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Way too much news for me out there.  This seems like a hallucination where every day you turn on a radio, tv, or web browser, there is something major happening.  Just look at this list of items: Michael Jackson dies unexpectedly at 50; Farrah Fawcett finally succumbs to cancer; Ed McMahon's long and plentiful life ends; the most sweeping environmental bill in our nation's history is making its way through Congress; the first military coup in a Latin American country in 30 years took place when the Honduran president was replaced by the military down there; the 8-month legal process in Minnesota is over and Al Franken (former comedian and SNL writer ... think Stuart Smalley) is the new Senator; thanks to the Franken win, the Democrats now have a filibuster-proof 60 seat majority in the Senate; the Spurs made one of the biggest trades in their history by acquiring Richard Jefferson and still maintaining a good chance of getting Bruce Bowen back; the Spurs then got lucky and had the best draft night out of all 30 teams without even having any first round picks; the Williams sisters and Roger Federer are still kicking ass at Wimbledon; Iranian citizens explode after controversial election and government crack-down on demonstrations; Republican Governor Mark Sanford from South Carolina admits to having an affair (although this isn't really a surprise or shocking) and may be stepping down; Yao Ming's career may be over; and the biggest shocker... according to a recent study, two thirds of Americans are too fat!  Okay, I'm kidding about that last one being a shocker, but it's still sad and I bring it up so we can do something about it.

Personally, I've had way too much news to handle as well.  The biggest of which I won't go into detail but I will say that the state health system that has taken care of my mother for years has shown that it is exploiting her for her monthly income and trying to place the blame on me.  I have a bit of a legal battle brewing ahead and I'll need all the help I can get, so if anyone knows of a good lawyer... or IS a good lawyer... and can help me out even though I don't have a dime to pay, please contact me.  I'm already doing the research I need to get an idea of how I'm going to defend myself and protect my mother, but it's basically me against a huge and powerful state system that does this on a regular basis.  Yes, I'm asking for help.  I need it.

Besides that, it's the typical money woes, but now that I have freed up my time, I can dedicate all day, every day, to looking for work.  I'm very optimistic about things and feel that the worst is over.  I had an excellent time this past weekend at the San Antonio Film Festival and was pleased to learn that my friend Eric Fonseca had his animated short film win not only best in his category, but the best film in the entire event!  Very proud of him!!  He is not only very talented but also very deserving.  Another good friend, Rick Carrillo, starred in a feature length film that won the People's Choice award at the festival, and I'm very happy for him as well.  Also, last but not least, my friend Evie starred in a short film by first-time director Sylvia Rincon and did very well.  All three folks are people who have helped me out in life, and have worked with artistically as well, and I am grateful to be in their company.

One more note.  Saw the BET Awards and liked the tributes to the late great Michael Jackson.  I, like most everyone, owe a great deal to the man.  And although he isn't a member of my family, it doesn't matter because a void now exists in my heart that was just always filled before because of his work.  No man gave more to charity, and no man gave more of his soul when he performed.  Let's remember that the next time you hear an MJ joke.