A Quick Story About Vomit
Good Morning. Here’s a quick story about vomit to start your day.
Year: 2014
OFF THE WALL: Bucking the Odds
Today’s question comes from Jenn Foit, who bucked the odds and got my attention in much the same a shiny object fascinates my dog. Hey Mike – I have a 1 in 1,443,953 chance of you writing back to me. I am a 27 year old single mom who is about to finally take the step and start in a welding program. I am nervous and would love and appreciate any words of wisdom! Posted by Jenn Foit, 2:14 pm, 7/11/2014 Hi Jenn Most friends of this page know better than to ask me for advice, primarily because I’m known Read More
ACP Interview – Dirty Jobs…That’s What Keeps America Going and Growing!
Mike was interviewed by Greg Sitek of Site-K Construction Zone & ACP at CONEXPO-CONAGG in Las Vegas earlier this year. They discussed the “anti-dirty jobs” mentality and the importance of of promoting the skilled trades and vocational education. View original article – here DOWNLOAD PDF
The Viking Funeral or HALO-Flame-O grilling
Recently, on a Southwest flight back home from Kansas City, I was given a handful of free drink coupons from a sympathetic viewer.
Fridays with Freddie: Balls
They roll their balls down the dusty track, and squeal with glee as they collide with the others.
‘Somebody’s Gotta Do It’ vs. ‘Dirty Jobs’
“I just don’t want to bullshit the viewer anymore into thinking a thing is bigger than it is or smaller than it is or any more dangerous than it is.”
Dangerous Days but Somebody’s Gotta Do It
Yesterday I was in the Mojave, learning how to survive in extreme conditions. Day before I was in a power plant, trying not to incinerate myself.
OFF THE WALL: The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and Chuck Norris’s Beard
Many thoughtful comments after yesterdays post. This one for instance, from Steven Oklesh, rose to someplace near the top. “Fact – After reading this post, Chuck Norris’ beard abandoned him and is now en route to attach itself to Mike Rowe’s face.” Crazy thing Steve – you’re right! Chuck Norris’ beard arrived a little after 2 pm yesterday, and gave me quite a start. I kinda like it, but I’m prepared to give it back. But only if Chuck buys a SWEAT Pledge. Speaking of The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge – wow. Lots of question regarding it’s content. This one caught Read More
Men’s Health ‘Grilling Dirty with Mike Rowe’
Mike Rowe is a hands-on kind of guy. He didn’t sit back when given the chance to assist a turkey inseminator, and he hardly batted an eyelash before stepping in as midwife on a dairy cow farm
No Sour Grapes – Go Vote for mrW/UTI Videos
Here’s a picture of me holding a copy of The S.W.E.A.T. Pledge. (Skill and Work Ethic Aren’t Taboo.) I wrote The Pledge last year for three simple reasons: 1. I believe what it says, and felt strongly the world needs one more acronym. 2. I wanted to raise some money for the scholarship fund. (We sell them for $10, and the money goes to the foundation.) 3. I needed something declarative that everyone must sign who applies for a mikeroweWORKS Scholarship. Something that reflected my own view of work-ethic and personal responsibility. Number 3 is especially relevant to this post, Read More
If A Dog Can Eat Your Homework…
Hello Friends, and Happy Day After Independence Day. Like many others, Kris Haas was disappointed with yesterday’s post from Freddie.
Fridays With Freddie: The Rattlesnake
It’s come to my attention that the original mascot of American Independence is the rattlesnake.
Happy Birthday Eileen!
This is my friend Eileen. She’s turning 49 today, and celebrating the occasion with some delicious bavette steaks and a houseful of friends.
Leila’s Hair Museum – Somebody’s Gotta Do It
This is Leila’s Hair Museum in Independence Missouri. It’s just down the road a piece from Harry Truman’s place.
SkillsUSA Torch Carrier Award – It’s a Major Award
I’ve always been ambivalent about trophies and plaques and various other tokens of accomplishment designed to live forever on walls and mantles. Unless the memento in question falls into the “major award” category – like The Leg Lamp from A Christmas Story – I prefer to display and cherish my various keepsakes in the garage. Last Friday though, I was honored by my friends at Skills USA, and received from them the rarest kind of souvenir – the kind I will actually show off. It’s called The Torch Carrier Award, and as I told the audience that watched me receive Read More