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August 31, 2007
So, I Talked to Mesh Last Night...
Seriously. I did. On a phone.
He says hi.
Eventually, we hung up.
He had to go to a screening.
I had to go to bed.
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August 30, 2007
Aunt Frank
Though slightly less chuckle-worthy after just watching Ken Burns' film about World War II, I just rediscovered this little tidbit I tossed off as part of the "Community Calendar" section of this year's April Fool's issue of The Pulse:
“The Diary of Aunt Frank”—A man is trapped in a closet during World War II. 8 p.m. Encore Theatre.
Ah. Jokes.
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August 27, 2007
Marti and Lying
I am not going to say that Marti Rutherford is lying in regards to the current residency controversy that's engulfing her, but I will say that the word "lying" has come up more times than I can count as I've discussed the story with folks over the last few days.
In short, people are sick of politicians who lie to them. Moreover, they are sick of a system where regular, repeated, and wholesale dishonesty is now so seemingly required of those who wish to obtain and maintain political power. Whatever happened to the "service" portion of "public service"?
It's sad. Sickening, actually.
I'd ramble on more about this, but the Red Sox are now back up to 7 1/2 games over the Yankees, I have a fantastic wife and child, and I'm in a good mood.
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Ken Burns and "The War"
Later tonight, I will have finished watching my DVD screener copy of Ken Burns' seven-part, 14-hour film on World War II, "The War." The film premieres on PBS on September 23, and I'll be interviewing Ken tomorrow.
I'll be writing more about "The War" later, but I will tell you now that, as I fully expected, the film is nothing short of miraculous. It is also often absolutely gut-wrenching in spots.
I'll be interested to hear and read discussion about the film once it's aired.
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August 21, 2007
Blogunited and It Feels So Good
So many things a-happenin'... Where to start?
The Pulse has a new office. We are now located in a converted warehouse block on Rossville Avenue. The place screams alt weekly. We're still unpacking, but when all is unpacked, things will be sweet. (Except for the rancid fumes of the chicken factory across the street. Those are decidedly not-so-sweet.)
Sam. Photos. Soon. I have at least a couple of months worth of photos of Sam to post online, including his most recent J.C. Penney shoot, and various trips to various states to visit various friends and family. The boy has four teeth, just turned nine months old, is almost walking, and is currently speaking (what sounds like) a combination of Chinese and German. He also regularly says "dad" and "mom" -- although we're still a little unclear as to whether he knows what he's saying.
BillColrus.com will soon undergo a rather large transformation. One of the reasons I haven't been blogging much lately is that I have been constructing a new blog/site via Wordpress. In addition to a new blog, the site will also feature video and audio clips from my various past and present projects, as well as a rather extensive archive of my printed work. I hope to have the site live in a month.
Just in time for September's fifth anniversary of the premiere of "On The Other Hand," you will be soon be able to order (at an almost-free price) the long-awaited "Handful of On The Other Hand" compilation DVD. I'm putting together a trailer for it as we speak, and my plan is to have ordering information available when the new site launches. You may also hear something soon about a release party...
I interviewed Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish today. All I can say is that he was super cool. Next week, I'm interviewing Ken Burns.
If you've never been, the Wilderness Theatre in Trenton, GA is highly recommended. We went last weekend. Not only was it great to watch a movie under the stars on a warm summer evening, but the concession prices were very reasonable and the bathrooms were ABSOLUTELY IMMACULATE. And VERY WELL air-conditioned.
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Current Diversions
Watching: Air Guitar Nation
Reading: Stiff by Mary Roach
Listening: Scraps by NRBQ
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August 17, 2007
Dog the Bounty Hunter in Atlanta Tomorrow
I admit it. I'm a fan.
The question: Should I go?
I need your help, people.
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August 16, 2007
Could Somebody Please Remove These Cutleries from My Knees?
Think about it.
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August 05, 2007
Blog Like a Log
Yes, I know. My blogging has dropped off. This is not for lack of interest. I actually have much to blog about, and I don't want to disappoint the seven people who read this thing.
Give me a couple of days. For in a couple of days the magic will return.
And in a couple of days you will say, "Well, that actually wasn't all that magical, jerk."
And I will say, "I know. You are a sucker."
Sigh.
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