For those who don't know, I suffer from mild-to-moderate depression, among other things. About a month or so ago it got really bad, and I ended up channelling that experience into the following post, which just went up on CM. Depression isn’t sadness or feeling down. It’s pain. Raw, emotional pain, like there’s a wound inside you … Continue reading Talking About Depression on Catholic Match
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Saturday Sundry
Publishing of my new book, The Wisdom of Walt Disney is planned for sometime next week. I originally planned to publish it this week, but needed more time for editing and such. I've had a notion that I've been trying to make into a suitable essay: this increasing insanity we see in public discourse is partly a … Continue reading Saturday Sundry
Friday Flotsam
Been hard at work on the Project, so this week's Flotsam is going be all about updating on that. The plan, at the moment, is that the video series Noble Snake Reviews will launch a week from today (that will be Friday, August 11). I'll announce the film to be reviewed beforehand, but suffice to … Continue reading Friday Flotsam
Ponies and Introverts
Being an introvert mostly involves having people force you into uncomfortable situations and then blame you for not enjoying them. Our society doesn't approve of those who prefer solitude or working alone: we want team players! Socially-well-adjusted youngsters! Collaboration! Synergy! Whatever other terms for 'forcing people to act according to plan' you care to name. … Continue reading Ponies and Introverts
7 Quick Takes Friday: Preparing for Launch
First and foremost, I guess I should announce that I’m taking my blog and my work in a new direction, with the intention of turning writing into a full-time profession. As part of this goal, I’m planning on blogging a lot more. This will probably result in sloppier and shorter pieces and a … Continue reading 7 Quick Takes Friday: Preparing for Launch
Saturday Sundry
-Been back from California for a few weeks, trying to make up my mind how to proceed. I'm leaning towards a year or so of paying work and self-production before I invest thirty-five-thousand-plus-expenses for a degree in filmmaking, but I'm not sure. -My reaction to terrorist attacks are pretty much the same: horrified, angry, sad, … Continue reading Saturday Sundry
California Impressions
As a lifelong film buff, California has, to my mind, a rather mythical air. Not because that's where films are made, but because, by and large, that's where they're set. Walking around California, therefore, feels rather like walking around in a movie, if you know what I mean. Arriving amid the palm trees, Spanish-style buildings, … Continue reading California Impressions
Friday Flotsam
-Going to check out the John Paul the Great University MBA in Film Producing next week, in the hopes that it may prove the solution to my employment woes. I figure if I have to do more schooling, I might as well go for something that actually interests me. -Religion and Economics have this in … Continue reading Friday Flotsam
Announcing my new Website
So, for a while I've been meaning to make a dedicate writer / business website for myself to help market my brand and services. Now, after much delay, I've finally done that. I give you Noblesnake.com. This is basically a combination portfolio and business site: I provide samples of different work I've done, links to … Continue reading Announcing my new Website
Confessions of an Unemployed College Graduate
Today's post is up at The Federalist. A sample: My experience is not unique. There are thousands of college graduates in my shoes today. In fact, I’m better off than most: thanks to my wonderful parents, I don’t have any student debt weighing me down. I was also fortunate that the school I went to included … Continue reading Confessions of an Unemployed College Graduate
Serpent's Den 