Another day past

Yes, its been a lifetime since my last post. I suppose one of my many weak points is that I lack the ability to follow through on a great many things - especially ones that sometimes make me draw blanks. Dave Chapelle had the same problem when he left his show, didn't he?

Ill close this very short re-introduction into blogging by saying that there are three tropical systems out there, two rounds of storms here today, and the Autumn is coming soon.

Though I have said it before, remember what Laura Alexander used to say, my friends...

"Who knows what the future will bring?"

One thing is certain. Sometimes we lose people we dearly love through our own foolishness. Sometimes we lose them because things just weren't meant to be. Sometimes, though, the ones who stick around are the ones you should hold on to. They are truly rare.

Ryan Cox and others...et.al.

((This post was originally written on July 19, 2011)

So, all things being equal - - - I haven't posted in a while....

mostly because the folks to follow this have something to say about what I have talked about, or what i have or have not done, or Lord knows what.

Nonetheless, I stopped posting for a good long while. I just couldn't stand hearing what folks I have disappointed in the past had to comment.

Ok, so you made your point, once again, Sir Cox.

Ill get back to it.

I just wonder who is still listening....

So few and far between

It seems that as of late, even as my reminders dwindle, posts come fewer and fewer. Lets just say I'm thinking what comes next. There is a certain dichotomy between what is and what will be. I am coming to my resolution faster than I'd like. Needless to say, for those who have the 'code' to read it, Stone Meadow wins out over Sailway...not that there needs to be a contest. In the end, I know I am better off at the first over the second.

Cryptic? Yes. This post comes at the end of a great deal of deliberation. Far at the end of the line, I need to be what Ilynn said so many years ago...self-sufficient and where I need to be.

Ill say this for the day ...

There are those I miss and those I long to be with from day to day. But, as Helen Melton Whitaker used to say "Crap in one hand and wish in the other and see which fills up faster...".
If, in the end I am wrong in this endeavor, Ill be incredibly surprised. It hasn't taken me this long to figure out what to do - its taken me this long to get up the courage to do it.

Ive had many stages in my life - very interesting ones - and Im thankful for them all. What comes next? Who knows. What I do know is this. Its time...just like Christy Boughman told me - its time to do something.

I need to be brave, less worrysome, and just do what needs doing.

Ten years from now, I'll look back on this and smile - and know it was for the best.

The FearFest that COULD have been...

So after two weeks of horror movies, I have to say that this year is no better or worse than last year. I realize that AMC is starting a zombie series on Sunday, but that doesnt mean that someone at AMC couldnt have put about 15 minutes over a box of doughnuts in a conference room to make some better decisions.

The staples were all present: the original Dracula (Nosferatu - silent and the 1931 with Bela Lugosi), Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, The Creature from the Black Lagoon - and rightly so. Even the marathons of the Friday the 13th and the Halloween series were welcome and seasoned in their blood, gore, and mayhem. On the other end of the spectrum, however - was the ghastly Italian import Slaughter of the Vampires and the public domain sequel to the Amazing Colossal Man - War of the Colossal Beast.

With a little more thought, the offerings could have included some of the classics - including the original Mummy, Witchboard, Interview with a Vampire, An American Werewolf in London, the (original) Blob, and about fifteen others.

Next year, AMC, perhaps you might even delight us with some of your original movies youve had produced and released to DVD. Leave the low (or no) budget pieces of work to yourself - or at least bring Elvira and Joe Bob Briggs back to entertain us.

Dont mistake me, AMC execs - thank you thank you for two whole weeks of very good movies and frightening fare - since no other network does as much as you do. All I ask, and there may be others out there, is take suggestions next time. We'd like to be part of the process.

And for Halloween, my good friends, i sign off and wish you ...very very ... pleasant....screams!!!

FearFest - - Happy Halloween

Ive never said it here, but I absolutely adore Halloween. Im not sure why nor can I tell you the moment I realized it, but nonetheless, I do. For the past week, I have made it my mission to be engrossed in AMC's FearFest. It has been completely delightful!! At this moment (note the timestamp), I am watching the 1931 Dracula - and it is a triumph of cinema! I could care less what Roger Ebert says!

I challenge you, my good readers, to think of the horror movies you like, if you like any of them. Ill tell you this.

Saturday evening/Sunday evening (which ever Trick or Treat'ers frequent), the DVR where I am will be showing the CLASSICS - Nosferatu, Frankenstein, Dracula, The Wolf Man, and The Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Pleasant screams!! ((evil laugh follows))

Reckless Abandon

Nothing new going on this end. Thought I should at least keep everyone up to date on the goings on of "status quo". The rain is particularly calming today. I didnt expect it would creep up like it did. The forecast mentioned SOME rain, but wow - this was a very pleasant surprise.

With the AMC Fear Fest 2010 marathon entering its second week, Ill just quote Beldar Conehead before I sign off.

"Stability and contentment have been achieved".

Oh, and my song of the week, which 2LT Ramey calls "crappy" is - The Temper Trap's Sweet Disposition. VERY GOOD - at least in my opinion.

No rainy day blues here. Let's all hope that Caprice's classes are going well.

Before JPA sends me a note...

I have not posted in a couple days and Im 6 into a 12 pack so now seems like as good of a time as any.

First, yes, I missed Homecoming. Im sure the MAB email will be scathing and harsh. Much like my meetings with MBW.

Second, its my step mothers birthday. Happy Birthday, Susan. You deserve the best after dealing with BDW for so many years.

Third, any questions? Lets hear them --- Ill be honest in subsequent posts ...