Browsing all posts in November, 2011.

Outside the Actors Studio

What do you do in a state that does less to support film production than New Mexico or Utah?  Too many have either relocated, quit or gone bankrupt.  Some of us continue to hang on with our successes of the 1980′s through the 90′s.  Adapting to this new age of self promotion, social networking and [...]

I watched what I ate

Yep.  Every bite.  Every non-vegan, fat -laden, bite. It has taken a year of  P90X and mostly vegan meals to drop my 50 pounds and before yesterday, another 15 – 20 to go, I said “heck with it” yesterday.  Following the live 2-hour broadcast of the Castle Rock Turkey Trot with ch7′s Jason Luber and [...]

The chili has been cooking for 7 days

When I say my chili is week, it is not a misspelling.  I started the 4 pots last Saturday and for the 24th year in a row, we invite our friends who happily empty all 48 quarts.  Of course, on extreme weather years, we have chili for the next several weeks or even months, but [...]

The CFVA Town Hall Meeting

For those of you who were unable to attend or for whatever reason, chose not to attend last nights’ CFVA Town Hall Meeting, I will attempt herein to give my summary only from my pov. It is very important to recognize first and foremost, TWO points.  First, Bob Berg.  I was thrilled you were publicly [...]

Heeeeeeelp!

That inner voice.  That scream just below the surface.  It’s time to deep clean for all of the parties and the gatherings.  The thoughts of what to make for holiday gifts.  The whole kit & Kaboodle! I started the chili pots for the starlighting party on Saturday.  They are back on the stove again today. [...]

The day of Change & Peace Manifest

It is 11.11.11.  Numerically, we are to realize how we affect and are effected by Change and Peace on this historical date.  Some of us who pay attention to such things get the rolling of eyes award, the “Sure.  Whatever you say, Paul”  and other reminders that we are indeed artists.  Or at least “different”. [...]