My recent life in eight paragraphs

My recent life in eight paragraphs

So I hate free medical clinics. I really, really hate them. It's not so much the medicare-for-all that I take issue with; it's that the people in the clinic I went to didn't listen to what I was saying to them. I came in for a check up, and they ended up poking me with a bunch of needles. Now, I poke myself with enough shit as it is between checking my blood six times (or more) a day and injecting myself with insulin. My poking quota is full, goddamit, and I especially don't like missing work for that shit.

I did get a flu shot, though, so that's cool.

Other good things. I got some kick ass DVDs lately. I bought the first volume of "Batman: The Animated Series". That show kicks so much ass. In the same vein, I got a DVD of all of the Max Fleischer Superman cartoons. I also picked up The Rocketeer and The Shadow. Unfortunately, The Shadow was only available in fullscreen, unbeknownst to me until I started it up. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?" I do, and it comes with a 1.33:1 frame.

Everyone should read The Invisibles, I say again. Pick up a copy of volume one of Mister X, too. The story in Mr. X involves a concept called psychetecture and a city that drives people insane. Neat stuff.

So I'm doing some moonlighting from work this weekend. It's a PSA for Drug-Free America. It's an ultra-small crew (a camera operator, two grips, two PA's and a producer) @ $175/day. Make a quick $350 for two days' work, then back to "McBride". Haha! Brilliant!

I also ran across this ultra mellow band called Kings of Convenience. They're a very mellow, Simon-&-Garfunkel-esque acoustic group that absolutely perfect for drizzly Sunday mornings, candles and a well-worn novel. Their newest album is Riot on an Empty Street.

Sadly this post turned into just an extended Reading:, Watching:, Listening to: list. It's that or talking about work on "McBride". Hmmm...I think I'll spare you guys.

I'll let you know how the weekend goes. Peace.

[UPDATE: I just noticed on Amazon.com that the short film/commercial I worked on for them in August is going to premiere on Amazon Theater on November 23. Keep your eyes peeled.]

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