What the Hell Ever Happened to Mickey Rourke!?!?

I was thinking that he is the perfect example of a Hollywood star, who (some of the time) made edgy, stylish films in the 1980's. I remember falling in love w/ NYC because of "The Pope of Greenwich Village" and I had an "Angel Heart" Poster on my wall in college. He was such a dickhead that he burned pretty much every bridge in Hollywood. Aside from a few supporting roles here and there , Mickey has been gone for a long time.

I know, I know his face looks fucked up big time. Like, how much plastic surgery can one guy from Miami take?? It seems like Mickey is on the verge of quite the career comeback! I am totally psyched for his new movie "The Wrestler". It was directed by Darren Aronofsky, the director of "Requiem for a Dream" C'mon, I know I'm not the only person who remembers that mind trip!

Apparently, The Mick plays an aging, 1980's star, now broken pro wrestler named Randy "The Ram" Robinson, who invites people into his trailer to watch his 1980's self on a video game, when he is not engaging in indy wrestling matches where he takes a staple gun to his forehead. There is serioius Oscar Buzz (for real). I'm hearing things like "touching performance" and "I cried" from the reviews I've heard from the Festival Circuit.

Good Luck, Mickey! Here's hoping you have a career rejuvination!! I still remember the great actor you can be if you center yourself.

While I'm posting, I gotta give a shout out to my main man Rollie Robeast His musings on the posturing of elected officials is not only written w/ great Jersey gusto, I think he is right on the money!! Way to go, Rollie!


Did anyone catch Letterman's performance vis a vis John McCain cancelling the show at the last minute?? Have you ever experienced (and it can be both good and bad) television, that was so electric (again, both either pleasant or unpleasant) that you: a) can't believe you were lucky to catch it b) you almost thought it was fake because it was so real? Simply put, this was one of those "electric" viewing events! Dave was so on! He literally threw a TON of barbs McCain's way. Awesome.

I would also be remiss to not mention that Sarah Palin kind of had that deer in headlights look while being interviewed by that (not) notoriously tough interviewer, Katie Couric. I think the Palin bump for John McCain may be quickly be a think of the past. I truly feel that even the most passionate Conservative, has to ante up, and say "C'mon now, this gal is not qualified". She really is a joke, right? Savvy, but a joke? Props to Chuck Hagel for saying it loud and proud!!


I have to end w/ some fluff! I was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO psyched to see Mr Suede get voted off "Project Runway" last night. I HATED his talking about himself in the 3rd person! I know, I know, Kenley Collins is getting really big for her britches (she is always complaining about how they don't get her or that "this is REALLY hard"), but I hope she mellows out!!!

We are past the mid week hump!

I see the weekend as we steamroll straight ahead in the distance. It's almost there!!! I can't say that it's been a particularly bad week of work. It has been stressful though. I am doing a whole Grass Roots Populist John Edwards thing at work. When people are not following purchasing policy, I am documenting it, and talking to them about it.

This is all fine and good. Save for the fact that I am going to be talking to folks who could be higher up on the food chain, who don't really care. That's the thing with corporate America. Perhaps the recent problems in our economy truly point it out. High and Mid level folks, folks who can make decisions about things truly don't give a sh*t. I saw it during the internet boom, and I see it now.

And it's funny 'cos it's not like Karma ever works out to get 'em (Well maybe in the dude who led Qwest Communications' case it does; Joe Naccio). White collar crime, man. You wear a tie and have a degree, you can get away w/ lot's of mischief. 'Nuf Said
Of course I am not going to refer to my place of business in name. Those who know me, know where I work... I gots to be swift like that

I went for an appointment w/ my Nurse Practitioner who handles a portion of my therapy, and medication. She was impressed in the progress I am making emotionally. People who know me, who know me a long time, know that I've always battled depression, anxiety and stuff like that.

However with a combination of medication, good intensive therapy, a bit of exercise, some self examination and especially the love of a great wife and impending fatherhood.... I am starting to get a hold on emotions that have long had a hold on me.

It's very cool to wake up in a day to know that I'm finally in control of how I feel; and I can talk myself down from high anxiety moments. I truly can not wait to start being a dad!!!:)

Boy, It's Monday, and my arms are tired!

I always loved that old "I just flew in, and my arms are TIRED".. Borscht Belt line. I thought I'd use it on you right here. Hey, it's my blog, and I can do what I want. Howard Stern has gone off on how obnoxious blogging is. How people write these tomes, and no one reads them but themselves. I don't think I concur. I feel that putting something up here on the web gives me a sense of connection, and it's kind of creative, and well; fun. So, while I agree w/ Howard on alot(and he DID have Bigfoot on today), I do not concur w/ him about blogs.

It was great to have Ben over this weekend. He is probably one of my oldest friends. We go back to 1990/1991 era when I was at Temple University in Philadelphia. He lived in Thailand for years, and now he's back in the NY area teaching English. I wish we hadn't have drank 2 bottles of wine w/ dinner, but what can you do!?!?

Sunday, Vicki and I went to a friends' engagement picnic/party. It was nice. However, it is now Monday evening, and I need a nap!!!