From community journalism to health care and higher ed, Mike’s career is powered by a passion to discover, create and share stories that connect people and advance strategic priorities.


The Ballad of Chris, the Dog

The Ballad of Chris, the Dog

Mike Barzacchini

Chris the dog, aka Romeo (Mike Barzacchini photo)

I wrote about the adventures of Chris, the dog who adopted us, and published the story on Vocal as part its 24/7 Companion contest. You can read the story of his amorous excursions on Vocal.

Double-Dog-Dare

Double-Dog-Dare
The Eternal Summer Struggle, Me vs. the Mulch

The Eternal Summer Struggle, Me vs. the Mulch