Author Archives: Willow

* Radha Mitchell (the woman from Melinda Melinda) * Mike Mills (from REM) (He is not involved in “Feast of Love.” He is recording with REM sans Stipe down the street at Mississippi Studios) And that’s the latest from the … Continue reading →

The movie stars are on my street. I just arrived home from Rebecca’s birthday lunch at Ye Olde Spaghetti Factory and glanced out my window at the Fresh Pot (now ridiculously renamed “Jitters” for the duration of the filming.) Who … Continue reading →

1. I don’t care what you say. “Lady in the Water” is a good movie. There are flaws. I won’t deny that. But the characters are so likable and the story is refreshing somehow. Not your typical thriller/hero story/dramady. There … Continue reading →

Man, these ladies are cool. I posted the “Awkward Plea” on my blog and a sweet three days later a package arrived in the mail from one Overarching Lucie containing two volumes for my library- “The Lorax,” and “The Lotus … Continue reading →

My mom is an astrologer. When I was a kid she created astrological charts for people for extra money. I’ve know my whole life that the reason I’m so stubborn is because I have a Taurus rising, and that my … Continue reading →

So I’ve been putting off this entry for a while because it feels really weird to solicit mostly strangers to help me with my job, but here goes: In just over a month I will be starting my first year … Continue reading →

I entered a cynic and walked away a believer. Which is to say I was not pumped about Shipwreck Days this year. In fact, I almost didn’t go. Mike and Steve had to seriously pump me up for it, which … Continue reading →

It’s like I go through periods that are so nice that I’ll read the paper or something and blink a few times and then go, “Oh yeah. The rest of the world.” In those times I feel hopeful and sane, … Continue reading →

…check out this cool new Hero Club I heard about. (And by “heard about” I mean “started.”) I’m reading the Promethea comics and the novel Fortress of Solitude to get warmed up. Want in?

I’m mostly settled into my new apartment. My first full day here I spent unpacking almost all of my boxes and organizing things neatly on shelves and in drawers. Now I have about 5 boxes spread out in awkward places … Continue reading →