Retirement

This blog was an experiment, of sorts, to see if I had the sticktoitiveness to blog regularly and to see if anyone would care about what I have to say. Apparently I can and people do. So I bought a URL and I'm working on focusing my content. My writing-related posts were the most popular, anyway, and as I'm a writer, I think that's a good thing to focus on.

My new site features posts related to publishing, writing, roleplaying, book reviews, short fiction, and ereaders. I have pages for my work as an author, an educator (English, LA), a publisher, and a derby girl.

I have 2 more scheduled posts for this blog-- but after those (November 3rd and the week of Thanksgiving) this blog will be retired. You can find many of my old writing-related posts and all of my forth-coming posts over at my new site, amyleighstrickland.com (no .blogspot there)

HEAD THERE NOW

and don't forget to bookmark it!

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Dear Jack

On this date 2 years ago, the cancer documentary Dear Jack was released. I had the opportunity to see it last year through Netflix and I'm recommending it to everyone now. Cancer is a depressing subject, but Andrew MacMahon's story of his struggle and survival makes Dear Jack one you shouldn't miss.

Netflix: Dear Jack

During my 2004/2005 school year, as a freshman at SCAD, I was excited to hear that the front man of one of my favorite bands was going solo. Weeks before the album's debut, however, Andrew McMahon of Jack's Mannequin, formerly of Something Corporate, was diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

As a movie it has everything-- struggle, romance, an uplifting outcome. Andrew's profession gives the story a poignant soundtrack. As a documentary it is honest and focused. It's only 60 minutes of your life and it's worth the time to give you a better appreciation for Andrew's music and the gift that is your own life and health.

I won't ramble on behind a cut for this one. Watch the trailer below and find it on Netflix or Amazon. It's a beautiful story.

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