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09/29/2002:
"THE MYSTERIOUS GOINGS ON"

Well, dear readers, I am quite sore from standing on my feet for ten hours yesterday, but I suppose the shoot went well enough and everyone was happy. David Wechter and I stopped on the way home and had Mexican food, because the traffic was so heavy (there was an accident somewhere). It had thinned out by the time we finished dining and I was home at nine-thirty and asleep by eleven-thirty. Now that we’ve dispensed with the facts of the case, let’s get down to some mysterious goings on that have been going on. Or, as Dame Agatha Christie would suggest – let’s use our little gray cells and look for clews.
The first mystery was yesterday’s missing title on these here notes. When I got home and checked the posts, I was surprised to see the title “”, which looked like cat eyebrows to me. Now, the one thing I know is that I did not title these notes “Cat Eyebrows” or the abbreviation thereof (“”). So, just how did those cat eyebrows (“”) get there? I distinctly remember thinking of a title and I distinctly remember thinking about typing in the title that I was thinking of. Then I posted the notes. Either I have what they call “missing time” or I simply forgot to type in the title I was thinking of. Or, a gremlin got into this here site and did something to my title, made it disappear, or usurped it. Dear Reader Laura suggested I give a title anyway, otherwise it would be impossible to search for yesterday’s notes or something. Well, I don’t know about you, dear readers, but I always want to search for yesterday’s notes as well as yesterday’s mashed potatoes, so I went in before retiring to my boudoir, and I gave the notes a title. Therefore, yesterday’s notes are no longer titled Cat’s Eyebrows (“”).
The second mystery has to do with my “favorites” on AOL. I always go into my favorites and click on the link which takes me to the page that I post the notes from. It is easy to do because it is the last thing listed in my favorites. Until this morning, that is. I automatically went to the end of the list, clicked, and I was taken to amazon.com. Now, I like amazon.com as much as the next fellow, but I cannot post the notes from there. So, I went back and looked, and the entire last half of my favorites is now in a different order. How can that be? I did not put them in a different order, so just how did they get in a different order? If we have any dear reader mystery-solvers, please let me know how this happened. Perhaps the same gremlin that ran off with yesterday’s title came in and changed the order of my favorites just to mess with my mind. Well, I will not have my mind messed with, Mr. or Ms. Gremlin, so take a hike to some other site and mess with minds other than mine.
Well, my intention was to have short notes today, but already they are longer than short and younger than springtime – oh, a Rodgers and Hammerstein reference. So, why don’t we all click on the Unseemly Button below and see if there are any mysteries afoot in the next section. Or, at the very least we can see if there are any mysteries ahand or aknee.

No, I don’t see any mysteries or clews in this section. I see no gremlins in this section. Oh, I did forget to mention that it rained for four minutes as we drove through Pasadena. I loved every minute of the rain, but this morning, despite my hopes, there was sun. But now the sun is hiding so maybe more rain will come. I sound like a fourth grader writing a school paper, don’t I? Today I saw the rain. The rain went away. Where did the rain go? I hope it comes back. See Dick run. See Jane eat Dick’s Jell-o while he is running. What the hell am I talking about?
These are supposed to be short notes, for heaven’s sake. For today I have a lot of writing to do, and when I’m done I’ll have a lot of livin’ to do – oh, a Strouse and Adams reference.
Well, I must take the day, I must do the things I do, I must write, write, write (that is three writes), and I must relax as well. I shall only leave my house to do some shopping. Today is free-for-all day, and I want to see a lot of posts on very interesting subjects. Post away, my pretties.

Replies: 22 Unseemly Comments

Watched the "Singin' in the Rain" DVD last night -- listened to the commentaries, watched all the extras and I'm delighted.
As to the color -- I had to make adjustments -- if one looks at the feature about the making of "Singin' in the Rain," one sees how the color should look, without making adjustments -- all the clips are Technicolor. When watching the movie, it's a bit washed out unless you adjust your color...I did, and voila! I got really great flashy colors (but the downside is that everyone looks as though they're very tanned...and will one day suffer many miseries and spend many thousands of dollars with a dermatologist).
Posted by Ron Pulliam @ 09/29/2002 11:24 AM PST

Good morning! Good mo-o-or-ning...
For those of you who may not check the late-night postings, I cut and pasted a copy of the e-mail I received regarding the Men of Passion Calendar last night. If anything, be sure to check out the pics on the site - they're very well done - and funny.
So, if it's free-for-all day, does that mean it's:
A) Free for everyone day.
OR
B) Free for the duration of the day.
And what exactly is "free"????
-Can you tell I'm stretching...
It's a beautiful Sunday here in Richmond - and yesterday in DC was wonderful too. And we finally got some rain on Thursday and Friday, so that was a good thing too. My new place is shaping up, and once I get all my books and music unpacked, I'll probably have very little precious space for anything else in my room. *It truly is amazing how much stuff one can accumulate over the years. I'm not that big a pack rat, but after playing a show here, buying another score there, ordering a script or two, a CD or two (or three or four), etc., it can really add up to a lot of "stuff" that one can't really throw out.
*And I'm bound and determined to get at least 90% of my music out of the boxes they've been stored in for the past couple of years - they need some fresh air.
Well, I'm off to enjoy more of this wonderful weather! See you later.
Posted by Jose C. Simbulan @ 09/29/2002 11:36 AM PST

Hey everyone....I had planned on having an interview for this week's radio show, but there were some scheduling problems....anyway, the new show, called "The GIRL Show" will be loaded this afternoon...it also looks like we will have interviews for the next two weeks so stay tuned!
Posted by Donald Feltham @ 09/29/2002 11:37 AM PST

Hello, everybody.
I received my copy of the new Advocate yesterday (the Coming Out Issue), and who should they have an article on but the renowned Matt Zarley. Presumably because he is openly gay. Hey, I'm openly gay, and they never had an article about me. And neither did People.
But anyway, what caught my eye was that it said Mr. Zarley produced his own album, and then it was taken up by--The F* * * * Alley Division of Universal! That's the first I've heard of this. Anyone care to elucidate? BK? Or is this a subject which is just as well left undiscussed?
Posted by William F. Orr @ 09/29/2002 11:56 AM PST

Well, bringing in Universal sounds good, doesn't it. Actually, they are indeed a division of Universal by way of Varese Sarabande. It's the same distribution deal I put in place when I created the company. In any case, labels do sometimes pick up self-produced albums for distribution. That way it doesn't cost them anything and they really can't lose.
Posted by bk @ 09/29/2002 12:42 PM PST

Well, i'll be!
I've never been in People Magazine (But I was on the 1st short-leved tv show version in tandem with a husky St. Bernard - oh, wait! I was on the first tv version of People Magazine in an "article" on the Cult of Rocky Horror.
I've never been in OUT or THE ADVOCATE magazine, either. Though a picture of my then-b.f. was published in our local OUT - and I was cropped out of the picture! Of course I was sitting off to the side, staring into his baby browns, so....
Anyway, I need a lot of positive energy from this gang tonight (7:00pm EST)as we are having a read-through of the FIRST ACT of ZERO PATIENCE: our screen to stage adaptation. I've got the scripts (with only three unwritten scenes), I've got the actors (with only one who cannot join us until next month) and I've got a producer (who is giving me production notes NOW, when what we all need are textual notes - oy vey!) AND I've got a very good feeling about this, but still, if y'all think a few pleasant thoughts for td and ZP around 7 tonight, I'd be very, very grateful.
BK, btw, how's FNM coming for the stage?
Posted by td @ 09/29/2002 01:48 PM PST

Good thoughts coming td's way from all Hainsies/Kimlets, if only they'd come to the fershluganah site. Six posts - honestly. As to Nudie, I'm slogging through. So far, I've written six new songs, which have been fun to do - all but one of which are character/plot songs.
Posted by bk @ 09/29/2002 02:16 PM PST

Wow, it is kind of slow today... Must be the nice weather... I'm still taking care of errands - and am about to start unpacking some music and books...
Well, I hope everyone has fun slogging or whatever you're doing right now..
Posted by Jose C. Simbulan @ 09/29/2002 02:32 PM PST

I DO hope one of those character songs is for the character known as "Stuntcock"!
Perhaps it could be titled:
"It's a hard life", or
"Always up even when you're down", or
"Stuck in a rut", or
"They also call me tool man"!
Posted by Ron Pulliam @ 09/29/2002 02:32 PM PST

Good positive thoughts from Oz to you td. Now to go squeeze my daily orange juice. (This will nearly complete my daily exercise regime). I will however pour the tea if i have enough energy left.
Posted by Tom from OZ @ 09/29/2002 03:05 PM PST

Dingoes. They are fastidious creatures. I think they only eat the babies of New Zealanders and they are known to carefully fold baby clothes when they have finished eating. I suspect they would not split an infinitive and I know that they are aware that a preposition is the wrong thing to end a sentence with.
They are "native" dogs and you need a special licence to keep them on your property. They are never fully domesticated (according to the law).
My dogs are certainly not as fastidious. They will lick anyone and take food from anyone. The birds, Ron, are quite tidy and the newspaper is not necessary. Cleaning up after the dogs is another story.
Check yesterday's notes if this make no sense except to late posters. It will probably make less sense then.
I have only seen dingoes in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries!
Posted by Tom from OZ @ 09/29/2002 03:29 PM PST

Missing. The Brockman detectives. Michael Shayne and Freedunit. Sunday afternoon and all is quiet.
I watched a Michael Ball video last night. I still think he is a delight. Has "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" ben released in the USA yet? (The Cd of the musical that is). It is cute. There is alos a video/dvd of "the making" variety. I'll have to delay that as buying FNM must be my priority next month.
Posted by Tom from OZ @ 09/29/2002 03:35 PM PST

I have not been errant and truant -- I have been supporting the local arts by attending a performance of "Into the Woods." They did a great job.
We had lunch at a cafe that Sandra calls "The 76 Cafe" -- so nicknamed because when we went there once its most recent health department score was 76, and it takes a 75 or better to stay open. It is right across the street from the theater, so we park and walk over for lunch before the show. However, it was my last trip there. I'll just say there was an unwelcome interloper during the meal and leave it at that.
Posted by Laura @ 09/29/2002 05:38 PM PST

Oh, and BK, regarding the computer gremlins -- better ask a teenager. They are the only ones who understand these things.
Posted by Laura @ 09/29/2002 05:40 PM PST

Robert Armin -- you're missed. If you're lurking, say "Hello" just to let us know!
Freedunit -- ditto!
Posted by Ron Pulliam @ 09/29/2002 06:20 PM PST

Now don't tell me Francois has gone home for the week, already?
Surely he's lurking still...?
In a few hours, it will be time for all good Frenchmen to find cafe and beignets, will it not?
It's a lazy afternoon...and the impending season change is looming more obviously than before. The late afternoon light is not as bright, somehow.
Things I miss by living in Oakland: The crisp chill of autumnal days...that chill that helps leaves undergo that glorious change from deep, verdant greens to russets and golds and bronzes before falling from trees, which then point skeletal limbs at the gray, wintry skies until the budding of spring.
(Gag, if you must).
Posted by Ron Pulliam @ 09/29/2002 06:25 PM PST

I had to work and just got home. After I eat, I'll post something pretty and witty and gay. For now, I shall just want cake.
Posted by Kerry @ 09/29/2002 06:31 PM PST

Thank you all for the fine thoughts! Our little read-through went swimmingly (a little in-joke for anyone familiar with the film ZERO PATIENCE), and from the sights and sounds of tonight, we have a good thing going. It's gonna be touch work, but boy, do I have a dedicated crew of actors, musicians, a choreographer to die for and a very understanding producer who are willing to give more than 150% to create this little piece of theater. Much more work to do, of course, but by this time next month, we should have a full song score as well as a complete work-in-progress script. I also received a little note from the film's writer/director John Greyson as a follow-up to my update to him. BK, aren't you the lucky one? Adapting your own script? I don't envy you one bit, these are certainly magnifincent adventures we have set our courses on, aren't they?
Kerry! I had some magnificent wedding cake tonight! Some sort of Austrian confection with a sour cream frosting in the middle. (Note to self: If I am going to appear onstage wrapped only in cellophane and boxer shorts, I'd better stop eating cake). It was delicious. Wish you coulda been here to share a piece. Also, the wedding ceremony went very well yesterday, with "Listen to My Heart" and "We can Be Kind" garnering the correct emotional response(s) from the congregation.
Posted by td @ 09/29/2002 08:34 PM PST

Where'd everybody go?
Posted by Ron Pulliam @ 09/29/2002 11:51 PM PST

Perhaps they all were granted their wishes from the other day.
I am listening to Australia's Marina Prior singing Sondheim/Bernstein. Pleasant enough. At present she is suggesting we should glitter and be gay. I am trouble with the glitter.
Posted by Tom Guest @ 09/29/2002 11:57 PM PST

Kerry, are you still eating? Six hours! That is some cake.
I am still waiting for something pretty, witty and gay. Story of my life I guess.
Posted by Tom from OZ @ 09/30/2002 12:12 AM PST

It's early Monday morning so this may not be seen by the multitudes. I was errant and truant all weekend. I admit it. I was at work most of Saturday then went home, ate and went to bed and slept from 8pm to 8am Sunday morning. I am now back at the office (it's 7:30 and I've been here since 6am) and just catching up on things outside the realm of work. Any word on the Hainsie/Kimmlet NY get together? It would be a nice break from all my office drama.
Posted by Ben @ 09/30/2002 04:34 AM PST

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