April 6, 2010
-
Uncle Mike Story 5: 20th Anniversary Edition
From the MikeVideo Archives:
"The Uncle Mike Story (Part 5)" from 1989
The video is 11 minutes and 58 seconds long and was remastered in Hi Def, but was created from the original VHS elements.
Part 5 of my archival autobiographical video from 1989 takes place in 1986, and includes early video footage taken during that year in the Hermosa Beach apartment. A lot of this is just my roommate Jim and I fooling around, and some of the later scenes were to be included in an unfinished video called "Back to Lomita" filmed during another move, from Hermosa Beach to Lomita.
This video was created 20 years ago as an "introduction" to my niece Cinnamon, my sister's daughter, to her "Uncle Mike", hence the title of the video. It is essentially a complete video autobiography of my life up to that point. I've broken the video up into seven 10-12 minute segments or "websisodes" which I have been presenting on my blog.
It seems every time I post one of these, I'm asked in comments what Cinnamon thought of the video. She loved it, of course, and still has the original copy I made for her. When I visited my sister and her family back in 1990, we all watched the video together, and both Cinnamon and her brother Jaysen asked me why I wasn't on TV making "America's Funniest Home Videos" which was pretty popular back then. Well, I never made it to "TV" but I do have a YouTube Channel!
Previous Episodes on WhenWordsCollide (Xanga):
PART ONE (1953-1964 Baby pictures, childhood, elementary school)
PART TWO (1965-1969 Junior High, First 3 years High School, The story of "Arnold") Entry also includes "Director's Commentary Part One"
PART THREE (1971-1977 Senior Year of High School, the family move to Glendora, Creative pursuits, College, My parents' death, My sister's marriage, My Friend Evan's bachelor party, move to the South Bay, 1977 Vacation across country, Unemployment, and birth of niece Cinnamon, for whom the video was made.)
PART FOUR (1977-1986 employment with FedMart, and it's dissolution, a move from Torrance to Lomita, my niece's correspondence, a trip to Lubbock Texas with my friend Tom, my move to Hermosa Beach, and my purchase of my first videocamera.
Other Episodes available on YouTube:
If you would like to see the complete series, here are links to the episodes on YouTube PART 1 (birth-1964) PART 2 (1965-1969) PART 3 (1970-1976) (This one), PART 4 (1977-1986) PART 5 (1986) PART 6 (1987-1988) PART 7 (1989) MFN/ppf
Comments (41)
Wow. The vid has everything. Drama, horror, comedy, your musical prowless and smooth dancing moves. Wait, I'm having flashbacks of the 80's. Yep, years of therapy in my future. Thanks for the laughs. I needed them.
Enjoyed the Willie Nelson tune~ and you made me miss my Gumby and Pokey! lol
:wave: Just wanted to thank you for the visit and kind complement. Sometimes events can "sneak up" on a person. You'd think as far ahead as stores stock the items connected with a holiday, it wouldn't happen, but still . . .
Need more time than I have right now for viewing videos. I'm in btwn appointments. Had chiropractic visit this AM & due for routine teeth cleaning this afternoon shortly. Hope your pre-op exams go well.
~~Blessings 'n cheers
how much pot did ya'll smoke? or were you drinking?
I still have my green thing and red horse-gumbie right:?pokey-they are crumbling they're so old
I used to hang out in Hermosa -on 13th street the pier also 4th street cause that is where I lived off Prospect Ave. in the 60's till 68 when I moved to Texas with the parental units
I used to wear big glasses like yours ,too
look how young you were!
CONGRATS on making it to
The xanga-guru dudes!
@hesacontradiction - Dear Ann, I have no idea to what you are referring. Can you elucidate me? MFN/ppf
http://and-i-love.xanga.com/724904418/ed-the-dudes-of-xanga-ill-finish-this/
When you get there, scroll down to your picture!
Ha, wow. You guys were nutty. This vid makes me wanna join you in some sing-alongs. Definitely an enjoyable watch.
That was epic. I could never write and talk so much about myself.
Wow. You sound just like I imagined. LOL!!!
I love it, complete with music from the era.
You had the cutest dimples. What happened?? Are they covered by beard/moustache??
Mike, you're nuts! :spinning::lol: I loved the video!
I've been watching your other videos, Mike. Excellent stuff!
You have a lot to share with people and I appreciate the time and efforts you put into putting your thoughts into words and visual.
I caved in and finally decided to subscribe to you.
Dude, get back on Xanga! It's been AAAAGES since you posted last.
gucci outlet
gucci outlet online
nike air max
nike air max sale
coach outlet
coach outlet online
coach handbags outlet
coach outlet
chanel bagsBelstaff
ugg classic boots
ugg outlet
Timberland boots
Timberland outlet
belstaff
belstaff jackets
Christian Louboutin
Belstaff Jackets
Belstaff
Smaller sites tend to have old, outdated games and unless you are looking for those classic games, they really do not solve your purpose as the chances are they will not have any downloads
of new PSP games. The higher the capacity of the memory stick the more you can download
onto your PSP. Individual reasons however
vary depending on why somebody wants to get the video games into their PSP.
First off I want to say terrific blog! I had a quick question in which I'd like to ask if you
do not mind. I was curious to know how you center yourself and clear your mind before writing.
I have had a hard time clearing my thoughts in getting my ideas out.
I do take pleasure in writing however it just seems like the first 10 to 15 minutes
are lost just trying to figure out how to begin. Any recommendations or hints?
Thank you!
Good way of describing, and nice article to get data concerning my presentation focus, which i am going
to deliver in college.
IPhone users are stuck between choosing the 16 GB or 32 GB.
According to Distimo, one of the two predicting that
the Android Market will pass the App Store
soon, there are nearly three times as many paid apps in Apple's App Store (211,369) as in the Android Market (71,
801). A VPN anonymizer is a technology that establishes
a private or secure network connection within a public network,
such as the Internet.
What's up to all, how is the whole thing, I think every one is getting more from this website, and your
views are good in favor of new people.
Link exchange is nothing else however it is
just placing the other person's webpage link on your
page at appropriate place and other person will also do same for you.
I absolutely love your blog and find almost all of your post's to be what precisely I'm looking for.
can you offer guest writers to write content available for you?
I wouldn't mind creating a post or elaborating on some of the subjects you write concerning
here. Again, awesome blog!
When someone writes an piece of writing he/she keeps the image of a user in his/her
mind that how a user can know it. So that's why this paragraph is amazing.
Thanks!
If you would like to increase your familiarity simply keep visiting this web
page and be updated with the latest news update posted
here.
That is a great tip especially to those new to the blogosphere.
Short but very accurate information… Thanks for sharing this
one. A must read article!
Generally I don't read post on blogs, however I wish to say that this write-up very compelled me to try and do so!
Your writing style has been surprised me. Thank you,
quite nice article.
I simply could not go away your web site prior to
suggesting that I actually enjoyed the standard info an individual supply on your visitors?
Is gonna be back continuously to inspect new posts
Excellent post! We are linking to this great article on our
site. Keep up the good writing.
whoah this blog is excellent i like reading your articles.
Keep up the good work! You already know, lots of people are searching around for this
info, you could help them greatly.
Can I simply say what a relief to discover someone that truly understands what
they are talking about over the internet. You certainly realize
how to bring a problem to light and make it important.
More and more people really need to check this out and understand this side of
your story. I can't believe you're not more popular since you certainly have the gift.
Once processed, it is ready to be watched on your i - Phone or shared via email.
With this in mind, be sure you approach the home theater experience correctly.
Think on a reverse side, why do you think a site give out so many free offers.
Watch and record Free TV shows, programs, series, episodes, movies and Sports Online.
Do you realize you can watch “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” movie at any time.
The shared movies are one of the oldest and extremely well recognized sites on the internet for downloading unrestricted movies on their system.
Hello it's me, I am also visiting this website on a regular basis,
this web site is truly nice and the visitors are actually sharing pleasant thoughts.
What's Taking place i am new tto this, I stumbled upon this I have discovered It absolutely helpful and it has
aided me out loads. I'm hoping to contribute & assist other users like
its aided me. Good job.
fantastic points altogether, you just won a emblem new reader.
What could you recommend in regards to your publish that you made some
days ago? Any sure?
I do accept as true with all of the concepts you have offered to your post.
They are really convikncing and will definitely work. Still, the posts are
very quick for novices. Could you plsase lengthen thbem
a bit from next time? Thanks for the post.
Good day Iam so glad I found your site, I really found you by accident, whille
I was browsing on Yahoo for something else, Nonetheless I am
here now and would just like to say kudos for a incredible post aand a all round exciting blog (I also love the theme/design), I don't have timee to read through itt alll at the moment but I
have book-marked it and also included your RSS feeds, so when I
have tim I will be back to resd more, Please do keep up the awesome job.
Have you ever considered about including a little bit more than just your
articles? I mean, what you say is important and everything.
However think about if you added some great
images or video clips to give your posts more, "pop"!
Your content is excellent but with pics and videos, this blog could undeniably
be one of the most beneficial in its niche.
Very good blog!
May I just say what a comfort to find an individual who
genuinely knows what they are talking about on the internet.
You actually realize how to bring a problem to light and make it important.
More people have to check this out and understand this side of
the story. It's surprising you are not more popular given that
you definitely have the gift.
Thanks , I have just been looking for information
about this topic for ages and yours is the greatest I've came upon so
far. However, what about the bottom line? Are you positive in regards to the source?