Wow...a whole year gone!

It's hard to believe that 2009 is gone already! It seems like just a few months ago I was sitting down getting ready to watch Dick Clark's New Year's Eve program! (I think I'll pass this year) We're going to have to start writing 2010. Have to get schedules ready. Think about everything we have to do! But a better thought...what will Russell be doing? :D Hopefully making more fantastic movies!

This year was kinda bad, but maybe next year will be better! So take the rest of the year off, spend time with the things you care about. See you in 2010!

Russell Crowe: A Man of All Times

It would certainly seem that Russell Crowe is a modern man. But take a look at all the roles he has played. The time periods span from 167 A.D. to somewhere in the not-so-distant future! For instance, his new character, Robin Hood. Some people are complaining that his cropped hair cut is not very medieval. But well now--I don't think bushy locks are exactly the intimidating look they were going for, either. My point is, Russell Crowe is a man that fits perfectly into each and every periodic role that he is thrown into.
While some peeps are asking for a Robin Hood that is taller, and perhaps--more dashing--I'm not complaining. Personally, he's perfect for the part. He's pretty much got that 'squinting down the shaft of the arrow' look down pat!

Robin Hood Trailer Hd

Philosophy

I came across this 'philosophy' and thought that, even though it has NOTHING to do with RC, it is a nice thing to keep in mind.

TWO GLASSES OF WINE

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 glasses of wine...

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.

He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of

course, the sand filled up everything else He asked once more if the jar was full. The students re sponded with an unanimous "yes."

The professor then produced two glasses of wine from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

"Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things; your family, your children, your health, your friends, and your favorite passions; things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full."

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, and your car. The sand is everything else; the small stuff.

"If you put the sand into the jar first," he continued, "There is no room for

the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things

that are important to you."

"Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Play with your children. Take time to get medical checkups. Take your partner out to dinner. Play another 18. Do one more run down the ski slope. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first; the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand."

One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the wine represented.

The professor smiled. "Im glad you asked. It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of glasses of wine with a friend."

Merry Christmas!

Alex Ross

Alex Ross from Rough Magic

When it comes to protecting the women of Crowe's Point, Bud White is the man to head for. But when he's not around, Alex Ross is your man. He's also the man that will know mostly anything going on. Once a photographer, traumatized by vision of Hiroshima, he's turned to being a detective who had once been hired by a disgruntled politician, and fallen in love with a magic woman who had not loved him.
Quotes on Rough Magic: ...He’s not thinkin’ he’s a hero, he’s thinkin’ he’s a killer of people, y’know, he’s thinkin’ he’s a murderer. So he can’t face it, and it’s a journey, that 90 per cent of service men went through at the end of the war.

Thank you!

Thank you to my favorite site: GasLightHotel who has been so kind as to link to my blog, and promote my character bios! Props!

Maximus Decimus Meredius Sketch

The drawing of Maximus Decimus Meredius is now finished. If anyone has interest in it, let me know and I will try to find a way to display it here. If I can find a way to reproduce the drawing itself somehow, I will then post it in the store (which, yes, will be coming!)

New Wallpaper

A New Russell Crowe Wallpaper

Check out this new wallpaper on my friend's blog!
If you like it, and want it, let her know! Enjoy it, but please don't just download it! Thanks.