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Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign: Lawn Voting

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Remember the past, but don't live there.

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Yeah, it's been a while. A very long while. But I'm back. Are we really HoCo or am I just loco? You can listen to this podcast here, or by downloading it through the HoCoMoJo podcast feed on iTunes, or the standard RSS feed.You can also…See More

Discussion posted by Mike Morucci Jul 18, 2011

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Colin P. Varga replied to the discussion 'There was a Columbia Mall jingle? Really?'

I realize this is an old thread. Anyway, I bear some responsibility for the jingle playing in the Mall. I was with a company that installed background music and in 1978 the Mall was a client. We gave the Mall admin. the option to…

Jan 26, 2011

Mike Morucci commented on Ilana Bittner's blog post 'Flash Mob Entertains Mall Shoppers'

I was honored to be invited and delighted we collected for the Food Bank. I can no longer say, "I just don't dance" 'cause I just done did. Great event! Great fun!! Great collaboration! I loved being among the mix of generations…

Dec 23, 2010

Signs, Signs, Everywhere a Sign: Lawn Voting

I've been away for more than a minute but I'm back. Sorry it's been so long.I'm sure you've noticed all the political signs popping up. I call it "lawn voting" and I have to say I'm just not a fan. Are you?So give this a listen and please share your thoughts.Cheers!MikeYou can listen to this podcast here, or by downloading it through the HoCoMoJo podcast feed on iTunes, or the…See More

Discussion posted by Mike Morucci Aug 5, 2010

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Remember the past, but don't live there.

After living in Columbia off and on for 30 years, I take a very brief trip down memory lane. Come join me, won't you?Cheers!MikeYou can listen to this podcast here, or by downloading it through the HoCoMoJo podcast feed on iTunes, or the standard RSS feed.You can also…See More

Discussion posted by Mike Morucci Apr 26, 2010

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Spring is finally here!!! Keep your shirt on.

After a brutal winter, especially for Maryland, spring is here! I think it's important to keep a few fashion "tips" in mind before you go crazy. :-)Don't forget to share your favorite fashion faux pas in the comments below!And if you like what you hear, please check out my blog: Do I Amuse You?Thanks!MikeYou can listen to this podcast here, or by downloading it through the…See More

Discussion posted by Mike Morucci Mar 31, 2010

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Daniel Glen replied to the discussion 'Why's it so hard to find a good cup of coffee around here?'

Oh yeah, I just thought of one more good place - Bonaparte Bakery in Savage at Savage Mills. Excellent croissants to go with the coffee too.

Mar 6, 2010

Mike Morucci replied to the discussion 'Why's it so hard to find a good cup of coffee around here?'

Excellent tips, Daniel! I often don't think of good coffee while I'm at the mall. I definitely enjoy lunch at Nordstrom's, too.

Mar 6, 2010

Daniel Glen replied to the discussion 'Why's it so hard to find a good cup of coffee around here?'

Nora's is probably a great idea. They're owned by the same people who had the Aromi d'italia gelato place in the mall that is gone now sadly. They still sell their Italian cookies from a kiosk in the mall (or at least they did a…

Mar 6, 2010

The White Devil

I know we're all tired of it, but this is something I just had to get off my chest. And my porch. And my driveway. And my roof. And my mailbox. And my curb...I hope it gets you talking, and thinking.~MikeYou can listen to this podcast here, or by downloading it through the HoCoMoJo podcast feed on iTunes, or the standard…See More

Discussion posted by Mike Morucci Feb 24, 2010

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Mike Morucci replied to the discussion 'Why's it so hard to find a good cup of coffee around here?'

Hi Amy - I have not, and it's my side of HoCo! I will give them a try. Thanks! ~Mike

Feb 17, 2010

Amy replied to the discussion 'Why's it so hard to find a good cup of coffee around here?'

Have you tried Nora Cafe in the Normandy Shopping Center on Rt. 40? It's a little out of the way but still in HoCo. Definitely worth the trip for VERY tasty coffee and really good breakfast, lunch and dinner food.

Feb 17, 2010

Mike Morucci replied to the discussion 'Driving Around Columbia'

Hi Michelle. Glad you liked it! Thanks for the kind words!

Feb 11, 2010

Michelle Dunn replied to the discussion 'Driving Around Columbia'

Really enjoyed listing to your podcast! I moved here from Massachusetts a year ago and I felt the exact same. I wish the GPS could help us see through the trees of the village centers so that we knew how close they really were. Hey and thanks for…

Feb 11, 2010

Mike Morucci replied to the discussion 'Why's it so hard to find a good cup of coffee around here?'

Good to know, Dennis. Another place to try. Thanks!

Feb 1, 2010

wordbones replied to the discussion 'Why's it so hard to find a good cup of coffee around here?'

I've become a real fan of the Little French Market in old town Ellicott City.

Feb 1, 2010

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What's your mojo?: Writing. Blogging. Tweeting. Humor. Music if it strikes me. Check out my blog Do I Amuse You? at http://morucci.blogspot.com/

How long have you lived in HoCo?: Off and on for decades.

Where's your favorite quiet place in HoCo?: Any of the lakes except Kittamaquandi when everyone else is at the fireworks.

Brief Bio: Graduated Oakland Mills in 1981, UMBC in 1985. Standardized testing and guidance tools of the 1980s told me to stick with math and analysis - that pays the bills but doesn't exactly satisfy my soul. So I started a humor blog and restarted guitar lessons in 2006, joined an improv group in 2008 and have been making major and minor course corrections ever since.

What's your favorite restaurant in HoCo?: Sir Walter Raleigh Inn and Columbo's Pizza - miss them both

What's you favorite HoCo Event?: Merriweather Post Concerts

Career: Lots of fun, then high school, then college (with lots of fun), big dreams of radio & TV, short stint in radio, media research, brief span of self-employment, more media research, midlife reassessment, continued media research, having fun again