Today, I recognize Theodore Roosevelts 149th birthday.
Last night, I started to write another section of the novel, called "Psychiatric." I am debating with myself how dark to go, how much to express, where to stop before I get too dark.
One of the hard parts about writing a novel that is...a) a self-portrait, b) forward looking, and c) mostly comedic: figuring out how to balance the optimism with the realism; how to acknowledge the dark aspects of life while embracing the positive. It will be a challege.
Tonight, a Halloween Party...with the theme Cthulu 2008: Why Vote for the Lesser Evil! I am going low key, as the campaign strategist, in the mold of Robert Deniro's Conny Breen in "Wag the Dog."
Should be fun.
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Friday, October 26, 2007
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Song Quote of the Day...for Picasso's Birthday
"People turn the color of an advocado/
When he'd drive down the street in his El Dorado/
He was only five foot two
Girls could not resist his stare./
Pablo Picasso was never called an a-hole."
(c) 1972, J. Richman, for his band, Modern Lovers.
Happy birthday, Picasso.
When he'd drive down the street in his El Dorado/
He was only five foot two
Girls could not resist his stare./
Pablo Picasso was never called an a-hole."
(c) 1972, J. Richman, for his band, Modern Lovers.
Happy birthday, Picasso.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Back to the Novel
After some detours and redirections, I finally got down to business and began editing what has thus far been written for my novel, "The Philogynist." Overall, I am content with the writing. It has a long, long way to go, but I am pleased.
My epic poem, "Antietam," is integrated into the novel at one point. It comprises 2/3 of the 42 pages.
My proofreader may be less pleased than me, but that's her job.
Also, I am writing a chapter for the piece, called "Psychiatric." It addresses head on - in fictionalized way - the conflicts that I am facing internally and does not shy away from the hard questions or the scary alternatives to not addressing the hard questions.
My epic poem, "Antietam," is integrated into the novel at one point. It comprises 2/3 of the 42 pages.
My proofreader may be less pleased than me, but that's her job.
Also, I am writing a chapter for the piece, called "Psychiatric." It addresses head on - in fictionalized way - the conflicts that I am facing internally and does not shy away from the hard questions or the scary alternatives to not addressing the hard questions.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Despite the Cubs, a Little Bit of Hope
The Boston Red Sox, a team I have followed and supported for the past 28 years, is going to its second World Series in 3 years. Against a team that has never been (Colorado Rockies).
This series will determine whether or not they truly have broken the Curse of the Bambino!
Go Sox!
This series will determine whether or not they truly have broken the Curse of the Bambino!
Go Sox!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
Movie Recommendation: Into the Wild
It may not have exactly been the best choice for a movie to see in my current state, I thought, buying my ticket, but I was wrong. Into the Wild is a fantastic film.
It is a road picture, of course, based on the true story of a young man disillusioned with his parents and the lie about how his family began, who gives his money away, goes west, works his way up to Alaska, only to die in an old abandoned bus. The movie is well structured, with the Alaska scenes serving as the framework and everything that happened before interspersed in chronological order. Not a bad performance in the bunch. Nice performance by Vince Vaughn, who of course was great in "Wedding Crashers."
I have the book, and now I can read it to see how it is different from the movie. From what someone told me the book is less sympathetic to the protagonist than the movie.
Sean Penn wrote the screenplay and directed and did a fair amount of his own camera work. Jeff Spicoli has come a long way (and that's not to demean the portrayal of Jeff Spicoli).
So, if you have an open mind about why the guy would do what he did, like footage of America, especially Alaska, enjoy road movies, go see "Into the Wild."
After that, I was to go bop around Lark Street, but it was raining and didn't feel like it. I have two very special visitors coming this p.m., so I wanted to be in good shape to greet them properly.
Tonight, Ballingers!
It is a road picture, of course, based on the true story of a young man disillusioned with his parents and the lie about how his family began, who gives his money away, goes west, works his way up to Alaska, only to die in an old abandoned bus. The movie is well structured, with the Alaska scenes serving as the framework and everything that happened before interspersed in chronological order. Not a bad performance in the bunch. Nice performance by Vince Vaughn, who of course was great in "Wedding Crashers."
I have the book, and now I can read it to see how it is different from the movie. From what someone told me the book is less sympathetic to the protagonist than the movie.
Sean Penn wrote the screenplay and directed and did a fair amount of his own camera work. Jeff Spicoli has come a long way (and that's not to demean the portrayal of Jeff Spicoli).
So, if you have an open mind about why the guy would do what he did, like footage of America, especially Alaska, enjoy road movies, go see "Into the Wild."
After that, I was to go bop around Lark Street, but it was raining and didn't feel like it. I have two very special visitors coming this p.m., so I wanted to be in good shape to greet them properly.
Tonight, Ballingers!
Friday, October 19, 2007
Weekend Plans
Tonight, I will finally see "Into the Wild," , which I thoroughly look forward to seeing, followed by some bopping around Lark Street...and some women watching.
Tomorrow, a nice coffee with my soul mate and possibly my fellow traveler (a meeting of the minds!), and then [possibly] to visit my old friend and daughter's godmother.
Later on, absinthe night at Ballingers...80's, goth music and absinthe!
Best thing is to keep busy...and watch the beer (and absinthe) consumption.
Tomorrow, a nice coffee with my soul mate and possibly my fellow traveler (a meeting of the minds!), and then [possibly] to visit my old friend and daughter's godmother.
Later on, absinthe night at Ballingers...80's, goth music and absinthe!
Best thing is to keep busy...and watch the beer (and absinthe) consumption.
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