I’m lying on the floor with a back injury and Mrs. Greatsby was kind enough to bring me my laptop after I threatened to expose the shoddy cataloguing of her library’s Korean section. (When I read that to her she laughed and said, “That’s funny because it’s true.”)
I wish I had a great story to explain my injury but I can’t claim anything more exciting than tweaking some essential back parts required for upright mobility while painting sets for my theater company’s upcoming production of Much Ado About Nothing.
Also I wrestled a paint thief to the ground.
But while I’m out of commission, be a pal and check out my most recent post over at Huffington:
When Church Met State: A New Romantic Comedy From Rick Santorum
Please leave comments at Huffington and click on all the buttons a hundred times. On my last HuffPo post I wrote that I’d reply to all comments–and then I didn’t–but I actually did and they didn’t show up because of a technical problem based on my China location. Everything should be sorted now.
The Good Greatsby 
The Byronic Man
March 1, 2012
Whoa, whoa, whoa… I did NOT know this about the Korean section of your wife’s library. I… I need to think about things…
The Good Greatsby
March 2, 2012
She’s got a dark side that people never suspect unless they can read Korean.
Todd Pack
March 1, 2012
Proposed campaign slogan: “For good times, make it … Santorum time.” Maybe he could fly Bill Murray to Tokyo to shoot the commercials.
The Good Greatsby
March 2, 2012
If only Santorum had used that as his campaign slogan, I’d be much less likely to give him a hard time.
Peter Kevin Connell
March 1, 2012
Almost ironically, I believe that ALL the other provisions of the U.S. Constitution make Rick Santorium “almost throw-up”. I do believe however that our founding fathers and mothers would have said the SAME about HIM.
PKC
The Good Greatsby
March 2, 2012
Maybe it’s not his fault; perhaps he has a genetically weak stomach in matters regarding liberty.
Lenore Diane
March 1, 2012
Sorry you’re out of commission. I was hoping I would get a song and dance from you, because today is my birthday. Well, by Shanghai standards, yesterday was my birthday. Still, I had hoped for a serenade of sorts. You’re off the hook. For now.
She's a Maineiac
March 2, 2012
(waving hands up in the air like I just don’t care) Happy, happy birthday…to you, to you! (not good enough? I tried.)
Lenore Diane
March 2, 2012
Thank you for caring, Darla. GG has yet to make an appearance. At least I know I can depend on you. Again, thank you for caring.
She's a Maineiac
March 2, 2012
I do care, I do. I was just going to clarify that I didn’t mean I didn’t care it was your birthday…just that my hands didn’t care…no, wait…uh, forget it, nevermind.
Lenore Diane
March 2, 2012
Wait. What?
pegoleg
March 1, 2012
I got confused and thought the title of your upcoming production was a commentary on all the hullabaloo about one, little comment of Santorum’s. My bad!
Hope you’re off the floor soon.
Happy Birthday, Lenore!
Lenore Diane
March 2, 2012
What’s this?! A shout out … for me!! Gosh, Peg. I’m touched. Truly. Thank you so much.
spilledinkguy
March 1, 2012
OUCH! Been there, done that!
I hope you feel much better very soon, Mr. J!
The Good Greatsby
March 2, 2012
I’m sure you have more painting injury stories than I do.
She's a Maineiac
March 2, 2012
I hate to break this to you, but the first sign of getting old is throwing your back out while painting sets for your theater company. Happened to me about 10 years ago.
The Good Greatsby
March 2, 2012
It does make me feel older, especially because the injury wouldn’t have happened if I’d leaned against my cane properly like the doctor recommended.
Kathryn McCullough
March 2, 2012
Sorry to hear about your back. Can’t wait to read the next HP piece. Love the title!
Hippie Cahier
March 2, 2012
I just love a good “shoddy cataloging” reference. Hope you’re on the mend soon.
The Good Greatsby
March 2, 2012
If there’s a bad cataloguing joke, I’ve yet to hear it.
thelifeofjamie
March 2, 2012
I’m so jealous! How did you get a regular gig there?
The Good Greatsby
March 2, 2012
It turns out we use the same smoking jacket tailor and he put us in touch.
Patti Kuche
March 2, 2012
Off over to HuffPo, looking fwd to a laugh and Rick Santorum coming to a screen near me soon. Thank you, in anticipation, for the comic relief and do hope your back recovers soon.
Dana
March 2, 2012
Heading over to HuffPo now. That paint thief had it coming, but sorry to hear that your upright mobility muscles got tweaked in your moment of heroism.
The Good Greatsby
March 2, 2012
I should be okay once I learn to get around without using my back, head, or neck.
Invisible Mikey
March 2, 2012
Get well soon, G. Loved the HP piece. Left comment / pushed buttons.
Brown Road Chronicles
March 2, 2012
Wow, you are writing posts on Huffington Post?!? You are officially my hero, not that you weren’t my hero before that, but now it’s official!!
mj monaghan
March 2, 2012
Was the paint worth the back injury, my friend? Car-jack, hi-jack, paint-jack? What’s next?
Let’s be careful out there!
pattisj
March 2, 2012
I had that back last week. Wondered where it was off to. Take care.
monicastangledweb
March 2, 2012
Great poster. Can’t wait to see the movie! Feel better soon!
flippingchannels
March 2, 2012
I hope your back feels better soon.
Laura
March 2, 2012
I guess this explains why all the emails I’ve sent your wife asking for advice about how to catalog the Korean section of my library have gone unanswered.
I hope your back feels better soon. You should put some ice on it. Or heat. Or maybe keep it at a moderate temperature.
Ricky Anderson
March 2, 2012
You should have at least made up a better story about what happened to your back.
It was a dance-off, wasn’t it?