I tried to do a sympathy Master Cleanse diet with Paul, but only lasted two days. I maybe could have gone three or four, like if it was the apocalypse, or all the food in the world was contaminated or something, but as it was, by the night of the second day, I just couldn’t … Read more
A little tired this morning, about to start writing on something where I need to figure out some stuff about a couple of characters still. Thinking about the phrase “give the problem to the character.” This is not exactly what the person who said it meant–but I’m thinking of trying to incorporate this feeling, of … Read more
Having made a little cash recently, it occurred to me, I could get a new MP3 player. It would revolutionize my workout–nay, my life! I would lift weights while listening to audio books, I’d be more likely to take long walks! All I was sure of was that I wanted to my player to “clip” … Read more
In less than a month I’m going to be reading of an essay at The Lounge theatre in Hollywood as part of a charity benefit my friend Jeff puts together each year. The essay I’m doing is about Buddhism and Spiders, called “Fear and Loathing in the Sacred Circle.” I read a version of it … Read more
Hmm. After that title, do I really need a post?
Today is an interesting day for aspiring screenwriters–the day the quarterfinalists are announced for the Nicholl screenwriting competition. It is one of the oldest (since 1981 I believe), and most respected of the screenplay contests–I guess because it run by a reputable foundation, and, I guess, since a thirty thousand dollar fellowship to the winner … Read more
It’s 2:30 in the morning Los Angeles time, 5:30 AM Indiana time. I am at the Indianapolis airport with some time before my generous and early-rising friend arrives to pick me up. I am sitting at an empty gate, with my stolen airline blanket, contemplating my recent behavior. Traveling is always anxious-making for me. I’m … Read more
April 8th was Paul’s and my nine-year anniversary. I, of course, forgot. But as I was puttering around the kitchen I looked over and saw this:I walked a little closer and saw this:Nine years, you see, is pottery. So he bought me a bowl. It is an inexpensive bowl that looks a lot like many … Read more
I know there is some contention about whether there is such a thing as monthly quotas for traffic tickets, but I will mention that it just happened to be March 31 this past Wednesday, when I took an ill-fated turn down a side street near school, erroneously thinking there was a chance the universe might … Read more
First, it is our Spring Break, and the weather is beautiful. It went up into the 80’s today. But my thesis script is due on the Monday we get back from Spring Break, so needless to say, I’m not doing too many things that are Spring Breaky. Instead, I’m sitting at my desk like one … Read more