Down but not out writing-wise

Got the news from my friend Kit that my play didn't make the final cut for production at Madlab, but that it was damn close. After an initial teensy wave of "CRAPITY CRAP" (but not that nice), I realized that if I made it this far after not writing an original play in fifteen years, I can do better next time. This is what I'm supposed to be doing with my creative energy. Just like my brother is writing screenplays, his wife is making amazing jewelry and my childhood friend Rich is... well, he's writing in every genre but Italian sonnet (but he probably could). I've always loved writing plays!

Now, what do I write about next? I have an idea based on my own marriage called "Rocket Science", but I would need a LOT of help from the Rockhubby for the technical jargon I'd want to write into the script. Otherwise it would come off as lame as the Professor on Gilligan's Island. I wonder how many playwrights try to tackle relationships, astrophysics and farting in the bedroom in one script?

Questionaire

Welcome to the new 2008 edition of getting to know your family and friends. Here is what you are supposed to do, and try not to be lame and spoil the fun. Change all the answers so that they apply to you. Have fun and be truthful!

1. What is your occupation right now?
Title I teacher at an online charter school.


2. What color are your socks right now?
I'm barefoot at the moment until I'm ready to go to the gym.


3. What are you listening to right now?
Judge Judy because Rockhubby has it on.


4. What was the last thing that you ate?
Really good chicken stir-fry courtesy of Rockhubby


5. Can you drive a stick shift?
Not very well and not in traffic.


6. Last person you spoke to on the phone?
My mother to find out about Dad's broken ankle.


7. Do you like the person who sent this to you?
Laurali is a lovely gal, what's not to like?

8. How old are you today?
36


9. What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?
Hockey


10. What is your favorite drink?
Red table wine


11. Have you ever et iced teadyed your hair?
Never heard of this before


12. Favorite food?
Gnocchi bolognese, which I rarely get to eat

13. What is the last movie you watched?
I have no idea, to be honest.

14. Favorite day of the year?
New Year's Eve. It's a fun time of year

15. How do you vent anger?
Venting if I can, writing if I cannot


16. What was your favorite toy as a child?
A plush Big Bird


17. What is your favorite season?
Autumn


18. Cherries or Blueberries?
Neither, to be honest

19. When was the last time you cried?
When I got an email from a student thanking me for being her favorite teacher.


20. What is on the floor of your closet?
Sweaters that have fallen on the floor, a couple of boxes


21. What did you do last night
Went to a beer tasting in Athens, OH and out to dinner with friends.


22. What are you most afraid of?
Being broke.

23. Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers?
Cheese burger


24. Favorite dog breed?
Sheepdog or clever mutt

25. Favorite day of the week?
Thursdays because of the anticipation of Friday


26. How many states have you lived in?
Two


28. Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds with opals


29. What is your favorite flower?
Carnations.