Michael's Musings
Happy Holidays!
by Michael B. Druxman on 12/19/15December 21, 2015
This will be my last blog posting this year.
With Christmas and the New Year rapidly approaching, nobody has time to read blogs anyway.
2015 gave Sandy an me a new granddaughter, thanks to Sandy's son, Craig, and his wife, Mel.
Also, my play, LANA & JOHNNY WERE LOVERS and my biography, MISS DINAH SHORE are selling well, as is my novel based on fact, MURDER IN BABYLON, which deals with the William Desmond Taylor murder.
On the negative side of the ledger, 2015 has not been the best year for either Sandy or me, since we've both had major surgery's to contend with. I had a foot surgery in July, which kept me confined to the house for the better part of two months, and Sandy went through a neck surgery in the Fall. Both of us are doing much better now.
If that wasn't bad enough, at the end of August, the place where we receive our mail closed without warning, which created many logistical issues which, apparently, not all cleared up yet.
Here's hoping that 2016 is much better.
You have a creative and safe 2016.
Michael
Proofing Paul Muni
by Michael B. Druxman on 12/12/15December 14, 2015
It's been awhile since I've posted a blog, but the truth is that I've really not had much to talk about.
Sandy and I had a nice, quiet Thanksgiving dinner, then about a week or so ago, the doctor who did her surgery cleared her to drive again, which means that I don't have to follow her around at the market any longer.
I've been playing with the idea of writing another book of (long) short stories. I have four stories in mind that, frankly, I've had in mind for several years. My problem is that, since my surgery on July 7th, I've really not been motivated to write more than an occasional DVD review. Hopefully, that will change soon.
In the meantime, this past week, I've been doing corrections on the proof of the forthcoming reprint on my Paul Muni biography/filmography. That was my first published book (in 1974), and BearManor Media will be bringing it out again sometime early next year.
That's about it for now. If I have something interesting to report, I'll be back next week.
You have a creative week.
Michael
Happy Thanksgiving
by Michael B. Druxman on 11/21/15November 23, 2015
Since this is Thanksgiving week, I may (or may not) post a blog next week, since I'm not sure that people read these things over the holidays. On the other hand, if something interesting happens...like maybe I'll eat turkey on Thursday...perhaps I'll write about it.
There are two new reviews on the Best Bets on DVD site, accessible via the link in the Introduction section of this page. They are NO ESCAPE with Owen Wilson and a Joel McCrea Western, FORT MASSACRE.
I've also received review copies of both SOUTHPAW and the first season of FEAR THE WALKING DEAD, though I have yet to watch either one. I'll probably view them both within the next few days, then post the reviews accordingly.
You have a creative week...and holiday.
Michael
