7/18/2010
The Laugh
She had a laugh so close to pathetic. A monotone hoot three steps away from a sob. It was the laugh of someone stretched thin over the drum of life like so much goat skin. An existence hovering slimily between the worlds of torment and hysteria.
7/11/2010
Who
Who's knocking on the door? Bang. Who spread the dust galore? Who pushed us out wide? Faster we go. Who planted the seeds? Nobody knows. Who slumbers within? Silent. Whose slithers begin? Who rouses our spirits high? Awakening. Who trigers the light? We're taking it. Its us? Its them.
6/21/2010
The Muse?
A funny thing happened today--maybe some of you writers out there can understand this...
I haven't had the feeling to work on my young adult novel for quite some time; years, in fact. Yet today I sat down, put pen to notebook, and an entirely new facet of the story came to life with almost no willing at all. It was one of those magical moments where you feel as if you've tapped into some alternate reality where your story physically exists and the information is streaming through your brain and onto the page.
This experience then caused a series of emotions and questions to rise up within me. Where did this come from? How long will it last? Why today? Now, I don't believe in the standard meaning behind the term "writer's block." In my opinion, the only thing stopping anyone from writing is their desire. Putting pen to paper, no matter how painful the first 1000 words or so may read, will result in beautiful, meaningful and satisfying writing. Ultimately, where ever we decide to put our focus will be from where we reap.
So I ask myself, and anyone else reading this, who exactly is this muse that urges and encourages our creative endeavors and is there any way to make it work for us more efficiently?
I haven't had the feeling to work on my young adult novel for quite some time; years, in fact. Yet today I sat down, put pen to notebook, and an entirely new facet of the story came to life with almost no willing at all. It was one of those magical moments where you feel as if you've tapped into some alternate reality where your story physically exists and the information is streaming through your brain and onto the page.
This experience then caused a series of emotions and questions to rise up within me. Where did this come from? How long will it last? Why today? Now, I don't believe in the standard meaning behind the term "writer's block." In my opinion, the only thing stopping anyone from writing is their desire. Putting pen to paper, no matter how painful the first 1000 words or so may read, will result in beautiful, meaningful and satisfying writing. Ultimately, where ever we decide to put our focus will be from where we reap.
So I ask myself, and anyone else reading this, who exactly is this muse that urges and encourages our creative endeavors and is there any way to make it work for us more efficiently?
2/26/2010
Moon
If you know me, odds are that you also know that I am a huge fan and advocate of science fiction (SF) and fantasy (F) in different art forms. The artistic value of SF and F are often ignored. This is probably due to the overwhelming number of poorly written, poorly worked, poorly designed pieces that exist out there. And maybe even almost entirely because of Ed Wood.
I was in seventh heaven to see best picture Oscar nominations for not one, but two SF movies this year--Avatar and District 9. While I thoroughly enjoyed both films--finding each one highly entertaining, new twists on old favorites, and ground breaking in their own right--I was sad to see that a little known but amazingly beautiful SF movie called Moon was ignored by mainstream awards. The film has done well internationally (The director, Duncan Jones, is from the UK) and the Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards dubbed it "Most Overlooked Film". ( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1182345/ see this link for more info and trailers)
Actor Sam Rockwell nails the character of Sam Bell, the lone caretaker of a lunar mining facility in the final weeks of his three-year contract. Duncan Jones wrote this script specifically for Rockwell and the collaboration has immensely paid off. Rockwell's performance is simultaneously funny and haunting, pulling you into the story in the vein of Tom Hanks' performance in Castaway. The story is fresh and exciting. It keeps you guessing but also reveals itself in a satisfying way. The art direction and cinematography are also amazing. The team managed to make the dry, gray craters of the moon appear beautiful and highly realistic.
Please go out and watch/rent/buy this movie. There are so many things to love about it. And above all, don't be afraid of the words "science fiction" or "fantasy." Keep an open mind, don't prejudge based on the stereotypes of the genres.
I was in seventh heaven to see best picture Oscar nominations for not one, but two SF movies this year--Avatar and District 9. While I thoroughly enjoyed both films--finding each one highly entertaining, new twists on old favorites, and ground breaking in their own right--I was sad to see that a little known but amazingly beautiful SF movie called Moon was ignored by mainstream awards. The film has done well internationally (The director, Duncan Jones, is from the UK) and the Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards dubbed it "Most Overlooked Film". ( http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1182345/ see this link for more info and trailers)
Actor Sam Rockwell nails the character of Sam Bell, the lone caretaker of a lunar mining facility in the final weeks of his three-year contract. Duncan Jones wrote this script specifically for Rockwell and the collaboration has immensely paid off. Rockwell's performance is simultaneously funny and haunting, pulling you into the story in the vein of Tom Hanks' performance in Castaway. The story is fresh and exciting. It keeps you guessing but also reveals itself in a satisfying way. The art direction and cinematography are also amazing. The team managed to make the dry, gray craters of the moon appear beautiful and highly realistic.
Please go out and watch/rent/buy this movie. There are so many things to love about it. And above all, don't be afraid of the words "science fiction" or "fantasy." Keep an open mind, don't prejudge based on the stereotypes of the genres.
2/21/2010
Winter
This winter was challenging. I've neglected my blog, my writing, and fun. I've wrapped myself in the dark but cozy cocoon of "wait." But the light is again lengthening and I sense within me a feeling of renewal and I'm eager for more. There are cracks in the shell of my chrysalis and I'm preparing to fully emerge.
I have a lot to say lately--regarding health care, the Olympics, baseball, movies, strange conversations, social networking sites and especially about possessions. I have plenty of posts on the back burner and plan to visit here often.
To sum, I'm back. I hope you didn't miss me too much.
I have a lot to say lately--regarding health care, the Olympics, baseball, movies, strange conversations, social networking sites and especially about possessions. I have plenty of posts on the back burner and plan to visit here often.
To sum, I'm back. I hope you didn't miss me too much.
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