Torre's Pizza

What is it with me and pizza delivery in this new condo? I just called Torre's and asked to make a carry-out order. They put me on hold and never came back. Goodness. I'm starving... gonna walk over to Westport and grab something instead of calling Waldo.

Lunch & Perspective

I bought lunch for a veteran today. It wasn't any old veteran, it was my uncle and godfather. So, he didn't serve in any old war, he served in 'Nam.

I know that Thanksgiving was a week ago, but there are so many things to be thankful for. Thank goodness I:

• Never had to cook using slivers of C4.
• Never had to lie to my Mom about going back for another tour.
• Never had to steal an AK-47 because my new M-14 sucked ass.
• Never carried a deceased friend for 3 days back to camp.
• Never had to force anyone out of a village and then torch it.
• Never had to fight with the VA after fighting against Charlie.

Raise your glass. Hear. Hear. Semper Fi = Always Faithful.

40 Pages Out the Door, A Review

Me: Bob is nervously awaiting a review from the critic who got to take home the first 40 pages of the book last night.

Critic: I read it last night...couldn't put it down. I'm going to read it again today.

Me: Really? Is that bad like you didn't know what the hell I was talking about and need to read it again or good like you liked it so much you wanted to read it twice?

Critic: I honestly... sincerely thought it was amazing.

Me: I'm blushing.

Critic: Any girl that reads this is going to fall in love with you. I'm actually a little intimidated by you at the moment.

Me: You are too sweet.

Critic: I definitely see the therapeutic nature of this exercise, but I think it has mass application to a greater audience.

Me: Was never the point, but could be part of the dream. Seriously, thank you... I'm very re-energized by your comments... I'm really putting myself into this book, heart and soul both in the energy it takes to write and the opening up of my life stories.

Critic: It's really good. I'm impressed. Your writing style is very approachable and real.

Much Ado About Nada

If I'm not sleeping, then I'm working on this book. My initial goal for a complete first draft was October. I was a bit late on that one, but I'm not going to be late on this major edit that I'm doing, which I'd like to have complete by the end of the year.

Going back over the early writings (which were first compiled in March '08, but span throughout my life) has been a struggle. When I write, or edit, I put myself back into the moment. But, aside from that, the more that I tapped out this book, the more I found a particular style that the beginning doesn't reflect... therefore, lots of rewrites.

I gave out the first 40 pages last night to the cute chica that I've been dating, so I'm waiting to see what her response is like this morning!

Eek!

Fantastic Vid parody About Prop8

See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die

Interview by KC Star Last Week

Did an interview and a photo shoot a few weeks ago about the new property that I'm living in here on the Plaza. It was printed in the KC Star last weekend.

“When I walked in and saw the amazing view out of the bay windows, I knew I had made the right choice,” he said. “It went from being a house to a home in one night.”

Check out the full article online, "Mill Creek Terrace: Plaza homeowner enjoys unparalleled views, urban lifestyle." [No longer online]

Mightier & Thickier!

The pen is mightier than the sword. In this case, it looks like the book is more thick (thickier) than the wine. I'm celebrating the printing of the first draft with a Pinot Noir.

Soon, I'll introduce you to the main character. He'll be very happy to meet you... that is, unless you already know him. Stay tuned!