Aha! I think we're getting the hang of this we'll finally have a clear photo of this creature of the deep.
(Someone on the Fuselage asked what I do to entertain myself when I get bored on days off. Here's a solid example. )
Friday, November 30, 2007
Is this stupid?
(It might be. But I'm getting some entertainment from it anyway.)
Aha! I think we're getting the hang of this we'll finally have a clear photo of this creature of the deep.
(Someone on the Fuselage asked what I do to entertain myself when I get bored on days off. Here's a solid example. )
Aha! I think we're getting the hang of this we'll finally have a clear photo of this creature of the deep.
(Someone on the Fuselage asked what I do to entertain myself when I get bored on days off. Here's a solid example. )
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Did I ever tell you...
about the time I tried to steal a dolphin?
As you can see I clearly had some liquid courage flowing through my veins at the time.
But unfortunately I didn't really have a plan.
It was more of a crime of passion that fizzled out once I realized I couldn't lift it by myself.
But look at him. Honestly, how could I resist.
As you can see I clearly had some liquid courage flowing through my veins at the time.
But unfortunately I didn't really have a plan.
It was more of a crime of passion that fizzled out once I realized I couldn't lift it by myself.
But look at him. Honestly, how could I resist.
A new Roy's tradition
One night after having dinner at Roy's in Hawaii Kai (one of our favorites) we noticed cats hangin around the parking lot at the "Kiss and ride."
You may not see them in this picture but you can probably make out their glowing evil eyes.
Naturally I had an idea. So now everytime we go to Roy's we make a stop at the grocery store.
And give them food. And then they all come out of the woodwork. The cool thing is we saw they had plates of food and water so I'm glad I wasn't the first one to think of feeding these guys.
You may not see them in this picture but you can probably make out their glowing evil eyes.
Naturally I had an idea. So now everytime we go to Roy's we make a stop at the grocery store.
And give them food. And then they all come out of the woodwork. The cool thing is we saw they had plates of food and water so I'm glad I wasn't the first one to think of feeding these guys.
Friday, November 23, 2007
Huck Finn feet
That's what my girlfriend calls them.
Yes life in Hawaii has taken it's toll on my dogs.
Many a day spent barefoot or in sandals has rendered them quite tough and often dirty.
I tried a pedicure once but it barely did anything.
Will my feet ever return to their baby soft state?
Oo! I thought I saw a ghost. No wait. Just a reflection. Where was I?
Oh yes my feet... I guess that's it.
Ahhhhhh. Thanksgiving
So yesterday for Thanksgiving I went to a restaurant and had a burger and french onion soup. Both were unmemorable.
But don't worry it wasn't a sad clown Thanksgiving. See. My Thanksgiving was postponed one day. So the feast happened today. While you guys were having your leftover Turkey sandwiches I had me a fresh bird that was lured into false security thinking the holiday had passed and he was safe.
Here's a couple pictures. Check out my new haircut.
But don't worry it wasn't a sad clown Thanksgiving. See. My Thanksgiving was postponed one day. So the feast happened today. While you guys were having your leftover Turkey sandwiches I had me a fresh bird that was lured into false security thinking the holiday had passed and he was safe.
Here's a couple pictures. Check out my new haircut.
Pictures 2
Hey gang.
If you see me out and about and want to take a picture with me. It's cool almost all of the time.
This is when it's not (this is obviously not a complete list but use your best judgement)
1. When I'm at dinner. Just like you don't want to be interrupted when you sit down to a meal with friends and family neither do I. If you catch me coming into a restaurant or exiting after a meal that's totally fine and not a problem. But if I'm in a middle of a meal I'll ask you to wait until we've finished.
2. And this is the reason I'm writing this today. Do not ask to take a picture with me after you have "secretly" already taken numerous shots with your camera. Trust me you are not being subtle. I see you, that's why I'm turning away. Just ask I say "yes" almost every time.
Thanks for understanding.
If you see me out and about and want to take a picture with me. It's cool almost all of the time.
This is when it's not (this is obviously not a complete list but use your best judgement)
1. When I'm at dinner. Just like you don't want to be interrupted when you sit down to a meal with friends and family neither do I. If you catch me coming into a restaurant or exiting after a meal that's totally fine and not a problem. But if I'm in a middle of a meal I'll ask you to wait until we've finished.
2. And this is the reason I'm writing this today. Do not ask to take a picture with me after you have "secretly" already taken numerous shots with your camera. Trust me you are not being subtle. I see you, that's why I'm turning away. Just ask I say "yes" almost every time.
Thanks for understanding.
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Farewell to a Master
Well, I just found out an old teacher of mine just passed away. I want to write something about it. But how do I do this?
Al Mancini was one of my acting teachers at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. His best known roles were probably Tic Tac from the Coen Brother's MILLERS CROSSING and Tassos Bravos in THE DIRTY DOZEN.
Now I've said it before and I'll say it again I owe my carreer to the teachers at the Playhouse. They have molded me into the actor I am today. And Mancini was no exception. He always encouraged us to think out of the box. And not to show up to "play the scene." He inspired us to be creative and wild. His class was a place I felt safe to be bold and fail. But fail sublimely. And because of that, it was in his class that I had my most magical acting moment. I don't want to go into details about it because it's kinda hard to explain. But it was one of those rare moments that we often can only wish for.
"It is an honor to be an artist." Those were his words that gave me the strength to face my critical family members and friends every holiday season when an out of work actor finds himself taking stock in how his carreer is going. And he never let us forget that we are indeed artists.
Goodbye dear sir, no relish no hotdog.
Al Mancini was one of my acting teachers at the Beverly Hills Playhouse. His best known roles were probably Tic Tac from the Coen Brother's MILLERS CROSSING and Tassos Bravos in THE DIRTY DOZEN.
Now I've said it before and I'll say it again I owe my carreer to the teachers at the Playhouse. They have molded me into the actor I am today. And Mancini was no exception. He always encouraged us to think out of the box. And not to show up to "play the scene." He inspired us to be creative and wild. His class was a place I felt safe to be bold and fail. But fail sublimely. And because of that, it was in his class that I had my most magical acting moment. I don't want to go into details about it because it's kinda hard to explain. But it was one of those rare moments that we often can only wish for.
"It is an honor to be an artist." Those were his words that gave me the strength to face my critical family members and friends every holiday season when an out of work actor finds himself taking stock in how his carreer is going. And he never let us forget that we are indeed artists.
Goodbye dear sir, no relish no hotdog.
I should grow up
I just saw a commercial for the ROTO WRENCH
"Even removes badly rusted nuts"
I laughed for about fifteen minutes.
"Even removes badly rusted nuts"
I laughed for about fifteen minutes.
Monday, November 12, 2007
They're just not trying anymore
A long time ago when I was working at Borders a little movie came out by the name of Forrest Gump. (Now I'm not going to get into Forrest Gump and how the damn movie ends three times before the credits actually roll.) At the time I was working in the music department and we got a copy of the soundtrack for in-store play.
Here's my beef: You have a movie, an overall good one, that covers three decades of America and thus American music to choose from and you pick three songs that not only are from other movies but are actually FAMOUS for being in those movies.
"Everyboby's Talkin," "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head," and "Mrs. Robinson" all signature songs from the movies they were originally in. There could be more, I don't know, I didn't do too much research on it. I just remembered it bummed me out.
Today I went to see Fred Claus. Uh... not going to review it. But how many movies are they going to close with Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (which I like to say with emphasis on the ole') "Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World."
It all started with Meet Joe Black, then Finding Forrester came out and I thought "That's weird, someone wasn't paying attention." Since then the song has been in countless commercials, TV shows and movies leading up to Fred Claus. Are we out of songs? Don't get me wrong. I dig 'Bruddah IZ' but how many times do you plan to pimp this song? (Plus he kind of fudges the lyrics a bit which always bugs me.)
Please someone record a new song for us to abuse and over use, this one's kind of been played.
Here's my beef: You have a movie, an overall good one, that covers three decades of America and thus American music to choose from and you pick three songs that not only are from other movies but are actually FAMOUS for being in those movies.
"Everyboby's Talkin," "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head," and "Mrs. Robinson" all signature songs from the movies they were originally in. There could be more, I don't know, I didn't do too much research on it. I just remembered it bummed me out.
Today I went to see Fred Claus. Uh... not going to review it. But how many movies are they going to close with Israel Kamakawiwo'ole (which I like to say with emphasis on the ole') "Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World."
It all started with Meet Joe Black, then Finding Forrester came out and I thought "That's weird, someone wasn't paying attention." Since then the song has been in countless commercials, TV shows and movies leading up to Fred Claus. Are we out of songs? Don't get me wrong. I dig 'Bruddah IZ' but how many times do you plan to pimp this song? (Plus he kind of fudges the lyrics a bit which always bugs me.)
Please someone record a new song for us to abuse and over use, this one's kind of been played.
First Line of Defense
Got my flu shot last Friday. Now I don't want to be a wuss about it or nothing but it does take a certain level of mental preparedness to get a shot. And it didn't help that the lady administering the shot had the wrong needle on it. So she had to go and come back and re-swab my arm. So twice I had to brace myself. (Well not really brace, that kinda sounds like I tensed up and the trick is to keep relaxed while someone lances you.) But this is not what I meant by "first line of defense."
The other night I was woken from a deep sleep by someone hovering over me. Not literally. I mean her feet were on the ground at all times but she was leaning over me really closely. In my frightened and disoriented state all I could do was curse at her. I'm not going to get into what I said but it rhymes with 4Q. Imagine my disappointment. I mean, I immediately discovered it was my girlfriend so there was no danger. But still, my first line of defense against a home invasion is 4Q? 4Q home invader. 4Q.
The other night I was woken from a deep sleep by someone hovering over me. Not literally. I mean her feet were on the ground at all times but she was leaning over me really closely. In my frightened and disoriented state all I could do was curse at her. I'm not going to get into what I said but it rhymes with 4Q. Imagine my disappointment. I mean, I immediately discovered it was my girlfriend so there was no danger. But still, my first line of defense against a home invasion is 4Q? 4Q home invader. 4Q.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
What is the shelf life of Golden Grahams?
The other morning I noticed a "magic eye" hidden 3-D image on the back of a Golden Grahams box.
And after pausing till I could see the surfer-shredding-like-only-a-Golden-Grahams-eater-can,
I thought to myself, "Wait a minute. Magic Eye?! Is this cereal box from the 1990's?"
And after pausing till I could see the surfer-shredding-like-only-a-Golden-Grahams-eater-can,
I thought to myself, "Wait a minute. Magic Eye?! Is this cereal box from the 1990's?"
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