Sunday, September 30, 2012

a sad state of affairs

it's not political.
it's not mean-spirited.
it's not unhinged negativity.
or irascible mumblings of disgruntled bottom-feeders.

no.

it's about Americans, Veterans.
and how they're treated by the very government which they served.
something's broken.
don't know what exactly.
but i suspect a disconnect in D.C.
the policy makers locked into self-aggrandizing mission statements.
spiced with an air of elitism and tempered by spats of good luck -- a bubble shielding higher-ups from the struggle average Veterans face on the daily.

(don't get me wrong, I've encountered many earnest, caring, and admirable-types @ the VA, Long Beach and Los Angeles)

but i could be wrong.
could be out of my element.
precise scientific measurements fast-balled by the VA could probably spin it differently.
rhetoric is a mighty weapon.
but for the dozen of so former Marines, Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen that chat with me on the regular, have shared their stories with me for documentaries, stage plays, and the like, it's a struggle for these young men to keep their heads above water.
nevertheless, i suppose the VA is trying.
is pushing to get better.
good on them.
but @ this point in the game, fatigue is not acceptable.

you can read more here: http://ht.ly/e4wAc




Thursday, September 27, 2012

Monday, September 24, 2012

what we found @ the beach today:

calf, gray whale-type
just a body -- long since expired.
i wonder how it happened.
the story...

and yep, it stunk.
and yep, the pooches went ape.
and yep, i swore i saw a fin flash above the waves nearby.


Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Trajectories - the Kickstarter Project!

times are tough, but if you could spare some $$$ we would DEEPLY appreciate it. 
Meron Langsnerand yours truly, wrote it! really just an all-around great project. the brainchild of Hannah J Barth and EVET Arts. just click the video link to learn more and the DONATE button to...well, donate. thank you very much!





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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Trajectories Part I: Transformations

pretty cool. EVET Arts made up a poster for our production. if you're in the area, check it out!


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

WGA's Veterans Writing Workshop

thanks to Andy for finding this.
apparently i'm in it...for a millisecond, lol.
take a peek.
the Writers Guild Foundation es muy bueno.


The 0.45% T-Shirt

not sure i'd wear this...but the numbers are pretty interesting.

The 0.45% T-Shirt