Archive for November, 2009

Sleep when the baby sleeps.

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

That’s got to be one of the greatest lies ever told (well, that and the claim that it only takes three licks to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll pop). Anyway, one of the benefits of having a newborn and, as a result, not sleeping is that you get to check out late, late night TV.

In case you’re wondering, here’s what you’ll find on the tube in the 2 AM - 5 AM slot:

    Marathons of “Roseanne” on TV Land
    Or, sometimes, marathons of “Three’s Company”
    Infomercials for “Girls Gone Wild” DVDs (these are usually on two channels simultaneously)
    Paul Hogan films. Seriously. Late night TV loves “Crocodile Dundee.”

Awkward Interaction of the Week.

Friday, November 27th, 2009

Setting: Grocery store check-out lane.

CASHIER: Is this all you’re getting?
ME: Sorry?
CASHIER: Don’t you want to buy other stuff? Chocolate or something?
ME: No, I’m good.
CASHIER: If you say so.

While we’re on the topic of sitcom catchphrases.

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

The explosion of audience laughter after the catchphrase is a reminder of an era that no longer exists.

:06 of comic gold.

Friday, November 20th, 2009

Brand spankin’ new breakdown.

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

 

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So I’ve been named one of the editors of the brand spankin’ new The Nervous Breakdown. The new site’s got a little bit of everything, from Arts & Culture to Poetry to Fiction to Nonfiction to Tips on Grooming Your Pet. Okay, maybe there’s no grooming tips yet but keep checking back. Anyway, it’s well worth the trip.

While you’re there, be sure to check out my piece about being short and unathletic and being picked last for the team (every team) in middle school P.E. class. Read that here.

Calling all actors, writers, producers, directors, comedians, singer/songwriters, artists, and cultural misfits.

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Do you fall into one of the categories mentioned in the title of this post? If so, I want to hear from you. I’m an editor at a super cool (and highly popular) webzine and we’re featuring a different artist (read: actor, writer, singer, juggler, etc.) each week. By “feature” I mean:

a) Your photo
b) Bio
c) A 21 question interview
d) The opportunity to plug your book, album, film, etc.

This is a great opportunity to promote yourself to a large audience. I was going to write “expose yourself” but that just sounds creepy. Unless you’re into that kind of thing, of course. Anyway, if you’re interested, shoot me an e-mail at rob@robbloom.com.

Baby.

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

The reason for the lack of new posts lately? 8 lbs. of wonderfulness. On October 23, my wife and I welcomed our first child to the world. And, despite the exhaustion and the scary-as-hell reality check of “holy crap! I have to keep this creature alive!,” we haven’t stopped smiling since.