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October 20, 2024
Mick & Moira & Brad - Chapters 31 - 33
Tuesday, October 22: Chapter 31 - Rescuing Brindle
Narrated beautifully by Erin Alexis.
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Moira wakes up to find Brad's note and freshly brewed coffee, indicating that he's already left for the animal shelter. When Brad returns, they embark on a trip to the Hillsborough County Animal Shelter, where Brad intends to adopt a dog named Brindle. Despite Moira's teasing, Brad is determined to give Brindle a forever home. Elsbeth, the shelter staff, is pleased to see Brad's commitment, and they leave with Brindle, who quickly warms up to Brad. On the way home, Brad stops to buy supplies for Brindle, including dog beds for every room in the house, showcasing his dedication to his new furry friend.
Thursday, October 24: Chapter 32 - Decisions and DeparturesMoira's departure is bittersweet, leaving both her and Brad with unresolved feelings and uncertainties about the future. As she leaves, she carries with her the weight of her decisions and the hope of finding clarity in her conversation with Mick.
Saturday, October 26: Chapter 33 - Seeking Solace and AdviceMoira seeks advice from family and friends about her career and relationships. Disappointed by their responses, she finds solace in Lana's offer of a getaway to Desert Hot Springs. Grateful for the chance to escape, Moira hopes the retreat will provide clarity and peace amidst her uncertain future.
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October 19, 2024
Mick & Moira & Brad - Chapter 30 Audiobook
Moira takes a daring step by reaching out to Brad, initiating a visit to his farm in Nashua. However, upon her arrival, she is surprised to find Tabatha Dearing, Brad's friend, already there. Despite the awkwardness, Moira decides to stay and join them for dinner, where tensions and uncertainties about the…
October 17, 2024
Mick & Moira & Brad - Chapter 29 Audiobook
Brad reflects on his past emotional detachment and his fear of abandonment, shaped by the loss of his parents at a young age. Now, faced with Moira's departure and Mick's revelations, he contemplates his feelings and plans for the future. Meanwhile, Moira, influenced by Mick's advice, finds herself grappling wi…
October 16, 2024
TT026 Self-Expression and Free Speech
Gerald and his colleagues Cheyenne Cockrell and Tom Page discuss the challenges of writing what you think in the post-information age. A rebroadcast of the GetPublished! Radio show.
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October 15, 2024
Mick & Moira & Brad - Chapter 28 Audiobook
Moira and Javi travel home after the show, discussing the upcoming release of Moira's video. Javi's focus on his own career aspirations leaves Moira uncertain about her own future. Reflecting on her journey into show business and her relationship with Mick, Moira grapples with questions about her desires…
October 13, 2024
Mick & Moira & Brad - Chapters 28 - 30
Tuesday, October 15: Chapter 28 - Crossroads in the Air
Narrated beautifully by Erin Alexis.
Audiobook episodes will post on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 5am US Eastern Time - from August 13 to November 2. Paid subscribers to the Thinking About Thinking blog posts get all 36 episodes at no extra charge - including episodes already posted - in the site Podcasts tab (or on Apple, Spotify, and other distros). All subscribers will receive the next week’s release schedule on Sunday evenings.
Moira and Javi travel home after the show, discussing the upcoming release of Moira's video. Javi's focus on his own career aspirations leaves Moira uncertain about her own future. Reflecting on her journey into show business and her relationship with Mick, Moira grapples with questions about her desires and ambitions. As she contemplates her next steps, she wonders whether Mick will provide the guidance and honesty she seeks.
Thursday, October 17: Chapter 29 - Crossing PathsBrad reflects on his past emotional detachment and his fear of abandonment, shaped by the loss of his parents at a young age. Now, faced with Moira's departure and Mick's revelations, he contemplates his feelings and plans for the future. Meanwhile, Moira, influenced by Mick's advice, finds herself grappling with her emotions and the uncertainty of her career. As they both navigate their own paths, they are drawn closer together by the enigmatic guidance of Mick and the complexities of their own desires.
Saturday, October 19: Chapter 30 - Unexpected ArrivalsMoira takes a daring step by reaching out to Brad, initiating a visit to his farm in Nashua. However, upon her arrival, she is surprised to find Tabatha Dearing, Brad's friend, already there. Despite the awkwardness, Moira decides to stay and join them for dinner, where tensions and uncertainties about their relationships simmer beneath the surface. As the evening progresses, Moira grapples with her feelings and the enigmatic advice of Mick, while Brad struggles to navigate the complexities of his emotions and his connection to Moira.
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October 12, 2024
Three Writers Who Changed My Life
The theme of the summit: Creating Ambassadors of Peace
The author caught in a thoughtful moment
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Mick & Moira & Brad - Chapter 27 Audiobook
Mick meets with Eggs at his unconventional home to discuss Moira's future. Eggs reveals doubts about Moira's suitability for the Vegas audience, citing Mick's perceived bias. Despite Mick's defense, Eggs announces delays in the Vegas booking and plans to prioritize Chiffawn's return. Additionally, Derek P…
October 10, 2024
Mick & Moira & Brad - Chapter 26 Audiobook
Moira wakes up to find a message from Brad, signaling his departure and implying Mick's involvement. Confused by the cryptic message, she ponders Mick's intentions regarding her and her career. Meanwhile, Mick returns to Los Angeles, contemplating the success of Moira's show and facing uncertainties about her…
October 9, 2024
Book Reviews: 'The Book of Illusions' by Paul Auster
In my review of Hollywood: The Oral History, I remarked on my learning that even notable filmmakers didn’t necessarily think they were making enduring art. Edward Dmytryk, award-winning director of Crossfire (1947), described his feelings then about the industry’s place in history:
If we had all known that they were going to be still running these pictures forty or fifty years later… and asking us to get up and talk about them… we probably would have shot them differently… We thought the movie would go out and be run for a few weeks or a few months in the theater and then would be completely forgotten.
This notion may be doubly true of films from the silent era. Filmmakers in this nacent industry couldn’t be sure that the medium itself would ever be more than a diversion. As well, technicians in the industry were well aware that the silver-nitrate-based film stocks in use at the time were prone to deteriorate and even to catch fire. According to Brittanica.com:
An estimated 11,000 movies were made in the U.S. from 1912 through 1929, during film’s silent age. About 70 percent of movies from that era are thought to be lost forever. Some were lost to physical damage such as from fire and chemical decay, while others were deemed too costly to store by the studios that made them.
The late Paul Auster’s brilliant novel about a pioneering filmmaker emphasizes the ephemeral nature of both art and life itself.
I’m here appending my review of Dominic Smith’s historical novel about the silent era, The Electric Hotel. Both Auster and Smith are spinning fanciful stories about works of art that have disappeared forever.
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