One Week's Time

Hey, Kids.

Sorry for the lull in communication as of late, but there are only so many hours in the day.

So, where to begin? So much has happened over the last few weeks - this past week, especially.

Let's see:

1) Kidney Boy - Last Wednesday and Thursday, I underwent a complete barrage of tests to see if I'm compatible to give Nathan my "extra" kidney. The tests were extensive and very tiring. And taking the time off has caused a strain on an already fragile working environment. I still have a couple of doctor/surgeon consults and need to mail in a couple more samples, but I should be done by next week. Then it's a waiting game to see what's next. If all goes well, I should know something by mid October.

2) Work - As always, eyes and ears are open to any and all possibilities. May possibly have something to report soon.

3) MZ-12 - Well, the AQ and I have decided to start our own writing and production company. Our first foray into the void is a massive collaborative graphic novel that spans some 100+ years. We're calling it "Centennial" for now. It combines several story ideas that I've had for may years now, a lot from my Hot Fish days, and a merging of ideas and characters from AQ and myself. We're breaking the outline now, and it's taking some time. It's going to be a LOT of work, but we feel that the outcome will be well worth it.

4) Pamie - Just finished reading Pamie's sophomore effort, Why Mothers Are Weird. Very funny and heartwarming. I've been a fan of hers for years, and she just keeps getting better. Go out and pick it up, you'll be presently surprised. And, if you haven't already, pick up her first novel, Why Girls Are Weird, while you're at it.

5) Jo'T's Browncoats - The costumes are almost completed for this year's Halloween competition. Several of the props are completed, or close to being done. Really, only one large prop is still in the works, Vera. Yeah, she's just a monster, and it's been a challenge trying to make it work. But, we're almost done. Once everything is completed, the finished outcome should be most impressive.

6) Granddaddy - Made the trip to Louisiana this weekend to see an old family friend who's getting married. Also got to spend some time with the fam. Got to meet GD's new wife and see their new place. Miss Frankie is nice and the townhouse is quaint, but it just didn't feel the same this time around. I'm sure it will just take time. Got to see Blondie for a little while, which is always good. She wasn't able to make it out to Big D this summer, so it was good to see her. We drove around Minden and marveled at all the changes that have occurred since last we were both in town (some 12 years or more). And the more things change, yadda yadda yadda. A lot of home is still just the way I left it. It's citizens may get older, it's businesses grow and expand or even close, but it's spirit is still the same. It will always be home to some degree, but the more time I spend and invest out here, the more I feel that Dallas is where I need to be.

That's a brief overview of the past several weeks. There is one more change. And it's a major one, but it's not one I'm going to discuss much here. There are some areas of my life that will not be talked about on this blog. Let's just say that God answers prayer, and leave it at that.

I hope all is well with you, my friends.

-Jos

"Faithless is he that says farewell when the road darkens." ~J.R.R. Tolkien