Stating the obvious.

Wow.. I've been quiet..

KJMY News Brief..

The Headlines:

-Being back is pretty great..
The snow kinda sucks, but as I've said once or twice...it's gonna melt eventually.

-Visiting home was interesting, most of it relaxing, a couple of weird moments, but overall, good to get back for a few.

-Tim Horton's Donuts..visited one while I was back in the city..its hype is very real. 'The truth is out there.'

-Season 4 of Supernatural is pretty intense; awesome storylines so far-- definitely making up for that serious eff up with "GhostFacers"...how lame/wasteful/pointless was that crap? But yes, digging the good/evil bits and the time travel parts have been killer. Hope the momentum continues on.

That about does it for now.. Hope you're all keeping warm and spreading holiday cheer and so on. :)

Amy's Tale..

I've been meaning to post this since I've read it..

Read "With Love and Laughter, John Ritter" by Amy Yasbeck..

It's strange, y'know, when you read a book and feel like you didn't want it to end--that happens to me sometimes when I'm reading a particularly good piece of fiction or some sort of biography that managed to wrap me up for a few days in its brand of mindfog...

And that's all well and good when it happens. It's lovely, it stokes the creative embers, and typically it's pretty shortlived.. You consider it for a few, laugh at the anecdotes, and move on with your life.


Let me tell you...this book is so much more than just that. It's been about a week and a half, and still her words linger in my heart and mind. It's like I can't shake the feelings...the familiarity(which is odd, because I didn't know any of them until Amy shed the words that linked me...), the closeness of her pain...and the joys she shared with John and Stella... it's almost like she made us become part of the family.. After absorbing this book, I feel as though I've known them, as though I've lived through her eyes and seen these memories as vividly as she recounts them.. Haven't felt like this since Gene Wilder's "Kiss Me Like A Stranger"...that vibrant lasting connection. It's truly an amazing feeling.

To be honest, I not only admire someone who can carry a good story and take you along for the ride... but also..with someone like this, I feel full on envy...of course, that's merely an undertone shadowing the truest layer of respect and gratitude.

It's always been hard for me to see people truly sad-- the whole bit; the shaken paleness, the faltering voice, the flooding eyes...and yet, for me, getting a full grasp of one's gamut of emotion is to truly connect. This book exceeds that constant hopeful expectation...and does not easy let go.

Currently trying to reread the book--it's much harder this time out. The exhilarating rush of understanding and appreciation of the untold story, and the humanity it brought...is replaced with looking beyond layers and 'hearing' the person tell the story... Taking it in doses now instead of rushed sittings. It's actually better...but more a process.

I admit, I do get thrown into my weekly or monthly 'obsessions', but this feels different. I feel like I've been reached..and that happens far less often...

I live for that.

Love and Respect for a good ole Jeff..

...Frugal Gourmet ftw.

No, I'm quite serious. You might not remember the joy you've once experience watching this program(if you ever did--if you happened to live in the mid-late 80's and had a grandmother, there's a fair chance you've seen this..), but if you were to revisit this classic, you'll most likely find the wit, wisdom, and fantastic teaching stylings of Chef Jeff Smith to be as endearing(if not moreso) as when the series was first broadcast.

It's the 'it' thing of the month. Tell your friends.


Tell them all.




...just don't watch it while flying...it may lose its magic..

..for a time.

A few thoughts of the moment.

It's good to be back home for a while..

I think I really needed this visit..

It's quiet and peaceful right now, and it's been great spending time with family..

Two years is just too long.

Forget Haley-- Balki's Comet Rides Again

This just in--

There's been this sudden cosmic resurgence of Perfect Strangers..

Are you surprised? Didn't think so.

Can't say that I am either.

It seems lately that if/when I'm taking a break from the transcendentally super absorbent wicked awesomeness that is Supernatural, I'm cracking up watching good ole wacky Larry and his overtly hijinkey Myposian pal in yet another zany 22 minute romp.

And for added touch of honesty--
That show... is at times full on retardo. No question of that.

And at others, a rag tag grouping of some pretty funny rigamole.
In other words, the show at times, is quite the hootenanny.
Yes indeed.

If you don't (immediately) believe me, watch an ep and see for yourself.

If you need a silly wth moment, it's the go to stuff, kids.


And so, if you find yourself at Appleton's house later and you find yourself doing the dance of joy, you be sure and tell em your Uncle S sent you~

Ah, phooey.

Remember when I said I'd probably post that game of Balderdash?

Well, as you might have surmised, I have not.


Perhaps someday I shall.

Until then, keep your nose clean.


Oh, something else..

Remember when I complained for months about how Supernatural is a creepy and unnecessary p.o.s. show that no-one should fuss about and watch at all?

I was sorta wrong. We here at wildersyndicate would like to take a moment and post a retraction.

..there. all better.



But, seriously, give it a watch... you'll get sucked in.

Teaser as per me.

Much has happened since last post..

Not really in a writing mood at present, but I'm sure we'll get there.


Also, of note, I suppose you could say my interest in Balderdash has been renewed. :)


May be posting that soon.

Live Free--without unworth sequels..

Didn't think much of 'Live Free or Die Hard'--just an underpar rehash(and even that's kind..)

Just watched the original the other night--

It just worked really well.
Too bad on that new one, Bruce. Your talents were wasted.
Had a couple of good one-liners..not enough to sustain the picture.

If you must do another..go the route of the 3rd one.. (definitely a good one.)

Where it's at--

Currently on a Trek kick...been getting through the original 6 film voyages..


Had a chance to reconnect to an old musical I was into back around 1998 or so-- EFX.. Never actually saw the show, but got wind of the soundtrack and was mesmerized for some time..
Nice to go back and enjoy what was..


Not much else to report as yet...will get back on that.