Yes, but it isn't just saying "No it isn't." Yes, it is!

[wednes]

Let me begin with a belated pic in honor of all you mothers out there:

Obviously, I could have gone a lot of different ways with this: Margaret White, Mrs Vorhees, that wench from "Mother's Day," Augusta Gein, or even the mom from Flowers in the Attic. I went with a classic, because that's how I roll.

I've been craving the kind of food elementary kids eat for lunch. Bologna and "american cheese" slices, tiny chocolate puddings in a little cup, if I'm not careful, I'll find myself drinking colored water out of a little plastic barrel. This week, I bought chicken and pork bologna instead of beef, and Meijer brand "american cheese" slices to save $5. Not sure how it will taste. At least I didn't buy WonderBread or Miracle Whip. When a processed foodstuff sounds like it has magical/mythical properties, it's probably best not to eat it.

Today is the first official day of my week off. I'm not back at work until this Saturday. Today is mostly spending time with H. We're gonna play Left 4 Dead 2 DLC: The Passing. Then perch, salad, and cornbread for dinner; and a viewing of The Box which we have not seen yet and which did NOT get good reviews. When H and I first got together, we talked for hours on end, almost daily. One day we were talking about old TV shows, and we both remembered one ep of Twilight Zone remake in particular--and after talking at length about it, we realized that it was based on "Button, Button" by Richard Matheson. Matheson, of course, being responsible for some of the best horror TV and movies of all-time. For serious.
Tomorrow, recording with my Narrator, then LOST, then writing. Wednesday is audio editing and writing. Thursday is my doc appointment, and writing. Friday is open for now, hoping that the lovely kissdbyagnome will join me for lunch or some such. And then more writing.

Finished Off Season by Jack Ketchum. Goddamn. He scares the hell out of me, even though this was his first book and he got even better. I read the Unedited version, which means the version he didn't have to compromise on. The apathy of my publisher is a drag some times, but I'm glad he's never made me cut anything I felt was important. And I had a little scare over the elephant story in S4S. But it's in there, as some of you know.

Went to Blockbuster over the weekend to spend some gift cards I'd had forever. Scored copies of Analyze This, Precious, 9, and The Box for $17 total. Wanted to buy Home Movie as well but they only had it as a rental. Turns out, when you start a new account at Blockbuster (I hadn't been there since I got married and couldn't remember my old phone number) they give you a free rental with "no return date." So I'm keeping their rental copy. Ha! I really do love that movie and am stoked to watch it on my big TV. Downloaded Incredible Shrinking Man for iPod yesterday, just for fun.

My Bic lighter just died. And I don't have another one. Drag.

And finally, my new Audiobook Podcast, "Take a Stab at This!" is now live on my website. Pod-o-matic wanted a LOT of money to host all my eps there. Since I'm already paying for a site with purportedly unlimited bandwidth and storage, there was no reason in the world not to put everything over there. You can listen at the site, download FREE mp3's, or subscribe through iTunes to get automatic updates. Pretty sweet, eh? New eps will go up once a week.
And for the love of all that is scary, please tell your friends!

Comments

[groovesinorbit]

Agreed on Matheson! I love him.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

*nods* I'll be sure to post a review of The Box, eventually.

[groovesinorbit]

I'll look forward to it. : )

[near-dark.livejournal.com]

If you like Ketchum, you should really check out Richard Laymon.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

You are not the first person to tell me this. I've been scouting some out, actually. I'm going to reread Jon Fowles "The Collector" next, then "The Rising" by Brian Keene.

[the-omega-man.livejournal.com]

I should warn you that "The Rising" is very badly written. I've seen better fanfic on the internet and for the life of me, cannot work out how it got published.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Really?

Now I'm intrigued.

[the-omega-man.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I read it. I winced the entire way through, but I forced myself to read it all the way to the end.

[jeffpalmatier.livejournal.com]

Have you ever seen any photos of Augusta Gein? I wonder if any are still extant.

[wednes.livejournal.com]

I am not aware of any, which my morbidly curious side thinks is too bad. However, since Steve Railsback gave us a Gein to remember, I have no reason to think that Carrie Snodgress doesn't look exactly like Augusta. ;-]

[the-omega-man.livejournal.com]

I thoroughly enjoyed The Box. I've no idea why it was completely slated other than film critics have decided that Richard Kelly is somehow deserving of their ire.

I was watching the genuinely cheesetastic Lifeforce over the weekend - one of Steve Railsback's finest hours...

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Just finished The Box.
Enjoyed it very much--full review to follow later.

[gifgal.livejournal.com]

i just bought a 5-pack of bics, ill send you one if you need it ;)

[wednes.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

Wait...you're not talking about Farmville, right?
;-]

[gifgal.livejournal.com]

lol heck no! ....but thats about the only game on facebook i haven't played! hahahaha