I didn’t know that Randy Pausch passed away on July 25 until I heard the co-author of his book as a guest on “On Point.” I didn’t even know the book was out.
In terms of my career, these are uncertain times for me, but Randy Pausch’s lecture, “Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams” is still a signpost pointing me in the right direction.
Last night, I told Jen about the radio program, about him passing away. She went to the closet and pulled out a Borders bag, and, opening it, handed me his book, “The Last Lecture.” Another signpost, just when I need it most. (You’re the best, Jen.)
My sister Sara Mackie has been nominated for a Cincinnati Entertainment Award (CEA) for “LOCAL ACTRESS IN A SUPPORTING ROLE IN A PLAY” for her performance as Izzy in Rabbit Hole (Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati.)
Sara’s on the left.
Voting is open to anyone. If you’ve got the notion, cast your vote for Sara. I saw Rabbit Hole right before I moved out of Ohio and I’m very glad I did. (See the play, not move. Heh.) It was a very powerful play, great story and characters.
If you didn’t see Rabbit Hole, take my word that it was awesome. Or this reviewer’s word. He loved it, too.
Mackie’s Izzy becomes a startling voice of reason … This is a memorable production. Grade: A — Citybeat.com
Last day to vote is Monday, August 4.
What’s the point of living near the coast if you don’t go to the beach once in awhile? I ask you.
I read an amusing article from my hometown newspaper today. The thought process behind this new … policy, I guess you’d call it, is unsettling, whether you mind this fashion fad or not.
“FLINT, Michigan — The city’s new police chief is saying no to crack.
Acting Flint Police Chief David R. Dicks announced Thursday that officers will begin arresting people wearing pants or shorts that sag too low exposing rear ends.” -Article in the Flint Journal.
Plumber arrested for crack
ink brush and photoshop, 06/27/08
“What about plumber’s crack?” said Keith Speer, president of the Flint Police Officers Association.“
Update:
But you know what? I don’t care. If it annoys me, it SHOULD be illegal. (Right, chief?) — Andrew Heller, Flint Journal
Story Gaming in Boston, 5-21-08
Sheesh, it’s been a little while since I’ve written anything here. I’ve been traveling a bit (I’ll post photos soon!) and working (I can’t post the stuff right now.)
Last night I attended my first gaming session with the “Story Games Boston” group. You ask, what’s a story game? The definition is somewhat sketchy, but Story-Games.com says:
A Story Game is a type of role-playing game or gaming experience with a lesser focus on My Character and a greater focus on Our Story.
It was a fun and memorable evening with lots of laughs, dice explosions and bottle-tipping. It will be awhile before I get the hang of this style of play. Playing is heavy improvisation and whenever I try to improv, a big “Loading, Please Wait…” message scrolls across my brain.
Great group of folks and I’m looking forward to seeing them again next week.
Jen and I took a walking tour of the beautiful College Hill in Providence on Sunday, taking note of many of the important locations of H.P. Lovecraft’s works and life. We followed the wonderfully helpful map created by the kind folks at http://www.hplovecraft.com.
“I never can be tied to raw new things,
For I first saw the light in an old town,
Where from my window huddled roofs sloped down,
To a quaint harbour rich with visionings.
Streets with carved doorways where the sunset beams,
Flooded old fanlights and small window-panes,
And Georgian steeples topped with gilded vanes ~
These are the sights that shaped my childhood dreams.”
- Quote on H.P. Lovecraft Memorial
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We see here Joss Whedon, whose art has touched me, touching my art!
He got the NE Browncoat package today. Thanks to Shelley and Holly from the NE Browncoats for sending this and to Jaime Paglia for making the hand off.
My glee is euphoric.
