Letters from editor.

Dear FOX,

I have just learned that you have decided to cancel, yet another Joss Whedon show that IS beloved by the masses. What the hell! Who the hell is in charge of programming over there? ‘Cause he needs a serious ass kicking. First you put a great show for the 18 to 35 crowd on Friday Night. Not very many 18 to 35 year olds that are hip enough to get Dollhouse are going to be home on Friday nights, they’re out at clubs, sporting events, parties, and if you’d take the time to ask your movie division… at the movies!

Now don’t sit there and bitch and moan about ratings when you let truly uninformed nit-wits poorly plan this stuff out for you. Speaking of ratings, who’s watching “So you think you can dance”? Not me, that’s for sure, but I bet the viewers of that are too young to really go out on Friday nights. The same could be said for Glee (don’t get me wrong, I like Glee).

Since this is a big red flag toward your program scheduling department, let’s look at some of the other mistakes they are making; Fringe, this is the new X-Files and that show helped to make your network, but where’s the love? We love this show. So why did you movie it to a new night to compete against the rock hard comedy lineup on NBC and the established air time for same genre show of Supernatural? Are you still wondering why the ratings have gone down? Let’s see if I can clarify this for you… You program your shows into time slots that compete against the same type of shows from another channel, thus not only dividing your viewers, but challenging us to not watch. I get it that someone in your office has a BS degree of thinking inside the box, but when you program to the motto of “Who’s it going to be, us or them?” we will pick one, but it may not be you. There is no sci-fi on Wednesday; you want to corner the programming for that night? “Dollhouse” and “Fringe”. You put your “dancing” show against “Dancing with the stars” I wonder who’s winning that time slot? This might help. “Glee” and “So you think you can dance” for Song and Dance Fridays on FOX. Do you see how that can work for you?

And since I am curious, do you take Hulu and Fox.com viewing numbers in for ratings as well? I really think that the audience that watches your smarter television, like Fringe and Dollhouse, is quite a bit more tech savvy and would choose the option to watch on our own time than to be stuck on your time. I personally use my DVD to its fullest when it comes to your high quality shows. So to wrap this up, stop canceling the shows that set you apart, stop scheduling shows that divide and challenge your fans and viewers, and take the alternate viewing option number into consideration.

Your loyal fanboy (but only on my time)

Beaucifer.

Dear Joss Whedon,

Why do you keep making deals with FOX? ABC and CBS never seem to cancel shows on Fridays. Also, I think you could do very well on HBO or Showtime.

Your loyal fanboy(all the time)

Beaucifer.

Now I really want a TMNT movie from Quinton Tarantino.

I’ve done it again…

So over on Facebook I was reading one of my friend walls and she was discussing her performances in Carmen and the following thread began. Since I can’t stand close minded twats, and I can’t keep my mouth shut, I jumped in. What follows is what happened…

  

–LMS Opening night! When I told my aunt I was in Carmen, her face lit up and she asked “Do you get to be a SLUT?!” Hahaha! Gotta love the M’s!

 

–(Some deluded Jackass) at 10:19am July 8

One of my profs in Provo saw the Domingo movie – and was horrified! He thought it was way too “suggestive.” Uh huh.

(Of course, one friend of mine actually turned down the chance to sing “Rodolfo” in Boheme(He spelled this wrong its “Boehme”) when he read the libretto and discovered the M & R were living together without the benefit of a marriage license)

 

–LMS at 10:24am July 8

oh good grief! It’s entertainment.. it’s supposed to be titillating!

 

–(Some deluded Jackass) at 10:37am July 8

Tittilating(Also Spelled Wrong, it’s “Titillating) ???? Right.

Do you know the old red “Recreational Song Book” the church used to use for “Mutual”? The one song they never sang for recreational singing time was the Mikado’s “Titwillow” – – – can you imagine a group of 12 and 13 year old boy scouts trying to raps their minds around that one?

 

-(Me on my soapbox) at 1:43pm July 8

Wow, Really? You would just blindfold your children from “Art” if there was the possibility of misinterpretation instead of… I don’t know… Talking to your children and taking the time to teach them how to comprehend the message. Sometimes a Titwillow is just a flower in a song.

 

–LMS at 3:38pm July 8

it is… and watching them snicker and try not to laugh while singing it would be funny!

 

 …at this point I really want him to comment again.  I’d like to keep this going, but I know he’s already cowered out of this conversation. It’s what the close minded do when cornered. However my friend followed up on my wall…

 

 –LMS: Did you have fun getting on your soapbox while commenting on my page? He he he! At least it wasn’t my comment that aroused your ire!

 

 -(Me on my Soapbox… still) at 10:42am July 9

Oh no, Never to your comments. I just have a big problem with people who purposely handicap themselves from experiencing this world or the little things that make life worth living. I was going to comment on if he stops his kids from reading the bible because it uses words like “ASS, “BREAST” and “COCK”. Do these same 12 and 13 year olds giggle when reading the bible? You have to understand how much I can’t stand close minded, opinionated asshats that bury art than take the time to address the issue with their kids. How scared and scary are these kids going to be when they are out in the real world and will be exposed to all those things that their parents tried so hard to hide from them? I believe in giving kids the tools to handle the world not be shocked by it.

***This is just my opinion, I could be wrong.*** 

 

…as more of this topic develops I’ll update this post. I do like to keep you all informed 😀

All about me ;-D

So Colton has sent me an email, one of those “share about yourself and sent to 10 people or they’ll DIE!” type of email’s and I’ve decided to post both of his and mine…

Colton’s emailed to me on 5/14/2007:

1. WHAT TIME DID YOU GET UP THIS MORNING?  5:00, with a nasty hangover

 

2. DIAMONDS OR PEARLS? Diamonds! They fetch a higher street value.

 

3. WHAT IS THE LAST FILM THAT YOU SAW AT The CINEMA? “In Bruges”.

 

Martin Mcdonagh is a brilliant play write; I don’t know what happened…

I blame Collin Ferrell.

(This is a lie, he saw Ironman with me the week before the email.)

 

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? I don’t watch TV. Television is responsible for the decline of America and the Western World.

(This is also a lie; he’s a big fan of Deadwood)

 

5. WHAT DO YOU USUALLY HAVE FOR BREAKFAST? Fruit and coffee

 

6. WHAT IS YOUR MIDDLE NAME? Colton

 

7. WHAT FOOD DO YOU DISLIKE?  Canned Pea’s, nasty filthy little things!

 

8. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CD? NIN: Pretty Hate Machine

 

9. WHAT KIND OF CAR DO YOU DRIVE? A 4X4 Ranger…for the snow.

 

10. FAVORITE SANDWICH?    California Club (Jason Deli)

 

11. WHAT CHARACTERISTIC DO YOU DESPISE?  Bigotry

 

12. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING?  Cashmere sweaters! Even straight people feel you up after they pat you on the back and realize how good it feels.

 

13. IF U COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ON VACATION, WHERE WOULD YOU GO?

Africa! I want to punch a lion on the throat

 

14. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHROOM?  Forrest Green

 

15. FAVORITE BRAND OF CLOTHING?  Kiton is beautiful, but I wear Banana for the most part.

 

16. WHERE WOULD YOU RETIRE TO? Cinque Terre, Italy or where ever my good friends are. I can always move to Cinque Terre after they die.

 

17. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE BIRTHDAY? 18th. Gambling, debauchery, Mescaline

 

18. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH?  Football

 

19. FARTHEST PLACE YOU ARE SENDING THIS?  David Bowie’s patio! Are you receiving me Bowie? Are you picking me up on your nipple antenna!?

 

 

 

20. WHO DO YOU LEAST EXPECT TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Everyone…except Carl and Jen

 

21. PERSON YOU EXPECT TO SEND IT BACK FIRST? Jen

 

22. FAVORITE SAYING?  “No matter how much you think you love somebody, you’ll step back when the pool of their blood edges up too close.”

 

Or

 

“Everything human is pathetic. The secret source of humor itself is not joy but sorrow. There is no humor in heaven.”

(I always thought it was “I love you more than my luggage.”)

 

23. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY? 2-1

(I think this means he’s winning?)

 

24. ARE YOU A MORNING OR NIGHT PERSON? Night

 

25. WHAT IS YOUR SHOE SIZE? 10.5 You know what they say about men with an average shoe size….

 

26. PETS?   Gimp?

 

27. ANY NEW AND EXCITING NEWS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US?  I’m planning on going back to school in the fall.

 

28. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE?  A made man. Dad was proud, Mom was not.

 

29. HOW OLD ARE YOU TODAY? 30

 

30. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANDY?  Reese’s Peanut butter cups

 

31. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLOWER? Orchids

 

32. WHAT IS A DAY ON THE CALENDAR YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO? October 31

 

33. WHAT IS YOUR FULL NAME? William Colton ******** (Removed for his Protection)

 

34. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? Dexter Gordon

 

35. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Apple

 

36. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?  When I’m feeling sentimental

 

37. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?  Black

 

38. FAVORITE SOFT DRINK? Crown and Diet Coke

 

40. FAVORITE RESTAURANT? C & H Steak House

 

42. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?  Halloween

 

43. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD?   Pencil and paper. Mom would

bring home tones of both from the office. I would site there and draw for hours and hours.

 

44. SUMMER OR WINTER? Fall

 

45. HUGS OR KISSES? Kisses

 

46. COFFEE OR TEA? Coffee

 

47. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA?  Vanilla

 

48. DO YOU WANT YOUR FRIENDS TO EMAIL YOU BACK? Of course

(He’ll have to read my blog.)

 

49. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? When I was 5 years old. E.T.

should have stayed with Elliot, it wasn’t fair!

 

 

51. WHAT FRIEND HAVE YOU HAD THE LONGEST?  Lance, my brother.

 

52. WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT? Worked on a couple of paintings

 

53. FAVORITE SMELL?  Chanel No. 5 – It smells like the culmination of everything good in a woman.

 

54. WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?  Getting caught

 

55. SALTY OR SWEET? Sweet!

(He actually tastes like chicken.)

 

56. HOW MANY KEYS ON YOUR RING? 3

 

57. HOW MANY YEARS AT YOUR CURRENT JOB?  1.5

 

58. FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK? Saturday

 

59. HOW MANY TOWNS/CITIES HAVE YOU LIVED IN? I have lost track, I have been moving from place to place since I was 14.

 

60. DO YOU MAKE FRIENDS EASILY? Yes, most of the time. You love me or hate me.

(Ain’t that the truth!)

 

 

 

And now for me:

1. WHAT TIME DID YOU GET UP THIS MORNING?  Maybe a quarter after 7am?

 

2. DIAMONDS OR PEARLS? Emeralds, like the Isle.

(It’s my birth stone.)

 

3. WHAT IS THE LAST FILM THAT YOU SAW AT The CINEMA? Indiana Jones and the “I wish they’d stop messing with my child hood”… of Doom.

 

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW? Got to be Heroes, but I love my TV shows. 

 

5. WHAT DO YOU USUALLY HAVE FOR BREAKFAST? Coffee and Yogurt or Banana

 

6. WHAT IS YOUR MIDDLE NAME? James (after my dad)

 

7. WHAT FOOD DO YOU DISLIKE?  Water Chestnuts. They ruin every Stir Fry

 

8. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CD? Pink Floyd’s Echoes or Best of Bowie.

 

9. WHAT KIND OF CAR DO YOU DRIVE? 2005 Pontiac Vibe, best car I’ve ever owned. There is post from when I bought it below.

 

10. FAVORITE SANDWICH?  Hot Pastrami on Wheat with everything. My heart can take it.

 

11. WHAT CHARACTERISTIC DO YOU DESPISE?  Any type of closed mindedness and general stupidity.

 

12. FAVORITE ITEM OF CLOTHING?  T-Shirts and Jeans. I’m a simple kinda guy.

 

13. IF U COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ON VACATION, WHERE WOULD YOU GO?

I’ve always wanted to see the Blue City in India and have a drink in a real Irish Pub.  

 

14. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHROOM?  White with Blue highlights.

 

15. FAVORITE BRAND OF CLOTHING?  Really, Who cares about those things?

 

16. WHERE WOULD YOU RETIRE TO? Roatan, Honduras. Best Beach  and cleanest water I’ve ever seen.

 

 

 

17. WHAT WAS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE BIRTHDAY? 16^th, I had the best Father/Son moment with my Dad.

 

18. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH?  College Football (go Utes, I like the Fl Gators too)  

 

19. FARTHEST PLACE YOU ARE SENDING THIS?  Depends on where the readers are. I’m just posting this on my Blog.

 

20. WHO DO YOU LEAST EXPECT TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Everyone, unless you leave a comment.

 

21. PERSON YOU EXPECT TO SEND IT BACK FIRST? I don’t care, I’m not doing for anyone else.

 

22. FAVORITE SAYING?  Read the “Albert Says” page (you can find the tab for this at the top of this page.)

 

23. WHEN IS YOUR BIRTHDAY? 5/7

 

24. ARE YOU A MORNING OR NIGHT PERSON? I’m a little bit of both.

 

25. WHAT IS YOUR SHOE SIZE? 11 and a half.

 

26. PETS?   Can I count my children here?

 

27. ANY NEW AND EXCITING NEWS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US?  Nope, I’ve been boring lately.

 

28. WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU WERE LITTLE?  Happy.

 

29. HOW OLD ARE YOU TODAY? 32 Years, 21 days, 22 hours, 7 minuets

 

30. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CANDY?  Strawberry red licorice

 

31. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FLOWER? Snap Dragons

 

32. WHAT IS A DAY ON THE CALENDAR YOU ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO? June 21^st, Elvis Costello is opening for the Police (with Sting)

 

33. WHAT IS YOUR FULL NAME? Beau James ******** (like I’d post that on line)

 

34. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? At this very moment… Sarah Brightman, Eden

 

35. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Strawberry/Banana Yogurt about an hour ago.

 

36. DO YOU WISH ON STARS?  I Look at stars all the time and haven’t wished on one in ages.

 

37. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?  True Blue

 

38. FAVORITE SOFT DRINK? I don’t like soda, I do like Fruit Juices though.

 

40. FAVORITE RESTAURANT? The Other Place (Greek and American fusion)

 

42. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?  October 5^th, this is when I really start to notice Fall. The changing color of the leaves.

 

 

43. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD? G.I. Joes, best when played in the snow.

 

44. SUMMER OR WINTER? Fall

 

45. HUGS OR KISSES? Both

 

46. COFFEE OR TEA? Coffee

 

47. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA?  Vanilla

 

48. DO YOU WANT YOUR FRIENDS TO EMAIL YOU BACK? I see my friends often enough that they don’t have too, but I do like to feel included.

 

49. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? The last time that I needed to.

 

51. WHAT FRIEND HAVE YOU HAD THE LONGEST?  I’ve known Neal the longest, But all since I was a child.

 

52. WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT? I pumped up the tires and prepped the families bikes for the summer… Today it’s raining, monsoon style.

 

53. FAVORITE SMELL?  My wife first thing in the morning while snuggling.

 

54. WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF?  Being forgotten by those I care about.

 

55. SALTY OR SWEET? Salty!

 

56. HOW MANY KEYS ON YOUR RING? 5

 

57. HOW MANY YEARS AT YOUR CURRENT JOB?  5 months, previous job 7 years

 

58. FAVORITE DAY OF THE WEEK? Saturday

 

59. HOW MANY TOWNS/CITIES HAVE YOU LIVED IN? just the one. What can I say? It’s home.

 

60. DO YOU MAKE FRIENDS EASILY? No, but the ones I make I keep.