Beta

There's an interesting explanation of the new Blogger Beta in this video. I migrated over a couple weeks ago & that's why things look a little different, hopefully better, around here. It took a little work but was generally fast & easy to get it just right. There's a lot of interesting new ways to add/customize things & I look forward to doing more and to incorporating it into my main site when that is ready. For all this geeky stuff, I am grateful.

wild

Well the Steelers won today. For that I am grateful. They gave the Buccaneers a heavy 20-3 swashbuckling at home in Heinz Field. If we win the rest of our games ....and a lot of #2 teams lose a couple ....and lightning strikes ....and 'ol Ben chucks a few less interceptions ...then we're in!

I read we're now spending 2 billion a month on the war. Damn. I'm happy to be alive.

grind

I got called in to work the day job today. And I'm working tomorrow as well. At first you may think this is a bad thing but I prefer working weekends to free up the week a little more for auditions. And despite not wanting to miss football, we only work 1 Sunday a month so it's sort of a cherished spot. Plus I can record the Steelers if they're on and still catch the late game. For this I am grateful. No work - no eat!

World Aids Day

Today is World Aids Day. See what you can do to help by clicking here. (or many other places) It's pretty easy. Or maybe just practice some kindness this week, or say a little prayer or a few nice thoughts if you prefer for a family member, friend or stranger who has died of this disease.

slab

Had an audition for a film called "The Morgue" today. Got some terrific feedback after I did my bit & I think this guy is right up my alley. Or one of my alleys anyway.

Also had that callback with Gabrielle Schary for the smoking PSA today. A fun director that gave a lot of direction that I believe I followed well ...although I did think of another choice 3 hours later in the car. heh heh, who knows, leave it in the room & onto the next one.

This wraps up a pretty good week of action! Oh, they also called me into the day job last minute for tomorrow which is great & which I accepted. It'll offset the day I had to miss last week.
And, I nearly forgot, I'm an official sponsor for Hollywood Happy Hour! I donated one free & a couple discounted editing sessions for drawing/door prizes. I was at (I believe) the 2nd ever HHH which was before Bonnie was even casting...seems like so long ago...yet only yesterday...or some other cliches. Bon has been a Pal ever since & I even contributed to her latest book SMFA2 as an actor/editor in the section on demo reels. For all of the above I am grateful.