Never forget that day in 1978, over the Pinedale mall in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Tag: madness
Anxiety Based Writing Boyfriends
Fear is not my ally. It’s been a constant companion, but not a friend and certainly not an ally. It’s more like a subtle, rotten smell that creeps in anytime I’m trying to enjoy myself. Imagine you’re being offered a chance to eat world class cuisine of your choice. It’s a big thing- an impressive… Continue reading Anxiety Based Writing Boyfriends
Not So SMART Goals
SMART Goals: The holy grail of getting things done. Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Timely goals. It’s a corporate mantra, spoken at every HR review. We want to set goals which can be achieved – vague language is for mission statements. For writing, a SMART goal sounds like this: Complete second draft of three (3), 5000-word… Continue reading Not So SMART Goals
That Voice – No, not that one. The other one!
Do you hear that voice? Just over your shoulder, at the edge of your hearing. No, not the one yelling about a Meat Bicycle! Or the one saying, "You're the crunch, and I'm the Captain!" That voice we're used to dealing with, because it's the engineer on the Poop Train. Or Hamlet. And I'm not… Continue reading That Voice – No, not that one. The other one!
Violent Ends or Failing Downwards
Allow me to write, just a touch, about recent dreams I've had. Mostly within the last few weeks, as the holiday season came closer and closer. Mind you - these are the ones I remember. The sensation for others still remains. Let me see if you find a common theme. And for clarity, I'll be… Continue reading Violent Ends or Failing Downwards
Having Trouble Finding the Holy Mountain
Today is a day of odd confluences. This morning, after waking up to another rejection, I turned to Twitter for a rant I was rather sure only one person would read. I've included an edited version below. I remember hearing a podcast where JMS (of Babylon 5 & Sense8) told a story of being a… Continue reading Having Trouble Finding the Holy Mountain
Loyalty is a Flaw
I grew up watching Airwolf like a lot of other kids. Either on NBC, or later on syndication on Channel 20. There were a lot of episodes I gravitated towards. But one in particular still sticks with me: "Severance Pay." The plot focuses on Larry, an operative and analyst with the FIRM (Airwolf's CIA stand-in).… Continue reading Loyalty is a Flaw
Closing the Bag of Doom
"As I cause the chains I forged in life To shatter on the floor. - "Crime Scene Part One" from Black Love. I completed a difficult story today; one which pulled from ugly source material, but which demanded writing. The Afghan Whigs provided a soundtrack. Greg Duli's vocals carried me into old hallways, and helped… Continue reading Closing the Bag of Doom
Jodorowsky’s Dune
I encourage anyone who has a passion for art, film, madness and Dune to see the documentary Jodorowsky's Dune. It is the closest one will get to seeing his version of the novel until a brave filmmaker decides to animate it based on the artwork created. It's a great sadness we've lost so many tied… Continue reading Jodorowsky’s Dune
You’re Joking, Right? Or Goals for 2013
Goals are important. They help one forge through the year ahead with some sense of purpose. This year, aside from surviving the miseries and privations placed upon me by the day job, I have a few other things I want to try. Note, my photography goals are very slim. I haven't focused as much as… Continue reading You’re Joking, Right? Or Goals for 2013
Biomechanoid Blues 