Michael McGrath
Michael McGrath, writer
Michael McGrath is originally from Canmore, Alberta, back when it was just a grubby little coal-mining town in the Canadian Rockies and not the posh mountain resort it is today. Until his retirement Michael was a high school PE teacher in Calgary and, having since married an American, he now splits his time between Calgary and Chicago. In addition to holding a green card, he’s a dual citizen of Canada and Ireland. His essays have also appeared in The Bookends Review, Rocky Mountain Outlook, The Penmen Review, and Adelaide Literary Magazine.
The Bridges of Madison Square Garden — Volume 9, Issue 2
The Bridges of Madison Square Garden is a tender reflection on lost love and missed connections as Michael McGrath, a self-proclaimed “softie” confronts his complicated relationship with hockey and winter sports in Canada.
The House of Phyllis — Volume 8, Issue 3
The House of Phyllis offers a darkly humorous glimpse into Michael McGrath’s childhood as he and his mother butted heads over conflicting style sense.
Stayin’ Alive — Volume 7, Issue 4
In his personal essay, Stayin’ Alive, Michael McGrath recounts his childhood in Canmore, Alberta; navigating the experience of after-school jobs in a grubby little coal-mining town in the Canadian Rockies.
