“Artists are just people with marketable mental illnesses.” – Mike Eserkaln
The Old Lion sits as old lions do in his cave – secluded and hidden from view. Out of Pride and necessity choice and chance solitude of his own making and circumstance. Free to roam, but never venturing forth. He stares at the stars, and remembers their birth.
When you make your own goals, you can break your own goals.
Last week Friday I posted a song “The Moment Before We Kissed” this is the bookend song to that one. They’re both from “DreamBound” a musical that I hope to post here in it’s entirety sometime in the next year ‘er so. This is easily the saddest song I’ve ever written. Wonderfully composed and sung … Read more The Moment of Our Last Kiss
Many of you who follow this web-site already know about my appearances on Beer and Boardgames, but surprisingly some of you don’t. I had previously posted the latest one that I was on, so I thought now I’d post the first one I was on. This happened about 2 years ago now. You can see … Read more Flashback: Beer and Boardgames: Payday
This is from a number of years back. I was working on a song for “Dreambound” a musical that would take a couple of years to make (not to mention become the vehicle for me to watch my divorce happen, but that’s another story for another time.). This song that I’m working on would ultimately … Read more A Song and Acting Lessons Learned from a 3 Year Old
I had a dream last night. Well, technically I have dreams every night. Did you know that? That everyone has like 5 – 8 dreams every night, but we barely remember them at all. You’ve got to be waken up during it to remember. Fun fact. Keep reading for more fun facts. Did you know … Read more Dream Interpretation and a Song
I really like these little stories. They all revolve around the kids of the same family (the Mulligans), and they all end badly for the kids. Silly and dark at the same time. This one is #7. In fairness of full disclosure, I don’t know how many are going to be in this series. And, … Read more New Bad Story for Bad Children
I bought a used scanner today off of Craigslist and had plans of scanning drawings I’ve made for your delight. Technology, however, has slowed my momentum. Anyone know how to make an HP scanjet 4570c work? There’s something wrong with the loading of the software. The computer says; “An unexpected error occurred in the application: … Read more Robot Gives Heart
This is #5 in a series of paintings. “Dames Drinking Hootch” So far it’s #5 of 5, but we don’t know how many will ultimately be in the series. I know I’ve got at least two more planned. This particular one I’ve temporarily titled “Bubblegum Lady”. We did this one after taking a long hiatus, … Read more Bubblegum Lady
I’m participating in another 24 hour theatre event tonight/tomorrow. If you’ve never done one of these, do yourself a favor and try it out. They’re a lot of fun. You get the suggestion for a play then go write a 10 minute (usually) play. No time to question things, or over-think it, because you’ve got … Read more 24 Hour Theatre = Improvising in my own Brain