I hopped online this morning to discover fans of the Artemis Fowl book series reacting to the recently released trailer for the big screen adaptation. To put it mildly, they are NOT happy. I haven't read the series, nor have I seen the trailer, but the twitter reactions seem to criticize the upcoming movie for…
March 1, 2020: Suji Sunday!
Spring fashion! Snow bunny. Ah, my girls. Sometimes, when I come home, I still catch myself looking for Lulu. Suji and me in our matching sweaters. https://youtu.be/qivSdsfAVOA Suji (and mom!) make chickpea pancakes!
February 29, 2020: A Rare Leap Day Entry!
Monday night, I'll be doing a live twitter chat with Utopia Falls creator R.T. Thorne. WHAT, pray tell, is a live twitter chat? Well, I suppose it's like a regular twitter discussion except that I get back to you sooner. And someone, perhaps only tangentially connected to the discussion, will, at some point, post a…
February 28, 2020: Let’s Make A Deal!
A few other production opportunities have recently arisen, some of which would take me away from Toronto. Akemi and Suji would, obviously, come with, but I'm not so sure I want to leave Hog Town. Maybe if this was twenty years ago and I really needed that next gig, but I now have the luxury…
February 25, 2020: Pandemic? Yes/No
For the past month or so, I've been keeping abreast of this potentially burgeoning pandemic by checking out daily updates on the breaking news. My source of information is NOT - The WHO - which has appeared shockingly inept throughout the virus's progression. The CDC - that seems more worried about scaring people than informing…
February 24, 2020: Back in the swing of things
It's nice to be back home. Last night, I slept in my own bed, with my own dog snuggled up against me. And, today, I was back in the swing of things, taking a few meetings and, most importantly, completing a first draft of my second TimEscape script. The more I write for these characters,…
Utopia Falls – Behind the Scenes
A few behind the scene photos from the Utopia Falls production... First official meeting of The Utopia Falls Whiskey Club. Series Creator/Director R.T. Thorne surveys his sets-in-progress. First scene! The Tribunal readies for action. The ladies of Hair & Make-Up: Sherylann, Julia, Joanne, and Alex. The Tribunal - relaxed mode. R.T. Thorne calling the shots.…
February 21, 2020: Montreal Day…?
I woke up early this morning, completed the third act of my TimEscape script, then picked up mom and her neighbors and drove to Smoke Meat Pete for a meal I'd been looking forward to all week. And a meal that was simply not destined to happen. Sadly, the place is closed - FOR SIX…
February 20, 2020: Montreal Day #8!
It's been a whirlwind couple of days here in Montreal. Yesterday, I took my mother to the hospital to have her cast removed cast removed and fitted for a wrist brace. Today, I accompanied her to get her pants hemmed. Tomorrow, we'll be going to pick up said pants. Crazy, no? Yesterday's lunch was (my…
February 18, 2020: Montreal Day #6!
Going a little stir crazy here in Montreal. But, at least, I'm getting stuff done. I've read four books and two graphic novels, written twenty-five pages of the new TimEscape script, and just had a call regarding that horror script. They asked me if I wanted to direct and, while interesting, it's not something I've…
February 17, 2020: Suji Monday!
I've lost all sense of time here in Montreal. I completely missed Suji Sunday. So here is Suji Monday! How could I forget this face? Pretty in pink. What I've been missing... https://youtu.be/5vVotZAd2s4 What Akemi refers to as "the crispy tongue"!
I knew instantly – it wasn’t a shrimp shell!
Last night, I attended a dinner party hosted by my old high school buddy, Lawrence, and his wife, Mel. We were enjoying a nice take-out meal from a nearby restaurant. Halfway through supper, Lawrence, seated beside me, suddenly pulled something out of his mouth and uttered a shocked: "What is THIS?!". A hush fell over…
February 15, 2020: Montreal Day #3!
My recent internet searches have included: "perfect murder", "fake your own death", and "how to get rid of a dead body". This morning, it was: "nuclear fusion", "heavy water", and "missile guidance systems". I wonder if whoever monitors online activity bothers to cross-reference search topics with a surfer's profession. It's research for this new script.…
February 14, 2020: Like Bill Murray on his 30th Groundhog Day loop!
My sister's dogs are bed hogs. Kona likes to sprawl out in the middle of the mattress while Ralphie is given to pacing around at night and burrowing under the covers. They must have awakened a good half dozen times between 5-7 a.m., anxiously looming over me in expectation of an early breakfast. Every time…
February 13, 2020: Montreal Day #1!
Well, Day #1 of my dogsitting stay in Montreal is almost complete. And I am completely exhausted. I caught the second to last flight out of Toronto last night, got in a little after 9:00 p.m., woke up at 4:30 a.m. this morning to drive my sister to the airport, read for several hours, then…