Hello. I started updating my diary at night. I’m not sure if this trend will continue, I just felt like mixing it up a little. After I posted Monday’s diary (Sunday night) The Straight Story came on again. I stayed up until 2 am! And let me tell you something, I was tired yesterday.

Last night at the Hoboken Barnes & Noble, there was a book signing for Hoboken native/actor, Joe Pantoliano. He has a new book out called, Who’s Sorry Now – A True Story of a Stand Up Guy. I like this guy’s acting and he seems like a man’s man. He’s been in some really great films, everything from Memento to The Sopranos to The Matrix, to Eddie and the Cruisers. And I’d be interested to hear about his life growing up in Hoboken. So, after work last night, I headed straight for Barnes & Noble.

I’ve never been to a book signing before. You have to buy the book and then stand in line. The line was moving too! A person was at the front of the line making sure that people had their books opened. I asked this nice lady if she wouldn’t mind if I took a quick photo with Joe. She said, “Sure, I’m sure Joe wouldn’t mind.” I got up there, told him my name and handed her my camera. I’m posing with Joe and nothing – no flash. She tried again, again nothing. I took the camera to check it out and the flash worked. I gave her the camera back; she took another one, again, nothing! She gave up and gave the camera to a gentleman and finally, the flash worked! Joe said something like; you should go to Brooklyn and buy yourself a camera that works. Ha ha. I just wanted to get the heck out of there at that point! I got home and loaded my photos on the computer. The camera was working the whole time! There was enough light in the bookstore and the flash didn’t need to go off – I have six photos of Joe and I! — Story of my life.


Joe Pantoliano and Bob


My own autographed copy!


That was exciting! I watched
Monday Night Football after that. I’m in a Fantasy Football league this year and football is more interesting now. Out of 11 people, I’m in 8th. But I missed the first week, so I’m doing pretty well for me.

I woke up yesterday with a sore throat but it was gone after I was out of the shower. I did feel a little off yesterday but I think that had more to do with little sleep. I hope I’m not getting a cold.

OK, that’s all I have today. Have a great Tuesday. God Bless America.