Project 365 Highlight
One of my favorite photos so far from my Project 365 set.
Spaced on Hulu
If you are a fan of Shaun of the Dead or Simon Pegg’s work in general, if you like British comedies that are fun and full of pop culture references from comics, movies, and tv . . . you really should watch this series.
Yay Hulu!!!
Writing Update for July 19
Last Monday I started my “250 Words for 25 Days” challenge and have made it through my first week of writing fiction each and every day. I’ve been working on my humorous science fiction story “The Devious Astrolabe,” the title of which was suggested by Joya and you can actually read the unedited first section …
11 Days of Pictures
My favorite image from my recently started Project 365. You can see a slideshow here or go directly to the set on my Flickr page here.
Get Thee To a Dentistry!
Here’s the thing folks, if you don’t have dental insurance, save up for a yearly cleaning and checkup. Seriously. Because if you don’t, like I didn’t, you will go to the dentist (in the case DentPlus Dental Center because they are open on Saturday’s and I wouldn’t have to take time out of work) one day and discover that you need a super-duper cleaning that costs 3 times the regular cleaning ($300), that you need a filling ($190) and that you probably need a root canal ($2000).
Considering that the root canal could have been avoided if I’d caught the cavity in time, that alone is reason for you to find the money and go to the dentist on a yearly basis.
And if anyone knows a dentist in the RI area who could help a non-insured person out with some less costly cleaning and procedures, drop me a line.
Now, get thee to a Dentistry!
5 Year Goals – Revisited
Over two years ago, I wrote out a list of 20 accomplishments I wanted to achieve within the next five years. Let’s revisit them, shall we . . . Attend Clarion Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers’ Workshop Start my own business & make at least 1/2 my necessary income from that business Write 2 novels …
Good News on the Writing Front
I just got word that my play “Movie Time” has been chosen as a finalist in the National 10 Minute Play Contest. According to the letter, there were over a 1000 plays submitted. Unfortunately, they don’t mention how many made it to finalist stage, but still, it’s good news:
All ten-minute plays will be considered for the Heideman Award ($1000), the Humana Festival of New American Plays, City Theatre’s Summer Shorts Festival and the Short Cuts Tour. Plays that meet the following criteria will also be considered for the annual Actors Theatre Apprentice Showcase: age range 18-28; minimal sets, minimal props, minimal costume requirements. Link
Considering that I haven’t had much luck with my writing lately (I didn’t mention it, but I received a second rejection for my story “Birds on a Wire”), this news definitely put a smile on my face.
The winner won’t be announced until January of 2010, but in the meantime, “Movie Time” could be picked up for production by any of the companies involved with the contest. If I hear any more news, you’ll be the first to know.
On 39
Yesterday I turned 39 years old. I was about to write “I’m not quite sure how I feel about that,” but in all honesty I can say I’m not terribly thrilled with my age, at least this year. Partly due to circumstances and partly due to my own choices, I am struggling with myself and …
Amazon Links & Radio Paradise
Since I can no longer be an Amazon Affiliate because of a recent law passed by the RI General Assembly, I’ve decided to use the Radio Paradise Affiliate link whenever I post links to Amazon because I feel like someone should be able to take advantage of the few dollars this website generates and because, if you haven’t noticed by now, Radio Paradise is my favorite internet radio station. So, if you are interested in any of the books, movies, or music I mention or review, I hope you will consider buying through the links I provide in order to help support a truly eclectic and independent radio station.
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Radio Paradise, here’s a recent set list to show just how inclusive and wide-ranging the music is: (more…)
Music You May Have Missed – Mazzy Star
Mazzy Star Hope Sandoval & David Roback w/ contributions by Jill Emery, Keith Mitchell, Suki Ewers, Will Glenn, Kurt Elzner Links: Wikipedia, Last.Fm, Fan Site Albums: She Hangs Brightly, So Tonight That I Might See, Among My Swan “Into Dust” Still falling Breathless and on again Inside today Inside me today Around broken in two …