MAD Blog Announcement
My work schedule is going to be changing in a month or so and I’ll write about that when it happens. I was going to change the style of this blog somewhat when that happened, but I’ve decided to do it now.
People have repeatedly asked me if I could do the blog “live,” meaning put up multiple posts pretty much as they happen instead of waiting and putting up one long post the next day. I’ve always thought that it would be interesting to try that out and was waiting for my schedule change to do it.
Well last week, while in Peoria, I kind of did it in that style and people really seemed to like it and I did too. It was a lot more fun for me, kind of like doing improv, so that’s the way that MAD will be done from here on in. And no, it’s not the end of short stories or longer posts, just a little different presentation. Something to shake off the cobwebs a little.
I think the way I’ll do it is put up an afternoon post every day saying roughly when I’ll be going out and then later on, it’s MAD, almost live...from New York City! You can follow me live, or if it’s too late for you, just check in the morning for the entire nightly updates. And nothing’s in cement, except my shoes. And now, it’s time to swim with the fishes. Since I don’t have to work tonight, look for update’s to start happening around 7 PM. I hope to see you then, I'll also be announcing updates via Twitter and facebook.
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Bonus Presents from Al Rizo in Miami!
MAD commenter and 365 Bar’s co-pilot, Al Rizo sent me a very nice Christmas package. Check it out below!
Last night when I came home I found this package propped up against my door.
Inside was a nice note from Al wishing me a Merry Christmas and all these goodies from Florida and Cuba! Coasters, swizzle sticks, matches and a bar back towel from Sloppy Joe's in Key West!
Thanks so much, Al! When you finally get out here to New York, the drinks are on me!
(Artwork by "Boris.")
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Reader Comments (17)
HELL YEAH. The new format sounds awesome. I wanna hear the madness as it unfolds LIVE! VIVA MARTY VIVA MAD
Looks like a rat was chewing on the upper left corner of your AL package !
@Reggie Thistleton: Thanks, check it out later tonight, I appreciate you reading and following along!
@GENE: Al's package got beat up in the mail, no rats in the building...I hope!
Awesome Marty!!! love the idea..
I tried that with my phone uploader and failed..
so godspeed my friend...
while you're at it can you update my blog daily for me.. i have fallen and i cant get up!
This is going to be a lot of work, but something I wholeheartedly endorse. The Peoria liveblogging was great. Never have I hated Crown and Hunt's ketchup more in my life. I can't wait for real-time Papaya posts.
@Gidgie: Thanks! As far as your blog, it's probably the time of year. I know with kids the holidays must be a lot of work, that's why I never had any! Rest up and I look forward to a new Gidget-blog whenever you're ready!
@Al Czervik: Thanks for the endorsement! It's going to be total improv and I'm excited to start doing it. It is going to be a lot of work, but I think it's going to be a lot of fun too. We'll see!
oh Marty I'm sure you've had kids.. either alamode or with mustard on a bun...
and yes i blogged today.. you got me all inspirated. ha!
@Gidgie: Okay, I admit it, I've had kids deep fried! I just checked it out, great post! Here’s a link to Gidget's blog for anyone reading this!
aww thank you Martster:)
I have to compete with you...I might as well try my hardest!
Sounds like fun. How are you doing this? New Christmas iphone? Laptop?
@Gidgie: Happy to do it, we're not competing, we're all part of the blogging community! (And I know you were just kidding!)
@onemorefoldedsunset: I'm using my laptop and will be using a Verizon hotspot thingy. We'll see how it goes tonight! It's fun liveblogging, it doesn't always work, but it's totally in the moment and just like improv.
@MAD: Verizon just wished all their customers a happy new year. I would also like the world to buy me a coke.
@csp: I'd like the world to buy me a beer, but to each their own, I guess.
Looking forward to the new format Marty -- My only worry would be one of your #1 Fans showing up at the Fortress of Solitude or International Bar. Yikes!
Argh, my first attempt at hyperlinking ever and I screwed it up. Picture Kathy Bates taking the broadside of a sledgehammer to James Caan's feet!
@Spike: Thanks and the link worked fine! Too funny! I hope to see you soon!
PRESENTS!! What a nice gift! TO AL!