Mike Wilson, Author at The Charlotte Gazette

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Mike Wilson: How I spent my summer vacation

How did I spend my (late) summer vacation? Short version: In a sensorial semi-fog. Detailed version: Plan A was to awaken early on Saturday, finish ... Read more

by Mike Wilson, Wednesday, October 23, 2024 12:00 pm

Charlotte Court House Rodney Dangerfield

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Mike Wilson: I deeply sympathize with Rodney Dangerfield

I was deeply saddened when my favorite comedian Rodney Dangerfield (you will remember him as bug-eyed, sweaty, and collar-stretching) passed away. His running gag “I’m ... Read more

by Mike Wilson, Tuesday, September 24, 2024 5:11 am

Sunday hunting gearing up

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Mike Wilson: Need help hunting? It’s a how-to guide to gearing up

A well-heeled middle-aged acquaintance of mine recently decided to take up hunting for the first time and asked for my guidance in gearing up for ... Read more

by Mike Wilson, Friday, August 30, 2024 1:19 am

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Mike Wilson: Dear Charlotte, I have finally met the enemy

It’s hot outside. Ok, that might be an understatement. When the thermometer climbs all the way to triple digits, hot doesn’t quite cut it. It ... Read more

by Mike Wilson, Friday, July 19, 2024 12:00 pm

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Mike Wilson: The art of duck hunting on icy days

I am no Nancy Kerrigan, by which I do not mean to suggest that I have never been whacked in the knee, which happened plenty ... Read more

by Mike Wilson, Thursday, July 11, 2024 12:00 pm

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Mike Wilson: A washtub, some stripers and a confession

We made it to the middle of the year. Congratulate yourself! As we get ready to celebrate the Fourth of July, I have a confession ... Read more

by Mike Wilson, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 12:00 pm

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Mike Wilson: We searched for 20 minutes

We looked everywhere. For a good 20 minutes and I truly mean a good 20 minutes, we looked up and down. All in all, this ... Read more

by Mike Wilson, Friday, May 31, 2024 10:30 am

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Mike Wilson: Some have an Olympic dream. I have a nightmare.

We’re less than two months away from the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, this time held in Paris. Do I want to go? Umm, I can ... Read more

by Mike Wilson, Wednesday, May 22, 2024 12:00 pm

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Mike Wilson: Yes, granddadding is a word

It’s time to share some more wit and wisdom, from one generation to another. Ok, in other words, it’s time to talk about the fine ... Read more

by Mike Wilson, Thursday, May 9, 2024 12:00 pm

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Mike Wilson: A conversation about garbage cars

Sorry, this is not about the Yugo or the Gremlin or the Corvair (my first car), but is rather devoted to my toddler grandson’s current ... Read more

by Mike Wilson, Friday, May 3, 2024 12:00 pm

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