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Month of Fun 2013 - Craig
Craig called me to find out what Whitey
Bulger's http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitey_Bulger
defense strategy would be. Of course, he was right that I would be
keeping track of the legal proceedings. He often contacts me about
sudden developments in the world of organized crime when he's out of
contact with the media. I do the same when I'm a bit off the grid.
This time, Craig was harassing rattle snakes during a hike into the
mountains. It's rattlesnake season. Yes, we have that season in
California. Craig and I are from an area and an era of the last big
mob wars. Thus, such news is just something we keep track of when
media watching. At the time that Whitey went on the lamb, I joked
that he had to be in Santa Monica. And he had to be a denizen of the
3rd street Promenade. I was just as certain that he had to
have been a frequent guest of Borders Books &Music, store #93.
When it was discovered that the FBI's Most Wanted was in Santa Monica
and that his hideout was full of books, we weren't surprised.
The conversation with Craig was
riotously funny and completely inappropriate at times. My sides ached
from laughing hours afterward. Sometimes, I think he senses that I
could use a good belly laugh. Craig seems to call when I need it
most. I count his calls as a gift to me. Thus, Craig is always a big
part of the Month of Fun. I make sure to make time for as long as the
sometimes rambling conversations take. I find chatting with him is
always worth the time.
You see, indulgences during the Month
of Fun are not always tangible things. The thing they all have in
common is that they make me feel good. Sometimes, it's a conversation
with Craig or an encounter with a favorite actor. Sometimes, it's
happening by when the guy two doors down leaves for the beach
shirtless and wearing tiny swim trunks. I think that is a present for
everyone! Sometimes, I do a good deed as part of my Month of Fun. I
won't talk about those save to say that sometimes it's good to slow
down and notice things that need to be addressed and help where
possible. Most of the time, that costs nothing but a little time.
Now, don't get me wrong. Most of my MoF indulgences have been just
that and with a capital 'I.' More on that later.
MoF 2013- Birthday Blahs
The actual birthday was really low key.
I awoke with a painfully sore, raw throat and the fuzzy headed
feeling that heralds the onset of a cold. I was not having that. I
did let it set me back for the weekend, but I had other weekends. I
decided to rest with hot toddies made from the fine bourbon and
brandy I bought for the Kentucky Derby the week before. I consider a
well made soup and long naps indulgences as well. I made a glorious
cream of chicken soup to go with the onion flat bread I had left over
from pizza dough. That was great for the light meals I could
tolerate. I had flavorful clear broth when I couldn't cope with more
than that. It was a restful day and weekend. Another reason that I
began celebrating the entire month was to keep from putting pressure
on any given day.
More photos from the past few weeks can be seen here: http://dlwarner.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_4232.html
Big Book News
One of the reasons I started working
for Digital Manga was the hope that I could one day get them to
distribute my Yaoi novels. That plan was hatched almost three years
ago. Look at what's happened now!
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| The image in the right hand corner are two of my characters! |
A fabulous variety of web comics, American manga, novels, and more from talented independent authors and artists is now available on eManga. Choose from over 50 newly launched indie titles! Chapter One Special Edition of Madeleine Holly-Rosing and Emily Hu's steampunk mini-series, Boston Metaphysical Society, begins the thrilling tale of an ex-Pinkerton detective and his new spirit photography partner in the backdrop of late 1800s Boston. Madison Hawthorne and Bryan Golden bring an intriguing tale of high stakes and royal bloodlines with their comic series, King of Sweden: Last Bloodline. In the charming comic One-Shot!, Rejena Smiley tells the story of an author struggling to find her way out of writer's block. In A Soldier's Choice, D.L. Warner writes a tender novel about two “Altered” soldiers battling the militaristic system they live in and their forbidden love for one another.
So much is happening so fast this month
that I have to end the blog here or it would never get done. Next time, I have some film stuff to talk about and some exciting meals to talk about. Like - What is going on here with this Star Trek Character actor?
I had the strangest dream about my
MOAS. I dreamed that it was being done as an outpatient procedure at
an office in a strip mall. For some reason, the surgeon sent Jon to
the sandwich shop next door to borrow their tongs. But the sandwich
people couldn't spare the tongs. They sent him away with a 'goopy'
turkey sandwich instead. I woke up then. All I had to eat before
dinner was a lovely piece of tiramisu cake. I hadn't even had any
wine! Maybe that was the problem.
Stay tuned for more Month of Fun 2013!
