People I Know – Episode One

Be Like Mike!

Welcome to the first, of what I hope be many, offering that fall under the heading: People I Know. Think of this as an audio-free podcast you ‘listen’ to at your leisure. In our first episode we will be profiling Dr. Michael L. Kinsley, DMD.

I have known Michael Kinsley since we were both in grammar school. Michael and I graduated the same high school, attended Georgia Southern and the University of Georgia together, pledged the same fraternity, were in each other’s wedding and I hold the distinct pleasure of the title of godfather to his oldest son.

When I first started paying attention to our discussions about the future, Michael wanted to be a dentist and as best I recall, that never wavered. He not only fulfilled that goal…he crushed it and continues to do so at his practice, Dentistry At Houston Lake, just outside our hometown of Perry, GA.

There is no one I enjoy making laugh as much as I do Michael. One reason is he has a most unique qualification…a deep understanding my very thin slice of the humor spectrum. It is fair to say I ‘customize’ most of what I share with Michael because it makes him laugh while it would leave others scratching their heads.

Michael is one of the smartest people I have ever known and his energy level is sometime to be admired. As I record this ‘podcast’ he is preparing for the production of ‘The Secret of Six Guns‘, a murder mystery dinner theater play.

The Secret at Six Guns

This is not Michael’s first rodeo either. When the curtain is pulled on February 28, 2022, the presentation of ‘The Secret of Six Guns‘ will be the 222n full production by playwright, Dr. Michael Kinsley and the theater company he started with his wife, Diane, CenterStage For Christ.

(How does he do it? I started writing this podcast a week ago!)

There is so much more I could write about Mike but I am trying to appeal to a wider audience than just him. I could write for days sharing anecdotes few would appreciate beyond the two of us but suffice it to say, I am delighted that after all these years, Michael Kinsley is still one of my nearest and dearest friends.

But all the stories we could tell
If it all blows up and goes to hell
I wish that we could sit upon the bed in some motel
Listen to the stories we could tell

Stories We Could Tell ~ Jimmy Buffett

If you are in the middle Georgia area and have not seen one of Mike’s plays…do yourself a favor.

Bobby Darnell’s – ‘Plug-In Play Collaboration Modules’

I have been very fortunate in my life to be surrounded by very creative people.  Several of my friends make their living by being creative, others like Dr. Michael Kinsley, a friend since childhood, express their creativity on a part-time basis.

Years ago, Michael started ‘Center Stage For Christ’, a local theater group, and has written several plays that have made it to the stage.

As much as I would like to have a few screenplays under my belt, time seems to be limited. However, Recently I was able to carve out some time and created something to help scratch that itch.

Introducing – Bobby Darnell’s ‘Plug-In Play Collaboration Modules’

(Get it!?  Plug in Play!)

Since I don’t have time to write an entire play, I created these small tidbits that can be used in a play, movie or whatever.  They will not disrupt the feel or mode of the scene but will add a bit of flavor beyond the main author.

Let me know what you think:

Pencil Please

Character A:  “Oh, by the way, do you have a pencil I could borrow?”

Character B:  “A pencil…how about a pen?”

Character A:  “Well, I know beggars can’t be choosers but, yes, a pencil if you have one.”

Character B:  “I could be wrong but I am pretty sure I don’t have a pencil.”  (Looks around for a pencil)  “Nope, sorry, no pencil, here’s a pen.”

Character A:  (With a furrowed brow and a shrug)  “Uh, OK…thanks.”

Windy Day

Character A:  “Oh, excuse me, but real quick…before I forget, did you notice how windy it was yesterday?”

Character B:  “Windy…not really.”

Character A:  “Are you kidding me, it was pretty amazing!”

Character B:  “Well, I really only went out during lunch.”

Character A:  “I am not kidding you, it was very, very, unseasonably windy.  Now, what were you saying?”

Guess Who?

Character A:  “Don’t let me forget to tell you who I saw last week.”

Character B:  “Go ahead and tell me now because I doubt I will remember to ask.”

Character A:  “Carol.”

Character B:  “Carol, Carol who?”

Character A:  “You know, Carol from the Office Supply store.”

Character B:  “I have no idea who you are talking about.”

Character A:  “Hmmm…I thought you knew Carol.”

So, feel free to have me as a co-writer anytime, royalty free!  Pretty cool eh?

(We can hash out the credit details later.)

To learn more about Michael’s Group click here

As always, feel free to hip me to any typos…thanks!