Today the thriller script will be read in hard copy form. I shall take some brief notes and prepare for the next draft to be completed over the first week of January... I'm thinking there will be two more drafts to come... then final... come hell or high water. Top 10 Things I've learned completing my first 100 Posts 10. I know nothing about building a webpage but the books are kind of helping (hopefully). 9. It's always more fun getting...
My trip back to Australia is rapidly approaching. Shout out to all of my mates down under checking in to see what I've been up to. Many of my favorite people are currently getting into summer and I am looking very forward to catching up with everyone for a play in the not-distant-at-all future. The time I've spent in the States has and continues to deliver. The script will be finished soon, I've got notebooks filled with new ideas, and all sorts...
My first Thanksgiving in seven years did not disappoint! The only beat factor was the minus four factor which I will make up for with a road trip to MA in the very near feature... yeah road trip! I made a bitchin antipasto, drank south Australian Shiraz, and basically ran a muck (which is what the youngest does at any family function, regardless of our age... particularly when there's fifteen people in your immediate family, we sort of have to)....
As a Yank I'm pretty much a mutt when it comes to background. My Great Grandfather came through Ellis Island so I grew up with a decent bit of Italian influence. Top 10 Things Uniquely Understood by People Raised in local Italian Households 10. Jordan Almonds wrapped in nets at various family functions 9. Luciano Pavoratti 8. Cupboards filled with tinned tomatoes 7. At least one family member with an 'Italians do it better' article of clothing...
Yesterday was a JK Rowling moment. I refer to her often because pre-Harry Potter she was a broke ass nobody preparing to top herself. Not that I'd ever off myself, but I appreciate the 'Why God Why?!' moments Writers have staring into silent space trying to remind themselves why they bother again (we sort of don't have a choice). I'd really like to go into the city to play, I'll be there Friday but could REALLY use a bit of sidewalk stomping and...