Perseverance – Peregrine Arc

No, I have not taken up a new hobby. Nor have I had a sudden healing. I didn’t leap out of my chair yesterday and grab a dumbbell. This is about a different kind of weight. Oh, you’ve all fallen asleep or stopped reading. Come back! It is worth reading. Ever been flattened by life? […]
Weight Lifting — Shall We Get Dressed Now?

An excellent read on perspective, disability, and a striking analogy on what living with chronic pain is like. Please give Mr. Nevin’s blog a like and share with your fellow readers. Consider subscribing to his blog for future updates, including for his (hopefully) pending publications. Cheers.

Brief Humor & Check-Ins

Author: Jim Henson & 233 Scene Takes

December 30, 2020 Peregrine Arc: An Author's Scratchwork

Just a quick check-in to wish everyone a Happy New Years. My second novel (GOTD) is going better–slow and steady. I’ll be focusing on that over the holiday weekend to get as far as I can.

In the meantime, here’s a fabulous video of 233 takes from Henson’s “Emmet Otter’s Jug Band Christmas.” The director wanted the drum to fall just right against the milk cannister out front, and land sideways halfway off the curb (which finally happens…233 tries later). I read somewhere in the comments that when they tried this during rehearsal, they nailed it the first time. When they went to tape it…well, you’ll see.

Two hundred and thirty three tries. I admire the tenacity. A necessary skill to have in writing.

Oh and Frank Oz, you’re a genius. God bless The Muppets. ❤