Throwback Thursday

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When I was at a con a couple weeks ago, I met a lovely woman who shared her scrapbook from the 80s with me. It’s kind of a time capsule of me from about 13 to 17, filled with pictures and clippings from all the teen magazines my mother made me be part of, even though it was *way* out of my comfort zone to
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catdad:
Can you seriously criticize the style any of us had in the 80s?  Was any of it good?  Not really, but it's what was 'in' in some way or another at the time.
gman0033:
I've never been in anything near the same situation,  but what you said about the fear of humiliation and the inability to join in the group really struck a chord. I've  lived my whole life feeling that way in almost all group situations. It's funny how you know something but it doesn't really crystallize until someone else says it. Thanks for sharing!

So I'm Watching Deep Space Nine for the First Time.

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When Deep Space Nine was new, I was still working on Next Generation. I recall feeling this strong sense of sibling rivalry (entirely my issue, never created or encouraged by anyone else) that got in between me and my ability to watch the show, and give it the chance it deserved. Also, by 1993, I was 21 and feeling like it was time for me...
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kungfury:
Yeah I still yet to watch DS9 myself. I watch TNG with you in it and it’s still my favourite & I'm not just saying that since your in it lol. But I grew up watching TNG and it still holds up. My brother in law is a big fan of DS9 and he’s always saying to me to get my head out of my ass & watch it haha. I think I’ll get that guide you mentioned since it sounds like the perfect guide to start watching DS9 for newcomers like myself. Also hear Voyager is good too but again I’m not sure. I do agree about binge watching through tv shows, I don’t like that either. I prefer taking my time too to adjust to what happened. It’s tricky with some shows these days. Like with The Flash for example. I watched the first season and there were a lot of crossover episodes with Arrow & most of the time it’s confusing since I haven’t seen Arrow much. I kinda find that annoying that I have to keep switching through one show to the next to make sense out of the story. Kinda a pain in the ass imo. Luckily I hear it’s not required with DS9. It is it’s own show and that’s awesome! 😊
drocculari:
Thanks for the reference to Max Temkin's DS9 guide. I haven's seen the show since it was originally broadcast. Since watching the What We Left Behind documentary I keep putting off revisiting it because of how much is there.

happy 18th birthday to wwdn

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18 years ago today, I pressed publish on wilwheaton.net. It wasn't the fanciest website in the world, but I went from knowing nothing about HTML and scripting to launch in just six weeks, and I built it entirely by myself (with some guidance from a couple of guys I've since lost touch with). I enjoyed writing in my blog (powered by Greymatter!), and I felt...
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littlejohn22:
great blog and my wife understands stepping into a step parent role... shine on you crazy diamond
nanette:
Happy anniversary! I love writing blogs for myself as well. It’s the best thing is to read about the thoughts I had in the past and see where my growth has taken me, or even helps me realized if I derailed form where I really want to go. Sometimes the best parents aren’t by blood, so stepping up to the plate is the most amazing thing to do.

about that audition...

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About three weeks ago, I had my first audition in … um … in so long, I can’t even tell you when the last one was, or what it was even for. I average about 4 auditions a year these days, because most of what acting work I do get is offered to me, and I’m not going to complain about that even a little...
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littlejohn22:
this is such a hard industry to stay involved in at times eh... chin-up and power through. Use those wins to Trump the losers... (too soon?)
pointman11:
its always great finding your blogs and perspectives on things all across the spectrum.  I admire your thoughts and how you have evolved as a person and actor

is it really that fucking hard to show some professional courtesy?

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Casting for a TV show asked me to keep some dates open, because they said they wanted to cast me in their show.

Neat! I kept the days open, including rescheduling on other work that conflicted.

So they call us a few times to ensure I'm available ... and then they just fucking disappear. They drop off the face of the Earth, and don't make...
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jozsef:
There is no shortage of despicable behavior although it has been my impression that actors are very often treated like rubbish. I see it as people who love having the opportunity to be wretched to others because they feel insignificant until they get that moment of power. The satisfaction is of course fleeting so they will treat everyone with contempt whenever they can get away with it. I recently had a similar experience and I suspect nearly everyone has. I'm sorry they did that to you, but as has been pointed out, you dodged a bullet, so the universe has in the end unfolded as it should.
romany:
That is SO shitty and their loss.

11 July 2019

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Today, I have my first audition in ... a year? 18 months? Something like that. It's in 2 hours, and I've been preparing the scenes all day. It's been super fun to break the sides down, try out different intentions and doable actions, and despite my best efforts, now I kind of want to do this role, because I think it would be fun. I...
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littlejohn22:
good luck buddy
kettle:
Good Luck!

some thoughts on alcohol sobriety

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This was on my Tumblr thing.

A neat human on Tumblr said >>> Hi! I just went 48 hours without a drink and I'm really proud of myself and wanted to tell someone. Thanks for being so open about your sobriety, it's a big inspiration for me and I'm sure for many others.

So I said:

Hey way to go! Do you plan to stay...
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magusjoe:
I read this when you posted on Facebook and it was perfectly timed... the reminder that drinks should be when I wanted it, not when I "need" it was greatly appreciated.
zweitesich:
Sundays between 10 a.m. and midnight there is always this program in the antyradio with this guy who was addicted to alc telling stories and trying to help other people. I hear to him sometimes and I learn a lot about the life. So if somebody from Poland likes to get advice and/or learn something listen to that guy, he is really good.

and the sky was all violet

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All this grunge and riot grrl I've been listening to has knocked loose a memory that's kind of shameful and regrettable, and even though this probably doesn't matter to anyone (least of all the potentially-offended parties), it bothers me, so if you'll indulge me for a moment...

When I was a teenager, I loved punk and rap, because both forms of music were rebellious, and...
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littlejohn22:
I will have to give this a good listening too and riot grrl ... music is what makes me live
bookcouple:
I really love this, thank you for owning up to it and doing better

A Flock of Seagals

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  1. So I made this ridiculous T-shirt that may appeal to some of you.

Get it? A Flock of Seagals? Anyone? Hello?

It's available for one more week, and then it's gone forever, so if you want one, get on that, man!

xheartswornx:
That is awesome. Amazing. Spectacular! I wish I thought of it. 😃
littlejohn22:
the is a Space age Love song

doubled up inside

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It’s warm and windy in the valley today. The sun feels so good on my skin, as the breeze swirls little cyclones of leaves and trash against the buildings I’m walking past. A palm frond waves at me as I pass. It is barely clinging to the trunk of its tree, and will probably come down with the first real gust that hits it at...
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littlejohn22:
please send some warmth up Canada way... we had more snow yesterday... 6 months of snow is too much... I too am fearing for your country and that is comes back to a caring, loving community
sandalgod:
It's like I'm right there with you! I really enjoyed reading that. Thanks!
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