So, I'm halfway through this fairly comprehensive rewrite when I get a call from the lovable Robbie David back at the production office who starts off the conversation with: "I just got an email. You're not gonna like it." And boy, was he right. Although I understood the sentiment behind the message Robbie received, I really…
October 4, 2016: The Lulu Update!
Well, this was a nerve-wracking day. I slept fitfully thinking about the surgery and Lulu seemed to sense something was up. She was atypically needy, snuggling up to me throughout the night and then not wanting to get out of bed this morning. We dropped her off at 8:30 a.m. and the waited for word.…
October 3, 2016: Dogs!
Well, tomorrow's the big day for my frenchie, Lulu. In the morning, she goes in for the surgery that will, hopefully, arrest and maybe even reverse the effects of the spinal issue that has been affecting her hind quarters. I've noticed that she's having an increasingly trickier time walking. She'l drag her back legs, stumble,…
September 27, 2016: Another doggy update!
Whew. What an exhausting day spent dealing with an avalanche of issues: dogs, Dark Matter, banking, and bills. Bubba went in for some follow-up tests: a physical examination, an ultrasound, and some fine needle aspirations of his lymph nodes - as well as another growth on his leg. All this on the heels of a…
September 25, 2016: Dark Matter DON’TS and Dogs!
So, what do you NOT want to see in Dark Matter's third season? I always get requests for the things fans WANT to see in the show but rarely do I ever hear about what fans DON'T want to see...until after the fact. So, weigh in. I'm asking. I'm curious because at the beginning of every season, there…
September 10, 2016: Tokyo Travel Day! Enjoy the Dogs!
So, what did you all think of last night's Dark Matter double-header? Thrilling? Touching? Shocking? All of the above? Do tell! Leave your feedback in the comments section. I'll peruse your thoughts once I land in Japan! In the meantime, enjoy some dog pics. Bubba, Lulu, and special guest star Petunia!
August 31, 2016: L.A.! Meals! Dogs!
I was getting dressed, fifteen minutes out from heading downstairs to catch a cab, when I received the call from my agent's assistant. "I'm afraid I have some bad news," he said. Oh shit, I thought. I was prepared for the worst. "We're going to have to reschedule your first meeting today." "That's it?"I asked.…
August 24, 2016: Entertaining the out-of-towners!
My cousin Paul and niece Erica were in town for a week, visiting Vancouver. Their stay involved a lot of eating, mainly dessert, but also included plenty of sightseeing, shopping, and spending quality time with my dogs. Did I mention we ate a lot of desserts? yes? One of the highlights was the carrot cake…
August 8, 2016: The Seven Samurai! Who’s the betrayer? And why you should be watching Dark Matter!
Guess who's going in for surgery tomorrow morning to get a couple of lumps removed from his noggin'? Today, we treated him - and Lulu - to a stroll through Granville Island and a visit to a local pet boutique. We picked up treats, a patriotically handsome bow tie/collar but, sadly, not that awesome Hawaiian…
August 1, 2016: Dark Matter Dog Theories!
Based on what you've seen so far this season, do you think you can piece together the clues offered by the dog-themed pictures accompanying each episode title? Let's find out! "Episode 18: We Voted Not To Space You" "Episode 19: We Should Have Seen This Coming" "Episode 20: She's With Them Now" "Episode 21: Stuff…
July 28, 2016: Is it August yet?
Is July over yet? Following a frustrating few weeks, I was looking forward to saying goodbye to 2016's most miserable month and, just when the end was in sight, two more irritating little developments made it in, right under the wire. It was a double dogtor visit for this duo... Patient: Lulu Age: 9 Issue:…
June 11, 2016: Win a cast-signed, annotated Dark Matter script!
Last year, the wardrobe department put up Dark Matter-themed dog pictures, each corresponding to a particular episode of the show's first season. For instance, this picture - ...corresponded to Episode 5, the one in which our anti-heroes run afoul of the mutated, zombie-like crew of The Far Horizon. And this picture - ...was a tip of…
April 2, 2016: Dog Day Afternoon!
Oh, damn. Today, was our first early pre-flight weigh-in. Bubba tipped the scales at a negotiable 20.4 lbs. Lulu, however, was a robust 22.4 lbs! They both have to trim down to an even 20 lbs before they can fly. Fortunately for us, they have roughly two and a half months to get into shape!…
March 6, 2016: The calm before the #DarkMatter storm!
As I told Paul yesterday: "Between the scriptwriting, notes, rewrites, prep, onset production, post, and seemingly interminable email and dropbox approvals, I’m dangerously close to hitting critical mass" - which is why the weekends are so important. They give me a chance to set Dark Matter aside, however so briefly, and decompress. Granted, with scripts and cut…
February 27, 2016: Rules to Writing – #17! Establish a good support system!
Writing can be a lonely job. But, there are occasions, when it doesn't have to be - when you can count on gifted individuals who can lend you the creative support you need to make your script that much better. I'm talking about the unsung heroes: the idea board bouncers, the pitch spinners, the story…