by Paul Rose Jr | Jan 20, 2020 | Frustration, Leisure, Random Thought, Relationships
When did we get to the point that social media is, in fact, the opposite of social? Unless screaming, bullying, ad hominen attacks and demonizing your neighbors and friends is part of your social life, that is. We can’t even have a civilized conversation about...
by Paul Rose Jr | Mar 14, 2017 | Inspirational Quote, Leisure, Reading, Relationships
“Gathering and staring is one of the great pastimes in the countries of the world. But not in Los Angeles. We have forgotten how to gather. So we have forgotten how to stare. “And we forgot not because we wanted to, but because, by fluke or plan, we were...
by Paul Rose Jr | Nov 24, 2016 | Daily Update, Historical Note, Inspirational Quote, Leisure
While Thanksgiving did not become a nationally recognized holiday until after the Civil War, it has always been molded into our United States fabric. Thanksgiving Proclamation ~ George Washington (During the time of the founding fathers Thanksgiving was a day set...
by Paul Rose Jr | Nov 16, 2016 | Film, Hollywood, Leisure, Relationships, TV, Writing
Saw Jessica Chastain’s new film Miss Sloane tonight, followed by a Jeff Goldsmith Q&A with the writer, Jonathan Perera. He taught himself to write after reading Story by Robert McKee. He saw an interview on TV and was inspired to write his first...
by Paul Rose Jr | Nov 16, 2016 | Daily Update, Film, Hollywood, Leisure, Survival Job, VISION, Writing
Feeling a little more pleased with myself tonight. After working my survival job, I stayed in downtown Burbank and parked myself at the Starbucks for a few hours to write. It’s weird, I’m alone most evenings at the apt., and have the computer ready to go,...
by Paul Rose Jr | Oct 30, 2016 | Daily Update, Film, Hollywood, Leisure, VISION, Whole Life Challenge, Writing
Successfully navigated the donuts & bagels at church again this week. Finally got a chance to see Star Trek Beyond. A new writing deadline and game plan begins as this month ends…
