Dream Before Christmas

  published October 29, 2009

  Say adieu to the candy-corn nightmare before Christmas because Halloween’s over. Now, the season of magical trees, potential eggnog... More >>

• Ghost Watch

  published October 29, 2009

  Here’s a spooky, tragic story. In 1940, on the way to a fire, firefighter Robert Leeland Knight jumped off the fire truck and landed in a... More >>