Comments on: Bar Tales: Miss Michael in the Mirror

By: Dogpoet

Dogpoet — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 20:29:52 +0000

Jason, thanks for the info on Miss Michael. I keep hoping I will see her again; she always seems to come into the bar when I’m not working. But I look forward to the next sighting. And thanks everyone else for the kind comments. -Mike

By: jason

jason — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:28:19 +0000

Hi…great posting! “Miss Michael” is a long-time staple of the South of Market bar scene in San Francisco. For many years, she would sit propped against the wall at the old, sleazy “My Place” bar, staring into the mirror behind the bar and engaging in the dance of self-admiring poses you so well describe. For a while, she was a server at a now defunct Folsom Street restaurant. While eccentric, she seems quite friendly and kind. It’s good to hear she’s still prowling down SoMa way; we need more of the fine characters like her, who have always made SF so special.

By: Richard Peterson

Richard Peterson — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:55:59 +0000

Just reread your August ‘Bar Tales’ piece. Geez, I enjoy your writing. Keep us posted whenever something finds its way into print. And, it will! In fact this one is equal or better than what one finds in the Metro section stories of the NYT. (I hope I’ve got the right NYT reference.)

By: Hugo

Hugo — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 20:22:07 +0000

My god you write beautifully!

By: MzOuiser

MzOuiser — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:59:57 +0000

This is gorgeous writing. I’m sorry I’ve been away so long… You looked wonderful in your gradcap.

Glenmorangie, neat.

By: Becky

Becky — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 02:56:18 +0000

Loved this.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:31:10 +0000

Beautiful writing, dogpoet. You need to post more often for those of us eager to read more.

By: kyle

kyle — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 15:27:16 +0000

wow. what an incredible story. thanks for posting.

By: jimbo

jimbo — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:29:44 +0000

I also get that way every time I pass a mirror.

By: Geronimo

Geronimo — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:57:03 +0000

Michael,

Longtime reader, first time poster. It’s wonderful to read your observations again. You’ve grown into a wonderful writer. Finish the book, it’s eagerly anticipated by this admirer.

Geronimo