you better get your sh!t together, son!
That's the message of my latest theatrical role. Yes, I have been cast as Jacob Marley in TAC's production of Christmas Carol, the script and score for which were written by some of our talented teens for last Christmas season. It went very well the first year, and we're in transition, with a new Executive Director this year, so we're sticking with what works, and will be performing other original pieces through the coming year.

At any rate, nano 1 is at about 17k, nano 2 is at about 3k ( i know, i hadn't really said anything about doing a second, but I just started writing this thing the other day, and it's pretty good so far. "The world exploded in red and black, confirming my apprehension at taking the 'short way' home." It isn't exactly "The man in black fled into the desert and the gunslinger followed." But it's pretty engaging, I think. I'm hoping to knock out at least 10k this weekend, between the 2 next weekend, with Friday off, should be even more productive. I'd rather go for a steady stream, but things just haven't worked out that way, and with Christmas Carol, it's not likely to get any better. Don't even get me started on the ghostwriting I've yet to actually start, or the _other_ idea that came to me... too many things at once trying to fall out of my brain.

In other news, I need to sell some books or something... I just got my first decent paycheck in months and it's gone to bills ( and still behind on rent) before I can even think about fixing the window of my car... man it's going to be a cold winter at this rate. I'm making one concession/ doing one thing for myself moneywise for now, though, in the same vein of 'damn it's gonna be cold'. I bought myself some cloth for a winter coat. I only actually bought the outer canvass-like material. The polar fleece I've had for years, using it is a blanket from time to time, and the inner liner is some blue on blue plaid I've had for a while. The plaid is thinner than I'd like, but the polar fleece should be good, and I can put pockets for my stuff.. I defy you to find on the rack a coat with a pocket I can put my standard marbled notebook in! I'm also going to go for some fashion tips from the good Doctor, and while i intend to stay away from celery on the lapel, I am hoping to find a suitable compass( hopefully brass, or at least not cheesy plastic) and an old school iron key.  Need to hit some antique stores, I think.

Ah well, rehearsal calls. hope all are well or improving.