Writing

It's easy to BLOG but so hard to write. How many scripts, short stories, songs and books do I have unfinished? Too many to count. The few things I have finished are no better off than the things unfinished as they all wait in boxes in closets as Psocid feast on the pages of my creative genius.

MANHATTAN

I watched the movie "Manhattan" when I was a film student. Recently someone mentioned they'd rented the DVD and I thought I'd give it a revisit so I added it to my Netflix queue. Wednesday night I tried to watch it but fell asleep not even half way through it. I used to like Woody Allen. And I don't remember disliking "Manhattan" but for the life of me the movie could not hold my attention. And Woody Allen just seemed like a neurotic perv.

To Hell In A Hand Basket

When did the world become so depraved that search engines burn to locate nude photos of Angelina Jolie or Brittany Spears crotch shots or to find pics of Brad Pitt's tattoos? I guess with the invention of Search Engines the freaky obsessions of modern man have been revealed. How long has the world been obsessed with VIP pornography and celebrity smut? I get so tired of hearing about who's sleeping with who and who has a bastard baby bump and all the other Hollywood crap like that. If people stopped bothering with keeping up with it all would the celebrities chill out with their raunchy behavior? Probably not. The world's going to Hell in a hand basket and probably has been for centuries.

"Chocolate Daydreamer" by Brian K Raynor

"Chocolate Daydreamer" was the 1st painting I sold this year (2008)at the Rockabilly BBQ. It's small, acrylic on canvas board. A chocolate goddess bought it.

EASTERN PROMISES

I watched "Eastern Promises" Sunday afternoon. A guesome, thriller! Russian mob family in London. I don't care so much for the gruesome BUT this film is a must see if you like suspense/thrillers.

Rocket Science

I watched "Rocket Science" the other night on DVD. A funny coming of age sort of flick. Love the SOUNDTRACK. What is my own coming of age story? Need to think about that and get back to you. Might be titled "Leaving Orange County". Probably less a comedy and more a tragedy. Maybe a dark comedy. My soundtrack would include some Johnny Cash, Radiohead, Morrisey, Beruit, Elvis, Slim Whitman , Reverend Horton Heat and The Cure.

ELECTION DAY

I voted this morning just before 8 am. I was #143 at my polling station. No line - no wait. I'm a Republican and I vote Republican but no matter who wins this election we are and should remain patriots to the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I've heard democrats make outrageous comments that they may move to Canada if Obama does NOT win. I've heard Republicans say that if McCain loses there will be another civil war. I love this COUNTRY and the beliefs on which it was founded. If your candidate loses, don't lose faith in America or bring turmoil to the citizens. We need to remain UNITED and work together for the good of these GREAT United States of America.
I'm Brian K Raynor and I approved this message.

The Thirsty Beaver

The Thirsty Beaver is a cool, new honkytonk on Central Avenue in Charlotte. Selection in the Jukebox is close to excellent. Had a good time at The Thirsty Beaver Saloon Friday night. Bo Stevens played. About 80 percent of the patrons were in costume. I was not. About 95 were drunk or on their way to drunk. I was not. Met a couple from Raleigh and a cutie named Megan dressed as Frida Kahlo. Mike & Chelly, Christian, Katy, Dee & Tommy Ray, Chris & Carla, Dave, Jenny (from the Penquin) and some rockabilly people originally from WV (?) were all there. Left at about 1:45am but the crowd was still partying.