Two independent filmmakers, Alex and Stephen Kendrick, have a movie called Fireproof out. It’s the story of a firefighter who lives by the professional mantra “never leave your partner behind,” but who is in danger of doing just that in his marriage. The movie was made for $500,000—ashtray and mason jar sort of money when … Read more
I’ve always been vaguely uneasy about Cindy McCain. I compared her to Jadis once before, and though that seemed appropriate on some levels, it was lacking on others. But today, bumping around the series of tubes, it all became clear to me in a flash:
I have no idea how many times I’ve tried to quit smoking, but it’s a lot. Take whatever-number-this-is started Thursday at 3:00, so I’m into hour 56 as I write. The remainder of Thursday was fine. Yesterday was too, really. Most of today was okay, but I’ve had a hard time tonight. I’m trying not … Read more