Sounds like Nine Inch Nails has gone political. “Year Zero” hits stores today, so get off your ass and go get it!
On a semi-related note: I am totally loving Trent Reznor’s new muscle daddy look. Mmmmm.
Weekend-ing
Was the weekend any less crazy and stressful than last week?
No. Not really.
Lots of projects and plans … some of which didn’t get done. Six hour trips to the emergency room (for my sister) tend to put a kink in that. So, this week I am gonna have to play “catch up” on a few things on top of the slew of new things happening. We start rehearsals tonight for the next show at the theater (“Show Stoppers”) that I will be singing a song in. That plus painting the dining room plus freelance work plus various other commitments is gonna have me being a busy boy this coming week. I am hoping that the dining room will be finished this evening. But the way things have been going, I am not gonna hold my breath.
I am obsessive. I want to get the the dining room painting done this evening.
Week Ending
Friday the 13th fits as an end to this week.
There have been weeks that I have sucked worse, but this week hasn’t been a barrel of monkeys.
And that 45 minute wait at the tag office hasn’t helped any. People get testy when they have to wait. There were a lot of testy people there.
Sheesh.
I think I need some “fun.”
Improvements
Well, the molding went up in the living room this past weekend. All that is left to do is fill some nail holes and do a wee bit of touch-up painting. Yes, yes, yes … I do know that I need to post photos for you “improvement” nuts to see. I’ll get there.
So, what’s up next? Funny you should ask …
Repainting the dining room/kitchen is next on the agenda. There are a few spots that I need to put some mud on and then I will ready to rock. The trim (and probably the ceiling as well) is going to be “Oatmeal.” The walls will be “Powder Blue 4.” Oatmeal is a Ralph Lauren color and Powder Blue 4 is from the Laura Ashley Home Collection. What can I say … Christy has good taste in color.
The Host: My Thoughts
On Sunday Franke and I trekked off to see “The Host” and “OMG!” was it great! It’s been a really looooong time since I have seen a horror film this fun, scary and moving. It helps that the writer/director actually give you main characters that you like and care about. It helps that the monster movie thrills are really well done. It helps the movie (and the horror genre in general) that the gore is kept to a bare minimum so those fans of “horror” and not “gore” can get into the movie as well. It helps that the movie has several subtexts (United States politics, pandemics, Agent Yellow!) that make it resonate more. There is some much good stuff in this movie that I couldn’t possibly write it all down. I love, love, loved it! Go see it. NOW!!!
Stale & Crusty
Yeah. Been feeling stale and crusty this week … instead of feeling all fresh and funky. Doesn’t help that Spring has disappeared and Winter temps have returned. Grrrrrrrr. We have a small chance of snow showers tonight! I love snow … in December/January … not in April. Anyhoo. Hopefully gonna get the molding in the living room finished this weekend. Gonna go see the first show of the season at the theater. Gonna watch more of “Twin Peaks: The Second Season.” Gonna watch some documentaries about the West Memphis Three. Gonna nap as much as possible. And in the next few days, Franke and I will take in “The Host” at our new favorite movie theater.
R.I.P. Bob Clark
Bob Clark and his son were killed yesterday in a head-on car cash. Clark is most famous for directing “A Christmas Story” and Porky’s” … but horror films fans will remember him for “Children Shouldn’t Play with Dead Things,” “Deathdream” (aka “Dead of Night”) and the classic “Black Christmas.”
“Twin Peaks” Double Shot
Cooper’s Dream
Wiggum’s Dream
Today
I am feeling run down and kinda crappy today. So I will leave you with this little reminder …
After 5+ years of waiting, “Twin Peaks: The Second Season” drops into stores today (or last week if you’re Kim’s Video on St. Marks). Rumors are flying all over the net that there will be a big box set later this year containing Season One, Season Two and the original un-cut Pilot (which has never been available on video in the States). I will believe it when I see it. Anyhoo … go and waste some time with this great Guide to Twin Peaks.
I Heart Mr. Ryker
And apparently I dream about his as well.
Weekend Checklist
Movies to Watch:
1. “The Lives of Others†at the Fine Arts Theater.
Watched and Really Liked It.
2. “Touching the Void†on dvd.
Watched and Really Liked It.
3. “The Sea Inside†on dvd.
Watched and Liked It.
4. “A Room with a View†on dvd.
Watched and Liked It … especially the Pond Scene.
Things to Do:
1. Drink a beer with friends.
Completed.
2. Paint the outside of the front door.
Completed.
3. Trim hair and beard.
Completed.
4. Get over being “down in the dumps.â€
Not Completed.
Dreamtime (Redux)
I had the craziest dream last night.
I was with Ken Ryker and we were hanging out and having a good time. We start kissing and getting naked. He’s totally into me and is getting ready to plow my ass with that monster cock of his when we are interrupted. It turns out that Kristen Bjorn wants to see me in his office. I go and meet him and find out that he wants me for one of his films. He tells me that I have a great build and with a little work at the gym I could be the next big thing in gay porn.
End of the Week
Yippie! Another long work week is nigh on to being over. Nice thing is that the finger is healed up enough now that I can actually type with it again. Yippie! Do I have BIG plans for the weekend? Nah. But there will be some stuff going on and lots of movie watching as usual.
Movies to Watch:
1. “The Lives of Others” at the Fine Arts Theater.
2. “Touching the Void” on dvd.
3. “The Sea Inside” on dvd.
4. “A Room with a View” on dvd.
Man-oh-man, how I love Netflix.
Things to Do:
1. Drink a beer with friends.
2. Paint the outside of the front door.
3. Trim hair and beard.
4. Get over being “down in the dumps.”
Disco music is playing. Dance!