Well, I must admit that your varied bucket lists made for some fine reading. When the time comes, schedule permitting, I may tag a long on your various globe-trotting/culinary/ill-advised adventures! This morning we delivered the first draft of the UF episode 1 script as well as the outlines for episodes 2-5. Hopefully we get the…
October 22, 2018: My Bucket List
A difficult day for reasons I'll not elaborate on in this blog entry. Suffice it to say, however, that days like these make you stop and think about not only what you've done with your life, but what remains to be done. MY BUCKET LIST Buy a place in Tokyo and spend more time visiting…
October 21, 2018: Suji Sunday!
So, what has our cantankerous senior been up to? Relaxing in her jimmy jams. Making popcorn. Quality time with mom. Out and about. Hitting the road with sister Lulu. Some final thoughts from Lulu... < p style="text-align: center;">
October 20, 2018: Spend wisely!
Bad news, guys! No one won the Mega Million jackpot. Good news, guys! No one won the Mega Millions jackpot. We're still in play! Things you can possibly buy with your 1.6 billion cash prize... Almost any team in the NHL. One of roughly 20 NBA franchises including the Spurs, Pistons, and Raptors. Select from…
October 19, 2018: The Plans! The Plans!
I'm pleased to report that you needn't worry about me and, specifically, my right shin. According to the doctor, it's a bone bruise that should clear up in 3-4 weeks. Unless, of course, it's a stress fracture. In which case I'll be in a walking boot until it clears up - in 3-4 weeks. But…
October 18, 2018: Aches, Pains and Fifth Act Frustrations!
I was stumbling back from the bathroom in pitch darkness when my shin connected with the bed frame with such force that I thought I actually moved the damn thing. But no. Akemi was still fast asleep. Not a surprise. She is, after all, a notoriously sound sleeper, snoozing through everything from doggy accidents to…
October 17, 2018: Week’s Best Comic Book Covers!
These were my favorites... Aphrodite V #4 (cover art by Jeff Spokes) Batman #57 (cover art by Tony Salvador Daniel, Danny Miki, Tomeu Morey) Cemetery Beach #2 (cover art by Jason Howard) Gideon Falls #7 (cover art by Tula Lotay, Andrea Sorrentino, Dave Stewart) Harley Quinn #52 (cover art by Julian Totino Tedesco) Nightwing #51…
October 16, 2018: Non-Stop Birthday Festivities!
I woke up this morning to discover a waiting email in my inbox informing me that the application I had sent in to the government of Canada and had been returned not once, not twice, but three times prior to my re-re-resending it out in late July as apparently lost, meaning I would have to…
October 15, 2018: Back on the bike! The Suji feature!
Writing is like riding a bike. A bike that will experience sudden inexplicable gear shifts and the occasional chain jam. Also, sometimes, the seat comes off when you go too fast. But the point is, you never forget how to ride. Or the feel of the wind in your hair, and the bugs in your…
October 13, 2018: My Favorite New Show!
We are in the era of peak t.v. To some, this means a plethora of programming to help fill their days and evenings. For me, it's an avalanche of shows that leave me paralyzed by the overwhelming range of choices. And so, rather than choose and make a commitment, I just start another book. While…
October 12, 2018: And that’s a writers’ room wrap! PLUS the season finale verdicts!
Yep. That's a wrap. Now, we all go our separate ways to pursue other assignments. For Courtney and I, it's writing the pilot and episode 2. For Nicole, it's Hollywood-bound to pitch her original new series. For Alejandro, Andrew and Natalia, it's off to parts unknown to help stage a military coup with their fellow…
October 11, 2018: Highlight of Week Five!
We're completing our fifth and final week of the writers' room and have accomplished much in such a short time. We've broken the show's full ten episode first season, written the outlines and, this week, are well on track to completing notes sessions on all ten. We've unkilled characters, dismantled mass transportation systems, and even…
October 9, 2018: Top 10 Writers’ Room Preambles!
In no particular order... "I hear what you're saying but..." "This is a crazy idea but I'm going to pitch it out anyway..." "I'm going to throw something out there and if you don't like it you can just tell me to shut up..." "I'm going to make one more pitch for this and then…
October 8, 2018: What I’ve Been Missing!
Back on the home front! What've I missed? Nervous Suji at the vet to get checked for a UTI. Slumber party! Suji breaks out her Autumn wardrobe. Guard dogs! Relaxing with mom. Back at the vet for boosters and a check-up. Lulu has lost some weight so (Lucky her!) we'll be bumping up her meal…
October 7, 2018: Au Pied de Cochon Sugar Shack!
Every year, one of my favorite restaurants in Montreal, Au Pied de Cochon, hosts a popular Sugar Shack version of their down-home Quebecois comfort menu. Tickets are a tough score but, this year, my sister was able to secure a half dozen. And so, as an early birthday gift for your truly, she elected to…