A good kind of busy . . .

So, I'm about to take on another film project.

I'm looking forward to it--it's going to be quite interesting and actually address an important issue. It'll do so in a manner that will be entertaining as hell, too. How do I know that? Because I'm writing it!

This one is going to give me something to focus on over the holidays, which makes me happy. That was not sarcasm, either--this is something I can completely immerse myself in, create characters I like and have them interact with each other. Yeah, it's creating a fantasy world. But it's a fun, interesting world, and with a good bit of luck, you'll be able to see it for yourself, as well.

Of course, I'm just the writer on this project. My producer is coming up with the story and the characters--I'm just here to write the script. But that's the best part.

What is it about semicolons? I'm having this ongoing struggle with someone I have to deal with who seems to be obsessed with them--she keeps wanting to use them inappropriately. Then, she asks me to proofread what she's written, and I point out that she's using a semicolon to join two dependent clauses--it should be a comma. And she melts down on me, and starts sending me links to all these articles about proper grammar to support her use of the semicolon--and all the articles she refers me to support my argument instead of hers.  I think her problem is she doesn't understand the difference between an independent clause and a dependent clause. I've tried to explain it go her, but it's like arguing with a fence post.

Ordinarily I wouldn't argue with her, but since she asked me to proofread her stuff, if that semicolon stays it reflects poorly on me. One of those instances where I have to argue with a crazy person. Dammit.

Well, if I don't get a chance to post again before the holiday, have a Happy Solstice, Festivus, Hanukkah, Saturnalias, Xmas, Kwanzaa, whatever you call it!