After a morning of colored wheels and crashing, I fear my four-year-old laptop hovers between this world and the next. For, lo, its day has come; its poised to join the Choir Eternal; it shambles slowly toward the laptop graveyard.
In short, I need a new hard drive. Happy? Let's see . . . .
Monday, June 30, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Mary McCann Back on the Air
In keeping with the family tradition of multiple part-time jobs, Mary McCann, has snared another radio gig. Along with djing Sunday afternoons on Seattle oldie station B97.3, Mary's now hosting the show on KPLU. Stream in Saturdays between 1:00 and 6:00 PM PST for jazz and NPR news. (But mostly jazz.)
And keep your eyes open for Friday radio gigs in the Pacific Northwest.
And keep your eyes open for Friday radio gigs in the Pacific Northwest.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Western States Smoked Out
Due to wildfires burning all over northern California, the Western States 100 has been cancelled. All 2008 entrants are automatically enrolled next year, including Jimmy Freeman. As mentioned, Jimmy's been chasing the goal of completing this super-tough hundred-mile course for several years and it must be a stinging disappointment. (I know how I'd have felt if they'd cancelled Eugene the day before.)
Still, Jimmy is an optimist. After cursing and kicking things for a time, he'll find a silver lining.
Still, Jimmy is an optimist. After cursing and kicking things for a time, he'll find a silver lining.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
This Old Hill House
I'm rereading Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House. Having just mentioned Norm Abrams, I thought of writing a story in which the Yankee carpenter arrives to rehang the doors in a sprawling, evil mansion. Themes would include isolation, madness and proper use of safety goggles. Maybe next month.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Freak DVD Interviews On Hold
Skip it. The DVD interviews have been cancelled. Will they be rescheduled? Or is this a cost-cutting measure? More shall be revealed.
Freakish Questions on Freakazoid
DVD director Troy of Trailer Park Productions emailed questions he'll use as spring boards during my upcoming interview. Fans will learn such second-season secrets as why a Saturday morning cartoon show would hire Norm Abrams to voice himself.
(Hint: I think I'll lateral this one to Paul Rugg.)
(Hint: I think I'll lateral this one to Paul Rugg.)
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Kiss My Chitin
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Featured Post
John P. McCann Sizzle Page
'Twas suggested I post a few episodes of my work in a pleasant spot. I've chosen here. Sadly, not everything I've written has y...
-
Twice in the last eight years I've run the Santa Clarita 5k on Independence Day. Back in 2007 it was sizzling hot. Three years late...
-
'Twas suggested I post a few episodes of my work in a pleasant spot. I've chosen here. Sadly, not everything I've written has y...