Michael's Musings

December 17, 2012

Assuming that the world does not end on December 21st (per the Mayan calendar), we will be adopting a new dog on January 3rd.

His name is Chester; a 3-year-old lab mix.  His current owners need to find a new home for him, primarily because he does not play well with their other dogs. 

Chester visited with us this past Saturday and, although he was unsure of his new surroundings, we got along well.  He's a sweet dog who seems eager to please.

As is usual this time of the year, not a lot is happening work-wise.  I continue to write my Basil Rathbone play, and I'm also working on some book trailers for both my projects and those of other writers.

I assume that, once I hear back from my publisher, I will start polishing my 2nd book of memoirs in January.

We had planned to see LES MISERABLES on Christmas Day, but now we will probably see something else.  The reviews for that wonderful stage musical have not been that good.

I've also posted a review of the 2012 remake of TOTAL RECALL on the Best Bets on DVD site, accessible via the link in the Introduction section of this page.  So, please take a look.

You have a creative week.

Michael

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December 10, 2012

Sandy and I are seriously considering getting a new cat and dog.  Yes, we enjoy our freedom for pet responsibilities, but we also miss having the company of furry friends.

This weekend, we met a 3 year old male lab mix that might be a good fit for us.  He's lived with his current owners since he was a pup, but now they can't keep him any longer.  He was at our home on Saturday with the couple and they will be bringing him back next weekend to stay alone with us for a few hours.  If that works out, then the official adoption will take place right after the first of the year.

Last week, I uploaded a new trailer for the audio version of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD: From the Secret Files of Harry Pennypacker.  Scott O'Neill, who narrates the audio book, also did the voice-over for the trailer.  I think it turned out well, so please take a look at it by either clicking on this link, or by copying the following address into your browser.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv9jvya6FZI&list=UUQ6z6vyjJFsiqL33qbiSJSQ&index=1

I'm also working on trailers for the audio version of both SHADOW WATCHER and ORSON WELLES.  They should be up soon.

Not much else happening this week.  December is always a slow month, isn't it.

You have a creative week.

Michael

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December 3, 2012

One of my former publicity clients passed away last week.

Her name was Bobbi Jordan, and I only represented her for a few months; while she was co-starring in a flop television series, JOE & SONS, with another client, the late Richard Castellano.  She is probably better known for her regular role on GENERAL HOSPITAL, as well as a key part in the movie, MAME with Lucille Ball.

Also, this past week, I had a couple of doctor's appointments.  At one of them, the doc removed a long skin tag from my eyelid.  The thing was starting to drift into my field of vision, so it was about time.

Additionally, I created two book trailers, one for my friend, actress Marian Hailey, and the other for the audio version of ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD.  I will finish them within the next few days.

I also reactivated my Basil Rathbone play; wrote a couple of scenes for one-person show...and I'm seriously thinking about looking for a new dog and/or cat.  Mixed feelings on that.  I like the freedom from responsibility, but I do miss those unconditional loving looks I get from a pet.

Finally, there's a new review of BUTTER, a very funny movie, up on the Best Bets on DVD site, accessible via the link in the Introduction section of this page, so take a look.

You have a creative week.

Michael

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