Monday, March 18, 2024

That event


 Well, it wasn't what I expected. And of course, I may have learned nothing in writing since I started this with 'Well'.

First of all, it wasn't in the meeting room I thought it would be in. I was expecting food too because it was talked about. And I knew I couldn't eat much for the potluck, so I packed a big ass salad. And the first thing the presenter said when we got moved to the new location (MakersSpace), "My Lord, you brought your dinner."

Well again..I know..I shouldn't say that word..BUT it started when I generally eat my dinner..so..I crunched on carrots and stinky eggs as the show went on..a very small computer monitor. It was old school, but it gave us enough to chat about.

It seems we talk a lot more than we write..and I'm just not used to that. I  left early. I made it home in time to watch the last 3 episodes of Sword & Fairy. I cried a lot. Tried to think about the protagonist and antagonist and what they do for a story..but in the end, I just wanted to enjoy the show. Naturally, it went places that I guess wouldn't be in your typical fantasies..but in the end, I could smile again.

As usual, I know I have a lot of holes in knitting a story. But then again, in some cases, I like jumping ahead, and then going back to get other points of view. I don't do that as much as I used to. Yet on occasion, as a writer you do need to ask yourself a few questions. Still, there is that shred of emotional stuff. To some, "That's too much drama." While others are waiting for the feels. But like my new character Rainy, I just want to see where it goes.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Favorite Irish Woman


 

 She (Ruth Negga) was born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to an Ethiopian father and Irish mother. She was raised in Limerick, Ireland, from the age of four. What a powerhouse she is. 

From Irish tv drama, to British and even S.H.I.E.L.Ds. She has shown how versatile she is and an asset she is in film. It's always great to find her on the tele or the movie theater when given a chance. Her voice over work is amazing too. 

Friday, March 15, 2024

My Favorite Irishman

 

Way before Umbrella Academy was Misfits...and even then some might have said that was Robert Sheehan's breakout role. But that dynamic of his has been there since the beginning. Possibly on the hyper side. He was so honest as Darren in LOVE/HATE an Irish Drama from 2010. He truly is a character actor and can be a dufus when they let him. Still, there are many sides of him. I've seen him in various roles. Of course, I love his laughter, but he can be a true dark villain too.