Thoughts on Living the Life Creative
A Starting Nine For A New SeasonI have been a baseball fan since I was a kid. One of my earliest memories of sports is carefully putting a “Smiling Bucco” sticker on the back fender of my bike. I’ve lived with the highs (World Series champs in 1971 and 1979) and the lows (a 20... Continue Reading →
It Ain’t ChinatownThe Two Jakes (1990) - In this sequel to the iconic “Chinatown”, Jake Gittes is back. This time it’s oil at the center of his investigation. Even though it looks more like murder.Directed by Jack NicholsonStarring Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Meg TillyWhy I Liked It - A noble concept with a great cast... Continue Reading →
Did Too Many "Cooks' Spoil This Dish?OddThomas (2013) – Odd (that’s his actual name) can see dead people. They can’t speak, but they can communicate with him that something terrible is about to happen. One day, he realizes the message is that something huge and terrible is about to happen to his town. But he... Continue Reading →
I'm getting into the groove by sharing some photos. I started being "serious" with the camera back in the '70s. This photo, which appears on the cover of my first book, is from 8 years ago. I have a fondness for it. This falls into the "Where do you find your ideas?" discussion. Literally, everywhere.... Continue Reading →
Two Sides of One StoryThe Secret Life of Walter Mitty (1947) - Walter is an ordinary man with extraordinary dreams. When he finds himself involved in an international spy ring, it’s almost as if his daydreams trained him for his moment.Directed by Norman Z. McLeodStarring Danny Kaye, Virginia Mayo, Boris KarloffWhy I Liked It -... Continue Reading →
If You Wait till You’re Ready, You’ll Wait Forever I have been working on all kinds of cool ideas. Ideas for this blog, for my other blog, for writing projects, painting projects, photo projects, A PODCAST! And I keep telling myself that as soon as I get everything ready and organized, I’ll launch them. Then... Continue Reading →
Party Crashers From Outer Space! Llamageddon (2015) - A killer llama from outer space crash lands on Earth and begins raining havoc on a group of unsuspecting college partiers. Directed by Howie Dewin (yes, that's the credit)Starring (?) - Louis the Llama, Dany Ambassa, Pinki Brainweis Why I Liked (?) It - Super low budget scream... Continue Reading →
A Timeless Story About Wealth And Happiness, and The Difference BetweenYou Can’t Take It With You (1938) - A spoiled rich young man finds a direction for his life through the love of a young woman from an unconventional family. One family has everything, and one has seemingly nothing. But the truth is stranger and more... Continue Reading →
Not All Dreams Need To Come TrueSeconds (1966) - A middle-aged banker, bored with his life, wishes for a second chance. When a mysterious company grants him that wish, he discovers things are not what he had expected.Directed by John FrankenheimerStarring Rock Hudson, John Randolph, Murray Hamilton, Jeff Corey, Will GeerWhy I Liked It -... Continue Reading →
“It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” - Ursula K. Le Guin The weather is warming! It’s one of my favorite things about living in Central Virginia. The “warm” seasons last a long time here. The week that I’m writing this has both... Continue Reading →
Stories Are My Life 