It's All Pretty Foggy

One of the ninja’s traits was to strike without warning...true, most of the time. --Eric Van Lustbader, THE NINJA 
While Alan is in London I was at work and I sent a Movieline ad to my friend, Dov Hoenig.  He’s a client I met at Charles Schwab & Co.  He always works with me and I’ve come to know his wife, Zoe, also.  They’re so kind.  
Dov is a film editor. In the last few years he is responsible for the film editing of The Last of the Mohicans (1992), Under Seige (1992) and The Fugitive (1993).  I sent him an article because the latest film he is editing will be released in May 1994.  It’s quite a challenge because the film is THE CROW and it stars Brandon Lee (the son of actor Bruce Lee) and he died last year while filming the movie (of a brain hemorrhage).  
Well, I was pleased when Dov replied to me: 
April 26, 1994 Dear Michael, Thank you for sending me the ad from MOVIELINE.  Good reviews of THE CROW have already appeared in “Variety” and “The Hollywood Reporter”, but they don’t mention the editing... THE CROW is one of my best works as a film editor, but it is always so dangerous to talk about it, in case other people may disagree.  This is the way it goes:  one gets full recognition for being involved in a very successful project, but very little—at best—for heroic efforts in a move that is not due to receive the same about of public exposure.  Maybe, in the end it will be different with THE CROW.  Next time in L.A. I sure hope to tell you some of the exciting stories about the Oscar ceremony and the other rituals that preceded it.  It was an unforgettable event, for both Zoe and me... 
Thank you for also taking care of the prospectus on PEC.  I got them a few days ago.  I hope things are going well for you. Dov P.S. while dealing with business, can I fax you in Westwood?  What is the fax number for the Westwood Branch?  Should I address it to you or to somebody else? 
In addition to the happenings of the week—besides work—I received a sweet card from my first cousin, Carol Lucero.  I loved reading about the latest in her life.  She sent a card depicting a beautiful Dutch Iris flower:
April 28, 1994 Michael, 
Hello, Hello!  It’s me again, a distant voice from the Bay Area.  I do enjoy your choice of cards.  It is fun wondering what the next one is going to look like.  
This has been a busy, busy month (as usual).  I’m very happy because I just received my State License and Certification for practicing Speech-Language Pathology in California.  Yes, even after an M.S. “they” require a 9-month fellowship year with supervision before letting us practice solo.  Yeah...no more having someone ‘looking over my shoulder’ (so to speak). 
Your description of Santa Barbara, San Simeon, Cambria is enticing.  I have visited the Hearst Castle before with Liz.  It was wonderful—very vintage.  To know me is to know that I love anything vintage/nostalgic.  My favorite eras are the 1920’s, 1940’s.  I love jazz, big band, blues (almost any music with or without a melody).  Like you, I see lots of movies.  Do you have preferences?  I’ve always considered myself a “movie buff”, especially with the classics and silent films.  I adore Charlie Chaplin.  I often visit the Paramount Theater in Oakland because they often show classics on Friday evenings (Newsreel, cartoon, organ music, movie).  It’s all for $5 and a beautiful Theater to be in.  What types of LIVE theater intrigues you?  I don’t go as often as I’d like. 

I am going to see ROMEO and JULIET (San Francisco Ballet) this Saturday 4/30 and then we’re going dancing.  Ryan is treating me for my Birthday.  I love to dance, yet it’s been too long since I’ve gone.  By the way, there is no “DATE” yet.  In August, I will have known Ryan for 2-years (Yikes!).  Yes, we’ve been talking about whether there’ll be a “DATE”, but it’s all pretty FOGGY right now.  No rush—I'm happy.  Life is O.K.  How’s yours?  Well...hasta luego. Love, Carol  
After reading her letter, the idea of drifting off while listening to a ROMEO and JULIET melody during a midafternoon Saturday nap felt quite appealing.   
All humans, irrespective of culture or geographical location, have a genetically hardwired dip in alertness that occurs in the midafternoon hours. --Matthew Walker PhD, WHY WE SLEEP