About Craig Hodgkins
Writer and ruminator, reader and movie buff (they’re not mutually exclusive), satirist and musician, pastor and pundit, outdoorsman, former athlete and native Californian.
As you may have gleaned from this blog’s subtitle, I enjoy writing about current (well, mostly not-so-current) music, movies, television & literature, as well as whatever else strikes my fancy. Since I began blogging in July 2007, it appears that my MO has largely been to a) identify gaps in the historical record in my areas of interest, and then b) attempt to fill them, with varying degrees of success
There’s so much information available in the blogosphere and on the Internet that I try to avoid rehashing what’s already out there in a million places. That’s why you’ll find me posting about under-appreciated or forgotten writers (such as Frank Fenton, Van Reid, Walter Brooks, Palmer Brown and George Stewart), gifted and influential artists, musicians and performers of bygone eras (Bud Dashiell and Travis Edmonson aka Bud & Travis, MFQ, The Chad Mitchell Trio & John Stewart), and events and opportunities in which I’ve participated which may be of interest to others (such as some of my work with The Walt Disney Company).
In addition, I’ve been cajoled, urged, encouraged and otherwise prevailed upon by friends and acquaintances (who should know better) to post live satirical songs and monologues I’ve performed and presented at various events and church services. I’ve recently dug a few of those out of the archives (well, off my external hard drives) and posted them here. If the villagers don’t storm the castle with axes and pitchforks because of them, I may continue to do so.
A little about me? Well, I have a great day job, and also travel to speak and host live events. More detail? Well, since you asked, I’m the Craig Hodgkins who attended Tahoe Lake Elementary, Parkview Elementary (Chico, CA), Hemlock and Pope Avenue Elementary (Sacramento, CA), Tara Hills Elementary (Pinole, CA), Browns Valley Elementary and Ridgeview Junior High (Napa, CA), Napa High School, Pepperdine University, Biola University, Cal State Fullerton and USC (with several people more rich and famous than me)…who lived/lives in Napa, California; Aspen, Colorado; Nashua, New Hampshire and — for the past several years — all over Southern California…who worked/works at Disneyland, The Walt Disney Studios, Folk Era Productions, The Disney Store, Disney Art Editions, Walt Disney Art Classics, HBRA, Flashcom, Mariners and Saddleback Church…who has hosted/hosts live events, conferences, conventions, golf tournaments, talk shows and auctions for The Walt Disney Company, Open Doors USA, Mariners Christian School, Option One Mortgage, Toby’s House, Westmont University and many others…and — perhaps most importantly — who is the husband of Diane and father of Emily, Erin and Eric.
If you know any of the Craig Hodgkins‘ listed above, I’d love to hear from you. You can email me at craig@craighodgkins.com.
Also, for those who asked if all I did was sit around my library writing in workout gear (see photo at bottom), here’s a shot of me and my oldest daughter Emily visiting an Amish farm during a recent trip back east.
And here’s the whole brood last winter at Mammoth Mountain: Emily, Erin, Craig, Diane and Eric
Here’s the old photo above. Nothing wrong with hanging out in the library, especially if you don’t have to leave home to do it.
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Craig - you are crazy, bright and inspiring. I look forward to another opportunity to do something outrageous (in a orderly way) at our event in November.
Len. I have so much respect for the Open Doors organization, and for you. Thanks for the steady gig, and for stopping by!
37 yr O.P. specialist..3 buildings of hard cover bks…just found that BOOKFINDER (who I have known since they operated from their bedroom) had interesting blogs to read on the right of page. So I wonder what on earth of the 40-50s (unless printed in ##s of 100) took you a tale to find? regards, N.bridgeman
Craig, you are a writer and certainly a good one! When I grow up (I am 17) I want to be an actor or a writer but it will be kinda difficult for me because I live in Guatemala, a third-world country with not much opportunities for people seeking fame.
Anyway, it’s great to see the work of and being able to write to other writers. You rock dude! Also, (I know I’m kinda old to be watching it) but I totally LOVE iCarly!!! I think its incredibly amazing that you know Jennette McCurdy! I love the way she acts and I bet she is a great person when offstage. It would be the best thing ever to meet her in real life (maybe something that I will never achieve, sadly.)
Anyway Craig, nice talking to you. Please reply when you or if you can, it will be great knowing anything from an experienced writer like you.
Your Guatemalan friend,
Jose Anleu
Among everything on this wonderfully meticulous site, I think my favorite thing I’ve found as yet is “Being Left-Handed.” The only thing that could possibly trump that would be “Allergic To Poultry.”
Also, I believe you left out a college in your list above. Hint: It starts with a “C,” just like all your siblings’ names. (No, not Cal.)
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Wow. Two “C’s,” actually…Cypress College. I lost that semester along the way somewhere. As a reward for finding it, I’ll work up a “poisonous poultry” post just for you.