Michael's Musings

September 28, 2011

Why did the British wear red coats?    

During the recent royal wedding, the millions around the world saw that Prince William chose to wear a uniform that included the famous British "red coat".

Many people have asked, "why did the British wear red coats in battle?"

A long time ago, Britain and France were at war.  During one battle, the French captured a British Colonel.  They took him to their headquarters, and the French General began to question him. 

Finally, as an afterthought, the French General asked, "Why do you British officers all wear red coats?  Don't you know the red material makes you easier targets for us to shoot at?"

In his casual, matter-of-fact, way, the officer informed the General that the reason British officers wear red coats is so that if they are shot, the blood won't show, and the men they are leading won't panic.

And that is why, from that day forward, all French Army officers wear brown trousers.


You have a creative day.

Michael

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September 27, 2011

I've been getting ready for my Chicago trip, packing books and clothes, buying a money belt, printing price lists and so forth.

I'm still waiting for the proof for the JOLSON book.  As soon as that one is up and for sale, I think I might publish HAIL ON THE CHIEF.  That's the musical I did with son David a few years back.  It will be much larger (in its dimensions) than my other CreateSpace plays, primarily because it will include the sheet music.

There is a review of SUBMARINE, a charming coming-of-age movie, up on the Best Bets on DVD site, accessible via the link on the Introduction section of this page, so please take a look.

You have a creative day.

Michael

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September 26, 2011

So, I'm sitting here...looking at this blank blog...trying to figure out what to write.

Nobody has sent me any jokes for the past few days, and I've really got nothing new to report.

Friday morning, I fly up to Chicago to do the Hollywood Celebrity Show on Saturday and Sunday, then I fly back on Sunday night.  I get back into Austin at 11:30.

Although I don't enjoy the traveling, I am looking forward to the show, since my friends Bridget Hanley and Bruce Kimmel will be there.  I might even sell some books.

Hopefully, the proof copy of JOLSON will be here before I depart.  Correcting it would give me something to do on the flight.

About a week or so after I get back, we have to cast the upcoming scene reading from MR. ROBERTS that I'm going to be directing on November 20th for the Jewish War Veterans benefit.

I've received 3-4 submissions from actors thus far, but all these guys are auditioning for the same role (i.e. The Captain).  We also need a Mr. Roberts and am Ensign Pulver.

You have a creative day.

Michael

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