As my hero Zig Ziglar says, positive thinking alone might not bring you anything, but it will allow you to do everything [i]better[/i] than negative thinking will.B)

Post edited by: rcolchamiro, at: 2006/12/14 12:06As my hero Zig Ziglar says, positive thinking alone might not bring you anything, but it will allow you to do everything [i]better[/i] than negative thinking will.B)

Post edited by: rcolchamiro, at: 2006/12/14 12:06

I’m not sure I love HEROES, but I really like it. The characters are accessible, the plot is twisty and overal it’s just a fun show. The acting is a little weak at times, but Hiro is just the most fun character TV has seen in a long, long time and the cop who can hear people’s thoughts is another great addition.

Indeed, LOST has gotten off to a bit of a shaky start this year, but I’m hopeful for a big comeback. But losing Mr. Eko is just a dissaster. He was by far my favorite character, andI’m not sure I love HEROES, but I really like it. The characters are accessible, the plot is twisty and overal it’s just a fun show. The acting is a little weak at times, but Hiro is just the most fun character TV has seen in a long, long time and the cop who can hear people’s thoughts is another great addition.

Indeed, LOST has gotten off to a bit of a shaky start this year, but I’m hopeful for a big comeback. But losing Mr. Eko is just a dissaster. He was by far my favorite character, and the show will have to work quite hard to replace his mix of mystery and intensity.

Something I’ve done since I was a teenager is take long walks though my neighborhood. I did it in Merrick and Buffalo and Tempe, Ariz., Brooklyn and Manhattan, and now Queens. Walking around helps me clear me my head and get a little excercise, and to get away from whatever’s typically around me. And what I tend realize, as I goes on these walks, is how much I miss them when I haven’t taken one for a while. I took my first really great walk in a long while about two weeks ago, and man it felt Something I’ve done since I was a teenager is take long walks though my neighborhood. I did it in Merrick and Buffalo and Tempe, Ariz., Brooklyn and Manhattan, and now Queens. Walking around helps me clear me my head and get a little excercise, and to get away from whatever’s typically around me. And what I tend realize, as I goes on these walks, is how much I miss them when I haven’t taken one for a while. I took my first really great walk in a long while about two weeks ago, and man it felt great.

This morning Liz and I took a walk through the south end of Forest Hills, and it’s like a whole other world over there. With no exaggeration there are millon dollar homes back there, and it’s just beautiful. Of course, it’s a real kick in the junk that only the richies can afford to live there, but it’s still something to see. And on a beautiful fall day like today, with the sun shining and leaves all manner of yellow and red and brown, it just ain’t a bad way to spend an hour. Especially with my girl.

B)

Post edited by: rcolchamiro, at: 2006/11/25 15:48

So here’s the latest on my search for an agent:

Two agents I’ve spoken to recently (with different firms) love the premise of my novel, although I haven’t signed with anybody yet. Still looking for the right fit.

And the search goes on …

B)So here’s the latest on my search for an agent:

Two agents I’ve spoken to recently (with different firms) love the premise of my novel, although I haven’t signed with anybody yet. Still looking for the right fit.

And the search goes on …

B)

Just a quick post …

Was hanging out at a friends house for Thanskgiving leftovers, and wound up watching American Beauty on DVD.

What a great movie. I never get tired of watching it. One of my favorite scenes is when Lester is working out in the garage and smoking his Army Grade weed, and after his wife tells him that he won’t get away with his rebellious behavior, Lester offers, with each bench press:

That’s …

What …

You …

Think.

It’s not quite a powJust a quick post …

Was hanging out at a friends house for Thanskgiving leftovers, and wound up watching American Beauty on DVD.

What a great movie. I never get tired of watching it. One of my favorite scenes is when Lester is working out in the garage and smoking his Army Grade weed, and after his wife tells him that he won’t get away with his rebellious behavior, Lester offers, with each bench press:

That’s …

What …

You …

Think.

It’s not quite a power-to-the-people moment, but for suburban malaise, it’s close enough…

Hi Gang,

Liz and I recently took a cruise down to the Carribean on the Norwegian Dawn. The ship left from the Hudson River in NYC–talk about convenient for us!–and made one stop in Florida (we spent the day at Epcot Center; skip it–soooooo cheesey), and then one stop each at Freeport, Great Stirrup and Nassau. We had some cold, cruddy weather going up and back along the Atlantic, but got plenty o sunshine in the Carribean.

Overall Norwegian offers a solid cruise experience with lotsHi Gang,

Liz and I recently took a cruise down to the Carribean on the Norwegian Dawn. The ship left from the Hudson River in NYC–talk about convenient for us!–and made one stop in Florida (we spent the day at Epcot Center; skip it–soooooo cheesey), and then one stop each at Freeport, Great Stirrup and Nassau. We had some cold, cruddy weather going up and back along the Atlantic, but got plenty o sunshine in the Carribean.

Overall Norwegian offers a solid cruise experience with lots of dining options (but not the greatest food quality), but it didn’t quite live up to the Carribean cruise we took a few years back with Celebrity cruise line. Still, it was a good and well-needed vacation. A few highlights included my first time parasailing–man, you get up high! so cool!–and a super relaxing day on the beach at Freeport getting nice and lobster red.

Anybody got any other cruises to recommend?

Russ

B)

Hi Gang,

I had a great big Thanksgiving post here with all sorts of holiday wishes, but as I’m still learning how to use my own Web site, I logged in under the wrong user name and lost the whole thing!

D’oh!

Anyway, I want (again) to wish everybody a happy holiday, and hope that you spent Thanksgiving with good friends and family, stuffed yer faces good, and took a moment or two to give thanks for all the things you’re grateful for.

Talk again soon.

Russ

B)Hi Gang,

I had a great big Thanksgiving post here with all sorts of holiday wishes, but as I’m still learning how to use my own Web site, I logged in under the wrong user name and lost the whole thing!

D’oh!

Anyway, I want (again) to wish everybody a happy holiday, and hope that you spent Thanksgiving with good friends and family, stuffed yer faces good, and took a moment or two to give thanks for all the things you’re grateful for.

Talk again soon.

Russ

B)

Hi Gang,

Some of you know my cat, Alex, who my wife and I refer to as either Alex, buddy, or The Buddy. He’s quite the character, let me tell you. You know those cats that basically run the place? Yep. That’s Alex all over. And yet you just can’t not love the little guy. I first scooped up Alex back in 1992 when I was still in Buffalo, and he’s been with me ever since. I’ll be telling lots of Alex-related tales, and I’ll post his pic soon. But for now, just wanted to say hi, introduce you Hi Gang,

Some of you know my cat, Alex, who my wife and I refer to as either Alex, buddy, or The Buddy. He’s quite the character, let me tell you. You know those cats that basically run the place? Yep. That’s Alex all over. And yet you just can’t not love the little guy. I first scooped up Alex back in 1992 when I was still in Buffalo, and he’s been with me ever since. I’ll be telling lots of Alex-related tales, and I’ll post his pic soon. But for now, just wanted to say hi, introduce you to Alex (who is on the couch now sniffing around for THE MOST COMFORTABLE SPOT EVER) and let you know that he’ll be a big part of this Web site from here on out.

Russ