. . .never have to go through this.

We've known that my Dad has had heart issues for a couple of months. He started taking meds, in hope of avoiding the trip to the ER. Well, the meds didn't take and he's been in the hospital for the past four days. I'm not going to lie, it's been brutal.


Luckily, we've had Conan in the room with us to keep everyone laughing.



Even better, there may be some lung issues as well. He's been told that he has the lung capacity of an 80 year old woman. He was given this to help rebuild his lung capacity.



There's just something about seeing the toughest man in the world lying in the hospital bed trying to not be scared.

. . .be able to finish this in 48hrs.

This was our entry into the 6th annual MoFest 48 Hour Film Challenge. There's nothing better than the Chicago film production community. Goodtimes.

. . . be motivated by this.

Everyone Forever Now - "Stoop Sitting" from Everynone on Vimeo.

One of the most interesting things I've seen in a while. These guys are amazing.

. . .wake up.

. . .throw the ball.

Cookie and I playing some fetch in the gangway.

. . .like Ray as much as I do.

Ray Barbee 20Yrs Vans from Kurt Hayashi on Vimeo.

So, I've worked on movies for the past five or so years and I have never gotten starstruck. Vince Vaughn, Sandra Bullock, Larry the Cable Guy, nothing.

A couple of years ago, I was shooting the last GvR event and Ray Barbee was there playing guitar during the awards. When he showed up, I fanned out so bad. To the point where I couldn't even talk to him, I was so nervous. He's always been one of my favorites. It was crazy, I've never been that starstruck before...well, except when I saw Matt Hensley, I lost it that time too.

. . . play this game.

What is different in these two pictures.