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Misadventures of Mickey Lee

Misadventures of Mickey Lee

Mickey Lee and the Rooster of Bad Intentions

April 26, 2026 Mickey Lee 0

Mickey Lee made it halfway across the yard before the rooster launched its attack, chasing him to the porch and proving once again that confidence and new sneakers could not save that boy. [Continue Reading]

Misadventures of Mickey Lee

Mickey Lee and the No‑Hands Disaster of ’87

April 18, 2026 Mickey Lee 0

Mickey Lee had watched Evel Knievel soar across the screen and decided he could do the same on his bicycle. One attempt later, he learned the hard way that mailboxes do not share his optimism. [Continue Reading]

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Misadventures of Mickey Lee

Mickey Lee and the Cult of Pepsi Free

March 7, 2026 Mickey Lee 0

Pepsi Free wasn’t just my favorite soda. It was my childhood gospel. I was a one-boy evangelist preaching from vending machines and front yards like it was the future in a bright orange can. [Continue Reading]

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