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Sunday, February 29, 2004
Unconscious Mutterings
You say ... and I think ...
1. Hollywood::Movies
2. Censor::Limit
3. Nascar::Racing
4. Lube::Oil
5. Mortgage::House
6. Freedom::Right
7. Champion::Winner
8. Reality TV::Overrated
9. New York::my sister, Kathy
10. Tease::Ridicule
You say ... and I think ...
1. Hollywood::Movies
2. Censor::Limit
3. Nascar::Racing
4. Lube::Oil
5. Mortgage::House
6. Freedom::Right
7. Champion::Winner
8. Reality TV::Overrated
9. New York::my sister, Kathy
10. Tease::Ridicule
Saturday, February 28, 2004
"There be whales here..."
It's unlikely that Keisha Castle-Hughes will win the Academy Award for Best Actress, but her performance in Whale Rider was a marvelously fresh, honest and memorable debut.
As a director, it's always exciting to see such natural ability and instincts and a joy to work with someone who uses their inexperience to fuel their curiosity and desire to do a good job.
It's unlikely that Keisha Castle-Hughes will win the Academy Award for Best Actress, but her performance in Whale Rider was a marvelously fresh, honest and memorable debut.
As a director, it's always exciting to see such natural ability and instincts and a joy to work with someone who uses their inexperience to fuel their curiosity and desire to do a good job.
Friday, February 27, 2004
Sunday, February 22, 2004
Recently...
DVDs:
Lost in Translation
American Splendor
Pirates of the Carribean
Seabiscuit
in theatres:
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
on the TiVo:
Innovation on PBS
The Residents on Discovery Health Channel
NOW With Bill Moyers on PBS
on iTunes:
Keb' Mo': Keep It Simple
Adagio: A Windham Hill Collection
Mark O'Connor Trio: In Full Swing
online:
The New Yorker
American Theatre
new countries visiting this website:
Indonesia
New Zealand
Norway
DVDs:
Lost in Translation
American Splendor
Pirates of the Carribean
Seabiscuit
in theatres:
Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
on the TiVo:
Innovation on PBS
The Residents on Discovery Health Channel
NOW With Bill Moyers on PBS
on iTunes:
Keb' Mo': Keep It Simple
Adagio: A Windham Hill Collection
Mark O'Connor Trio: In Full Swing
online:
The New Yorker
American Theatre
new countries visiting this website:
Indonesia
New Zealand
Norway
Directing
My online Directing Resume now includes the ability to click on the names of some of the plays I've directed to see a photo from that particular production. Available photos are indicated with this camera icon:
Besides accessing the resume from the Theatre link in the banner at the top of this page, I've also added a link over in the right margin just below the Atom Site Feed link.
My online Directing Resume now includes the ability to click on the names of some of the plays I've directed to see a photo from that particular production. Available photos are indicated with this camera icon:
Besides accessing the resume from the Theatre link in the banner at the top of this page, I've also added a link over in the right margin just below the Atom Site Feed link.
Bravest
I watched a repeat of NFL Films' The Bravest Team today on The NFL Network's Football America. It's an incredible documentary about the New York Fire Department's football team, The Bravest, and how the events of Sept. 11, 2001 forever changed the players, coaches and founders of the team. It's an emotional, fascinating and inspiring dedication to some of the strongest, most sensitive, and bravest people who were immediately affected by the tragedy of 9/11 and how something like football helps them endure and remember those who were lost.
I watched a repeat of NFL Films' The Bravest Team today on The NFL Network's Football America. It's an incredible documentary about the New York Fire Department's football team, The Bravest, and how the events of Sept. 11, 2001 forever changed the players, coaches and founders of the team. It's an emotional, fascinating and inspiring dedication to some of the strongest, most sensitive, and bravest people who were immediately affected by the tragedy of 9/11 and how something like football helps them endure and remember those who were lost.
Unconscious Mutterings
You say ... and I think ...
1. Angel::Guardian
2. Birth::Beginning
3. Logic::Reason
4. Stars::Space
5. Nursery::Baby
6. View::Perspective
7. Hart::Gary
8. Creation::Power
9. End::Finish
10. Fortune::Good
You say ... and I think ...
1. Angel::Guardian
2. Birth::Beginning
3. Logic::Reason
4. Stars::Space
5. Nursery::Baby
6. View::Perspective
7. Hart::Gary
8. Creation::Power
9. End::Finish
10. Fortune::Good
Friday, February 20, 2004
Friday Five
When was the last time you...
1. ...went to the doctor?
July 2003
2. ...went to the dentist?
January 29th
3. ...filled your gas tank?
February 14
4. ...got enough sleep?
last Sunday
5. ...backed up your computer?
January 4th
When was the last time you...
1. ...went to the doctor?
July 2003
2. ...went to the dentist?
January 29th
3. ...filled your gas tank?
February 14
4. ...got enough sleep?
last Sunday
5. ...backed up your computer?
January 4th
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Sting
Variety is reporting that Kevin Smith will be writing and directing The Green Hornet as a potential franchise kick-off for Miramax! Read more at The Hornet's Nest.
Variety is reporting that Kevin Smith will be writing and directing The Green Hornet as a potential franchise kick-off for Miramax! Read more at The Hornet's Nest.
Sunday, February 15, 2004
On the Road
One of the best things about traveling in and around Saint Paul is Shepard Road, which along with Warner Road, provides a convenient and scenic route along the Mississippi River all the way from the East side, past downtown, and eventually ending up at the end of West 7th Street and Hwy. 5, which easily leads to the Mpls./St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America.
One of the best things about traveling in and around Saint Paul is Shepard Road, which along with Warner Road, provides a convenient and scenic route along the Mississippi River all the way from the East side, past downtown, and eventually ending up at the end of West 7th Street and Hwy. 5, which easily leads to the Mpls./St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America.
Saturday, February 14, 2004
Unconscious Mutterings
You say ... and I think ...
1. Dragon::Fantasy
2. Molecule::Science
3. Tire::Car
4. Mighty::Powerful
5. Octane::Gas
6. Troll::Ogre
7. Atmosphere::Air
8. Guide::Lead
9. Leash::Dog
10. Dustmite::Dirty
You say ... and I think ...
1. Dragon::Fantasy
2. Molecule::Science
3. Tire::Car
4. Mighty::Powerful
5. Octane::Gas
6. Troll::Ogre
7. Atmosphere::Air
8. Guide::Lead
9. Leash::Dog
10. Dustmite::Dirty
Friday, February 13, 2004
Thursday, February 12, 2004
Sunday, February 08, 2004
Unconscious Mutterings
You say ... and I think ...
1. Identity::Personality
2. Reveal::Expose
3. Live::Immediate
4. Attitude::Demeanor
5. Night::Day
6. Nevada::Las Vegas
7. Weekend::Break
8. Write::Compose
9. Friend::Confidante
10. Seventeen::Magazine
You say ... and I think ...
1. Identity::Personality
2. Reveal::Expose
3. Live::Immediate
4. Attitude::Demeanor
5. Night::Day
6. Nevada::Las Vegas
7. Weekend::Break
8. Write::Compose
9. Friend::Confidante
10. Seventeen::Magazine
Friday, February 06, 2004
Friday Five
1. What's the most daring thing you've ever done?
Giving up a secure, well-paying job with good benefits.
2. What one thing would you like to try that your
mother/friend/significant other would never approve of?
Quit working a 'regular' job.
3. On a scale of 1-10, what's your risk factor?
(1=never take risks, 10=it's a lifestyle)
2
4. What's the best thing that's ever happened to you as a result of being bold/risky?
Marriage.
5. ... and what's the worst?
Divorce.
1. What's the most daring thing you've ever done?
Giving up a secure, well-paying job with good benefits.
2. What one thing would you like to try that your
mother/friend/significant other would never approve of?
Quit working a 'regular' job.
3. On a scale of 1-10, what's your risk factor?
(1=never take risks, 10=it's a lifestyle)
2
4. What's the best thing that's ever happened to you as a result of being bold/risky?
Marriage.
5. ... and what's the worst?
Divorce.
Thursday, February 05, 2004
Thursday Three
1. What do you prefer. Creating new layouts or adding content?
Creating new layouts.
2. What level of webdesign would you say you're at?
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Expert?
Intermediate ----> Advanced.
3. Whats your favourite process of webdesign?
Testing and deciding on the specific formatting and alignment of layout elements.
1. What do you prefer. Creating new layouts or adding content?
Creating new layouts.
2. What level of webdesign would you say you're at?
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Expert?
Intermediate ----> Advanced.
3. Whats your favourite process of webdesign?
Testing and deciding on the specific formatting and alignment of layout elements.
Wednesday, February 04, 2004
Vehicle Woes
The combination of bad timing, 12" of snow, and aging mechanics made for a pretty bad day yesterday.
After picking up Ma to give her a ride home, we got stuck in traffic in downtown St. Paul. Nothing was moving and although we could see a police officer holding traffic up ahead at the intersection, there was no noticeable reason for traffic to be at a standstill. The minutes ticked by as we sat motionless in a long line of cars. Eventually, an unmarked police car sped by with its lights flashing. And then a marked police car did the same. And then a couple of snowmobiles went past. They were followed by another snowmobile with the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup strapped to the back in an enclosed plexi-glass case. That sled was followed by more snowmobile and police escort vehicles. After the entourage passed, we moved up in line about a half a block and ending up sitting for another five or ten minutes as the police tried to resolve the traffic mess that had been created.
After dropping Ma off at home, my truck promptly got stuck in the parking lot of her apartment building. My tires would just spin on the hard snow-packed pavement. I found I could back up fine, but the truck couldn't move forward an inch. Several passers-by help by trying to push me forward, but once I finally got in the alley, the truck was moving more sideways rather than forward. Since I could still back up, I was able to maneuver around several parked cars and successfully back out of the alley and into the street. Where the same thing happened and I was stuck in the middle of traffic from all four directions. Again, several very nice and helpful people try to push me out of the way. One of them noticed during all the pushing and spinning that my rear right wheel was locked up not spinning at all. We both thought the parking brake might be stuck on, (I had used it in the parking lot of Ma's apartment) but several attempts at engaging and releasing the brake made no difference. After a lot of effort, we managed to get the truck out of the way and into a reserved parking lot for the University of St. Thomas. My frustration level and blood pressure were skyrocketing at that point and I was beginning to worry about making it home and then to rehearsal on time. As I called Heather and began to figure out where to find a tow truck, I continually tried driving forward, but the spinning continued and I could still only drive backwards. So, I engaged and released the parking brake several times in succession and somehow it finally released and I was back in normal driving mode.
I raced home, ate a quick dinner and left for rehearsal. It was at that point I noticed that the gas gauge was "in the red", indicating a severe lack of fuel. But I was running late and decided to risk not stopping for gas and see if I could make it to rehearsal. Which I did, but ended up asking my A.D. to follow me to the gas station after rehearsal, just in case. I made it the few block to the gas station where I filled the 15 gallon gas tank with 15.008 gallons!
Definitely not a good travel day.
The combination of bad timing, 12" of snow, and aging mechanics made for a pretty bad day yesterday.
After picking up Ma to give her a ride home, we got stuck in traffic in downtown St. Paul. Nothing was moving and although we could see a police officer holding traffic up ahead at the intersection, there was no noticeable reason for traffic to be at a standstill. The minutes ticked by as we sat motionless in a long line of cars. Eventually, an unmarked police car sped by with its lights flashing. And then a marked police car did the same. And then a couple of snowmobiles went past. They were followed by another snowmobile with the National Hockey League's Stanley Cup strapped to the back in an enclosed plexi-glass case. That sled was followed by more snowmobile and police escort vehicles. After the entourage passed, we moved up in line about a half a block and ending up sitting for another five or ten minutes as the police tried to resolve the traffic mess that had been created.
After dropping Ma off at home, my truck promptly got stuck in the parking lot of her apartment building. My tires would just spin on the hard snow-packed pavement. I found I could back up fine, but the truck couldn't move forward an inch. Several passers-by help by trying to push me forward, but once I finally got in the alley, the truck was moving more sideways rather than forward. Since I could still back up, I was able to maneuver around several parked cars and successfully back out of the alley and into the street. Where the same thing happened and I was stuck in the middle of traffic from all four directions. Again, several very nice and helpful people try to push me out of the way. One of them noticed during all the pushing and spinning that my rear right wheel was locked up not spinning at all. We both thought the parking brake might be stuck on, (I had used it in the parking lot of Ma's apartment) but several attempts at engaging and releasing the brake made no difference. After a lot of effort, we managed to get the truck out of the way and into a reserved parking lot for the University of St. Thomas. My frustration level and blood pressure were skyrocketing at that point and I was beginning to worry about making it home and then to rehearsal on time. As I called Heather and began to figure out where to find a tow truck, I continually tried driving forward, but the spinning continued and I could still only drive backwards. So, I engaged and released the parking brake several times in succession and somehow it finally released and I was back in normal driving mode.
I raced home, ate a quick dinner and left for rehearsal. It was at that point I noticed that the gas gauge was "in the red", indicating a severe lack of fuel. But I was running late and decided to risk not stopping for gas and see if I could make it to rehearsal. Which I did, but ended up asking my A.D. to follow me to the gas station after rehearsal, just in case. I made it the few block to the gas station where I filled the 15 gallon gas tank with 15.008 gallons!
Definitely not a good travel day.
Sunday, February 01, 2004
Super Sunday
A & E's Breakfast with the Arts had another great episode on this morning featuring B.B. King performing some of his greatest hits.
Combined with some warm muffins and the Sunday Star Tribune, it was a pretty good start to Super Bowl Sunday.
Now if it would just stop snowing!
A & E's Breakfast with the Arts had another great episode on this morning featuring B.B. King performing some of his greatest hits.
Combined with some warm muffins and the Sunday Star Tribune, it was a pretty good start to Super Bowl Sunday.
Now if it would just stop snowing!