…and some weeks a long-forgotten photo you took in the 1990s ends up in USA Today.
The story, written by Lois Alter Mark, is a fun read, and something you should bookmark in case you ever find yourself in Charm City.
On an unrelated note, I’ve been missing from this blog for a pretty long time. I apologize, but my personal commitments and professional schedule aren’t yet allowing me to post on a regular basis.
It’ll happen, though. And soon! I promise!
In the meantime, take care and be well!
Hey, Look! A Writer Fellow! 
SO good to see you again. I was WORRIED!! You should see the faces on my ‘raffe doodles?? TEARS! Tears I tell ya!!
Tell your ‘raffes to calm down. Sheesh, the drama!
They send hugs and sloppy wet kisses!!!
Missing your writings . . . come back soon!
I will. Or at least soon-ish.
Annnnd my interweb feed is suddenly showing me:
“Need AIRFARE to Baltimore?” “Best Baltimore HOTELS”
Ah well – if they convince me to go I will inform the Chamber of Commerce to give all credit to Mike Allegra! And I will read books! Neat to have a photo credit!
Clearly the internet wants you to seek out that park bench. Good luck and Godspeed!
Very cool for your photo to get published in this way!
I thought it was pretty groovy.
ALWAYS good to see you here in the blogosphere, Mike, whenever that happens. So, there’s quite a story in there, of how a 1990s photo of yours made it in a USA 2/2020 article. A well-written, fun article about Baltimore and its literary people and institutions that begins with YOUR photo. So, did they pay you for said photo, or just credit you. And should I be sending my photos to USA Today in hopes to one day be on the front of one of their articles also??? 🙂
The story is unimpressive, really. The reporter send me an email that said pretty much “Hey! Can I use your photo? I’ll give your credit!” And I said “Okay!”
And sure! Go ahead and send random photos to USA Today! I’m sure they’ll be happy and not-at-all-confused to get them.
My friend. You are back—kinda-sorta. This is splendorific. I award you the word of the day: phronesis. Enjoy, apply, ready for a debate?
Aw! You think I’m wise! (And possibly splendorific?)
Well, I know your writing tends to be splendorific. As for wisdom? Possibilities exist. Do drop a post more often than not. Your fans are waiting for Mike-isms…
The Ravens are named from Poe. Who knew? That’s neat. Happy to see you in the Blogosphere again, Mike. I hope you’re doing well. 🙂
I’ve been reading Poe my whole life and I’ve never made the connection either.
Haha! Nice.
Missed you! Take care of yourself. 🙂
LOVE this pic! And it’s VERY cool how it ended up in the magazine 😀 😀 😀 Btw…life does t hat sometimes. Well, for me, ALL the time! lol
Nice to see a post from you pop up, Mike. Glad to hear you’re busy and hope you’re writing up a storm. 🙂
Thanks for the good wishes, my friend!
This post is great! Keep up the good work!