Hit Urbana last night after the pleasantly unexpected distraction of 50%-off sushi. FRESH sushi! Yum. Got there in time for the slam which, to my surprise, I kind of enjoyed. Over the years, Cristin has become my favorite host on the scene, hands down. She knows her audience, has impeccable comedic skills and timing, and
The feedback from louder than words has been great. Much of it overwhelmingly positive, and where there was critique, it was generally offered honestly and clearly. Eric, Helen, Diane and I met Tuesday night to digest it all and tweak the format in a way that puts more emphasis on – and sets aside more
People I’m feeling right now
People I’m feeling right now: M.C. Siegel: mcpoet.blogspot.com The honest truth is that when I feel like I’m resisting this tendency I, for the life of me, cannot write. Emotional anguish and solitude are the perfect catalysts for my writing. Sadly enough, when I’m happy it’s like being on soma, I have no ambition to
As it’s pretty clear that louder than words will be getting an extended run – just confirmed: Friday, May 21st @ 8pm – I’ve created a new blog specifically for it at http://louderthanwords.blogspot.com. Click it, bookmark it, and link to it from your own site or blog! It’s going to be a group effort, with
From: Bob Holman Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 12:22 AM To: ‘Guy Lecharles-Gonzalez’ Subject: WOW So much to say, but overall, UNBEFUCKINLIEVABLE Please forward to Eric, Helen, and crew. Let’s talk. How about 8pm Friday May 14? B More than any other feedback I’ve received on the show so far, this was the most gratifying,
It’s 4:30pm as I start to write this, 27.5 hours before louder than words premieres. I still can’t believe that it all came together so quickly and am more than a little nervous about both the turnout and the response. The concept has received a lot of positive feedback but, like many of my favorite
Been reading Esmerelda Santiago’s When I Was Puerto Rican and Saul Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals simultaneously over the past couple of weeks, and thoroughly enjoying them both. I was concerned that Santiago’s book would turn out to be another semi-autobiographical disappointment along the lines of Edwidge Danticat’s Breath, Eyes, Memory, with a Lifetime TV plot
President Forever 2004
President Forever 2004 is the perfect computer sim for political junkies. I bought the full version last week (only $12, well worth it!) and have run through six campaigns so far with Dubya kicking my ass all but once. He beat Kerry twice, paired up with Edwards and then Gephardt, neither of whom helped carry
louder than words update
The t-shirts just arrived and they look mah-velous! They will be available this Saturday for $15. Cheap! Don’t sleep. Met with Eric and Helen over lunch earlier today to hash out the format and came out with some great ideas as well as identifying some potential pitfalls to avoid. I’ve gone from nervous and excited
What’s next?
Y-A-W-N!!! Monday night out and a 3-hour meeting starting at 8am don’t mix. Hit 13 for the first time in months (lost track but it’s at least six) and had an…ah, interesting night. Always good to see Maureen who kept my glass so full that I actually had to pace myself for once. Early morning