Movie Pairings For Every Single Schitt’s Creek Episode For All Six Seasons
Movie Pairings For Every Single Schitt’s Creek Episode For All Six Seasons
What Schitt’s Creek Means To Me
I made my first “panic buy” late last night. No, it was not toilet paper. Or wine. Or food. It was the Schitt’s Creek Season 1 & 2 DVD set. I had been waiting to own my little piece of Heaven’s creek vis-à-vis a full series boxed set with bonus features, behind the scenes extras, … Continue reading
Love Letter to Schitt’s Creek
Mi amour, I see you. And I know you see me too. When you whisper your ostentatious lexicon of superfluous sweet-nothings with a straight face, you hit me like an arrow through the middle of my heart. Every waking hour that we spend together, at the gym, cuddling on the couch, in bed, they mean … Continue reading
My Artist’s Statement
When I joined the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, they asked for my artist’s statement. I’d written one once before for a grant and I’ve written bios galore. But never an overall artist’s statement. I loved the idea. Should have done this long ago. Of course, I think every artist of all sorts … Continue reading
Speaking of old novels you should (re)read…
Finally, I guess, everyone’s re-reading 1984. Good! I re-read it this past summer and did my part to advertise its application to modern day. Glad to see the appreciation of this classic dystopian novel alive and well again. Here’s a list of other must-read classics (or re-reads) to put on your list after you finish … Continue reading
Journalists working hard for you right now, even if you don’t appreciate it (yet)
Some spend an awful lot of time these days worrying about “the media” who are there for all of us as our eyes and ears. Maybe because it isn’t dead and it isn’t going anywhere no matter how hard certain people wish it. Keep ALL politicians accountable. Keep journalists in statehouses and in bureaus and … Continue reading
Letting myself click on The Falling Man, a story of 9/11, 15-years later
I could not have looked at this picture or read this story before. But 15 years after the last day of the “before”… Before 9/11 changed how the world can be seen, I can look. I did. I let myself. I froze, seeing it in my feed, in horror. Then swiped past it quickly. I … Continue reading
Adaptations of the scifi kind – 10 great short stories that have been adapted for the screen
I love science fiction. I also love short stories. When short scifi is turned into a film, it’s all roses, as they say. I’ve linked all the brilliant short stories below to a free PDF copy of each online. Philip K. Dick (PKD), my all-time favorite writer, is the brain behind many great scifi adaptations … Continue reading
Open Letter to Chris Carter
Open letter to Chris Carter, creator of The X Files Dearest Chris Carter: I realize that Lord Kinbote may be inhabiting your body and that you may not receive this letter due to being at the Earth’s molten core; however, I felt the need to reach out to you after the conclusion of The … Continue reading
On the why would anyone care to read about you question
On the why would anyone care to read about you question…I would say what I say to my journalism and film students when they tell me that they have no story ideas… Everyone has a story to tell, this is what journalism is to me at its heart – the stories of all of us, … Continue reading
Advice for students who want to work in any media industry
I’ve been asked to participate in a mentoring program for students about to graduate from college this coming weekend. In preparation for the event, I was asked to share the most important advice I have to give young people who want to work in the media industries. So here’s that answer… The advice I give to … Continue reading
The Truth Is Out There
It was July 1997. A hot, humid night like all of the others in a Fort Worth, Texas summer. My friend and coworker, Anita, and I were enjoying a night out at the AMC Palace 9, the newest downtown movieplex, packed elbow to elbow in front of the largest screen the theatre had, the … Continue reading
Exploring truth in storytelling through The X Files’ Bad Blood
I was recently discussing what it is to tell a truth, to write about truth, in story telling with some other writers. We talked about the possibilities for multiple truths to co-exist, the possibility of believing something making it feel true and other such writerly arguments that you’d find in a Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop. … Continue reading
Ode to TV News
You’re brave and strong and gutsy You’re fierce, thoughtful and wise You’re jaded and harsh and a punch in the stomach You’re a jab in the eye and a dart in the throat You can be so much to so many people You can truly make a difference in this world You shine a light … Continue reading
Chasing Connections Down Rabbit Holes of Inspiration
I love the internet. I love how it connects things I didn’t even know were connectable. In a few keystrokes I am down a rabbit hole chasing ghosts and echos of words, thoughts, ideas gone by but not forgotten. An example: I decided to do a little research on a movie (Midnight in Paris) and … Continue reading
Top 125 movies everyone should watch
Talking with students in various classes of mine recently, I’ve noticed that far too many young, cool people haven’t seen so many awesome classic films. So with that, I share my current list of 125 films everyone should see. Let the debate begin of what else to add! movies everyone should see, in no particular … Continue reading
On being inspired to write (and report) people’s stories
I am inspired today. And I have news and journalism to thank yet again. And I want to share the trigger to my excitement with the world. It’s an amazing story that deserves the word amazing, when most things we read that have that word attached to them probably aren’t. But this is: A man … Continue reading
Breaking Bad’s Story Design Applied to Journalism
Check out this great article from Inside the Story Magazine: http://www.insidethestory.org/preview/breaking-bad-stories-a-manifesto-for-story-design-in-journalism/ It sounds pretty much like “New Journalism” to me. And great ideas for all types of storytellers… though a team that large working on any one story is pretty rare in the “news” biz – but why not use this as a classroom approach! (Sundance … Continue reading
Dear News, Please consider rebranding yourself
Dear #News, I advise you to read the following report on you and your likeness: http://www.poynter.org/latest-news/top-stories/225139/pew-surveys-of-audience-habits-suggest-perilous-future-for-news/ Now, I’d like to point out that we can change this by showing your importance to society AND by being better everyday, giving people news they need disguised as news they want. Let’s give them a reason to want … Continue reading
Read Some Name Stories: Names ReDefined
Name Quotes: Portia
Portia – a “modern” spelling of Porcia, from the ancient Roman family name Porcius, meaning pig. Famously named Portias include: a moon of Uranus, and as mentioned below Shakespeare‘s character. There’s also a tree, a butterfly and a spider genus with the name. “Portia,” he read as if she weren’t there. “Like The Merchant of […]
Larry
April 30 is Larry Day! If there are any Larry’s in your life give them a high five, a coffee, or perhaps a hug to mark their special celebration. When I think of the name Larry, Larry David pops to mind front and center. As a Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm fan, this comedy mastermind […]
Cadillac
Cars have all sorts of names, some like Ford are named after their famous inventor/founder (Henry). Oldsmobile is named after its founder too: Ransom E. Olds (yes, that’s his real name!). Of course, there’s Tesla, named after the once-forgotten electricity genius. But did you know Cadillac is named after a person too? Yep, and that’s […]
Wires in a Box 