updates and suggestions

dear friends,
it’s been a hectic week, and the blog has been neglected. while I don’t want to kid myself and think that this is a worthy blog entry, there is information that needs to be communicated. consider this a to-do list for future blogging:
UPDATE: While the rumors of my immanent move to New York City have been greatly exaggerated, it is true that I will be living in the Big Apple for a month, starting in mid August. I’ll be house-sitting at David Gatten’s place in Red Hook, and be offering to re-enact the David Gatten walking tour to anyone willing to buy the key lime pie. (more on this later)
UPDATE: I can finally announce that my film+video installation “Future So Bright” will be premiering at the Elizabeth Leach Gallery in February. Future So Bright is a three-projector installation that documents the abandoned relics of American western expansion. (more on this later)
SUGGESTION: I have recently put the Funkadelic song “Hit It and Quit It” on permanent loop in all aspects of my life, and I must say that I have never been happier. When driving or at home, I just listen to that song over and over. It has completely saturated my being, it stays with me wherever I go and is the soundtrack to my dreams. The world is a better place with this song in your head. Girls smile at you and guys want to be your friend, and every moment becomes a dance party. Go to i-tunes and download this song immediately- it will be the best 99 cents you ever spent in your life.
SUGGESTION/UPDATE: My pals The Shins have an awesome new website you should check out, plus a (really really really good) new record that will be coming out in the next couple months.
UPDATE: I have been slaving away at my screenplay “Some Days are Better Than Others” for the past few weeks, trying to get it ready for the August 15 deadline for the Sundance Screen Writer’s Lab. I made the second round, which is awesome, but this is the one that really matters. The lab is a pretty amazing thing, with only 12 of an approximated 3,000 submissions being invited to participate. Keep your fingers crossed and wish me luck! (more on this later)

still from Future So Bright: Zia Motor Lodge, Rt. 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico