http://reayjespersen.com Behold, A Flying Danish Ninja! Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:15:53 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So here it is. Day 100 of the second attempt on the 100 Words for 100 Days self-imposed challenge. As I suspected, it did, indeed, become easier to complete when I did it right after waking up most days. The days when that didn't happen were the only risky ... http://reayjespersen.com/day-100-id-like-to-thank-the-academy/ Things could be worse. http://reayjespersen.com/a-week-in-cuba-2/ 1. Be prepared to see the unusual You get the impression something is a bit different right when you land in Santa Clara and see army helicopters and open-bunkered jet fighters beside the runway. Stepping inside the small airport, you're scrutinized by a pair of immigration officers in a tiny ... http://reayjespersen.com/going-to-cayo-santa-maria-cuba/ Jackie and I got back a few days ago from a week-long trip in Cuba, which kicked a lot of ass. On the upside, very relaxing and enjoyable and we met a lot of cool people we'll be keeping in touch with - many of whom were, ironically, from ... http://reayjespersen.com/a-week-in-cuba/ So here's the thing, straight-up: I'm putting the two book projects I have in mind on the back burner for the time being. I know I said I was going to focus and see through one project after another in order to get things done, but two events happened that ... http://reayjespersen.com/a-needed-re-focus/ The world lost one of the all-time best stand-up comedians yesterday. His routine may have been too much to handle for more delicate sensibilities, but he was a trailblazer for comedy, and will be missed. http://reayjespersen.com/rip-george-carlin-1937-2008/ A year ago today, surrounded by the love and support of friends and family, Jackie and I got married. Happy anniversary, hon. I love you. http://reayjespersen.com/1-year-and-counting/ So the list of 10 winners for the one page screenplay contest came out yesterday, and my name wasn't on it. Disappointing, of course, but the success of having even made it as a finalist was a big mental boost. Looks nice added to my resume, as well. http://reayjespersen.com/baby-steps/ *** BIG FAT SPOILER WARNING! *** So we got a chance to see it last night. Met up with Big Dan and hit the theatre. And here's my thinking overall: Disappointing. Like, even given what I've heard about it, pretty disappointing. If you haven't seen Iron Man or Indiana Jones yet, go ... http://reayjespersen.com/indiana-jones-disappointing/ Why, that would be me! You remember that time I mentioned the one page screenplay contest? Way back like, er... three weeks ago? Yeah, well, turns out the finalists were selected, and I'm one of them. That's the kind of thing that makes a guy feel good about a career ... http://reayjespersen.com/one-page-screenplay-contest-finalist/