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The Ocean is Backwards...

Friday, Nov 21, 2008 9:05PM / Standard Entry / Members only

Here on the Left Coast.

But I made it San Diego, and in the process broke a 25-year record for Consecutive Hours Without Sleep Minus the Aid of Narcotics: 30.

I went shopping to stay awake, and it worked.

It's 5:30 AM, and I have already exercsed. Now I need to bathe and eat breakfast, then go to the conference, where I will meet up with people I haven't seen in5 years. I willl be in a suit, so they won't recognize me.

Here's hoping I make it untill at least 9 pm before falling into a coma...

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Sorry, and See You Soon

Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 9:59AM / Standard Entry / Members only

I apologize for being out of the loop for so long. I am leaving in a few hours for a business trip to San Diego, and so the last week has been a hellish nightmare of preparation, work, etc.

I am not looking forward to spending 5 days in a jet-lag induced torpor, especially because I am ostensibly supposed to be an intellectual and sound/look like something other than a dope-addled loon.

At least I will be wearing the suit.

Still, I find it quite embarrassing to nod off during people's presentations, or to fall dead asleep at 4pm, then wake up at midnight and spend the next 6 hours watching television programming no one should see. The Persian Whippoorwill, tonight on The Learning Channel; The History Channel presents Hemorrhoids in History. Great English Horticulturists on The Discovery Channel.

You get the idea. I think I'll have a series of hot dates with Excedrin PM.

Still, I am looking forward to seeing my classmates and profs from graduate school.

Also on the bright side, I can buy clothes off the rack.

Oh, and the king sized bed in the hotel room will be nice too.

And salads.

Radio Shack.

Border's Books.

Guitar Center.

Can anybody tell me why there is a Narragansett Ave. in San Diego? Narragansett is the name of Native Americans from Rhode Island.

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Alive in Class

Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 12:14PM / Standard Entry / Members only

Andrew, Terence and Conroy were kind enough to come to my Understanding Movies class yesterday and do a Q&A with my students.

I want to say THANK YOU to them for being so generous with their time and for allowing me to have a rare class where I felt like I gave my students a chance to really see into a film.

The students all told me afterward that they really enjoyed The Heavenly Kings (which I screened before the Q&A) and being able to listen to Andrew, Terence and Conroy. I asked them why they didn't ask many questions, but I think they were just shy. Their grades will reflect the loss of face they cost me...

So thank you Terence, Andrew and Conroy for knocking down the 'fourth wall' and talking with my students.

They just got here, but Conroy edges towards the door...

"If one more of these kids asks where Daniel is, I'll snap..."

Andrew has had it up to here...

"I need a cigarette..."

Andrew's un-ladylike posture draws Conroy's attention.

"You lookin' at me???"

Terence speaks.

Andrew pensively listens.

This particular anecdote always brings a tear to Andrew's eyes.

Conroy speaks, and we all listen. Look at that tattoo...

Andrew speaks (or auditions for 24 Herbs...?); Terence and Conroy check their messages.

What can I say about this photo that hasn't already been said about Shakespeare in Love?

"Who, this guy? This guy right here?"

"No, I didn't like that Native American outfit and if you ask me again I'll smack you!"

Conroy emphasizes; Andrew keeps a careful eye on him.

"I don't know what Andrew's doing, but it's nothing to do with me!"

"Thank god the professor finally got someone worth listening to in class and shut the hell up!"

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Not Guilty

Wednesday, Nov 12, 2008 10:49AM / Standard Entry / Members only

Just wanted to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that I do in fact own a suit, and that I don't look horrible in it.

You can't really see how shiny it is, but I am waiting on more photos from that night that will illustrate it's sharkskin-like sheen. You can almost see yourself in it!

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Let Me Be the First To Ask...

Saturday, Nov 8, 2008 9:55AM / Standard Entry / Members only

From Yahoo! News:
Palin denounces her critics as cowardly
Ummmmmm... who is this Palin person and why are they important?

Is it January yet???

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