I have always considered myself to be more than a little bit nerdy when it comes to the things in life that I enjoy. For example, I like to read comic books, watch science fiction movies, and listen to Barry Manilow. I love solving math problems, analyzing sports statistics, and making inferences about data when it’s displayed as a line or a bar graph.
Believe it or not, life can get pretty lonely down here on Geek Street.
But then, every so often, somebody like Carla Zilbersmith will come along and invite me to be a part of something so mind-blowingly cool and artistically momentous that I am able to temporarily loosen the shackles of my outward nerdiness in order to unleash the sexy beast buried deep within my rapidly deteriorating body on an unsuspecting world.
Wait a second. He plans to unleash what? Where? Is that legal?
Like me, Carla has ALS. She also steadfastly refuses to fade away. Just like me. When she has something to say, disease be damned, she is going to say it. Loudly. And with feeling.
Which is exactly why I agreed to participate in her latest creative endeavor.
Here’s the dealio: Photograph a dozen ALS patients with their durable medical equipment — wheelchairs, canes, ventilators — in sexy and provocative poses, add 365 days subdivided into sections no longer than 31 days each (once a geek, always a geek), and call it a calendar. Mix in a ready-for-sale date of Thanksgiving and you have the makings of the can’t-miss gift of this holiday season. Details to follow as the date approaches.
For those of you who can’t wait, the Italian-American Man-Servant (dear ol’ Dad) snapped a few behind the scenes pictures of my involvement in the project.
I'm ready for my close-up, Ms Zilbersmith.
Carla directs the action from her powerchair.
Not having any fun.
Bored to death.
Okay, okay. This ain't so bad.
To read more about Carla, click on her kick-ass blog, Carlamuses .
What a great idea. You and Carla are so inspiring–you can be sure I’ll be ordering!
Deb
in facebook vernacular, I “like” this!
To alsboy and Carla…
I’m available for a 3-way!! (lol)
Henry, diagnosed 8/2004
Colorado Springs
(Soon to be Rockville, MD)
Be sure to take pictures!!!
FANTASTIC — love the ‘tude!!!
In that first shot, is that a breast???
how fun to have lovely ladies throwing themselves onto you!
You stud, you…
Put me on the list for calendar sale day.
hugs, AN
I read about Carla’s endeavor on her blog and I’m so excited that you get to be a part of it! I think it’s all kinds of brilliant and can’t wait to see the final product!
Can’t wait to buy a bunch! A brilliant idea with the superstars of the ALS Community. You’re AWESOME!!
A great idea! Looks like fun!
I loved your post. My daughter is Megan from your shoot in berkeley. She just thought you were so cool. Hope to meet you sometime.
Linda
I’ll see you there ALS Boy, so excited! I listen to Barry Manilow too…. don’t tell anyone
You’re looking HOT!!!
Awesome to see these behind=the-scenes pix!
I’m Carla’s sister-in-law in Boston……good to meet you! I’ve been stalking your blog for a whil, the one who just finished breast cancer treatment. I’m happy to take this opportunity to introduce myself properly!
Very handsome! I’m in No. CA and have ALS since late 20′s and I’m now 48.
Take care
Carla’s Blog is great!
The calendar that I am going to buy is even better.
YOU are the best!
Nicole
Jason…
Thanks for a fun post and great photos! I’m starting to take orders for the calendar now!!!
Kathie