<notes for a projected mid-life novel>

Name of protagonist of projected mid-life novel:

Tobias Gruenenfeld

First two words of projected novel:

Tobias Gruenenfeld

Name of (fictional) band fronted by Tobias Gruenenfeld's daughter:

Harsh

Name of (fictional) first album of band fronted by Tobias Gruenenfeld's daughter:

Menstrual Hut

Name of (fictional) hit song performed by band fronted by Tobias Gruenenfeld's daughter:

I'll Be Your Air Bag

Name of protagonist of children's book read by Tobias Gruenenfeld's granddaughter:

Cap'n Saltypants

Projected critical reception of novel:

Mixed

Actor cast as Tobias Gruenenfeld in inevitable film adaptation:

Nick Nolte

Projected critical reception of inevitable film adaptation:

Mixed

Surprise marketing hit:

Cap'n Saltypants doll

Subsequent surprise marketing hit:

Cap'n Saltypants cartoon series

Surprise marketing flop:

Soundtrack CD featuring "I'll Be Your Airbag," performed by "Harsh"

22 August 2001