tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post4468820725488734858..comments2023-12-10T10:27:15.193-05:00Comments on Left and Write: Miscellaneous/Music MondayMark Meanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-25097816859214428472013-06-22T15:00:31.166-04:002013-06-22T15:00:31.166-04:00I've watched Mad Men since the beginning and i...I've watched Mad Men since the beginning and it was my favorite show on for a while but I totally agree with your comments. Jon Hamm is fantastic but I find Draper so despicable now that I can hardly stand to watch him. He's past the point of no return now and really has no redeeming qualities left at all. <br /><br />Best of luck with the new writing project! Sounds like a good one. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-68195965061769765562013-06-21T04:07:36.610-04:002013-06-21T04:07:36.610-04:00Glad you enjoyed Man of Steel, haven't watched...Glad you enjoyed Man of Steel, haven't watched Mad Men myself but heard lots of good things and it wins several big awards every year, best of luck with finding a local writing group and with writing your latest project Mark. I had to tell my father Happy Father's Day in the evening because I missed him before he left Sunday Morning, so you're not the only one who had a Father's Day snafu.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-15295052962265577582013-06-20T10:31:45.324-04:002013-06-20T10:31:45.324-04:00@Elizabeth: Hmmm...that didn't even enter my m...@Elizabeth: Hmmm...that didn't even enter my mind, but it's an interesting observation. I'm not a big fan of Amy Adams, but thought she was 'o.k' in the role. :)<br /><br />@Melanie: We, usually, go during the afternoon matinees. Thin crowds and cheaper prices, too! :)<br /><br />@Amanda: Yeah, I'm right there with you. I know they're just showing things how they were, back then, but it tends to be the same, old, things. I'm not sure just how many more ways they can show us that Don Draper is a creep....lol<br /><br />@Elise: Me too! :)<br /><br />@Elsie: Yeah, for me, it was one of the best yet. Way better than Superman Returns. You need to go see it! :)<br /><br />@Dana: Thank you very much!<br /><br />@Donna: Thanks and glad you enjoyed your 'blitz'! :)<br /><br />@Michael: Oh very cool. My Nano story was set back in the 40s era and I love it. The look, the clothes, the slang....all very cool, for sure. Best of luck with that, as well :)<br /><br />@Maurice: I hope it will be as exciting to read as it is to write and I hope to have a bit more info soon. Thanks :)<br /><br />@Tara: Thank you! :)<br /><br />@Guilie: Totally agree with your take on Mad Men. The writers really have a handle on the era, both good and bad aspects of it. I'm sure a lot of people can remember back to a time like that and nod their heads, thinking 'yep, that's how it was, pretty much' :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-88421233460262901822013-06-20T08:52:48.566-04:002013-06-20T08:52:48.566-04:00I love these hodge-podge posts--such a great way t...I love these hodge-podge posts--such a great way to catch up. Oooohh, a new project! So exciting! And one that requires research--those are my favorites :) I, too, got sucked into Mad Men, and love it. Yes, Don Draper isn't likeable, but I think one of the reasons he's been so successful (if that's the right word) as an unsympathetic main character is because he portrays the contradiction of double standards (men are allowed to cheat, women aren't) in a way that confronts the audience very personally. I like that. The writers of that show have my utmost respect (talking about research, haha). Thanks for the earlier visit to my blog, Mark!Guilie Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09006999087139126972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-68012571985420838882013-06-20T08:35:42.621-04:002013-06-20T08:35:42.621-04:00congrats on the job & the writing!
love the ti...congrats on the job & the writing!<br />love the title, Last Chance, and thats its a new spin on a western! thats all good news!Tara Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07587802105993889515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-38938454331741478932013-06-19T21:15:06.886-04:002013-06-19T21:15:06.886-04:00A period superhero novel sounds really exciting. ...A period superhero novel sounds really exciting. That combines two of my passions Mark. Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-71352269886004652532013-06-19T20:36:30.998-04:002013-06-19T20:36:30.998-04:00Hi, Mark,
You new project sounds great! I love pe...Hi, Mark,<br /><br />You new project sounds great! I love period pieces. My current novella is set in 1940's Chicago.. Lots of research and period slang... but it is a challenge.<br /><br />I hope you find your writing group...<br /><br />Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-83245858613680797072013-06-19T13:36:18.325-04:002013-06-19T13:36:18.325-04:00Best of luck on your research results! Loved the ...Best of luck on your research results! Loved the trip back in time with the Ventures. Thanks for the blitz visit today!Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-54675401533559364182013-06-19T13:20:23.460-04:002013-06-19T13:20:23.460-04:00Your new project sounds great! Best of luck with i...Your new project sounds great! Best of luck with it. :)Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272293468239097754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-71831378305199702382013-06-19T09:23:02.864-04:002013-06-19T09:23:02.864-04:00My hubby and boys went to see the Superman movie a...My hubby and boys went to see the Superman movie and said it was the best one yet. I opted to stay home and write. Glad you enjoyed the movie.Elsie Amatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531633490964827363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-13688483013939584282013-06-19T07:36:58.556-04:002013-06-19T07:36:58.556-04:00Glad Man of Steel didn't disappoint. I can'...Glad Man of Steel didn't disappoint. I can't wait to see it. (: Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-33324069321747039982013-06-18T22:50:53.805-04:002013-06-18T22:50:53.805-04:00We started watching Mad Men but I had a hard time ...We started watching Mad Men but I had a hard time accepting the sexism and infidelity. I know that's how it was back then, which I think makes it even harder to watch. I've heard good things about SuperMan.Amanda - The Southern UnBellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11335702566037838087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-20825444640070602722013-06-18T11:53:29.241-04:002013-06-18T11:53:29.241-04:00Have yet to see Man of Steel- waiting for the thea...Have yet to see Man of Steel- waiting for the theaters to thin out a bit first. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622191037152999869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-52349945870890604592013-06-18T11:43:31.947-04:002013-06-18T11:43:31.947-04:00Only one beef with the new Superman flick- Lois La...Only one beef with the new Superman flick- Lois Lane was too old. My kids said I was crazy, but I checked. There's an eight year difference in the actors and it shows. <br /><br />Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-72688129074121477512013-06-18T11:30:22.507-04:002013-06-18T11:30:22.507-04:00@Lee: Me too and, yes, I think it would be a great...@Lee: Me too and, yes, I think it would be a great tool to help improve my writing.<br /><br />@Brandon: It sure was and thank you, I'm looking forward to it :)<br /><br />@Yvonne: Thank and I can understand that. Mothers do so much and shouldn't be forgotten.<br /><br />@M.J: Hehe, we always 'sign' our cat's name to our cards and I draw a little paw print to go along with it :)<br /><br />@Beverly: Thank you :)<br /><br />@John: Same here. I was pleasantly surprised as to the job they did. Oh yeah, that was a great episode...I'll have to go back and rewatch that one. :)<br /><br />@Celeste: Yes, you can never trust those silly critics :) I've watched shows like that, ones where I liked them, but never went back and caught up on them for one reason or another. Mad Men is definitely worth catching up on, imo.<br /><br />@Jeff: Thanks and I hope you find one, as well. I think your wife would like a 'Man of Steel' date night :)<br /><br />@Mr.K: Oh yeah, Melbourne's just right up the road and, yeah, we always have solicitors come in trying to get us to buy Hometown News. From now on I'll just say "Hey, if you can get Mark Koopmans back, -then- I'll subscribe" :D Downton Abbey is one that I need to catch up on ....I've watched the first three episodes and that was it.<br /><br />@Trisha: You're welcome...it's one of my faves, too :)<br /><br />@Morgan: See, I knew you were a lady with good taste :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-75112716393611062952013-06-18T10:48:08.356-04:002013-06-18T10:48:08.356-04:00Oh my gosh! Yes! Mad Men... LOVE...
I'm tota...Oh my gosh! Yes! Mad Men... LOVE... <br /><br />I'm totally a sucker of period shows/movies too!Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-13740209295606779112013-06-18T08:04:09.342-04:002013-06-18T08:04:09.342-04:00Love the song - thanks for sharing ;)Love the song - thanks for sharing ;)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-78935707395052298852013-06-18T05:42:10.904-04:002013-06-18T05:42:10.904-04:00Hey Dude-with-the-awesome-name,
You live in Vero?...Hey Dude-with-the-awesome-name,<br /><br />You live in Vero???<br /><br />Have you ever heard of the weekly newspaper - Hometown News?<br /><br />I got my first paid writing job with those guys - up in Melbourne back in '05 :)<br /><br />Ah, the good-ish old days :)<br /><br />Cheers for the memory jolts and you have me curious about Madmen, so I may have to check it out...seeing as I'm up to date on Downton Abbey :) Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-7847822566287998602013-06-17T22:53:01.357-04:002013-06-17T22:53:01.357-04:00I do hope you find a local writing group. I too ha...I do hope you find a local writing group. I too have been hoping to find one. <br /><br />I keep hearing good things about Man of Steel. Maybe I should just go ahead and make it a date with the wife.Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-89969894709841375092013-06-17T22:11:43.900-04:002013-06-17T22:11:43.900-04:00I watched a few episodes of Madmen once and loved ...I watched a few episodes of Madmen once and loved them. Not sure why I didn't watch anymore, but now, I guess I'll have to que them up on Netflix or wherever they are. I didn't see Man of Steel, but if the critiques say negative stuff, that usually means a movie is great! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14326522346206157210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-6168583745798771622013-06-17T21:17:35.438-04:002013-06-17T21:17:35.438-04:00I enjoyed Man of Steel as well. Cavill and Snyder ...I enjoyed Man of Steel as well. Cavill and Snyder did much better than I expected, and Zimmer's score was great as usual.<br /><br />And good luck on superheroes in the Old West! That's a fruitful concept. I loved the Once And Future Thing episodes of Justice League Unlimited.John Wiswellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07416044628686736927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-56070109391754770082013-06-17T15:13:08.888-04:002013-06-17T15:13:08.888-04:00Good luck on your WIP- wild west research sounds l...Good luck on your WIP- wild west research sounds like fun.Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-51619332333054007792013-06-17T15:08:42.766-04:002013-06-17T15:08:42.766-04:00I always have to remember to send my dad a card fr...I always have to remember to send my dad a card from my dogs, too. He calls them his granddogs and fully expects cards from them, too.<br /><br />I've never really gotten into Mad Men. My mother-in-law loves it, though.<br /><br />Glad to hear your project is heading in a positive direction!M.J. Fifieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15626475963328519693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-42770554887851240672013-06-17T13:28:25.519-04:002013-06-17T13:28:25.519-04:00A great post, men don't seem to bother about F...A great post, men don't seem to bother about Father's Day as we mother's do. I get real upset when my off springs forget......which they have the past few years.<br /><br />Loved the video.<br />Yvonne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5461420851656193405.post-85431248967438200652013-06-17T13:07:20.511-04:002013-06-17T13:07:20.511-04:00Glad you liked it, I thought it was amazing.
Tha...Glad you liked it, I thought it was amazing. <br /><br />That story sounds really cool. Good luck on the research and writing.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.com