Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Martha Stewart's Holiday to-do list
December 2 - Have Mormon Tabernacle Choir record outgoing Christmas message for answering machine.
December 3 - Using candlewick and hand gilded miniature pinecones, fashion cat-o-nine-tails. Flog Gardener.
December 4 - Repaint Sistine Chapel ceiling in ecru, with mocha trim.
December 5 - Get new eyeglasses. Grind lenses myself.
December 6 - Fax family Christmas newsletter to Pulitzer Committee for consideration.
December 7 - Debug Windows 2000
December 10 - Align carpets to adjust for curvature of Earth.
December 11 - Lay Faberge egg.
December 12 - Take Dog apart. Disinfect. Reassemble.
December 13 - Collect Dentures. They make excellent pastry cutters, particularly for decorative pie crusts.
December 14 - Install plumbing in gingerbread house.
December 15 - Replace air in mini-van tires with Glade "holiday scents" in case tires are shot out at mall.
December 17 - Child-proof the Christmas tree with garland of razor wire.
December 19 - Adjust legs of chairs so each Christmas dinner guest will be same height when sitting at his or her assigned seat.
December 20 - Dip sheep and cows in egg whites and roll in confectioner's sugar to add a festive sparkle to the pasture.
December 21 - Drain city reservoir; refill with mulled cider, orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
December 22 - Float votive candles in toilet tank.
December 23 - Seed clouds for white Christmas.
December 24 - Do my annual good deed. Go to several stores. Be seen engaged in last minute Christmas shopping, thus making many people feel less inadequate than they really are.
December 25 - Bear son. Swaddle. Lay in color-coordinated manger scented with homemade potpourri.
December 26 - Organize spice racks by genus and phylum.
December 27 - Build snowman in exact likeness of Jesus.
December 31 - New Year's Eve! Give staff their resolutions. Call a friend in each time zone of the world as the clock strikes midnight in that country.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Monday, December 15, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Monday, December 8, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Semi Celeb on my flight
I was a fan of "THE HILL," a Sundance Channel doc series about the office of Congressman Robert Wexler. But this guy was the best thing on the show.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Friday, November 14, 2008
There's a COLD snap on the way
"Miami braces for the cold weather," is all I'm hearing on the news! It's going to be 74 during the day and get as low as 56 degrees at night. Better stock up on fire wood.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
5 Steps to Happiness
Steps to happiness
Connect
Developing relationships with family, friends, colleagues and neighbours will enrich your life and bring you support
Be active
Sports, hobbies such as gardening or dancing, or just a daily stroll will make you feel good and maintain mobility and fitness
Be curious
Noting the beauty of everyday moments as well as the unusual and reflecting on them helps you to appreciate what matters to you
Learn
Fixing a bike, learning an instrument, cooking – the challenge and satisfaction brings fun and confidence
Give
Helping friends and strangers links your happiness to a wider community and is very rewarding
Monday, October 20, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Friday, October 10, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Coolest Wine Cellar
This is the Fine Wine room at John's Fine Wine & Spirits in Indianapolis. Pretty sweet!
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Monday, September 15, 2008
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Dude, This movie got made!
"Dude, that movie got made!" That is something my writing partner, Brian Olson, and I used to say back when we were writing screenplays and having them go into turn-around while films like CORKY ROMANO were made instead of ours. Hollywood is F-ed up.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Friday, September 5, 2008
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Sunday, August 31, 2008
On the Job
This pic was in the INDY STAR today. It was taken on Saturday. You can see me on the left filming a crime scene for CRIME 360.
HANK MOODY!
LOS ANGELES (AP) - David Duchovny has entered a rehabilitation facility for sex addiction. In a statement released Thursday by his lawyer, Stanton Stein, the actor said he did so voluntarily, adding: "I ask for respect and privacy for my wife and children as we deal with this situation as a family."The actor's publicist, Flo Grace, confirmed the rehab report, which first appeared on People.com.
She and Stein both declined to elaborate further.
Duchovny, 48, plays a sex-obsessed character on the Showtime series "Californication," which earned Emmy nominations for casting and cinematography. The show's second season begins Sept. 28. Showtime had no comment Thursday.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Friday, August 15, 2008
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Lunch!
Went to a Belgian spot called BRUGGE. Had the mussels with fries and a delicious beer. I am finding some decent food in and around Indy. Who knew?
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Glad I Found This ONLINE!
WASHINGTON – The Internet is where we spend more and more of our time. But for a growing number of people, it’s an out-of-control habit instead of a necessary part of life.Internet addiction -- an online-related compulsive behavior that interferes with normal living and causes severe stress on family, friends, loved ones and work -- is a psychological and behavioral problem that is spreading around the world, experts say.
Kimberly Young, clinical director of the Center for Internet Addiction Recovery and author of the book “Caught in the Net,” said that about 5 percent to 10 percent of Americans --15 to 30 million people -- may suffer from Internet addiction. And the problem may be even greater elsewhere. Young said 18 to 30 percent of the populations of China, Korea and Taiwan, where the Internet is even more popular than in the U.S., may be addicted.
"I’ve seen a lot of growth in the field of Internet addiction,” said Young. “More research and studies (are) trying to understand it better. … It’s a global problem.”
The main types of Internet addiction are cybersex, online affairs, online gambling, online gaming, compulsive surfing and even eBay addiction, Young added.
An article by Dr. Jerald J. Block in the March issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry stated that “Internet addiction appears to be a common disorder.”
Centers specializing in Internet addiction have been created to offer treatment.
Coleen Moore, coordinator of resource development at the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery, said she has clients from college age to early adulthood who spend 14 to 18 hours a day online.
But Young noted that it’s not just how long people spend using a computer, it’s what they’re doing online.
“A lot of people can use the Internet, like alcohol, and not be addicted, but when they lose the control, [then] it becomes an issue,” she said. “You’re not looking at how much time do you spend online but at the quality of how that is affecting your life.”
To help people with their diagnosis, Young developed a test that uses a 20-question survey to measure levels of Internet addiction.
“There are no real drugs for this yet,” she said. “It’s not about medication, it’s more about therapy.”
The estimated recovery time varies.
At the Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery, some patients need 30 to 90 days in-patient treatment, followed by a continuing care program.
But Internet addiction recovery, as any other addiction, requires lifelong treatment, experts said.
“This [problem] can reactive itself any time if the person does not keep working on the recovery,” said Moore. “We see recovery as a lifelong endeavor.”
In addition to private treatment centers, nonprofit organizations like Gamblers Anonymous, Kickporn.com, Online Gamers Anonymous and Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous were created to help addicts.
Online gaming is the form of Internet addiction that is rapidly growing among young people.
“Initially we primarily had people addicted to surfing the Web, chat rooms, virtual communities and things like that. Now we are looking more to gaming,” Moore said.
Brian Robbins, of the entertainment agency Fuel Industries Inc. and a member of the International Game Developers Association, said there’s been a big increase in the number of people playing video games online.
“The vast majority of the Web-based games, … probably 90 to 95 percent, are free to play,” said Robbins.
San Francisco-based Zynga.com offers a huge variety of free games online through Facebook, one of the most popular social networking Web sites. Poker and blackjack are the most popular games, with more than 12 million and 4 million registered players, respectively, according to its Web site.
“Gaming is certainly one of the things that could get people addicted to the Internet because it’s such a compelling content…,” said Robbins. “But I don’t think games are any more susceptible to Internet addiction than any of the other forms of entertainment.”
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
The Most Famous Oval in the World
I got to go to the INDIANAPOLIS MOTOR SPEEDWAY for the Allstate 400 at the Brickyard. 400,000 NASCAR fans couldn't be wrong. Luckily we had a police escort.
And they brought beer.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Reading Glasses
I bought some $9.99 reading glasses at the grocery store tonight. They are only +1.00 magnification but I think they might help for close up viewing. I know they are not tremendously fashionable. What do you want for ten bucks? Armani?
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Andy Dick Arrested - Surprised?
Comedian and actor Andy Dick was arrested today on suspicion of drug possession and sexual battery after police were called to a disturbance outside a restaurant in Murrieta.Police said they arrived at Buffalo Wild Wings on Murrieta Hot Springs Road at about 1:15 a.m. after receiving reports of an intoxicated man urinating outside. They stopped a truck that was leaving the scene and Dick was in the front seat.
According to Murrieta Police Lt. Dennis Vrooman, a 17-year-old girl said 42-year-old Dick had left the restaurant, walked up to her and pulled down her tank top, exposing her breasts. His friends escorted him to the truck, which was then stopped by police near a Sam's Club store.
Officers lined up the men in the truck along a curb, and the alleged victim and another witness picked out Dick as the assailant.
Vrooman said Dick was "extremely intoxicated" and that police found marijuana and antianxiety Xanax medication in his pockets.
He was booked into the Southwest Detention Center on $5,000 bail.
Andy's mugshot reminded me of another celebrity mugshot. They look related.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Indy Apartment
This is the view from my balcony. It looks south toward the city center.
Here is a shot of the living room. I do most of my work on the computer while channel surfing from the couch. Surprise!I'm on the 25th floor which is nice. The building is located half a block from a huge Fire / Ambulance Station which is not so nice.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Saturday, July 12, 2008
INDY Blogging
I usually start a new blog for each city I visit. But I figure that I'll just continue posting here. I don't know who even reads this thing...probably 3 people. To those of you who check in I hope you find some good stuff here in the coming months. Let the games begin.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
My Indy Apartment
I just moved in to an apartment in downtown Indianapolis. I'm on the 25th floor of the Riley Towers. I have a nice view looking south toward the center of town and, oddly enough, the police HQ.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Employee Evaluations
1. "Since my last report this employee has reached rock bottom and started
to dig."
2. "I would not allow this employee to breed."
3. "This employee is really not much of a has-been, but more of a definite
won't be."
4. "Works well when under constant supervision and cornered like a rat in a
trap."
5. "When she opens her mouth it seems it is only to change feet."
6. "He would be out of his depth in a parking lot puddle."
7. "This young lady has delusions of adequacy."
8. "He sets low personal standards and then consistently fails to achieve
them."
9. "This employee is depriving a village somewhere of an idiot."
10. "This employee should go far, the sooner he starts the better."
11. "Got a full six pack but lacks the plastic thing to hold it all
together."
12. "A gross ignoramus --- 144 time worse than an ordinary ignoramus."
13. "He doesn't have ulcers but he is a carrier."
14. "I would like to go hunting with him sometime."
15. "He's been working with glue too much."
16. "He would argue with a signpost."
17. "He brings a lot of joy whenever he leaves the room."
18. "When his IQ reaches 50 he should sell."
19. "If you see two people talking and one looks bored, he is the other
one."
20. "A photographic memory but with the lens cap glued on."
21. "A prime candidate for natural de-selection."
22. "Donated his brain to science before he was done using it."
23. "Gates are down, lights are flashing but the train isn't coming."
24. "He's got two brains, one is lost and the other is out looking for it."
25. "If he were any more stupid he'd have to be watered twice a week."
26. "If you gave him a penny for his thoughts you would get change."
27. "If you stand close enough to him you can hear the ocean."
28. "It's hard to believe that he beat out 1,000,000 other sperm."
29. "One neuron short of a synapse."
30. "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge, he only gargled."
31. "It takes him 2 hours to watch 60 Minutes."
Friday, July 4, 2008
Happy 4th
July 4th 1776 was an important day for the USA. I'm afraid we have forgotten the significance of that day in that year. The HBO series John Adams based on the book by David McCullough was a very good look in to that time.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Monument Circle
This is where I'm staying this week. Downtown Indy. My hotel is just behind the monument in this shot and my view is from the 18th floor. Not too bad. Will post more soon. Drove 10 hours and I'm tired.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Mark Your Calendar
2nd ANNUAL BARTENDING COMPETITIONThe 2008 Greater Kansas City Bartending Competition will be held at the Uptown Theater on Sunday, Aug 10th. This will be the second in their annual competition. In last year’s inaugural event, they sold 450 tickets, and raised nearly $8000 for the HALO Foundation. In addition to raising money for a great charity, our goal is to “raise the bar” for the art of mixology in Kansas City. Dale “King Cocktail” Degroff will be the celebrity guest judge, along with Ryan Maybee, Doug Frost, and Lisa Burgess. Dale is one of the most revered experts in his field, and authored the book “The Craft of the Cocktail”. Doug is a KC native and Master Sommelier and Master of Wine. Ryan and Lisa are local experts in the restaurant and bar community. This competition is focused on the craft that goes into making a great cocktail, and aims to shed light on the skill, talent, creativity, and professionalism that exists in the bartending industry. The use of quality ingredients, proper techniques, and a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mixology will determine the winners. The finals will be held on August 10th and will include not only the competition, but also live music from The Roman Numerals, a DJ, a flair demonstration by the Angel’s Rock Bar bartenders, and food catered from some of the area’s best restaurants including Jp Wine Bar, JJ’s, The Drop, Nara, and Makers Mark Bourbon House.
When and Where: Sunday, August 10th at the Uptown Theater 6pm
Who: Kansas City’s top 12 Bartenders and Mixologists, Live Music, DJ, KC’s Best Restaurants
Prizes: $1000 for First Place, $500 Second, $250 Third. Top 3 recipes published in Cheers Magazine nationally and Ink locally
Friday, June 27, 2008
When You're a Billionaire...
You can call in a lot of favors for your funny "last day at work" video.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Thursday, June 19, 2008
GAP "Flea"
This is a spec commercial I did in 1999. Thought you all might enjoy seeing it for the nostalgia factor.
