No, the title of this blog is not an address...it's the end of the quote that begins with "From the sublime..."  But before I get into my ridiculousness, let me give a status report for all of you holding Kevin in thought and prayer.  He is doing well.  Surgery went as planned and he is scheduled to move from ICU to the step-down cardiac care today.  This is all good news!  I hope to see him later today.

Steven is holding up extremely well and seems much relieved that the surgical portion of the ordeal is over.  Now the healing.

As to the ridiculous?  Yesterday, I was sitting with Dan in the circular hallway of Duke Hospital's 3rd Floor surgical waiting area.  It's a gorgeous space in terms of windows, lighting, seating.  And it grows subtly eerie as the hospital empties after 7:00 shift change.  I made the comment to Dan that it would be an excellent setting for a zombie movie.

I love zombie movies.  I have zombie dreams, too (although last night it was rather complex dreams about vampires and road trips--a sort of post-apocalyptic vision in which the only way to vanquish the head vampira was to become a vampire.  Then I held them to their own rules--an open fountain becomes a vampire holding zone, apparently--I left them there to starve forever).  I purchased the Zombie Survival Guide.  I've seen almost every Zombie movie known to man.  My current favorite?  It's a tie between Dawn of the Dead and I am Legend.

So imagine my joy when I found in this morning's LA Times an article about George Romero (zombie movie producer of some reknown) and his latest zombie movie--"Diary of the Dead."  I can hardly wait to see it.

In the meantime, I'll be content with vampire dreams and hospital vigils.  Maybe I'll write up a treatment of my dream...given the state of vampire movies these days, it could sell.

 


Comments

Sally

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:41:39

I'm sure that you know that " I am Legend" is a remake of one of my all time favorites. The Omega Man" with Charlton Heston. I really loved that one. although not so creepy and without the newer special effects.

 

Erik

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:41:59

This is DEEPLY troubling. :) I HATE zombie movies. Ugh! No wonder these movies are doing well - YOU are going to them!

I am a big fan of vampires though...

VERY glad to hear that Kevin and Steve are doing well. May the healing be quick and thorough. No more burgers for Kevin!

 

Laura

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:25:46

I love "The Omega Man!" It's one of my top 20 movies for sure. Did you see "I am Legend?" Pretty bloody and some scary scenes with zombie dogs.

 

Laura

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 06:27:35

Erik,

I like vampire movies, too. But something about the zombies speaks to me. Maybe it's the whole apocalyptic tie-in?

I've had some great zombie dreams. Usually I am leading a band of survivors and we end up in a confrontation at one of our hidey-holes.

"They're coming to get you, Laura."

 



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