Every Dad Needs a Motorcycle

August 27, 2008 · Filed Under Blog, Sam's Stuff · Comment 

As I get older, I think a lot about what it’s like to be a dad, what it really means. I think about what you have to do and be and give up to raise your kids, and how glad I am that I made the choice to go ahead and spawn some little rugrats of my own. But I know that it’s not always easy, and sometimes it can be a little overwhelming even for us that are old hands at this parenting thing. And that’s why every dad needs a motorcycle.

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How to Stay Married

August 25, 2008 · Filed Under Blog, Sam's Stuff · 2 Comments 

If you read this site or listen to our show (and if you’re reading but not listening, you are seriously fucking cheating), then you know that Kim and I recently marked 19 years of marital endurance. If you listen to the show, you are also probably thinking to yourself, “How is that even fucking possible. Sam is a complete dick.”

But I have a secret.

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You Can’t Drive 55 – I mean 35 – Wait, At All

August 8, 2008 · Filed Under Uncategorized · 2 Comments 

I always told Thing 1 she wasn’t getting her driver’s license until she was able to successfully complete Project Gotham. Everyone thought I was just being silly. Turns out I was right.

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21 Day Screenplay – Day 5

June 15, 2008 · Filed Under Resolutions · Comment 

Well, that wasn’t so bad.

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The Somewhat Sappy Father’s Day Post

June 15, 2008 · Filed Under Sam's Stuff · Comment 

It’s Father’s Day – time for all the dads to enjoy a meal out, kick back with a beer, and just chillax for a day. Right?

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21 Day Screenplay – Day 4

June 14, 2008 · Filed Under Resolutions · Comment 

You know, sometimes, I really wonder what the hell I was thinking.

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21 Day Screenplay – Day 3 Is Over!

June 13, 2008 · Filed Under Resolutions · Comment 

Whew, that was one of the worst experiences of my writing life.

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21 Day Screenplay – Day 2 Down

June 13, 2008 · Filed Under Resolutions · Comment 

So the goal for day 2 was kinda crazy – go from page 10 to the Act 1 turning point. I know, it doesn’t sound very impressive.

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21 Day Screenplay – Day 1 Finished

June 12, 2008 · Filed Under Resolutions, Sam's Stuff · 2 Comments 

So the first ten pages of the first draft are done – finito.

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21 Day Screenplay – Day 1

June 11, 2008 · Filed Under Resolutions, Sam's Stuff · Comment 

So you can hear all the gory details on tomorrow’s podcast, but today is Day 1 of the 21 Day Screenplay. On my mark, get set, and GO.