HAPPY NEW YEAR and R.I.P. to my buddy Penny Marshall
My buddy Penny Marshall in her backyard, 2011. I LOVE this pic because she was fussing at me right before I snapped because the sun blinding her. But being the consummate professional, she mustered up that great smile and gave it her all! First of all, may 2019 bring about bountiful blessings of health, prosperity, happiness and smiles for us all! Well, it has been over a year since my last blog! Boy have I been lazy when it comes to keeping up with this thing or what?! 😉 But I thought this was a perfect time to check in, say hi, wish you a great 2019, and pay homage to my late friend and good buddy, the legendary Producer/Director/Actress Penny Marshall! I met Penny around 11 years ago after her late brother Garry sent her a copy of a screenplay I had co-written. Imagine my surprise one day to pick up the telephone to hear the all-too-familiar voice of "Laverne" on the other end of the line. Penny - "Hello Byron?" Me - "Yes, speakin