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11/30/2005

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Damn it! Why isn't water polo a popular sport? We have to fight for the acceptance of water polo in these United States of America! What would we call ourselves?

posted by David on 11/30/2005 09:52:00 PM | Link |

 

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Bruce Vilanch's thinner twin sister is alive and well and writing the music for 'The Color Purple' on Broadway. Excuse me, Oprah Winfrey presents The Color Purple on Broadway.

posted by David on 11/30/2005 05:55:00 PM | Link |

 

My Judy Way of Life


Trista Smith Goes Hawaiian!!! photo and artwork by Mike Miller Posted by Picasa

Do you see how excited Ethel Merman is? Thats because she can't wait until Dec. 3 to join Judy Garland and all of her friends for a holiday celebration to top ALL holiday celebrations.

It's midnight and I'm already wearing my sweat pants with a belly full of vanilla fudge Oreos in me. We are in tech week for Judy's Scary Little Christmas and I have to say we're having a great time. Things are going well thanks to our director little Timmy Howard and our producer Derek 'Der Bingle' Czaplewski.

We've all been busy little elves mounting this show, but I have to admit Derek and Timmy and our fabulous design team are working their merry little butts off. It feels weird not to go crazy but Brigitte and I had a heap of crazy with 'The Twilight Gallery', so I'm grateful to the dynamic duo of Derek and Timmy. I have my part memorized, now comes the acting part. Shut up STEVE!

Haven't made your reservations yet? Why all you have to do is pick up the phone and dial 312/409-4357. You'll be glad you did.

posted by David on 11/30/2005 06:55:00 AM | Link |

 

11/29/2005

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RIP BARBARA BENNETT (OF REDBOOK!)

ANY self respecting camp aficionado knows who Barbara Bennett of Redbook magazine is. She's the poor woman who saved professional victim and bad actress Christina Crawford from near strangulation in the film version of Mommie Dearest. I'm ashamed to say I had no idea the woman who portrayed Barbara Bennett in the movie was Jocelyn Brando. Sister of Marlon Brando.

posted by David on 11/29/2005 07:02:00 PM | Link |

 


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Well, in case you hadn't heard..., It was announced today. The band responsible for my teenage survival will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame March 13 in NYC. NO, not Lynard Skynard...,

Part of me thinks big hairy deal, who needs awards? But the other part is glad they are getting their due, as I treat all of their efforts and achievements like a proud father. They made it in the first time they were nominated.

posted by David on 11/29/2005 06:34:00 AM | Link |

 


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posted by David on 11/29/2005 06:34:00 AM | Link |

 

11/28/2005

My Way of Life

Tonight we invade the Strawdog Theater and Judy-fy it. I missed Desperate Housewives again last night because of rehearsal, but I needed it. I have my lines down, now I just need to practice saying them in front of someone besides Ed Jones.

Where the hell is Brannen Daugherty? Brannen? Are you out there?

So when I got home I had a big plate of spaghetti and Texas Toast. The 20-something sexy doctor hit, 'Gray's Anatomy' was on, and while I can see why it's a hit, the show is rather annoying. It has a case of 'the cutes'. You see- all the doctors and nurses have sex with each other, except for the fatties and uglies, or both, and whenever the writers want to show you how brilliant they are, they play an MTV style sensitive guitar driven song a la' Magnolia (but not as good) to show how the storyline is connected. The doctor that looks like a Hobbit is not getting as much action as the stud boy doctors and well, that fucking song just keeps playing.

posted by David on 11/28/2005 06:26:00 PM | Link |

 

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Good morning. Take a deep breath. Now read about the cheerleaders selling drugs.

posted by David on 11/28/2005 04:55:00 PM | Link |

 

11/27/2005


Jennifer Connelly as Judy Garland waiting for the postcards to arrive.

Wer had our Lick 'N' Stick today. Too bad we didn't have the postcards! Our printer has really dropped the ball and our hands our tied but hopefully the postcards and special letter will arrive to you shortly so stand by! Posted by Picasa

posted by David on 11/27/2005 08:22:00 AM | Link |

 

11/24/2005

My Way of Life


Have a blessed Thanksgiving. From all of of us at Hell in a Handbag Productions. Posted by Picasa

posted by David on 11/24/2005 07:09:00 PM | Link |

 

11/23/2005

My Way of Life

Christmas. 1959. The one and only Judy Garland has gathered a bevy of her celebrity friends to join her in celebrating the holiday season on her comeback television variety special. Things take a twisted turn when a mysterious guest crashes the party - taking one and all on a mystical journey beyond legends and legacies ...Hell In A Handbag Productions Presents

JUDY'S SCARY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Opens Saturday, December 3 at Strawdog Theatre (3829 N. Broadway)

Featuring original music and lyrics by Joe Patrick Ward and a book by James Webber and David Church

For reservations call (312) 409-4357

posted by David on 11/23/2005 08:12:00 PM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

Don't know what to get the sick fuck of your life this Christmas? How about a coat made from the skins of a cat or dog? Now available at J. Crew.

posted by David on 11/23/2005 06:34:00 PM | Link |

 

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Today is Thanksgiving Eve and I fell as indifferently towards Turkey Day as I always have. Well, not as much as in the past. You see, the addition of nephews and nieces actually gives me something to look forward to. Uncle Chris and Uncle David! Uncle Chris and Uncle David! Imagine the 5 (who can talk) all shouting that at the same time and all having something to say that you absolutely must hear, NOW. It's fun playing 'Paparazzi' with them. I am the beautiful scandal ridden actress and they chase me around the house with their cameras and notepads in hand yelling Uncle David, Uncle David, one more shot!
Please fellas, why don't you leave me alone!

Oh, and if you're not doing anything for Thanksgiving try giving Denis McCool a call.

posted by David on 11/23/2005 04:31:00 PM | Link |

 

11/22/2005

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Ain't We Classy?

EQUALITY ILLINOIS - FIRST FRIDAY

Equality Illinois celebrates Hell In A Handbag Productions at First Friday (December 2, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM) at Sidetrack (3349 N. Halsted) in the "Glass Bar" (21 and over). $10 donation includes two drink tickets and a raffle ticket (free admission with student ID; $5 for raffle ticket). Equality Illinois works to secure, protect and defend the basic civil rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in the state of Illinois. Learn more at www.equalityillinois.org.

posted by David on 11/22/2005 03:57:00 PM | Link |

 

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NAKED SEX GAY TRANNIES CHRISTIAN JESUS ISLAM BUDDHA MADONNA DOG BUSH PENIS WEATHER LESBIAN ABORTION MICHAEL JACKSON OPRAH IRAQ USA GOD CADILLAC

If you're here by accident welcome to Blog 'flypaper'. Make sure you say 'hello'.

posted by David on 11/22/2005 06:13:00 AM | Link |

 

11/21/2005

My Way of Life

Rather then go into a detailed play by play post on WHY the The Poseidon Adventure remake on NBC sucked dead donkey dick, I thought I'd just take the lazy man's way out and point out random observations. Please feel free to add to the list.

1. The Director- Poor Jean Stapleton must be walking around with a bag over head. Her son did this! I know this was orginally supposed to be 4 hours, so it may have been cut beyond recognition, but that you can't ignore the fact that even the dramatic death scenes were boring. The capsize wasn't bad but it didn't linger long enough. It nned more tension. Unfortunately we had a bit of trouble catching the beginning of the capsize beacuse of an overeager Comcast control to record 'Desperate Housewives', which I kind of wish I'd watched.

2. The Writing- I'm sorry to say the writing was pretty laughable, full of Naked Gun-like/cliche ridden lines. Particularly horrifying was the new and NOT improved Mike Rogo lines, spouting off cryptic tough guyisms...'Everything's safe, until it's not. ' Huh? Then there were the poignant moments that HAD to be said in the placed with about as much finesse as Belle Rosen in a Vera Wang dress. Even if this was edited to death there were just god-awful moments that made me think of our parody.

3. Steve Guttenberg- Sucked

4. The Terrorists- Foreigners are BAD.

5. Of course once a ship has capsized and you've been fucking in your cabin you are going to hold the sheets up to your bosom to prevent you f-buddy from seeing you breasts.

6. Steve Guttenberg- Walking through catostrophic wreckage BAREFOOT.

7. Mrs. Rosen saying to The Bishop- 'You almost gave me a heart attack!'

8. Tight red designer dress MUST be used for bandages so the wearer of said tight red designer dress could walk around in a panties and bra and a blazer. I think it's in all the medical textbooks. At least they gave Stella Stevens a semi-plausible excuse for taking off her dress.

9. Belle Rosen thinking The Bishop was Manny and asking her to describe the park outside of their NYC apartment.

10. Rutger Hauer (The Bishop) actually describing the park. This had to be one of the funniest moments in the movie.

11. The friggin' kid made the original Robin bearable.

12. Alexa Hamilton, the scorned mother with the a facelift that might as well have a big arrow pointing to her face saying 'Facelift' dressing sluttier then her nursing student daughter.

13. C. Thomas Howell looks like a mummy and he's 39.

14. Shossana, the poor man's Markie Post masseuse/adultress who can't hold on to a ladder.

15. The whores must die.

16. The new Robin, "Dylan' Rory Copus with the magic video camera that survives a a capsize, flames, and water.

17. The Indian who never spoke but was expected to carry all the rope and stuff dies right away. He was the 'help'.

18. As Mrs. Rosen dies, she randomly grabs a necklace to give to The Bishop so he can give to her Grandson. For all we know it's some Avon crap!

There's way more but I gotta go. Somebody help me out!

posted by David on 11/21/2005 09:56:00 PM | Link |

 

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Even buffed Steve Guttenberg couldn't save NBC's remake of 'The Poseidon Adventure'..., Posted by Picasa
Steve Hickson, Merrie Greenfield, Ed Jones, myself and Christopher really set our sites low for this originally made for the Hallmark channel, now made for NBC TV movie disaster remake. Apparently we didn't set them low enough. Who will survive? Well it certainly wasn't us. Mr. Ronald Neame and the crew certainly have nothing to worry about.

posted by David on 11/21/2005 06:48:00 AM | Link |

 

11/20/2005

My Way of Life

So I'm on a small break from learning my lines for Judy's Scary Little Christmas. It's not been easy. I feel like e-mailing Iowa Joan Crawford to ask her if she has any tips, but before that I thought I would Google it and I came up with this- a SCRIPTURE MEMORIZATION TOOL.

posted by David on 11/20/2005 04:24:00 AM | Link |

 

11/18/2005

You think you have too much time on your hands? Poor Aaron Smith! I got this e-mail from him today.

Interesting factoid of the day:

Hunters in the U.S. Northwest used to slaughter sea lions, sometimes with machine guns, to sell to glue factories or to send their dried penises to China as an aphrodisiac.

posted by David on 11/18/2005 08:36:00 PM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

The letters that spell 'Madonna' are on the cover of the new Rolling Stone but I'm not sure who that lady is in the picture.

posted by David on 11/18/2005 05:45:00 PM | Link |

 

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HECK, Upside Down

Don't forget that this Sunday is the first Poseidon Adventure remake on NBC. This one sort of resembles the orginal movie in that some of the characters from the orginal film are in this one including Mrs. Belle Rosen and Mike Rogo sans spouses and there are terrorists involved (I think)..., Or are the terrorists in the new Harry Potter movie? You can't go wrong with terrorists, so I think they're in both.

posted by David on 11/18/2005 04:13:00 PM | Link |

 

11/17/2005

My Way of Life

The Lady Being Questioned..., Catch Fausto Fernos and yours truly conversing with Mr. Charles Busch about, Leading Ladies, Taboo and writing in the first installation of today's Feast of Fools Podcast

posted by David on 11/17/2005 06:14:00 PM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

This Is Your DEATH .

posted by David on 11/17/2005 04:17:00 PM | Link |

 

11/16/2005

My Way of Life

Does anybody really care?

posted by David on 11/16/2005 11:18:00 PM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

Good Wednesday all. Not a lot to report. We had JUDY rehearsal last night and I can't wait until I'm off book. I had a bit of a paranoid nervous breakdown yesterday but other then that things are hunky dory. Actually being totally off-book will probably happen about a week before we close but one can dream can't he?

I came home , and totally forgot Law & Order SVU was on with Teri Garr and ate and worked on my lines.

I got WICKED tickets for December. No, I haven't sold out to the man- this is a gift for my sister with the 6 kids. She's dying to see the show, and I love her and all that crap, so I reluctantly shelled out over 250 bucks for three stupid tickets to a show that had better be good. UGH!

I have to tell you all about the woman who sits in the next cubicle village next to Brigitte and I at work. She does the commission reports for the sales reps and whenever anybody questions any payout or lack of a payout we have to hear about it for at least 2-4 days. That's how long it takes her to bitch and complain about about one thing until she can no longer thing of any other way to say it .

At least when I bitch and complain I do it here or to Chris and it's over. The thing that really annoys me is the South Side accent and vocabulary. Particularly, 'Do you know what I'm saying?' She ends most of her idiotic tirades with that phrase. Just what exactly, does that mean? So many people do at this company, and it drives me crazy. It's the kind of language one hears in Hammond, Indiana a lot. She sounds like Selma Diamond on a bender which just makes it all the more aggravating. As I type this she's been going non-stop since yesterday. She is currently still talking about her bosses reaction to said situation without even thinking about how loud she is. All he would have to do is walk within 25 feet feet of her cubicle fortress to hear her without her even knowing he's there.

posted by David on 11/16/2005 06:10:00 PM | Link |

 

11/15/2005

My Way of Life

One night in Bangcock. Oh, the possibilities. BC and Ludwig, get out your wigs.

posted by David on 11/15/2005 10:15:00 PM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

I'm feeling much better today then yesterday. I had one of those 'under water' days yesterday. There are just some days when I feel so out of it that I literally feel like I'm surrounded by water and the pressure is crippling. I think it was a combination of the slight cold I have combined with the massive amounts of sugar and butter I digested Sunday combined with MONDAY and the drudgery of office work.

The day improved and at 7pm Fausto Fernos, The Great Blue One and I were on the phone with my pal Charles Busch interviewing him for the Feast of Fools Podcast. Charles was such a good sport staying on the phone with us for nearly an hour giving Fausto enough material for two shows. Mr. Busch was quite frank and funny. Surprisingly frank when it came to Taboo and the folks involved. What did he say? Well, I guess you'll just have to tune in, won't you? Charles really is great guy and is really an inspiration for me and it was so much fun dishing with him about just everything.

After that I whisked my way to Veronica Scheaffer's apartment for my gown fitting. I always say my life is a tragic sitcom and Veronica added to that moment when she waited for me in her doorway as I parked my car wearing a huge Easter Bonnet with pheasant feathers sticking out if it! No, I didn't wear it, she did! It was just too adorable. She was working on her 2006 calendar, which is a top secret affair. Besides being a talented actress, Ms. Scheaffer is a whiz on the sewing machine and is constructing my gown for Judy's Scary Little Christmas. There was some concern about the size of the pattern but the Gods were on our side, as the gown fit me beautifully.

posted by David on 11/15/2005 05:30:00 PM | Link |

 

11/14/2005

My Way of Life

Hell in a Handbag show or Lifetime movie? You decide.

posted by David on 11/14/2005 06:05:00 PM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

Last night I had my very first HIAH fundraiser party selling Gabby Goodies products, and although there were less people then I expected (you know who you are), we had a great fun. Between all of the food and people and Judy Garland and Little Britain there was something for everyone. Even Ed Jones, the newly crippled former child star of Rudolph, the Red-Hosed Reindeer managed to make an appearance. There's still time to order from me. Just e-mail me personally or send a note at info@handbproductions.org

God Bless.

posted by David on 11/14/2005 04:41:00 PM | Link |

 

11/11/2005


Toto, I don't think we're in Kansas anymore...., Lookie! Our new show poster/postcard from the wonderful mind of Mike Miller. The fab Judy face/skelton jazz hands is the show's official logo.

posted by David on 11/11/2005 04:43:00 AM | Link |

 

11/10/2005

My Way of Life

I'm trying to think of a profane enough word for the way I feel about the 1999 VW Beetle. You've all heard this story before. The latest incident is a very costly one that started with the windshield wipers not working. I held off on fixing that for about 3 months and now my hopes of purchasing a laptop computer have been dashed to the bottom of the ocean of despair thanks to the pigfuckers who designed the '99 Beetle. I hope there's a special place in hell for them.

Do not purchase a Volkswagen Beetle. Ever.

posted by David on 11/10/2005 11:18:00 PM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

Dudes and Dudettes-

You know I don't lie, right? Well, we are getting quite a few reservations for Judys SCARY Little Christmas. More so then any other show in quite a bit. If I were you I'd call now. Operators are standing by...., 312/409-4357!

posted by David on 11/10/2005 07:37:00 PM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

Last night we started blocking the ACT 2 of Judy's Scary Little Christmas, and I forgot how to read. Joan has some delicious bits in this show so I'm going over my reading skills. That fucking dance is getting on my last gay nerve. I have a difficult time being led. I know, you're shocked, huh? Wait til you see Mike Miller's graphics for the show. I can't post them now because I'm at work. Oops! Should I not say I'm Blogging from work? I'm on a break....,

posted by David on 11/10/2005 06:54:00 PM | Link |

 

11/09/2005

My Way of Life

Christmas. 1959.

The one and only Judy Garland has gathered a bevy of her celebrity friends to join her in celebrating the holiday season on her comeback television variety special. Things take a twisted turn when a mysterious guest crashes the party - taking one and all on a mystical journey beyond legends and legacies ...

Hell In A Handbag Production Presents
JUDY'S SCARY LITTLE CHRISTMAS
Opens Saturday, December 3 at Strawdog Theatre (3829 N. Broadway)

Featuring original music and lyrics by Joe Patrick Ward and a book by James Webber and David Church

For reservations call (312) 409-4357

Stay tuned!...

posted by David on 11/09/2005 07:13:00 PM | Link |

 

11/08/2005

My Way of Life

As most of my dear readers know I'm hosting a coffee and dessert party to benefit Judy's Scary Little Christmas. There will be a delicious assortment of flavored coffees, breads and lady's cakes and brownies. Those of you who can't make it can simply go to the website, choose what you want and send an e-mail to info@handbagproductions.org with the items that you simply can't live without. How easy is that?

posted by David on 11/08/2005 06:15:00 PM | Link |

 

My Way of Life


Suddenly there is no money in Hell in a Handbag account and Ed Jones is seen wandering Halsted Street in an aubergine colored turkey feather Indian War Bonnet with a headband and side disks beaded and sequined in aubergine and gold. Posted by Picasa

posted by David on 11/08/2005 05:32:00 AM | Link |

 

11/07/2005

My Way of Life

Merrie and I saw the closing night, or afternoon of Gypsy. Unfortunately the star, Rebecca Finnegan was so sick she could barely sing, and there were other mishaps as well. The little girl who played Baby June very sick too. Very sick. I thought she looked like she was on heavy medication. But troopers that they were, they went on with the show. Rus Rainear was very fun playing an assortment of parts and Lilli-Anne seemed quite comfortable playing a stripper, and Bill Morey's costumes were fabulous.

posted by David on 11/07/2005 10:48:00 PM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

You call this CLEAN?- Debbie Dearest

posted by David on 11/07/2005 04:56:00 PM | Link |

 


Tomorrow Bill am I are going fabric shopping for what will be my final Joan performance for Judy's Scary Little Christmas (unless Steppenwolf calls). Joan circa 1959. It will be a beautiful holiday gown Posted by Picasa

posted by David on 11/07/2005 08:37:00 AM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

Why can't I sleep? I had a full day, and didn't take a nap, so there's no reason to be up at this hour. I was in bed, watching 'What's Happening!!', a horrible sitcom that I watched specifically for Dee, Roger's deadpan smartass younger sister when I was a teenager, and she's still funny. She always delivered her lines like she was medicated, but her timing was so good. They did a sequel follow-up sitcom with the same characters and Dee and Dwayne had a love affair, which was just wrong.

posted by David on 11/07/2005 07:45:00 AM | Link |

 

11/04/2005

My Way of Life

Yes, and everybody's using a condom...,

posted by David on 11/04/2005 06:55:00 PM | Link |

 

11/03/2005

My Way of Life

WHAT'S THAT WHACKY SHORT- TEMPERED, JUST A little RACIST, OMAR 'DR. ZHIVAGO' SHARIF, UP TO NOW ?

posted by David on 11/03/2005 09:41:00 PM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

Watch out Fred and Ginger! Here comes Chicago's newest dancing sensation since um.., Fred and Barney. The team of Joan Crawford and Bing Crosby- better known as myself and everybody's favorite uptight cutie, Derek Czaplewski. Judy's Scary Little Christmas requires me to actually sing and dance, and since there's some sort of rule about men leading 'women', I have to trust Mr. Czaplewski as he holds me like I had the Bird Flu. Whenever my hand happens to stray off of his shoulder onto his buttocks he quickly puts it back on his shoulder. I'm only doing what Joan would do. It was decided to pair the two alleged child abusers together. We also happen to be the tallest people in the show, and with hair and heels I should be able to change the stage lights without a ladder. I have to admit even though Derek and I have a lot of private dance rehearsal ahead of us, I had great fun last night. The show is very funny, very sweet & likeable, and it has great songs. The cast is fun, and well, I'm not allowed to reveal all the characters, but who wouldn't want to see a show with Judy Garland singing with a puppet?

posted by David on 11/03/2005 07:34:00 PM | Link |

 

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So the security guard and I have not met eyes since our explosive encounter yesterday. He is going to be 'talked' to and I hope he doesn't connect the dots and come after me with a big Russian Army Knife. This is turning into a aging starlet in peril a la SUDDEN FEAR in my mind. I mean, what if I happen to be alone at my cubicle after hours and I hear the clink-clink-clink of his guard keys. I freeze in fear and manage to hide under Brigitte's desk and see his legs as he slowly walks by. He stops. I can barely control my breathing. My heart is pounding so fast it feels like it's going to burst from my chest. He starts to bend over and a faint gasp emits from my scarlet lips. By now the violins are playing in that intense way they always play in those movies.He lets one rip, snorts, and goes on his appointed rounds. I'm safe. For now.

posted by David on 11/03/2005 04:56:00 PM | Link |

 

11/02/2005

My Way of Life

We have this guard at my day job. He's blonde, about 6'3" and speaks with a Russian accent. No, he's not hot. He's actually youngish and out of shape. He doesn't care for me and I try my best to ignore him.

To enter through our employee entrance you need a pass card that you wave in front of a special panel to unlock the door. There have been a handful of times I have gone out for a smoke and forgotten my wallet which holds my pass card. 'Igor', as we call usually sighs and gives you a stare of death when he is require to move his body 3 feet (sitting in his chair the entire time) to press a button that allows you entrance into the magic kingdom . In the past he's made rude comments to me. Today was not the day to do that to me. "THIS IS BECOMING A HABIT!" he bellowed when I sheepishly asked to be let in.

Appalled, I just said "No it's not!". Clever, huh? He let me in and I wanted to walk up to him and in true Joan style tell him 'WHO DO YOU THINK YOU'RE TALKING TO, MISSY?" After that I would have smacked his bottom and threw (thanks Edwardo) him into the cabana and locked the door, so he could think about his actions.

Instead, I found out who is supervisor was and reported him. I hated doing this but there just comes a time when you can no longer put up with a hateful little people that do their best to try and make you as miserable as they are.

God, I hope he isn't forced to apologize to me.

posted by David on 11/02/2005 05:35:00 PM | Link |

 


Rest in Peace..., Posted by Picasa

posted by David on 11/02/2005 06:29:00 AM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

We did it! We struck The Twilight Gallery. Well actually, Cate Mannion started the strike yesterday when during her entrance for 'Come and Knock At My Door', she knocked over the entire door and frame. Veronica, not missing a beat, added it to her dialogue. The girls escapes death, and gets a laugh out of it. I'm in love.

posted by David on 11/02/2005 06:25:00 AM | Link |

 

11/01/2005

My Way of Life

I guess this one missed the class about holding a microphone in a pool of holy water.
He was cute!

posted by David on 11/01/2005 10:30:00 PM | Link |

 

My Way of Life

Hi, I just received an important message from MoveOn.org. Bush has caved to pressure from the far right and nominated Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court. Alito is a notoriously radical judge who has attacked workers' rights, womens' rights and civil rights for years. Please join me in signing the emergency petition tour Senators, asking them to stand up for us and block this nomination.http://political.moveon.org/stopalitoThanks!

posted by David on 11/01/2005 05:47:00 PM | Link |

 

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