So on one side of life, one of my best friends just attended a funeral... her 'adopted' little sister (who very recently turned 16) had just lost her mother. And the girl wondered aloud if she could have been a better daughter.
And at home, my own son is in the "I never asked to be born" stage and wonders aloud why he's even my... Read More
We're still celebrating Veteran's Day today, but as you'll recall I gave my father his combination Veteran's Day and birthday outing on Saturday... I took him to see a truly phenomenal James Bond movie...
The 50th anniversary of the James Bond film franchise already demands an event worthy of the occasion... but even if it hadn't, QUANTUM OF SOLACE would have... Read More
This song played a very important role this past Friday... but I'll let you find out for yourselves...
Yes, indeed, dear friends, I have returned from Cadavre's wedding... and let me tell you--outside of my own family milestones (marriage, adoption of my daughter, arrival of my son), I can honestly say that I've never had a more profound experience in my entire life.
STILL no news on the job front. Next week is make or break.
Had a fun afternoon with my long-time pal and creative partner Christo... not to mention Dave Hoskins, star of our FLESH EATERS project way back when (and yes, while it's not the most flattering likeness, he's the Bartel-Beast featured in my profile picture).
I played secretary as Christo described his amazing UFO... Read More
Spent a busy weekend checking out new movies: my reviews of THE CABIN IN THE WOODS and THE RAID: REDEMPTION are both up on my Facebook notes if you'd care to join me?
And about that... I hope nobody here takes offense that I tend not to "add" SG fan pages over on my FB... I'm happy to know many of you in "real life"... Read More
Hopefully, my next blog will be epic. Unfortunately, right now I can only tell you that my computer has died once again (seems to happen at least once a year).
What the PUMPKIN is going on with this site? I've had to fight for the last two days to even LOOK at anything, let alone POST, so if this blog disappears... well, I'll know but you won't, I guess...
I'm wigging out... I've got an audition right after my radio show this Saturday, I'm still trying to get some special footage for the 200th MANOR... Read More