Good news, though. The church is stronger than ever without its building. Work has greatly improved (still long hours, but the environment has been better). Aaaand I've found a new car!
This is a great relief to me, as I've been hunting for a more dependable car for a while now, and I think this one has the potential to have as much personality as the Saab (which will get its on tribute soon). It's a 1999 Toyota Rav4, which I believe I am naming Wolfram Tiger Yang (a German first name, of course, but with Japanese to keep it true to its roots).
In other news, for those readers who are removed from the LA area, the writers are on strike out here. That would be me, too, except that I'm not employed as a writer yet...so I am finally seeing God's hand in my job situation. If I didn't have this job, I would probably be working in production somewhere, or doing odd jobs while I tried writing and selling scripts...both of which would have me high and dry right now. Can't sell any scripts, and tons of production workers are losing their jobs since shows can't continue without scripts. You will be noticing this soon as re-runs and reality shows take over the airwaves and your favorite shows go dark.
My 2 cents: The situation stinks. I agree with the writers; all they (we) want is to get returns on DVD and internet sales because right now writers get nothing for all the downloads people watch online, while the producers profit. The sad part is that it has come to a strike, which is already affecting tons of jobs (including my own personal good friends'), and will only continue to impact the economy more deeply. Why can't we all just get along? ...I have my speculations.
If you want to read a good article about the strike, check out "Schmucks with Typewriters" by screenwriter William Boyd. He makes the case that Hollywood needs to start giving writers the credit they deserve. After all, without a script, nothing gets made at all.
5 comments:
So sorry to hear about your church! We had actually heard it on the news and we are so glad that you are safe and sound. Nice set of wheels! Now you will have to make a road trip out our way sometime soon. Are you going to be able to make it back for the holidays? Hope to see you soon!
-blaine
The picture doesn't show it completely, but what I can see looks pretty sharp. Good work. You did a great job researching everything and negotiating your deal. Loveyou, Mom
How did you come up with a name for your car so quickly?! We'll have to work on mine. All I know is that my car is a girl :)
Blaine! I will be home for Christmas, not Thanksgiving, and very much want to see you and the fam! We are trying to get Grandma to come to our house for Christmas (if you guys are willing to let her go), but we need to convince her. If you talk to her, tell her we want her. ;-)
Thanks, Mom. And thanks for YOUR help, too. And Claire, yes, let's work on your car's name. She's sort of Wolfram's big sister, so I'd be glad to offer German ideas. hehe :-D
Nice wheels! So does the Saab have a new home now?--Hilary
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