tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72820929210601148652012-02-16T20:39:04.884-08:00Megaphone Musings!Thoughts and discussions on and about the world of voice acting!Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.comBlogger3251100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-37781911719775153272012-02-07T09:25:00.000-08:002012-02-07T09:25:37.463-08:00Attending 'The Annie's': MJ Lallo Invites The Inhabitants Of 'The Hole'!Good friends are great to have! It's a blessing when folks see something good in you and try to drag it out. Voice over producer/director/artist MJ Lallo did just that recently when she invited me to be a part of the backstage crew at this years Annie (Animation) Awards. MJ has worked as stage director for the event for the past 10 years and she gave me the chance to work as 'Traffic' assistant--Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-13212431377455072042012-02-07T06:14:00.001-08:002012-02-07T06:14:33.774-08:00...VO Verse Of The Week: "In all labor there is profit, but idle chatter leads only to poverty." Prov. 14:23...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-11122180683637625212012-01-25T05:51:00.001-08:002012-01-25T05:51:18.535-08:00...VO Verse Of The Week: "Righteous lips are the delight of kings. And they love him who speaks what is right." Prov. 16:13...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-53102335922568881742012-01-18T00:00:00.001-08:002012-01-18T00:00:48.548-08:00...NOTICE: Hilarity, hi-jinks and much heralded hoo-hah will continue to be produced in 'The Hole' (somebody's gotta do it)...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-152510158643880872012-01-12T06:13:00.001-08:002012-01-12T06:13:27.580-08:00...VO Verse Of The Week: "Hear my voice, O God, in my meditation. Preserve my life from fear of the enemy." Psalm 64:1...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-48102629171152834162012-01-04T05:04:00.001-08:002012-01-04T05:04:23.894-08:00...HAPPY NEW YEAR! VO Verse Of The Week: "Yes, My innermost being will rejoice when your lips speak right things!" Prov 23:16...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-58028010340341275682012-01-01T21:34:00.001-08:002012-01-01T21:34:18.646-08:00...Use the following link to listen to the 2012 Rose Parade Audio Descriptionhttp://www.larrs.org/roseparadelisten.htmlHerb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-18605854676492531592011-12-29T05:59:00.001-08:002011-12-29T05:59:58.109-08:00...new blog at "Megaphone Musings"--recently voted the most inconsistently-produced blog on the web...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-26125164093388835332011-12-29T05:56:00.000-08:002011-12-29T05:56:55.012-08:00The New Dawn......And here we are again, folks--at the end of one amazing year and at the dawn of a brand new one.
We usually use this time of year for reflection, preparation and--yes--resolution. For the most part we are mindful and hopeful. Mindful of errors and missteps made and hopeful that we have learned from our mistakes and can overcome them. When taking my own personal inventory, I can see vast room Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-14825049988161878862011-12-23T13:25:00.001-08:002011-12-23T13:25:54.267-08:00...YES!! Just got my Christmas present (although a little early)--The Official 2011 World Series DVD !! YOW-ZAH!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-68459821567192293692011-12-08T06:07:00.001-08:002011-12-08T06:07:11.922-08:00...weather report in 'The Hole'--a sunny disposition (my future's so bright, I gotta wear shades)...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-51348445497429751422011-12-07T05:37:00.001-08:002011-12-07T05:37:09.683-08:00...VO Verse Of The Week: "A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver." Prov. 25:11...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-69654412123229211762011-12-05T05:50:00.001-08:002011-12-05T05:50:50.731-08:00...the 'pod' is cast and the morning is glorious in'The Hole'...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-1411417348246111392011-12-01T06:10:00.001-08:002011-12-01T06:10:38.991-08:00...VO Verse Of The Week: "A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Prov.15:1...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-30770063191259895332011-11-28T05:39:00.001-08:002011-11-28T05:39:56.045-08:00...Tis the season--'The Voices' get ready to go Christmas shopping (run for your lives)...http://www.voices.com/people/herbmerriweatherHerb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-74986542388087225372011-11-24T07:35:00.001-08:002011-11-24T07:35:45.535-08:00...Thank you, Lord, for your continuous bounty and grace. HAPPY THANKSGIVING to everyone on this planet--and all the rest!!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-16112514229303335602011-11-22T10:59:00.001-08:002011-11-22T10:59:20.491-08:00...crack-pot characters, cool conundrums and cock-eyed craziness creatively conjured in 'The Hole'!! Yowzah...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-85466326883104041972011-11-21T06:09:00.001-08:002011-11-21T06:09:08.606-08:00...great morning to you all!! Redecorating 'The Hole' with Thanksgiving colors--humility, kindness and LOVE!!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-90356094221681982332011-11-17T05:42:00.001-08:002011-11-17T05:42:09.856-08:00...VO Verse Of The Week: "Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweetness to the soul and health to the bones." Prov. 16:24...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-63602534540666755422011-11-15T07:00:00.001-08:002011-11-15T07:00:58.911-08:00...out of 'The Hole' and into wilds of Pasadena--will there be a parade??...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-52162010444327952712011-11-14T10:55:00.001-08:002011-11-14T10:55:19.886-08:00...big, bombastic bubbles of broadcast business, buoyed by boogie woogie and boisterous braying brought to you from 'The Hole'...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-7388884272843288842011-11-10T09:29:00.001-08:002011-11-10T09:29:03.515-08:00...if I only had one word with which to describe God--it would be AWESOME!!!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-49043021072986095832011-11-10T06:08:00.001-08:002011-11-10T06:08:13.760-08:00...lots of light-hearted, lamp driven lunacy from 'The Hole' by way of Australia, mate...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-21072820867799361012011-11-09T20:16:00.001-08:002011-11-09T20:16:08.803-08:00...Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls-Introducing: The Lamp Boys!!http://youtu.be/EKJBx-HRxPYHerb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-666090682225388482011-11-08T06:17:00.001-08:002011-11-08T06:17:16.118-08:00...VO Verse Of The Week: "A persons stomach shall be satisfied from the fruit of his mouth..." Prov. 18:20a...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-20520554840313824382011-11-07T05:15:00.001-08:002011-11-07T05:15:48.554-08:00...out of 'The Hole' and into the streets--LARRS this morning and the Pro VO Workout later! Thank you, Lord, for life...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-43187841977776902652011-11-03T05:47:00.001-07:002011-11-03T05:47:29.648-07:00...out of 'The Hole' and into the sunshine--Playa del Rey, here I come! Have a RAWKIN' day, y'all...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-64175809570744519652011-10-31T06:10:00.001-07:002011-10-31T06:10:15.286-07:00...awash in anticipation of animated antics and amazing audio adventures, 'The Hole' audaciously awakes...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-38626294207691601382011-10-29T00:21:00.001-07:002011-10-29T00:21:01.988-07:00...They ARE the 2011 World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals!!!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-46946076897391110992011-10-25T08:22:00.001-07:002011-10-25T08:22:05.134-07:00...VO Verse Of The Week: "The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked."--Proverbs 10:11...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-57046342280222742872011-10-20T14:45:00.001-07:002011-10-20T14:45:33.582-07:00...from corporate learning modules to videogame trailers to talking lamps--it's all happenin' in 'The Hole'...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-74859674779660643132011-10-20T05:44:00.001-07:002011-10-20T05:44:01.674-07:00...scores of sonorous shenanigans and humongous heaps of HOO-HAH--now happening in 'The Hole'...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-67506254667476966442011-10-19T06:17:00.001-07:002011-10-19T06:17:40.406-07:00...VO Verse Of The Week: "YES, my innermost being will rejoice when your lips speak right things."--Prov.23:16...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-25574343896255490892011-10-13T08:27:00.001-07:002011-10-13T08:27:58.515-07:00...out of 'The Hole' and into Audio Eyes Studios to do some audio description writing--Yow-zah!!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-7137376691724875052011-10-12T06:51:00.001-07:002011-10-12T06:51:11.099-07:00...praise and positive pandemonium prevail in 'The Hole'!! Hired for one job, invited to bid for another one--HALLELUJAH!!!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-26752680700442641452011-10-11T07:29:00.001-07:002011-10-11T07:29:31.154-07:00...VO verse of the week: "Whoever hides hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool." Prov.10:18...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-27526810439768428902011-10-07T20:13:00.001-07:002011-10-07T20:13:13.128-07:00...YYYYYYYYEEEEEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-73188103458319983592011-10-06T05:49:00.001-07:002011-10-06T05:49:50.731-07:00...if the Cards advance, I predict 'Buschy' the squirrel will be in uniform at the next home game...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-59295693508173072492011-09-29T20:44:00.000-07:002011-09-30T06:02:26.164-07:00The Adventures Of The VO Vagabonds or B.z. and 'Herbalishus' Hook Up!One of the best reasons to be a part of the VO community is the community itself. There are a lot of very friendly, very talented folks who do what you do--and can feel your pain. B.z. The Voice (Pro mic rocker from Las Vegas) visited the L.A. area recently to attend a religious retreat. We try to keep in touch with each other and, knowing he was in town I gave him a call. It was perfect timing Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-46830890464276110582011-09-29T06:28:00.001-07:002011-09-29T06:28:14.208-07:00...'The Hole' is currently being redecorated with a new color scheme--PLAYOFF (Cardinals) RED...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-24539076563406495802011-09-28T20:44:00.001-07:002011-09-28T20:44:21.814-07:00...THE CARDS ARE WILD!! THE CARDS ARE WILD!! THE CARDS ARE WILD!! THE CARDS ARE WILD!!!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-53957913849758971222011-09-27T08:12:00.001-07:002011-09-27T08:12:41.556-07:00...filing in 'The Hole' (I know it should say 'fire', but I gotta do paperwork FIRST)...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-46464476292684807802011-09-27T07:05:00.001-07:002011-09-27T07:05:04.983-07:00...VO Verse of the Week: "The words of a [persons] mouth are deep waters: the wellspring of wisdom is a flowing brook." Prov. 18:4...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-80099173811924021202011-09-24T09:33:00.001-07:002011-09-24T09:33:01.727-07:00...back in 'The Hole' battling the mortal enemy of voice actors everywhere--a head cold!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-21201500293722054092011-09-23T01:32:00.001-07:002011-09-23T01:32:56.609-07:00...strange lights, weird noises, steaming brew--late night lunacy in 'The Hole'...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-66848563386147118592011-09-21T08:08:00.001-07:002011-09-21T08:08:35.964-07:00...and here I thought I had this Facebook thing all worked out--silly me...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-42043051112257308462011-09-20T06:17:00.001-07:002011-09-20T06:17:24.529-07:00...Voice Over Verse of the Week: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat it's fruit." Prov. 27:2...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-88909953354947144512011-09-19T07:17:00.001-07:002011-09-19T07:17:50.318-07:00...AAARG!! It be 'Talk Like A Pirate Day' matey--speak now lubbers, else hang from the yardarm with my sword in your gullet...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-66960977566462009732011-09-19T05:36:00.001-07:002011-09-19T05:36:59.057-07:00...'The Hole' (as usual) is open early for business--monkey business, that is...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-34635286446755857632011-09-17T05:55:00.001-07:002011-09-17T05:55:38.601-07:00...praying, editing, screaming, laughing--all happening before dawn in 'The Hole'...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-39968306755236229332011-09-15T17:09:00.001-07:002011-09-15T17:09:16.725-07:00...off to class! Last one before finals (I think). When dey gits dun wit me, imma rite reeel gud (spel 2)...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-34550617341792593282011-09-14T08:01:00.001-07:002011-09-14T08:01:55.668-07:00...VO verse of the week (a little late--sorry) "Whoever guards [their] mouth and tongue keeps [their] soul from troubles" Proverbs 21:23...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-9003657299173938822011-09-13T07:39:00.001-07:002011-09-13T07:39:41.840-07:00...boot camp starts today in 'The Hole'--so off your butt and on your feet, maggot! (I say that with the utmost respect)...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-62155564411834169912011-09-06T15:51:00.001-07:002011-09-06T15:51:57.778-07:00...auditions, auditions, auditions--and 1 new client (YIPPEE)...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-75177516818371578312011-09-06T05:21:00.001-07:002011-09-06T05:21:12.325-07:00...OK, troops--Labor Day is over! Back to work...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-38103502045478175972011-09-05T10:44:00.001-07:002011-09-05T10:44:31.788-07:00...VO verse of the week: "...speak each man the truth to his neighbor..." Zechariah 8:16...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-26056326984558617672011-09-03T08:45:00.001-07:002011-09-03T08:45:02.336-07:00...God is great, and greatly to be praised!!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-49788066663062922011-08-29T05:37:00.001-07:002011-08-29T05:37:24.179-07:00...Voice over verse for the week: "I will greatly praise The Lord with my mouth--Ps. 109:30"...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-49854618168817811232011-08-25T14:04:00.001-07:002011-08-25T14:04:10.956-07:00...audio description writing classes tonight--I'm gonna get better at this...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-14324410145514949692011-08-23T05:57:00.001-07:002011-08-23T05:57:55.423-07:00...behind the scenes at Vipo 2http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwhOgWhuSkkHerb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-62652857446928416462011-08-22T15:06:00.001-07:002011-08-22T15:06:29.674-07:00...filing--done! Auditions--done!...now I gotta finish those dishes...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-20861483644466622642011-08-20T12:30:00.001-07:002011-08-20T12:30:06.075-07:00...how it all started--https://www.facebook.com/axecopdocHerb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-90364236612825035012011-08-17T07:59:00.001-07:002011-08-17T07:59:43.991-07:00...special thanks to Dave DeAndrea for advice, info and education--'The Hole' is now a brighter place...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-91990538995095463572011-08-12T14:09:00.001-07:002011-08-12T14:09:30.525-07:00...check test--1,2,3--testing...Communication is comin' on strong...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-91409770661937304112011-08-12T07:36:00.001-07:002011-08-12T07:36:25.510-07:00...out of 'The Hole' and onto YouTube--let the shenanigans begin! http://www.youtube.com/user/Herbmerriweather?feature=mheeHerb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-52341102362319021612011-08-11T06:10:00.001-07:002011-08-11T06:10:50.346-07:00...harbingers of hilarity and messengers of mirth meander happily in 'The Hole'...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-57796568542170397362011-08-09T15:09:00.000-07:002011-08-11T11:29:51.669-07:00The "Heinz" AgeHaving recently reached the age of accountability (57), I began to ruminate, nay, meditate on the wonder of the number and it's historical significance.
Every one knows that The Heinz Company are the most famous purveyors of these digits, dating back to 1896 when H.J. got the idea for '57 Varieties' on a New York City train. Colloquially speaking--the name "Heinz 57" is used when describing a dogHerb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-18957823800662262132011-08-01T22:36:00.001-07:002011-08-01T22:36:52.885-07:00...well, Mob Boss Vinny became blackjack dealer Geno with a Mob Boss attitude--comin' soon to an iPhone near youse...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-23520783368347634902011-08-01T06:55:00.001-07:002011-08-01T06:55:03.048-07:00...outta 'The Hole' and on to LARRS--I get to read the funnies!!!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-53071716826981625082011-07-31T08:06:00.001-07:002011-07-31T08:06:27.053-07:00...Thank You, Lord!! Woke up this morning to a brand new game character--Mafia Boss Vinny! I LUV this stuff...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-91847474077339529802011-07-25T20:02:00.001-07:002011-07-25T20:02:14.752-07:00...I LOVE creative collaboration--it breeds a unity of spirit and purpose. Lotsa fun, too...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-33549875800226327872011-07-21T16:50:00.001-07:002011-07-21T16:50:16.353-07:00...the denizens of 'The Hole' will be travelling to Australia via the world wide web--HOOO-HAAA!!Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-92126422797356943882011-07-10T23:37:00.001-07:002011-07-10T23:37:27.711-07:00...burning the candle at both ends in 'The Hole' tonight--until Cora sends me to bed...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-20728220118191730122011-06-30T14:07:00.001-07:002011-06-30T14:07:15.949-07:00...contrary to popular belief, I DO have class--video description writing class with the terrific Teri Grossman tonight...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-50390248104941525592011-06-28T07:03:00.001-07:002011-06-28T07:03:14.183-07:00...bright-eyed and clean-shaven---out of 'The Hole' and into 'The Garden Of Sound"--studios, that is...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-68235312211718947272011-06-26T06:02:00.001-07:002011-06-26T06:02:39.326-07:00...out of 'The Hole' and into the light! Travelling to Westchester today--on business, of course...God bless ya--ALL of ya...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-18316549073039023662011-06-24T07:50:00.001-07:002011-06-24T07:50:25.082-07:00...yet another cataclysmic collision of characters, credentialed craziness and cosmic coughing coming from 'The Hole'--where else?...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-78830240137598921942011-06-19T06:46:00.001-07:002011-06-19T06:46:14.443-07:00..Whether you are Dad, Daddy, Pops, Father, Papi, the ol' man, Ol' Dude, OG, Daddykins, Pappy or the Male Parental Unit--Happy Father's Day!Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-60124806552883120352011-06-17T05:04:00.001-07:002011-06-17T05:04:09.257-07:00...out of 'The Hole' and into a REAL studio--the Pink Jackal comes to life...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-82419616518511481072011-06-15T06:42:00.001-07:002011-06-15T06:42:22.357-07:00...my dentist, Dr.Mouthminer, surprised me with 3 brand new drillings and a severe cleaning--OUCH...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-22856805753580224162011-06-09T13:31:00.001-07:002011-06-09T13:31:59.561-07:00...why a duck...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-56063125529260026582011-06-04T03:37:00.000-07:002011-06-05T09:56:23.604-07:00Finishing School...so it's 2:17am (I had a loooong nap) and I'm waiting to record yet another strange and fun-filled character...just need a little more info from my client. So, between brainstorming scripts and voicing pink zombies, I have a moment to reflect.
The denizens of 'The Hole' have seen a lot of changes recently--changes in location, equipment and life. We've said 'goodbye' to precious friends and Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-71184935025305524552011-06-02T08:08:00.001-07:002011-06-02T08:08:51.501-07:00...skits, Scripture, scripts, scraps of food--all going down in 'The Hole...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-89575722014218639752011-05-31T13:38:00.001-07:002011-05-31T13:38:31.315-07:00..The Hole' is all aflutter with fictitious new faces and fanciful fabrications filling the fields and forests with foolishness...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-63892943795450192352011-05-28T23:16:00.001-07:002011-05-28T23:16:18.423-07:00...it's been a long time comin'...http://www.reverbnation.com/rosalindgrahamHerb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-47372693192263290282011-05-26T15:01:00.001-07:002011-05-26T15:01:28.539-07:00...mysterious machinations and musical meanderings meet with mouthy metaphor in 'The Hole'...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-67616458093561509062011-05-20T06:58:00.001-07:002011-05-20T06:58:51.393-07:00Stymie: Why did that police man take away our daddys stove?Farina: That wasn't no stove--that was a STILL...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-65160404135488487752011-05-09T09:16:00.001-07:002011-05-09T09:16:11.667-07:00...an awesome abundance of audio amazement audaciously advertised from 'The Hole'...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-38726973447612580622011-05-01T09:24:00.001-07:002011-05-01T09:24:46.016-07:00...then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble, and He saved them out of their distresses. He sent His word and healed them...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-80016549033041296002011-04-19T06:03:00.001-07:002011-04-19T06:03:59.223-07:00...He is my Hero--because He rose...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-39874718742222496002011-04-11T06:51:00.001-07:002011-04-11T06:51:58.462-07:00..new adventures in foreign lands--God is good and greatly to be praised...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-54836030776718853462011-04-08T13:59:00.001-07:002011-04-08T13:59:14.527-07:00"...I'm so crazy, I don't know that this is impossible--WOO HOO..." Daffy Duck...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-58330516534812386912011-04-07T12:32:00.001-07:002011-04-07T12:32:18.825-07:00...How's your business voice? New article at http://blogs.voices.com/voxdaily/2011/04/business_voice_overs.htmlHerb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-45215512071280866212011-04-02T18:22:00.001-07:002011-04-02T18:22:00.928-07:00...just finished podcast for Black Enterprise Magazine (April 2011)--stunned and happy...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-78323084052017369982011-03-31T13:11:00.001-07:002011-03-31T13:11:49.063-07:00...out of 'The Hole' and on my way to Busch Stadium--via ESPN...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-69731529525780768242011-03-31T06:24:00.001-07:002011-03-31T06:24:19.451-07:00...It's Opening Day and we're all in first place--Have a great season folks--GO CARDINALS...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-65882062051097942382011-03-29T23:39:00.001-07:002011-03-29T23:39:53.085-07:00...WOW--I've been docpasting...uh, postdocking...er,no...PODCASTING!!...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-19751845646457776892011-03-29T06:40:00.001-07:002011-03-29T06:40:06.046-07:00...I KNOW you've heard me say it before--God is great and my future is SO bright, I gotta where shades...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-9614442861510917142011-03-28T14:52:00.001-07:002011-03-28T14:52:38.708-07:00...Stymie: I wisht I had a watermelon. Wheezer: C'mon, wish for somethin' big. Stymie: I wisht I had a BIG watermelon...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282092921060114865.post-9981315586451659292011-03-28T06:54:00.001-07:002011-03-28T06:54:32.764-07:00...What a way to start the day--pray, voice, laugh and get going--off to LARRS...Herb Merriweatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15363053464304487532noreply@blogger.com0