Seattle Vacation Day 1

If anyone told me one more time that it “rains a lot in Seattle” I’m certain I wouldn’t have heard a word they were saying. Why? Because few people I spoke ti about Seattle have, in fact, BEEN to Seattle. So, as I’ve been informed by...

Fog Warning The Movie

I just returned from the weekend. Where’d I go? The kitchen and New Canaan to shoot a scene for a movie called “Fog Warning.” It is a “suspense/horror about three men who capture what may be a living vampire.” Written and directed by...

Senate Bill Outlawing My Name

Okay. I’ve pissed off a number of people over the years. It’s bound to happen in 31 years and 364 days on this tiny little planet we call home. I had no idea my actions were as far reaching as they appear to be. President Bush (pic to the right) wants me...

5.10

I tackled my first 5.10 this evening. Approximately two months ago I needed to re-learn how to tie-in. I almost gave up because a pair of climbing shoes made it as painful and frustrating as walking on knuckles… on gravel. After a purchase of a novice pair of...

I Do Exercise and I Get Happier

Sometimes I read news stories and laugh. Other times I skim because I’m bored or uninterested. Every now and then though, I read the whole thing. Really? Nah. Usually I get through the whole piece. Blah, blah, blah. Sometimes there is news that’s fantastic...

350 Word Writing Exercise

I’m not a writer and I do not pretend to be one. Not on T.V., not on stage – well, maybe on stage, but for certain, in my day-to-day, I am not a writer. At least, that’s what I tell myself. Am I? I lean toward — nay. Do I like words? (sing it)...