Michael TommerCountryI was initially going to put this on Facebook, but the thought seemed too much. This begins as ironic from jump. My folks have listened to…Aug 8, 2020Aug 8, 2020
Michael TommerSomething Other than NormalI’ve been trying to figure out how to tell this story for years. I guess that there isn't exactly an easy way to say any of this other…Jun 25, 2019Jun 25, 2019
Michael TommerStranger than fictionI’ll warn whoever is reading this right now. This is going to be a long one. I hope that you’re willing to take a journey with me. Please…Dec 2, 2018Dec 2, 2018
Michael TommerFinding a vibe in Ill SuburbiaI’ve been living in Monroeville now for almost a year. I’ve gone almost a year without hearing a rim shot or a silent four. Last fall I…Sep 1, 2018Sep 1, 2018
Michael TommerMore than a Hero (A Purple Story)I have never spoken of this. It may be because I haven’t fully processed it, until now; and that's only a maybe. I’ll never forget what I…Jun 6, 2018Jun 6, 2018
Michael TommerA Tribute to my Kansas City; The Paris of,,, Paris ain’t got shit on usWith the exception of a couple of short stays in Florida and Chicago, I’ve been in Kansas City all my life. It has both tried and enriched…Oct 16, 2017Oct 16, 2017
Michael TommerThe Hearts in My Sleeves…I’ve been addicted to ink in way or another for most of my life. If it wasn’t reading, writing, or poetry, it was body ink. I started…Aug 9, 2017Aug 9, 2017
Michael TommerA Closed Ended BeginningI don’t exactly known how to begin this, or even where or what the beginning is. I’m adopted. I’ll just say that I’m pushing at 40. I’m…May 3, 2017May 3, 2017