Life in Writing by Mike Eng - The Observer Group

I always thought it would be cool if humans somehow emitted music while they walked — a soundtrack revealing their emotions or thoughts at every moment.

posted on January 4, 2010 at 2:00 pm

'Santa' shows Christmas spirit

Amid the requisite scowls and furrowed brows holiday shopping seems to unearth each December, tonight, my family experienced a random act of kindness that restored my faith in human nature.

posted on December 23, 2009 at 8:15 pm

The great front-page photo debate

I posed this question on Facebook over the weekend: Is it wrong to put my own son on the front page of my newspaper?

posted on October 19, 2009 at 5:00 pm

Meet my new sweet ride!

She's perfect. The lines and curves of her steel frame beg for attention. And with that showroom-wax finish, she glistens in the sun like a baby blue diamond.

posted on September 15, 2009 at 11:00 am

Asians applaud Yang's Tiger taming

It's a good day to be Asian.

posted on August 17, 2009 at 2:00 pm

Go ahead: Call me a lady

One of the minor inconveniences of being a male with long hair.

posted on August 4, 2009 at 10:00 am

Who are we trying to impress?

I read recently a letter in the “American Journalism Review” from John Hourihan, a Connecticut-based reporter. In it, he posited that the newspaper industry’s well-documented struggles should be blamed on myriad bad decisions: a neglect of the customer base, a disconnect with readership and, ultimately, the wrong focus.

posted on July 20, 2009 at 9:00 am

My child is not a toy

Today, I received a messy — but effective — reminder of one crucial parental fact: My child is not a toy.

posted on May 22, 2009 at 9:00 am

Lyric's first birthday

Do you ever have those times when you know — as it’s happening — that the moment will be one cemented in your mind as among the most treasured of your life? It happened to my wife, Jess, and me today...

posted on May 1, 2009 at 12:00 pm

Perspectives from a husband, father, journalist, musician.

My left shoulder is killing me. Like I just spent too much time in the gym. But both my Body Mass Index and my YMCA card know that’s not the case.

posted on April 21, 2009 at 6:00 pm

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About Mike Eng

I’m Michael Eng, executive editor for The East County Observer, The Observer Group Inc.’s community weekly newspaper serving East Manatee County.

As editor, I oversee all the written and photographical content published in the weekly as well as its accompanying Web site. I also manage the paper’s editorial staff as well as our contributing writers and columnists.

Prior to my position at The Observer Group Inc., I worked as special sections editor for the Columbia Daily-Tribune in Columbia, Mo. I graduated from the University of Missouri — Columbia School of Journalism in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in Magazine Editing and minors in creative writing and religious studies.

Outside of work, I love spending time with my wife, Jess, our son, Lyric and our corgi, Beta. I also tolerate our three cats, Chester, Coda and Inga.

I love music and currently play drums for the St. Pete-based band The Human Condition and at Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch on Saturday nights. When time allows, I teach lessons privately.