My darling lives in a world that is not mine
An old child misunderstood... out of time
Timeless is the creature who is wise
And timeless is the prisoner in disguise
Oh who is the beauty... who is the beast
Would you die of grieving when I leave
Two children too blind to see
I would fall in your shadow... I believe
My love is a man who's not been tamed
Oh...my love lives in a world of false pleasure and pain
We come from difference worlds... we are the same (my love)
I never doubted your beauty... I've changed
And when I call
Will you walk gently
Thru my shadow
The ones you dream of
The ones who walk away
With their capes
Pulled around them tight
Cryin' for the night
Cry for the nightbird
-Stevie Nicks, "Nightbird"
In this interview, Andrew Robinson (Garak on DS9) answers this question:
Q: What made you decide to write "A Stitch in Time?"
AR: I loved Garak. When the series ended, I found myself still writing about Garak. The book started as an acting exercise, creating a history for the character. But from the exercise, it became an obsession. The more I played Garak, the more information I gained about him. And the more pleasure I got from writing these diaries. At one convention, David George, the writer who co-wrote a novel with Armin (Shimerman) "The 34th Rule" suggested I approach Pocket Books and see if they'd be interested in having this diary turned into a novel.
I always love when an actor gets so involved with their character. It's easy to spot where an actor takes "possession". The characters are so much more complex, interesting, and add so much to the show. Other characters whose actors got involved are Spock, Picard, Worf, Kira, Quark, Odo, the Doctor, Janeway, and ::shudder:: Seven. I wonder how much better the shows would have been if all the actors had been so involved. (Thinking wooden!Chakotay here) I think it's one thing that has contributed to the success of the franchise and I take my hat off to TPTB (in this case only) for letting actors have input into the characters.
I tend to not read books written by actors, so I haven't read this book, but these comments make me want to read it. Robinson obviously did not write this to line his pockets and take advantage of the Star Trek name. He wrote this as a labor of love and I think the Garak muse got him. I bet it's a good book.
Another interesting Q & A:
Q: I've enjoyed your work ever since I saw you for the first time in "Dirty Harry," and your portrayal of Garak on DS9 was one of the many reasons it was such an enjoyably complex and thought-provoking show. But for some reason DS9 is not the "popular" Trek, which I think is unfortunate. What's your take on this?
AR: It's not the most popular because it's the most morally ambiguous. Whenever you have characters who are gray rather than black and white ... Although they are more interesting, they are more difficult for people to get a handle on. I loved DS9 because they were gray, because the characters were not easily definable, but that's not for everybody.
Well said. As much as I love all the Star Trek series, I think DS9 was the most interesting. The continuity, the myriad of complex characters, the acting, the setting, the dark themes, all contributed to make many of the episodes stay with me long after the series has left the air. I haven't seen it now for at least 2 years, but I look forward to seeing it again.
Thankyou, Andrew Robinson, for Garak, and for making DS9 much better because of him.
"Jerie is a dishwasher at a local Furr's Cafeteria on weekends " Thank God, no.
"At the Library Jerie is in charge of interlibrary loan and cross trained in circulation and reference" This would be OK, I like libraries.
"Jerie is an experienced spinner and weaver. She holds Certificates of Excellence" Uh, what?
"Jerie is one of the most accomplished cellists of his generation." Guitar, maybe, but not THAT accomplished
"Jerie is the new sales director, replacing Jiri Busek." I like the sound of this.
"Jerie is our sparkplug. She gets us started. And, she's followed up by a potent lineup behind her." Why, thank you
Jerie is more serious," Lotief said. "She's always full throttle. Early in her career, she was a dink-and-slap hitter, but we know she can hit for more power.
"Jerie is fluent in the English language." I certainly hope so.
"Jerie is an excellent chef and prepared the most INTENSE steak dinner I've ever eaten." Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it
"Jerie is an Associate in the Ministry for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. She is also the Co-Director for the Center for Spiritual Growth Retreat House in Cambridge, Minnesota. Jerie describes herself as an aging woman of mixed heritage but mostly Scandinavian, who liked the movie Fargo." I don't think so, but "Fargo" was interesting.
with special thanks to Google search
Thanks for the laughs, Lori. I had no idea so many people had my name.
This morning I spoke with the interviewer from last week. It looks like I won't hear anything definate for at least 2 more weeks. I'm still the only candidate they've interviewed although 2 others have been set up. He said he was impressed with me. I told him I really liked his company and wanted the job, so more waiting...still it wasn't a NO. I will be very disappointed if I loose this one. So, keep looking and enjoy the summer. I haven't had extended time off in summer since high school, which is too long ago to even want to begin thinking about. I could get used to it very easily. Maybe I should be a teacher...Nah, maybe not.
I miss Hockey. I know, I know, it's June. It doesn't get dark until 10:00 and it's 90+ degrees, but I miss hockey. For the last 2 months there has been an intense game on at least 3 times/week. It feels like there is a void that can't be filled. I've never liked baseball. I don't particularly like basketball either. I do love football (American-style) but it's at least 2 months away. So....I'm missing Hockey. No new news stories in the morning, no games to look forward to. Bummer. The only other sport I REALLY like is Horse Racing and now that the Triple Crown is over, there are no big races televised until the Breeder's Cup (usually the first weekend in Nov.) So I miss Hockey....
It took 2 hours to get there, 2 hours for the interview, and 2 to get back but it was worth it. I really liked this company. The two gentlemen I interviewed with were the kind of men I would like to be associated with. The company philosophy meshes with mine. I've already sold half the product lines they carry and of the other half, I've sold similiar lines. The territory is at least an hour away...that's the only bad thing, but I can use my house as home base. I shouldn't be in the office much anyway, which is how I like it. There is an established customer base and much of the sales are project related...all these are good things. The money's OK, the only problem is they have 2 other people to interview before they make a decision. He wouldn't give me a specific timetable, but he did say he would be making a decision soon. I hope it's me. I'd want this job even if I was working somewhere else.
I need to work off some nervous energy. Think I'll go dig in the yard awhile. Then I have to write 2 papers for Thursday's class. I'm beginning to dislike papers, and I'm just starting!!
"We were too old, too slow, too rich -- fat cats," said Barry Smith, Bowman's longtime associate coach. "That's what we were told, and these guys were unbelievable. They sacrificed an awful lot, each one of these guys. They sacrificed ice time. They sacrificed personal power plays. They sacrificed a lot of things to make this a team.
"They fought hard all season. They won the Presidents' Trophy as the best team all year, and they won the Stanley Cup. What else can you ask for? There's nothing else to win. They won it all."
Being the fanciful, adult-sized kid that I am, I have been collecting wood for wand making. I have holly and cherry. Will have hard maple and apple soon. Now if could only find phoenix feathers and unicorn tail hair...
I took Liz's advice and found the Whitlams "Fall for You" here. Great Song!!! Run. Don't. Walk. Get it downloaded. It's only available until July 17 and you need Windows Media Player, but WOW. Why don't we know these guys in the US?
I have an interview next Wednesday. This could be it. It's a perfect fit and sounds like a good company. A contact at one of my old vendors recommended me. How nice. Now I just have to wait and see. I also have a lead on another position, but it doesn't sound quite as good. I better get those household jobs done this week.
I spoke to an old boss today. She's been unemployed since November. She had been having trouble finding interviews of any kind for the past 6 months. Now she's had 2 in the past week. Maybe the job market is starting to open up again. I have this inner optimism that I didn't have 4 weeks ago.
I also spoke to an old roomate today. Her husband is getting transferred to Korea! It's actually not all new to them. They lived in China for 3 years and their first 2 children were born while they were there. I admire them alot. To move halfway around the world with 3 kids under 7 is quite an undertaking, but they love other cultures. K's sister lives in Austria and her brother lives in Lithuania. A global family that began in small town Ohio.
The Red Wings (hockey team) won last night! For those of you who could care less, that means they only have to win 1 more game out of the next 3 to become Stanley Cup Champions!!!!! I'm very excited, as are the guys in my study group. The next game is Thurs...same night as our class and we're all contemplating skipping it to watch the game. I'm sure we'll all end up being good students and going to the class. Thankfully, the game starts at 8, class gets over at 10, so I'll get to see the last hour of the game. That's usually the best part anyway.
I want to go here. Very. Very. Much. It's only 3 hours from my home and "Tea at Five" will be produced that weekend also. I'm sure I could get Mom to go with me, but not unless I've got that new job...Tickets don't go on sale until July, so I've got some time.
I spent quite a bit of time this weekend admiring my neighbor's prowess with a bulldozer. After tearing down his garage last weekend, this weekend he ripped up much of his yard to make room for the new larger garage and concrete patio. Last night, I asked him if he wanted to get rid of some topsoil and bless his heart, he dumped 2 scoops of wonderful dirt over the fence, right where I needed it. This may not seem like a big deal, but I've been debating about buying some topsoil for the past 3 weeks. I even went to the yard to price it. $105.00 delivered on my driveway. My plans for my yard this summer were to fill in some low spots (that always seem to flood) and to raise my rose bed. I have not ordered the dirt because of my current job situation, however I have plenty of time to do the job right now, so I've been vascillating on this decision. Now, I can get at it. Unfortunately, I woke up this morning and it's raining...EERGGG!!!...F. is definately getting a case of beer from me for that neighborly act.
It's always interesting to me who comes out of the woodwork when a neighbor has a major project going. One neighbor called the cops because F. was still ripping off shingles at 1:00 am. Another hired F. to dig out a swimming pool hole. Others are just wondering what all the noise is about. I found this out while hanging over fences talking to various neighbors. The couple that lives behind me is retired and speaks broken English. They are Italian and have huge hearts and treat me like their daughter. It's always amazing how much I understand the meaning of their words, even though I rarely understand the words themselves. L. is always out in his garden in March getting it ready to plant "toe-Mates" and "ba-Sil", which, from experience, are wonderful. He loves to give me advise on how to plant stuff and trim my trees. He also tells me when I need to "cut-em up the grass". How can I argue? His garden is a work of art, but I like to grow flowers, not vegetables. I just don't have that old world european ethic that says flowers are a waste of good earth. To me, it's much easier to buy vegetables as I need them than to be inundated with tons one month and nothing the rest of the year. You can tell I was brought up where there is plenty of everything all year 'round.
On the job front, I got leads on three jobs last Friday that fit my background and interests. Hopefully, one of them will pan out...
After a 3 week break, school starts again on Thursday. New class: Organizational Behavior. Includes Myers-Briggs theory as well as other personality tests...should be interesting.
Oh, and thanks to Liz and "No Such Place", I've become a Harry Potter fan. I love Liz's Snape. He's a wonderfully conflicted character with the classic good vs. evil war going on within him. Lots of secrets and mystery, plus a little romance thrown in. I'm really looking forward to future chapters to see what Liz does with/to him.
So now I had to see the movie. I got the DVD, which has 2 discs. One is the movie, the other is all sorts of tidbits about how they made the movie and a detailed tour of Hogwarts. If you follow the tour through Diagon Alley, and into the 3rd floor room, etc., etc., you eventually get to 7 scenes left out of the movie. The only one of these that I thought should have made it into the movie was an extended version of Snape's potions class. Alan Rickman is really slimy and great in it. The others were OK, but I sure didn't need more of the Dursley's. Blech! What a wonderful universe this is. Thanks, Liz!
