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Day 84: Lasers, Sugar and Dizziness

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For the past few weeks, Mom and Dad have been in the Alaskan wilderness, and they’re blogging it. I swear I’ll never get those two to behave like parents. So this is what the German Wheel looks like when you’re lying on your back because you’re too tired to stand. That’s how Scott found me. Hands blistered, shins bruised, and probably grinning. I spent most of the day working on the wheel, with the goal of getting tired. It totally worked. Not much else went on, so it seems to me like a good time to open another Secret Plan. … Continue reading Day 84: Lasers, Sugar and Dizziness

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Day 81: Training

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In the balance between science and acrobatics, my lack of injury tells me I’m spending too much time on the science. Time to learn something new. First, more time in parks and cafés with Aly. She needs to put those eyelashes to use, and flirt with random people. While we’re out, my muse calls on a secure line. The noise in the background sounds kind of like she’s rappelling down the side of a building. All on schedule then. I mentioned she’s got a police record. If you know what’s good for you, you won’t ask her about it. She’s … Continue reading Day 81: Training

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Day 45: Twisted Gravity

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My muse has got a new assignment, which means it’s time to disappear again, very quickly. I don’t know if we’ll have access to anything digital (I hope not), so hang tight and we’ll reappear in a few days if all goes well. Today I had brunch with someone I suspect I might be related to. When Nick and I talk about science, we get so worked up about it that people around us ask to be re-seated, “a little farther away from those two, please.” There’s something keeping him awake at night, and it’s very similar to something that’s … Continue reading Day 45: Twisted Gravity

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Day 34: Monorail Porn

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We start the day by kicking up a smoked salmon scramble with fried capers. Plenty of energy for what’s to come. I got to go into work with Kris today. The posters for his show are six stories tall. On the left is the main entrance, on the right, Kris stands in a training room (tightly cropped to respect the show’s secrets). Request #1: Right, monorails! Who am I to turn down a request for a photo shoot? Some of you are familiar with Mr. H, who wanted to know, more than anything, if I had ridden the Las Vegas … Continue reading Day 34: Monorail Porn

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Day 33: Sorcery and G-Forces

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I start the morning off by making us a huge stack of chocolate chip pancakes, and a few blueberry as well. One great thing about Las Vegas, when you fill out a form (medical, apartment rental, whatever) you can put “Circus Performer” as your occupation and no one’s even surprised. My muse, backstage with Kris on a recent visit We spend part of the day planning a future act for him. He’s got some fantastic ideas. Any time Kris is performing, he’s also working on the next thing, because he’s smart. During development of his current act, I got a … Continue reading Day 33: Sorcery and G-Forces

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Day 32: Acrobats, Ink and Heat

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I get off the plane in Las Vegas, and the cabbie’s thermometer says 114°. I suspect it’s exaggerating; with the wind chill, it barely feels over 105. New stuff is being built here, always. Between 1pm and 5pm, I spent a lot of time ███████ ██████ and ████████ frozen ████████ and trying to stay ███ ██ ███ ████, but a nice pair of 4’s, split and then doubled, were kind enough to pay for my lunch. It just means I owe them for next time, really. This city is much more fun when you bring a muse with you. My … Continue reading Day 32: Acrobats, Ink and Heat

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Day 25: Bodies in Motion

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I’ve really been looking forward to this. The Renner Gallery is open! For the next 7 weeks, some fantastic work is on display on Market St. between Castro and Noe. John Renner is (you guessed it) an acrobat. The photographs by Gregory Bartning and Mark Jenkins are astonishing. There are some intriguing close-up botanicals, and many extraordinarily powerful male and female nudes. Several of the models are good friends of mine, and it’s amazing to see how Gregory and Mark capture them. In this work, “artist” can refer person in front of the camera, as well as the one behind … Continue reading Day 25: Bodies in Motion

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Day 22: They Started It, Really

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My parents arrive today. Dad is teaching a statistical analysis in the laboratory workshop at a local biotechnology center next week, so they’re using our place as a B&B and base of operations. I need to stop by the Ferry building to pick up some special ingredients so my muse and I can make dinner for them. First things first, time to stop to hang with acrobats for a few hours. Alan, E-Beth and Kendra are a blast to fly with. Michael is doing some setup for the upcoming shows. I wasn’t able to find everything I was looking for … Continue reading Day 22: They Started It, Really

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Day 17: Acrobats and Puzzles

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If you want to see some live acrobat performances, the Circus Center’s most talented students will be performing in two different shows in June. Kids are welcome, and you can get tickets and information here. Today I met up with one of those good friends you can learn a lot from. Dave Litwin is an acrobat (you expected that) and an inventor (you might have guessed that too), but his serious superpower is this: He finds solutions, very very quickly. This wiseguy can solve a Rubik’s Cube in under a minute while carrying on a conversation, and less than 30 … Continue reading Day 17: Acrobats and Puzzles

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Day 14: Fog and Dangerous Music

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So I’ve started collecting albums by “Musicians who have been denied entry to the United States.” I picked up Lily Allen and Amy Winehouse today, and I already have Cat Stevens… still need Axel Willner’s band… got any more? I’m looking for recommendations. Why? Maybe it has to do with attraction to things you’re being protected from. Anyway, it’s fun, and the music’s good. This morning’s sunrise was somewhat less brilliant than Wednesday’s… …but the funny thing about San Francisco weather is that a 10-minute drive in any direction (I chose North) will usually get you this: Microclimates are awesome. … Continue reading Day 14: Fog and Dangerous Music