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Well, you've read the notes, the notes have read you, and like sands through an hourglass, now it is time for you to post until the cows of our lives come home. We're on our way to 90,000 postings.
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I'm still getting Blythe Danner's Hair.
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Blythe Danner's Hair is quite done. We've moved on to The Days of Our Posts. You should have it shortly.
Welcome eight GUESTS. We're talkin' about pastries. And we're headin' towards 90,000 postings.
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Chocolate Eclairs & Napoleon's.
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Blythe Danner's Hair is finished, kaput, a thing of the past.
I love a real old-fashioned cream puff with scads of REAL whipped cream. I, too, like chocolate eclairs but only with whipped cream. I love a real old-fashioned cinammon roll, too, with butter on it. Oh, dear, now I've got the craving. Yes, I've got the fershluganah craving.
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Hmmm... Today's Topic... Pastries!!!
-The above phrase should be "heard" in the same tone of voice that Homer Simpson uses when he thinks of "Donuts" or "Beer".
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A really good, authentic croissant always makes me happy. Unfortunately, a lot of what passes for a croissant is merely puff-pastry dough rolled up to look like a croissant. Phooey! But a true croissant is a simple and sinful pleasure. Just flour, water, milk, yeast, a touch of sugar (to feed the yeast, not to sweeten the dough) and butter. That's all. I've made them a few times. It's a lot of work, but soooo worth it.
Related to a croissant is a pain au chocolat - which is basically a croissant with chocolate in it. Chocolate chips simply will not do for these treats. It must be batons of bittersweet chocolate. -Avec une tasse de café au lait... C'est magnifique!
And then there's croissant aux amandes with marzipan in the middle.
And speaking of marzipan... A frangipane tart with pears and marzipan... YUM!!!
On the savory side of things, the classic Alsatian onion tart, a pissaladière, which is sort of like a French pizza. A pastry crust topped with caramelized onions, herbs, and a touch of heavy cream. So simple, but, again, so good.
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OH! And a "pastry" from my childhood... Pigs In A Blanket!
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Well, since I've been up for almost 21 hours... Maybe I'll sleep through the "festivities" tomorrow... Just as long as I wake up in time to make it to the show...
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Whatever... I have no idea what I'm typing...
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SEE WHAT I MEAN!?!?!!?!?!?
Goodnight.
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Has Ann caught up yet?
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Welcome five GUESTS. Why don't you just get off your Hilary or Howard Duffs and tell us your favorite pastries.
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I like the Ibi Neni pastry that I posted a recipe for once and Dan in TO tried.
I MUST try and sleep. G'night.
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Beard Papa's Cream Puffs, a Japanese pastry company is causing quite the sensation in New York, New York. Each cream puff consists of a 2 layer shell. The inner shell is a choux pastry shell, and the outer shell is a piecrust. Each puff is filled with a mixture of fresh whipped cream and vanilla custard every time an order is placed. Lines form around the block, at least at the one I visit at Broadway and 76th. Must...have...one...now........
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Well, where in tarnation IS everyone?
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We're headin' towards 90,000 posts and this is when people disappear?
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Why I oughta...
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Well, the WUSSBURGERS have struck. I, alone, am not a WUSSBURGER. Unless Iris would like to get off her Hilary or Howard Duff and contribute.
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I'll have to post about pastries later. Very late yesterday, Jed wrote:
Who was the choir director at WWU when you were there, George?
And before I had a chance to answer (okay, I was away from my computer and still logged in), he wrote:
Well, now that I've asked him a question, George has up and disappeared. Suppose it's to be expected from them WWU Vikings types.
As my favorite school rivalry t-shirts teach us, "Friends don't let friends go to Western."
All I have to say to that is: Them's fightin' woids!
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Anyway, Jed, the director was Dr. Robert Scandrett. Do you know who he is?
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Jed has left the room.
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I have just contributed the tale of the Beard Papa Cream Puffs,mere moments ago.
Perhaps, BK, they can be served at your book signings, along with plenty of Diet Coke!
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I have not left the room.
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Well, perhaps I'll just toddle off to the bed environment. Perhaps I'll have a lovely dream. I believe I had a lovely dream last night - I believe kissing was involved.
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And when I woke up my pillow was gone.
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Okay, I'm going to leave and go to sleep. Good night, BK.
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So what does it mean when you dream about kissing and wake up to find your pillow missing? This is truly a mystery!
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Something to ponder when dreaming...hmm?
I'm outta here! 8) (this is me sleeping)
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I spent some hours today visiting OzDerek in hospital.
Whilst he is a newcomer here, any positive thoughts sent his way would be appreciated. I did ask if I could post the fact that he was hospitalised. Sometimes I think I have problems with which to cope - the battles that this Hainsie has fought (and won) are amazing. He will get through this setback too.
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Hmmm, not familiar with Dr. Scandrett. Thanks for the info.
And just because...
Insert the derogatory comment about WWU of your choice here ;D
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Vibes o'plenty to DR OzDerek
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Beard Papa's Cream Puffs, a Japanese pastry company is causing quite the sensation in New York, New York. Each cream puff consists of a 2 layer shell. The inner shell is a choux pastry shell, and the outer shell is a piecrust. Each puff is filled with a mixture of fresh whipped cream and vanilla custard every time an order is placed. Lines form around the block, at least at the one I visit at Broadway and 76th. Must...have...one...now........
I love Beard Papa's Cream Puffs, DR Iris212. It melt me everytime I have. I didn't know they have a shop in NYC. And they have many shops in Tokyo, however, customers are always waiting in long line to get them. But it's worth doing so, I think. Try it! ;)
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I love a chocolate covered bismark oozing with cream filling.
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Good morning, all!
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Dear Friend BK, I never saw a post from you saying you were definitely coming in to New York. I'm very happy to hear it. If there's a reading in Manhattan while you are here, I most certainly would try to be there. This is going to be one partay!
TOD: I haven't had one in years, but I always loved apple dumplings. When I moved to New York in 1979, every neighborhood had a bakery, and they've mostly vanished over the past two decades. I miss them because everything I find looking fab in a display case, whether it's chocolate cake, an eclair, whatever, tastes like sawdust. I'm now on a crusade to find a good bakery, and I know they do exist in th city. I have to say, though, that last Thursday's dinner with DRPennyO ended with excellent cheesecake. Yummlicious!
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Chocolate Eclairs & Napoleon's.
I'll vote for those two too. But they have to have custard and not cream in them.
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If you have the reading on Friday instead of Thursday, I'll be there.
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Thursday, March 17th at 6pm for a BK reading is good for me. And then two days later we get to see Penny O! What a combo. Although, taking into account DR Shayne's request for a Friday reading, I could do that as well.
I love chocolate eclairs although I haven't had one in ages. And though it's not really pastry, sour cream raisin pie is a delicacy that I could eat every day, although I would probably tire of it if I ate it every day and then it wouldn't be a delicacy anymore and I would have to abstain in order to re-ignite my love for it.
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DR Larry is correct in his note that bakeries in NYC seem to have disappeared over the past 20-odd years. There are still places where you can get bread and pastries and goodies, but there are far fewer than when I came here in 1980.
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Oh, yes. Best of health and good, strong NY vibes to OzDerek.
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I am my own frenzy (not to be confused with my own wife)
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I love a chocolate covered bismark oozing with cream filling.
I thought "Bismarck is a herring."
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! ! ! ! ! HEALTHY VIBES OF HEALTH FOR DR OZDEREK ! ! ! ! !
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Does Mahler's still exist in NYC? (A elaine stritch reference)
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I like danish. Did the Danish invent danish? Or did it originate in a country foreign to Denmark? Did a Dutch baker one day make one and say, "Ha! Look at what I made! It's flat and sweet and flakey. Just like them Danish. I'll call it a danish!"
While I would not turn down a regular cheese, cherry or lemon danish, I really prefer the ones that come from the ovens of Le Bus, a local bakery chain in Philly. They tend to use slightly more exotic fruit filling such as pineapple, raspberry and mango. Yum.
And then there are times when a strawberry Pop Tart will do.
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Poppyseed danish, followed by prune.
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I like the Ibi Neni pastry that I posted a recipe for once and Dan in TO tried.
I tried it twice in fact, and it's a winner. (Ground walnuts, chocolate, butter, eggs, apricot jam - what's not to like?) DR Panni had kindly posted it. Now I can't find my printout. I thought I could simply search Panni's posts and retrieve the recipe - but I'm timing out. And a Google search of "Ibi Neni" only gives me information about expeditions to Mali.
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Health vibes to DR Ozderek!
Anyone ever try the fabulous Italian bakery (oldest cafe on the West side) La Fortuna at 71st and Columbus??? GREAT pastries of all kinds. maybe we'll all go while y'all are in town??
Speaking of which: my count so far is 9 or 10, depending upon if I count BK; plus a few "possibles". I have been asked about tickets. I think the best way to do this is if everyone buys online at www.ticketcentral.com - and asks for 4th, 5th, or 6th row center. That way you can all be in a WAD together. Larry asked if i could reserve 12 seats together, but I'm not allowed to do more than 4-6 "house seats" per performance. yes, friends, THEY are running all box office stuff! Huzzah! one less thing for me to think about...
News Flash - havin' a heat wave here... it's almost up to 30 degrees today. This is so welcome after the past few days of 12-18 degree temps DURING THE DAY!!!
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Mmmmm, pastries...Graeter's is most well-known for ice cream www.graeters.com (http://www.graeters.com), but their Cincinnati locations also have bakery items. My favorites are cinnamon squares and cheese crowns.
RE the NYC weekend - I'm so excited! Since I have a midday meeting in Cleveland on Friday, I won't be arriving until that evening. Depending on flight times, I might be able to make it to a Friday evening reading/signing.
A wonderful coincidence has occurred, too, in that my niece, Laura, who is golf pro at Illinois State University, will be in the city that same weekend. Her significant other, Steve, is ISU's Director of Bands and his Wind Symphony is making their NY debut at Alice Tully Hall at 5pm on Sunday, March 20.
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Best health vibes to DR ozderek and to DR Ann!
DR cillaliz - very nice picture.
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Ginny, glad to hear you're coming! Is your meeting at the Cleveland Foundation Center?
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Ben - Yes, the FC Cleveland Advisory Board is meeting on March 18. At least that's what my notes from the Dec. meeting say - I'm waiting for email confirmation from Cindy before making plane reservation out of Cleveland. If I don't have to be in Cleveland that day, I'll fly out of Cincinnati.
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I am back from Florida.
Haven't read a word of the notes or posts from prior days yet, so I will only comment on what is news to me:
Welcome DRs Iris212 and CillaLiz.
Health vibes to DR OzDerek.
More later; Film at 11.
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I thought "Bismarck is a herring."
No it's closer to an eclair. Must be an Iowa thing
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DRGINNY has put us into W I D E S C R E E N on my computer.
Nice picture DR CILLALIZ!
BEST OF VIBES TO DR OZDEREK!!
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DR cillaliz - very nice picture.
Why, thank youn DR Ginny, just found out my sweet little 2 1/2 year old calico cat may have cancer. The tests aren't all in yet, and I'm still hopeful the vet is over-reacting, but it's a bit scary.
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Hmmmmmmmm in Indiana....what we call a bismarck is a solid donut type object with white icing and crushed nuts on top. They are very tasty. I also like the eclair type object called a "long john" which is a rectangle with chocolate on top and white whipped cream filling.
Donut holes are fine too.
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Cillaliz, it is nice to see a picture!
Do donuts count as pastries, cause I love (and miss >:( ) donuts...particularly cake donuts with chocolate frosting and maybe some of those pink sprinkles!
Those Papa Beards Cream Puffs sound tasty!
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Hmmmmmmmm in Indiana....what we call a bismarck is a solid donut type object with white icing and crushed nuts on top. They are very tasty. I also like the eclair type object called a "long john" which is a rectangle with chocolate on top and white whipped cream filling.
Donut holes are fine too.
That's the Bismark I'm referring to, tasty especially when very fresh. When I was in college there was a bakery that used to open at midnight to serve hot fresh doughnuts. People lined up around the block to get them. MMMM
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Pastries are fine and dandy and are a necessary nutritional building block. But I've been feeling cookie deficient since Christmas. It's a condition I need to correct.
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Many healthy vibes to OzDerek!
And also to DR Cillaliz's cat (I hope the test turn out favorable).
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Pastries are fine and dandy and are a necessary nutritional building block. But I've been feeling cookie deficient since Christmas. It's a condition I need to correct.
Did you know Midwest Airlines (used to be Midwest Express) bakes chocolate chip cookies in flight? I think it's wonderful......
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Are we suddenly in Cinemascope or its it me?
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Better get back to work. There are citizens to defend and miles to go before I sleep....
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Turnovers, both lemon and apple! :D
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Did you know Midwest Airlines (used to be Midwest Express) bakes chocolate chip cookies in flight? I think it's wonderful......
I never knew those cookies were freshly baked--I just used to assume they were warmed up via a microwave.
I used to fly business class on Midwest all the time between Milwaukee and Philly and the food was always wonderful. Meals were served with real linen and silver (and I might be mis-remembering, but there might have also been a small vase and a small flower.) Unfortunately, once our company went into liquidation, we've been forced to ride the nightmare known as US Airways. Stale peanuts, anyone?
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Fruit-filled phyllo triangles are favorites here.
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DR Tom: Please tell DR Ozderek that we all send our best wishes for good health. I will be thinking of him.
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When I was a teenager, I was on our town's swimming team in the summer. (Our school didn't have a swim team; nor a pool!)
Anyway, after every morning of intense practice, we'd head to the local bakery, and my favorite thing was what they called a Cream Horn. It was like a giant croissant filled with whipped cream. Oh, it was to die for!
I also liked tea cookies with a dollop of icing in the center of them. Oh, I could eat my weight in those!
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Sorry, everybody, about that long URL I put in an earlier post. I've taken it out, which should alleviate the cinemascope effect some of you were getting. If anyone, besides me, is interested in the NY debut of the Illinois State University Wind Symphony, just go to www.lincolncenter.org (http://www.lincolncenter.org) and in the calendar of events choose the date March 20.
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Good health vibes to DR OZDEREK!
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Hey guys STOP TALKING ABOUt PASTRIES cause you're making me hungry! :)
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***MOST EXCELLENT HEALTH VIBES TO DROZDEREK!!!***
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Those Japanese Beard pastries would make me melt, too! They sound Deeevine!
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Do any DR's have any info about this show? http://www.joytheplayonline.com/
I know its not question day, but just wondering
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Also, DR Ben did you go see Little Women yet? What are your thoughts?
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What are your thoughts?
This is, of course a followup question to #1, I am not actually asking you to reveal ALL your thoughts, particularly as I haven't even offered you the requisite penny.. or PennyO
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Good Morning! Good Afternoon!
Ah, sleep... ;)
Of course, since I've woken up, I've had a case of the sniffles... Hopefully, it's just a case of the morning sniffles.
In other news... I think I'm going to fast today - and possibly tomorrow - but most likely today. My dietary intake yesterday consisted mainly of bread, donuts, cake and muffins. Yes, all the bread, donuts, cake and muffins were very good, but I'm actually feeling "fat" this morning, so... Stress and food... Ah, well...
Just thought you'd like to know...
-Of course, with all this talk about pastries... And I read an article in the NY Times about that new cream puff place in NYC... Something else to look forward to when I head up there in March!
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Does chicken pie count as a pastry?
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Do any DR's have any info about this show? http://www.joytheplayonline.com/
I know its not question day, but just wondering
Hmmm.. Steve, the Dell Guy, is in it.
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I make my chicken pie with chicken breast meat sauteed in butter with sweet onions then popped into a pie crust (MUST have a bottom and top crust or you are being cheated!!!) with lots of lovely fresh mushrooms and a nice creamy gravy and some lovely little carrot fingerlings and some nice fresh peas
my precious...my preeeeeecious.....
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yesterday I had ham casserole or as DH calls it, "Heart Attack en Casserole"
I don't know what he's talking about, just because you use a stick of butter, a couple of eggs and a quart of sourcream and a pound or so of minced baked ham and a bag of egg noodles.....
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Sorry dear BK, I wouldn't be able to get into the city any weekday before about 7, and that's if I can even get a babysitter I don't suppose you could do a reading around midday on the 19th..then the whole HHW crew could go from lunch to your reading to dinner to PennyO to partay.....
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well I am keeping up my part of the aim for 90,000 ..I am just a little frenzy unto myself!!!
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Oh darn, I just realized I missed my cue... :o
Favorite pastry? Girl Scout Cookies!!
Anyone wanna buy some? ;D
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I just reread the notes and realized I somehow missed the post about DR Ozderek beingin the hospital..
please DR tomovoz do give him our best wishes I will keep him in my prayers
Good Health vibes to DR Ozderek
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Speaking of Good Health vibes and prayers
DR Ann is today the day? I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers
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Speaking of Good Health vibes and prayers
I continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Likewise to DR elmore
Healing Vibes to you DR Elmore!!
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OMG..just noticed I'm now a Sr. Member that's what happens when you hog the whole page!! ;D
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Quick, Stuart , Jennifer, Jose, SOMEBODY!!!stop me before I post again!!! ;D
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~~~~~~SPEEDY RECOVERY VIBES FOR DR OZDEREK~~~~~~
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Quick, Stuart , Jennifer, Jose, SOMEBODY!!!stop me before I post again!!! ;D
I can see the men in the white lab jackets looking on from afar and commenting:
She seems to be adapting quite well. Everything is falling into place...
<ominous chord>
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Do any DR's have any info about this show? http://www.joytheplayonline.com/
I know its not question day, but just wondering
Thanks for the link. So they went ahead and shortened/changed the title of The Joy of Gay Sex... I see said the blind man...
Looking at the cast list, I actually know a few people in the show. Becca Ayers was our Eve/Noah's Wife last year at Ford's Theatre. Great voice. Fun person.
Hmm... They'll still be running the week after Hallelujah, Baby! closes... Hmm...
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I can see the men in the white lab jackets looking on from afar and commenting:
She seems to be adapting quite well. Everything is falling into place...
<ominous chord>
They're coming to take me away
hee hee ha ha
And I'll be happy to see those nice young men in their clean white coats and they're coming to take me away!!!!
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Well, you've read the notes, the notes have read you, and like sands through an hourglass, now it is time for you to post until the cows of our lives come home. We're on our way to 90,000 postings.
dear Bk you have nothing to worry about I've posted about 89,999 times myself today!!
Need more coffee........
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I, too, love those eclairs and cream puffs and napoleons!
I also love fresh brioche. Ditto popovers, with some homemade jam on the side.
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Hey, Vix,
You are a frenzy to be reckoned with.
I see Little Women this evening at 8pm. It opens officially this coming Sunday, January 23rd. I will post my thoughts tomorrow morning.
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Thanks for the link. So they went ahead and shortened/changed the title of The Joy of Gay Sex... I see said the blind man...
Looking at the cast list, I actually know a few people in the show. Becca Ayers was our Eve/Noah's Wife last year at Ford's Theatre. Great voice. Fun person.
Hmm... They'll still be running the week after Hallelujah, Baby! closes... Hmm...
Jose I just forwarded to your email the original email about this show that I received today, I couldn't figure out how to import it to this list
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Hey, Vix,
You are a frenzy to be reckoned with.
and I'm only on my 18th cup of coffee!!!!
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I see Little Women this evening at 8pm. It opens officially this coming Sunday, January 23rd. I will post my thoughts tomorrow morning.
I look forward to hearing about it, I'd like to take the Vixter, but tickets for shows are so pricey these days I always hesitate until I get some reliable feedback :D
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But what, he wondered, did any of this have to do with the MEANING OF LIFE?
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and I'm only on my 18th cup of coffee!!!!
...And something tells me that that is not an exagerration!
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But what, he wondered, did any of this have to do with the MEANING OF LIFE?
Why are we here, what's life all about?
Is God really real, or is there some doubt?
Well tonight we're going to sort it all out,
For tonight it's the Meaning of Life.
What's the point of all this hoax?
Is it the chicken and the egg time, are we just yolks?
Or perhaps we're just one of God's little jokes,
Well ça c'est the Meaning of Life.
Is life just a game where we make up the rules,
While we're searching for something to say,
Or are we just simply spiralling coils
Of self-replicating DNA?
In this life, What is our fate?
Is there Heaven and Hell? Do we reincarnate?
In mankind evolving or is it too late?
Well tonight here's the Meaning of Life.
For millions this life is a sad vale of tears,
Sitting round with nothing to say,
While scientists say we're just simply spiralling coils,
Of self-replicating DNA.
So just why, why are we here?
And just what, what, what, what do we fear?
Well çe soir, for a change, it will all be made clear,
For this is the Meaning of Life
- c'est le sens de la vie,
This is the Meaning of Life.
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I, too, prefer custard in the eclairs and napoleons. Best to Ozderek.
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First off, excellent vibes and xylophones to new dear reader ozderek.
Less than 100 posts to go to our new plateau at which point we'll say "Oh" and put on a show.
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I must run out for a minute, then I shall return. I wish "out" liked to walk, that's the whole thing. But nooooo, I always have to run "out". Damn them, damn them all to hell.
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Vix, do you know about TDF (Theatre Development Fund)? They run the TKTS Booth (half-price tickets) at 47th Street in midtown. If you are in one of the following categories you can join TDF and get reduced tickets to many shows (the following is from their Web site at http://www.tdf.org/). I joined TDF years ago. I'm seeing Little Women for $30, more than half off the box office price and even less than tickets from the TKTS Booth.
You may qualify for Theatre Development Fund Membership. Only students, teachers, union members, seniors (62 or over), civil service employees, staff members of not-for-profit organizations, performing arts professionals, members of the armed forces and clergy are eligible to become TDF members.
Even if you can't join yourself, perhaps someone you know could join (DR in absentia WFO perhaps since he's a teacher) and purchase discount tickets for you. You can browse their Web site every day looking for bargin tickets. They don't just have Broadway shows either. This is a current list of what's available at discount from TDF.
92ND STREET Y CONCERTS- Moroccan Wedding (eTIX)
A LIFE...A BROAD (eTIX)
AWESOME 80S PROM (eTIX)
BALLET FLAMENCO EVA YERBABUENA (eTIX)
BELFAST BLUES (eTIX)
BROOKLYN, THE MUSICAL : Special Actors´ Fund Performance (eTIX)
BROOKLYN, THE MUSICAL (eTIX)
BUG (eTIX)
BUGLISI/FORMAN DANCE (eTIX)
CHERRY ORCHARD (eTIX)
COOKIN´ (eTIX)
COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW (eTIX)
EAT THE TASTE (eTIX)
ELISA MONTE DANCE COMPANY (eTIX)
FORBIDDEN BROADWAY-SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT (eTIX)
GEM OF THE OCEAN (eTIX)
KIM CEA LIVE (eTIX)
LINCOLN CENTER- Lahti Symphony Orchestra (eTIX)
LINCOLN CENTER- RENAISSANCE MUSE (eTIX)
LINES´ BALLET (eTIX)
LITTLE ORCHESTRA SOCIETY-Lolli-Pops Concert for 3-5 year olds (eTIX)
LITTLE WOMEN (eTIX)
LONE STAR LOVE (eTIX)
MENTALIZER SHOW (eTIX)
MODERN ORTHODOX (eTIX)
MONDAY NIGHT MAGIC at SoHo Playhouse (eTIX)
NAKED BOYS SINGING (eTIX)
NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC - January 2005 (eTIX)
NEWSICAL (eTIX)
PACIFIC OVERTURES (eTIX)
PERFECT CRIME (eTIX)
PICON PIE (eTIX)
PIECES (OF ASS) DODGER STAGES (eTIX)
PIRATES OF PENZANCE starring HAL LINDEN (eTIX)
PURCHASE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER- The Acting Company presents THE TURN OF THE SCREW (eTIX)
PURCHASE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER- Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (eTIX)
PURCHASE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER- Paquito D´Rivera & The Assads (eTIX)
PURCHASE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER- The Pendragons (eTIX)RENT (eTIX)
ROMEO AND JULIET at the JEAN COCTEAU REP (eTIX)
SESAME STREET LIVE 1-2-3...Imagine!
SHYLOCK (eTIX)
SINGING ASTAIRE (eTIX)
SLAVA´S SNOWSHOW (eTIX)
TEXAS HOMOS (eTIX)
THOM PAIN (eTIX)
TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CUNNINGHAM, Scottish fiddler and raconteur UNDER THE BRIDGE.. (eTIX)
WASTED (eTIX)
WHITE CHOCOLATE (eTIX)
Go to the Web site and look around. It might be worth your while.
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...And something tells me that that is not an exagerration!
HEY!! I resemble that remark!!!
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Vix, do you know about TDF (Theatre Development Fund)? They run the TKTS Booth (half-price tickets) at 47th Street in midtown. If you are in one of the following categories you can join TDF and get reduced tickets to many shows (the following is from their Web site at http://www.tdf.org/). I joined TDF years ago. I'm seeing Little Women for $30, more than half off the box office price and even less than tickets from the TKTS Booth.
This is most excellent news!! Thank you!
DH just recently became a union member so hopefully we can join..are the seats always in the nosebleed section or are they sometimes a little closer to the stage?
Bye the bye, I'm not Vix, I'm MOM ;D, (Vix is the cute one)
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DR Hisaka, I had a feeling that you had tasted the wonderful Beard Papa's cream puffs, as I know it is a very popular chain based in Japan. There are also very long lines to get in here in New York, but I agree, it's worth the wait. They are planning to open several more in New York, then Los Angeles and perhaps Seattle.
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Hi all - just poping in to say that I haven't been posting, but I've been reading the posts! "Seussical" opens next Friday, and we have been rehearsing those kid's butts off and it's starting to come together. As usual, the director has all the time in the world to work on staging gone bad and choreography gone bad, and I have to schedule vocal rehearsals outside of rehearsal for vocals gone bad... something isn't right there!!
The new job is going fine as is the studio. I just picked up the Keyboard 2 part for "DIsney's Beauty and the Beast" that one of the local high schools is doing, the first in Calif. which is cool, and "Zombie Prom" auditions in 2 weeks.
Pastry - a nice warm Chocolate crousant (sp!!)
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Oh, Hisaka, I forgot to mention the sign that hangs in the New York Beard Papa's--
Luscious Tenderness And
Sweet Compassion
Bring Joy and Contentment
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So, Beard Papa's has taken over the Krispy Kreme "there will always be lines" franchise, eh? I knew Krispy Kreme (which I don't care for really) would lose its allure at some point and that people needed some other "new" thing to go stand in line for. I'm anxious to try a Beard Papa's but won't be standing in line for it.
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I just watched BATMAN AND ROBIN. That's another movie I've always liked that everyone else detests (from yesterday's question), even though I can see that it's a terrible movie.
But the colorful picture literally bursts from the screen (the first time I have seen it on my HDTV), and the sound is spectacular. It was a fun away to spend a couple of hours.
Next up, PRIVATES ON PARADE, I think.
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Good health vibes to DR ozderek[/b][/font]
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OK, Mom ;-).
The seats are all over the theatre. Sometimes they are good, sometimes they are up, up, up. If it's an Off-Broadway show it's not a problem but in a theatre like the Minskoff or Gershwin, it's probably a good idea to bring binocs just in case.
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Speaking of BATMAN AND ROBIN, I read the other day that the 1949 B&R serial is coming to DVD in the months ahead.
I taped it off an AMC marathon several years ago but in EP to fit all 15 chapters onto a long tape, so it'll be nice to have looking the best it can look.
Those of us that are 50+, did any of your local movie theaters still play serials when you were young? There was one second run theater in my town that did. I can vaguely remember seeing various episodes of BATMAN AND ROBIN and also ZORRO'S BLACK WHIP (isn't that the one where Zorro was a woman?)
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Tomorrow, both ARE WE THERE YET (filmed in Portland, Orygun), and BEYOND THE SEA open here.
Also just noticed that Peter Cincotti is in BEYOND THE SEA.
I want to see one of them this weekend...but can't decide which one.
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I think I figured out why I love ALW's "The Woman in White" as much as I do. He seems to have written it in the same musical style as "Aspects of Love" and is orchestrated in the same way, and I have a HUGE passion for "Aspects of Love". Just thought I'd share :)
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Nothing earth shattering to say - but adding to the posts to do my bit...
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OK, Mom ;-).
DR Jane asked me my name..it's Debra Mann
not this one
http://www.debramann.com/
or this one
http://www.tekawiz.com/panamahelicopterpilot.html
or even this one
http://www.brooklinepolice.com/crimes/wantedphotos/mann.jpg
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That last Debra is pretty scary! Glad it's not you :-0
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Hey, what did you LOST junkies think of last night's show?
I really liked it, especially the back story. Made me cry.
And I loved the ending!
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I am physically at work today (having stayed home yesterday in profound misery from what MAY be severe allergies rather than a cold).
At any rate, I am here, minding my own business, but my soul is screaming out the eterneal WHY????
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I am physically at work today (having stayed home yesterday in profound misery from what MAY be severe allergies rather than a cold).
At any rate, I am here, minding my own business, but my soul is screaming out the eterneal WHY????
http://whyfiles.org/
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Snow rain and sleet today. Scary.
Cream horns - but they are so rich and sugary....it is easy for me to overdose on those!
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I have somehow gotten over 6100 posts! Whew!
I have been watching PROJECT RUNWAY - on BRAVO which is a crazy silly show about designers....some of whom can't design.
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Hmmm... Cream Horns... The French bakery a few blocks from my apartment in Richmond has very good ones. And to gild the proverbial lily, they dip the ends of their in chocolate.
:D
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For those AMAZING RACE fans. Check out Phil's Diaries (video) on the CBS homepage. Very interesting.
http://www.cbs.com/
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Several very "exciting" things have happened today. Here they are.
1. My English class read some classical poetry. Here is an exerpt:
"Tell me, Corydon, is the old man still screwing that little girl he fancied, the dark-eyed one?
"The same as ever. It was only yesterday down by the byre that I caught him on the job."
2. I ate a very yummy sandwich from the deli across the street, along with a 49-cent Cherry Coke from the Quickie Mart.
3. A garbage can outside the library caught fire and a fire truck drove up and a fire-fighter sprayed water into said garbage can.
And those are the headlines.
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And my favorite pastry recipe:
1. Drive to Krispy Kreme.
2. Order a chocolate iced cream-filled doughnut.
3. Eat it.
Very complicated, I know, but it's worth all the hard work.
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Likewise to DR elmore
Healing Vibes to you DR Elmore!!
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Thank you, DRvixmom. I suspect the worst on Monday when I see the surgeon, but you never know.
I must say all this inauguration crap today is getting me down! And while I'm ranting, has anyone else besides me thought the Trump wedding gown, touted as being mucho expensive, is godawful ugly?
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Hmmmmmmmm in Indiana....what we call a bismarck is a solid donut type object with white icing and crushed nuts on top.
What I've always called a bismark is custard filled (no hole) donut with chocolate icing on top. It might be a west coast thing. The bismark (or Bismark) is my favorite donut (I know it's not technically a "pastry"). Otherwise, I love just about anything pastry-like except anything with raisins and sometimes raspberries. :P And chocolate is ALWAYS good! ;D
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Thank you, DRvixmom. I suspect the worst on Monday when I see the surgeon, but you never know.
I must say all this inauguration crap today is getting me down! And while I'm ranting, has anyone else besides me thought the Trump wedding gown, touted as being mucho expensive, is godawful ugly?
I only caught a glimpse of the Inauguration festivities earlier... When they were showing them all sitting down for lunch. Hmm...
-I'm just hoping that the traffic will indeed stay light this afternoon and evening so that I can drive into the show without too much hassle.
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Miss Tammy Minoff is here and we are off to luncheon. Keep the home fries burning.
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Tomorrow, both ARE WE THERE YET (filmed in Portland, Orygun), and BEYOND THE SEA open here.
Also just noticed that Peter Cincotti is in BEYOND THE SEA.
I want to see one of them this weekend...but can't decide which one.
Peter Cincotti is going to play here in Olympia tomorrow night. It's the Washington Center for the Performing Arts' CenterFest (http://www.washingtoncenter.org/season/season_detail.asp?event_id=658). I'm going to usher for it so I get to see him for free! Is he any good? I've never heard any recordings of his.
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Jose I just forwarded to your email the original email about this show that I received today, I couldn't figure out how to import it to this list
DRvixmom, I meant to congratulate you on your new status at HHW. So this show JOY is really a musical of THE JOY OF GAY SEX? Didn't my friend Lisa Shriver choreograph THE JOY OF SEX last year? Or was it EVERYTHING YOU NEEDED TO KNOW ABOUT SEX . . .? Or was it something else?
On a sideline, I'm reading a very funny novel right now, Mark Acito's HOW I PAID FOR COLLEGE, as a sideline to THE KITE RUNNER, a beautful but painful book I was given by a beautiful lady who has my heart.
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Next up, PRIVATES ON PARADE, I think.
I think I have this video. What's it about? Is it any good?? Inquiring minds want to know! ;D
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OK... Time to do some more research on selling stuff on E-Bay...
*If any DRs are regular E-bay sellers, I'd love to look at what your listings look like. Some of them just look sooo fancy nowadays.
**Oh, and as for bidding programs... Did E-bay discontinue that bidding process where you could set your limit but it would only increase your bid accordingly if needed? I mean, if you know who much you're willing to spend, do you really need a bidding program? Or is it that you really don't have a "price ceiling"? ;)
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I think I figured out why I love ALW's "The Woman in White" as much as I do. He seems to have written it in the same musical style as "Aspects of Love" and is orchestrated in the same way, and I have a HUGE passion for "Aspects of Love". Just thought I'd share :)
I don't love Aspects of Love but there are parts that I really like. I just got the original cast recording (from England) of The Woman in White yesterday! Hopefully, I'll get a chance to listen to it sometime soon.
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Thank you, DRvixmom. I suspect the worst on Monday when I see the surgeon, but you never know.
Well. we'll all keep sending the vibes your way and pray for the best
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At any rate, I am here, minding my own business, but my soul is screaming out the eterneal WHY????
DRRonPulliam, because it just is.
John Gay's epitaph says it best:
Life is a jest and all things show it
I thought so once but now I know it
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I must say all this inauguration crap today is getting me down!
I wonder how this turned out...I only just heard about it
http://www.turnyourbackonbush.org/
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And while I'm ranting, has anyone else besides me thought the Trump wedding gown, touted as being mucho expensive, is godawful ugly?
YES!!!!!!
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"Tell me, Corydon, is the old man still screwing that little girl he fancied, the dark-eyed one?
"The same as ever. It was only yesterday down by the byre that I caught him on the job."
DRSandra, who's the poet? From Corydon, I'd guess it's Greek, but it has that special Juvenal sneer.
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Hi Mom! How's it going?
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I LOVE Privates on Parade. I haven't seen it in years but I remember laughing and crying and loving the whole thing.
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I think I have this video. What's it about? Is it any good?? Inquiring minds want to know! ;D
DRGeorge, I think it's a pretty good adaptation of an interesting play with music. My friend Simon Jones is in it, as is Denis Quilley who recently died.
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DR Elmore, that particular literary gem is by the ancient Greek poet Theocritus. It's from the fourth of his Idylls, which my translation calls "The Herdsmen," but my teacher and the rest of my classmates have a different translation that calls it something else. (I just had to be different...)
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On a sideline, I'm reading a very funny novel right now, Mark Acito's HOW I PAID FOR COLLEGE,
Oh my gosh, DR Elmore, I haven't laughed out loud as much at a book in lord knows how long. Read it on the plane going to Calif. a couple of weeks ago, and can't wait to reread it.
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has anyone else besides me thought the Trump wedding gown, touted as being mucho expensive, is godawful ugly?
I haven't seen said wedding gown, but in my opinion, most wedding gowns are tacky. Some are way too sexy. Many just make the bride look fat. And pretty much, only young brides can wear a wedding gown and not look silly. Just my opinion.
How many weddings is this now for the groom?
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I make my chicken pie with chicken breast meat sauteed in butter with sweet onions then popped into a pie crust (MUST have a bottom and top crust or you are being cheated!!!) with lots of lovely fresh mushrooms and a nice creamy gravy and some lovely little carrot fingerlings and some nice fresh peas
my precious...my preeeeeecious.....
Ah, now we get into the details. How do you make your gravy?
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Hi Mom! How's it going?
winding down nicely thank you...think the meds have kicked in ;)
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Hi Mom! How's it going?
The clouds are bothering my head. How are your ears?
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Sorry dear BK, I wouldn't be able to get into the city any weekday before about 7, and that's if I can even get a babysitter I don't suppose you could do a reading around midday on the 19th..then the whole HHW crew could go from lunch to your reading to dinner to PennyO to partay.....
...Or catch up with the crew at some point during the activities. (Coming in from southern Delaware takes a little time. This is assuming der B and I can make it in at all. :-\ And we DO want to.)
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Ah, now we get into the details. How do you make your gravy?
well this is the part where we separate the REAL chefs from , well , from me ;D (you've no competition here !)
I.. I must admit, (well I don't really have to, but since we're among friends)
Campbells Creamy Chicken soup, a little gravy master and some white wine
By the bye next time you're roasting goose breasts and serving oatmeal and cherries I sure hope I'm in the neighborhood, or better yet, the kitchen ! ;D
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The clouds are bothering my head. How are your ears?
Squinky, thank you.
The teacher of the class I just got out of was using a projector, but she needed to adjust it because it was all blurry. My eyes are still almost crossed from trying to read it for an hour. ::)
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How many weddings is this now for the groom?
87 ;D
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The clouds are bothering my head. How are your ears?
they would be better
if.......the.......voices.........would......just ........stop
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There's some kind of outdoor concert going on above the library (which is underground, for the most part). They chased away the old guy who usually sits out there with his tarot cards and Starbucks coffee.
I'm starting to get nasty looks from people who think I've been hogging this computer for too long. I'd better sign off before they give me a swirly.
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Thank you one and all and all and one for the thoughts and vibes etc for Derek. I shall speak to him in an hour or so and pass on your wishes. He is hoping that he can return to HHW on about Tuesday night (your time) to catch up with you all.
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Peter Cincotti is going to play here in Olympia tomorrow night. It's the Washington Center for the Performing Arts' CenterFest (http://www.washingtoncenter.org/season/season_detail.asp?event_id=658). I'm going to usher for it so I get to see him for free! Is he any good? I've never heard any recordings of his.
He has a beautiful voice...particularly considering he is so young (19 or 20 years old). I have one of his CDs...he sings a lot of standards and 60s easy listening type hits..at least on the CD that I have.
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28 posts until 90,000.. well I guess 27 now
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...Or catch up with the crew at some point during the activities. (Coming in from southern Delaware takes a little time. This is assuming der B and I can make it in at all. :-\ And we DO want to.)
And I hope you can as well!
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RE: Peter Cincotti - Great jazz pianist and not too bad a singer for someone so young. His latest CD has a bit of "edge" to it, but it's a good listen. My favorite track on it, however, is the final instrumental, the classic "Giant Steps".
-Oh, and he has a nice face too. ;)
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Or for more info:
http://www.petercincotti.com
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I haven't seen said wedding gown, but in my opinion, most wedding gowns are tacky. Some are way too sexy. Many just make the bride look fat. And pretty much, only young brides can wear a wedding gown and not look silly. Just my opinion.
How many weddings is this now for the groom?
Melania is beyond beautiful. So she would look great in anything. I think the dress is beautiful (although quite impractical at 50lbs or whatever it is).
And I think it's donald trump's 3rd marriage (ivana and marla and now melania).
Here it is:
(http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2005/SHOWBIZ/TV/01/19/trump.dress.reut/vstory.trump.dress.ap.jpg)
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I must say all this inauguration crap today is getting me down! And while I'm ranting, has anyone else besides me thought the Trump wedding gown, touted as being mucho expensive, is godawful ugly?
In that case, I won't bring up the business about how Dr. James C. Dobson is outing SpongeBob SquarePants. (http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20050120074309990010)
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Well, I think I'm going to go ahead and get out of the house shortly. I think I'm going to indulge in some retail therapy, and get a head start on the trip in for tonight. They just reopened some of the roads downtown, and the traffic reports don't sound bad at all. I think I'll stop by Pentagon City and do some window-shopping and some shopping-shopping. And, since Pentagon City is just across the bridge from Arena...
I guess I shall miss the big 90,000 mark, but I'm sure I'll sense the shift in the air when it happens.
;)
And, of course, I'll read all the posts when I get back from the show tonight.
Laters...
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In that case, I won't bring up the business about how Dr. James C. Dobson is outing SpongeBob SquarePants. (http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20050120074309990010)
WASHINGTON (Jan. 20) - On the heels of electoral victories barring same-sex marriage, some influential conservative Christian groups are turning their attention to a new target: the cartoon character SpongeBob SquarePants.
"Does anybody here know SpongeBob?" Dr. James C. Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, asked the guests Tuesday night at a black-tie dinner for members of Congress and political allies to celebrate the election results.
SpongeBob needed no introduction. In addition to his popularity among children, who watch his cartoon show, he has become a well-known camp figure among adult gay men, perhaps because he holds hands with his animated sidekick Patrick and likes to watch the imaginary television show "The Adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy."
Now, Dr. Dobson said, SpongeBob's creators had enlisted him in a "pro-homosexual video," in which he appeared alongside children's television colleagues like Barney and Jimmy Neutron, among many others. The makers of the video, he said, planned to mail it to thousands of elementary schools to promote a "tolerance pledge" that includes tolerance for differences of "sexual identity."
The video's creator, Nile Rodgers, who wrote the disco hit "We Are Family," said Mr. Dobson's objection stemmed from a misunderstanding. Mr. Rodgers said he founded the We Are Family Foundation after the Sept. 11 attacks to create a music video to teach children about multiculturalism. The video has appeared on television networks, and nothing in it or its accompanying materials refers to sexual identity. The pledge, borrowed from the Southern Poverty Law Center, is not mentioned on the video and is available only on the group's Web site.
Mr. Rodgers suggested that Dr. Dobson and the American Family Association, the conservative Christian group that first sounded the alarm, might have been confused because of an unrelated Web site belonging to another group called "We Are Family," which supports gay youth.
"The fact that some people may be upset with each other peoples' lifestyles, that is O.K.," Mr. Rodgers said. "We are just talking about respect."
Mark Barondess, the foundation's lawyer, said the critics "need medication."
On Wednesday however, Paul Batura, assistant to Mr. Dobson at Focus on the Family, said the group stood by its accusation.
"We see the video as an insidious means by which the organization is manipulating and potentially brainwashing kids," he said. "It is a classic bait and switch."
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In that case, I won't bring up the business about how Dr. James C. Dobson is outing SpongeBob SquarePants. (http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20050120074309990010)
First Ernie and Bert! Then the Teletubbies! Now SpongeBob! Who's next? Big Bird? Has anyone noticed how gay THE WIZARD OF OZ is? The Tin Man seems awfully suspect to me.
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PRIVATES ON PARADE, a British "USO" troupe during the Second World War travels about entertaining British troops in remote areas. As they travel, we get the lowdown on all the major members of the troupe, their backstories and what happens as a result of their experiences. It is hilarious, tuneful, and deeply moving. Based on a British play that also starred the marvelous Denis Quilley.
I didn't get to it this afternoon. Was over fine tuning my friend's new DLP HDTV (didn't finish; we're finishing tomorrow night in time to see ENTERPRISE in high def), so I'll watch it tonight before JOEY comes on.
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I wonder how this turned out...I only just heard about it
http://www.turnyourbackonbush.org/
They aren't the only protesters today. Click on the blue print to find out who else is involved. (http://swiftreport.blogs.com/news/2005/01/the_official_sw.html#more)
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Also in the mail today was the video of NUNCRACKERS so I can see how our show actually looked. If I see anything worth looking at, I'll do some screen grabs and post them, probably tomorrow or Saturday.
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I love the series LOST, but I was slightly underwhelmed with last night's episode. I thought it was interesting and involving, but in comparison with the other backstories and current events on the island, I found this one not quite up to some of the others. Still fantastic.
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I'm no ALW fan, and ASPECTS OF LOVE is one of my least favorites of his works. However, I must admit I haven't heard THE BEAUTIFUL GAME, THE WOMAN IN WHITE, or WHISTLE DOWN THE WIND.
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They aren't the only protesters today. Click on the blue print to find out who else is involved. (http://swiftreport.blogs.com/news/2005/01/the_official_sw.html#more)
"Librarians Against Bush
Location: Library of Congress
Gimmick: These politically active librarians are concerned about the Bush administration's policies and their effects on civil liberties, privacy, and intellectual freedom. The protest will include a timed loosening of hair buns and a collective "shhhhhh-ing" of the President as the motorcade passes.
What to look for: Cat-eye glasses perched on long, thin noses, combined with a slightly musty, archival smell. Dress, more than likely, will be modest"
Any HHW's included in this? Inquiring minds want to know!!
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The Tin Man seems awfully suspect to me.
Really? And here I thought it was the Cowardly Lion, all that long hair ...and I do believe he was sporting ribbons and curls in the Emerald City!!!
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. I think I'm going to indulge in some retail therapy, and get a head start on the trip in for tonight. They just reopened some of the roads downtown, and the traffic reports don't sound bad at all. I think I'll stop by Pentagon City and do some window-shopping and some shopping-shopping.
Obviously Jose did not join this protest
"NOT ONE DAMN DIME
Location: Anywhere in America
Gimmick: Participants plan to register their displeasure with President Bush and the war in Iraq by refusing to spend "one damn dime" today. From necessities like lattes, to impulse buys, these protestors and their money will not be parted.
What to look for: A complete collapse of the retail economy—or some guy at Whole Foods, holding up the line while he explains why he's not buying anything."
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SpongeBob needed no introduction. In addition to his popularity among children, who watch his cartoon show, he has become a well-known camp figure among adult gay men, perhaps because he holds hands with his animated sidekick Patrick and likes to watch the imaginary television show "The Adventures of Mermaid Man and Barnacle Boy."
Please notice the lack of accuracy in this quote. Patrick is a starfish. Starfish don't have hands!
Sheesh.
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For our Page Seven Dance, we will play the song "Under the Sea" to a calypso beat, and all hold hands.
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DR JOSE - the "bid for you to your limit" is still in force at EBAY. I am like you, I always put the TOP amount I would pay and then wait.
More snow here.
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Really? And here I thought it was the Cowardly Lion, all that long hair ...and I do believe he was sporting ribbons and curls in the Emerald City!!!
Nah, that just makes him one of those old hippie leftovers from the late sixties. Gawd only knows what kind of crops he's farming in those woods he lives in!
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About eight posts until our new plateau.
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I think that Peter guy is Spacey's pianist on his "Spacey is DARIN" tour of clubs across the US.
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I love the series LOST, but I was slightly underwhelmed with last night's episode. I thought it was interesting and involving, but in comparison with the other backstories and current events on the island, I found this one not quite up to some of the others. Still fantastic.
Except there was that hint that there's something unusual about Walt...
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Congratulations on our new plateau of 90,000 postings.
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And it's about time, too! Congrats to you, BK!
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In that case, I won't bring up the business about how Dr. James C. Dobson is outing SpongeBob SquarePants. (http://aolsvc.news.aol.com/news/article.adp?id=20050120074309990010)
Dr. James C Dobson appeared in Sioux City to try to oust a judge friend of mine for granting a dissolution for a lesbian couple who had a Vermont civil union. It was unsuccessful, thank god, (the attmept to oust him, that is, not the civil union)
Dobson appeared at the rally, told everyone (5000 people) to vote against Judge Neary and then fell off the stage and needed 7 stitches.....we called it divine intervention!
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I love the series LOST, but I was slightly underwhelmed with last night's episode. I thought it was interesting and involving, but in comparison with the other backstories and current events on the island, I found this one not quite up to some of the others. Still fantastic.
Interesting. I'm not sure if men and women would view this differently. But I found many of the other backstories were quite outlandish. I mean the sweet Kate being a bankrobber/killer, and the brother and sister having sex were just so out there. But I felt so emotional last night hearing about walt's dad (forget his name). The story was intricate but more "real" to me.
Maybe the events on the island were not as crazy as in other episodes. But it worked for me.
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I feel this is quite an achievement and that it is a time for celebration. I, myself, have just done the Bunny Hop, the Meringue AND the Limbo.
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Celebrate! Let's all have some haineshisway.com pastries!
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Except there was that hint that there's something unusual about Walt...
You're right. With all that went on I totally forgot about that. I wonder what that will be about.
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And now it's on to our major major plateau - if you can believe it - 100,000. I am giddy with excitement in anticipation of THAT event, which I hope we will reach in record time.
And soon I will be at 9000 postings for my very own self.
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Not at the same time, I hope! Oh, those crazy dancing feet!
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I hope DR George will state his opinions of THE WOMAN IN WHITE after he hears it. We've had comments already from some H/Ks who have actually seen the show, and I'd like his opinion (and others) who either hear the score alone or see the show.
A flight attendant friend of mine (not a big ALW fan either) saw the show in London and didn't think it was that bad. He did say the score reminded him very much of ASPECTS OF LOVE.
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Congrats on 90,000!!!!! Doing the bunny hop with DC Callie, who come home today...
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I feel this is quite an achievement and that it is a time for celebration. I, myself, have just done the Bunny Hop, the Meringue AND the Limbo.
Iam whirling like a dervish
mkes it quite difficult to tyep and I'm gwttin dizzy
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Congrats on 90,000!!!!! Doing the bunny hop with DC Callie, who come home today...
That should be came home today, hard to type and Bunny Hop at the same time
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Celebrate! Let's all have some haineshisway.com pastries!
Speaking of pastries, how was lunch? Did you have chicken pie or grilled goose breasts?
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For our Page Seven Dance, we will play the song "Under the Sea" to a calypso beat, and all hold hands.
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Or fins. Who are you calling an orphan?
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Or fins. Who are you calling an orphan?
Have you ever known what it means to be an orphan?
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I think that Peter guy is Spacey's pianist on his "Spacey is DARIN" tour of clubs across the US.
Do you think he and Kevin walk their dogs at 4:30 am in dark parks together?
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We went to the Outtake Cafe and I had what I always had - Oriental Chicken Salad, which they do very well - very light and quite dietetic. I limited myself to one small piece of bread - and that's it until later tonight when I shall have one beef taco. One Beef Taco - that shall be the name of my new book.
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Dobson appeared at the rally, told everyone (5000 people) to vote against Judge Neary and then fell off the stage and needed 7 stitches.....we called it divine intervention!
Mr Dobson was just interviewed as a part of the inauguration crap. He kept mentioning his Christian viewpoint. I've always wondered what you see when your head's up your ass.
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Could be DRELMORE....check Page Six tomorrow.
Welcome home DC Callie!
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Have you ever known what it means to be an orphan?
Often.
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Dear Friend BK, kudos on 90,000! I meant to ask earlier about the location for this March 17 reading. If it's you know where, I won't show.
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Mr Dobson was just interviewed as a part of the inauguration crap. He kept mentioning his Christian viewpoint. .
I keep wondering if they ever heard of that guy who said "Judge not. lest ye be judged " and "Before your remove the splinter from your brothers' eye remove the log from yours"...who was that guy again?
Oh yeah, Christ
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Page Eight Cat Dance! ;D
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Often.
when you say often do you mean a person who has lost his parents or often , frequently?
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I keep wondering if they ever heard of that guy who said "Judge not. lest ye be judged " and "Before your remove the splinter from your brothers' eye remove the log from yours"...who was that guy again?
Oh yeah, Christ
He said that? Not a word on burning stakes and concentration camps?
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DC Callie basking in the sun and her own reflection - haven't tried to post a photo here yet, hope this works
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DR Matt - while I seem to be one of the only people here who have an over-fondness for ALW's musicals, I must say you are not missing much having not heard "Whistle Down the Wind" don't waste your time. However, while "The Beautiful Game's" score is different than most ALW shows, the lyrics are not great. Granted, I haven't seen either on stage, but I can't see much that can help the "Whistle Down the Wind" score, not even brilliant effects!!!
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when you say often do you mean a person who has lost his parents or often , frequently?
I see what you mean - frequently!
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About ten minutes ago, while I was hanging clothes on the line, my neighbor called to me to call 911 because her husband was hurting her. Now there are cops everywhere.
Just thought you'd like to know.
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He said that? Not a word on burning stakes and concentration camps?
Odd ain't it? I hear He hung out with a bunch of other guys and they all wore dresses.. now what's up with that?
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Congrats on hitting 90K.
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And speaking of ALW, as I always seem to be doing, I just got in from a lovely walk, and during that walk, part of the Spanish recording of "El Fantasma de Opera" (or something like that) shuffled onto the iPod. I don't believe that there has been a show that has had a crappy original cast CD that has been improved upon with further recordings (in English or other languages) of the score. That's my thought for the day.
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DR Cillaliz,
What a beautiful picture of the reflective Callie. Wishing her the best of health
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Congratulations, HHW, on achieving 90,000 posts! Glad to be part of the effort - on to 100 grand.
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I see what you mean - frequently!
IDR elmore, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship (to switch shows for a moment)
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DR Cillaliz,
What a beautiful picture of the reflective Callie. Wishing her the best of health
Thanks, DR Dan.
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I am now in my Rhetorics classroom, which for some reason has a laptop computer at each seat. I am buckling down for a very long and boring hour and fifteen minutes.
Mom, are you talking about the neighbors I think you're talking about? How did that turn out?
DC Callie is adorable!
If I don't sign off now, I will get in trouble. Bye everyone!
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Mom, are you talking about the neighbors I think you're talking about? How did that turn out?
An officer came to my door to take a statement, and they are all still out there.
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DC Callie basking in the sun and her own reflection - haven't tried to post a photo here yet, hope this works
It works very well. Callie looks quite good. (And I'm a dog person!)
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90,000 today and on to tomorrow. How many will there be when I wake up and log on at the office tomorrow morning?
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I just spoke with OzDerek. His latest IV treatement went well. Dr Phibes had just arrived so I have no further information as yet.
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Thanks, Tom, for the updates on OzDerek.
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DR Tomovoz,
Congrats on hitting 4000!
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I and The Lovely Wife are participating in the NOT ONE DAMN DIME protest today and our keeping our wallets zipped. Did anyone else join in to protest the profligate spending of this inauguration today? What is it? Something like forty million? Why can't someone just haul a bible into the oval office and swear him in and be done with it? No expense at all.
BK, I haven't been to the OUTTAKE CAFE in years.
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CONGRATS ON 90,000!
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I had not seen LOST before, but at some point last night I looked up at the TV screen and there it was, so I gave it a chance. Pretty sure it shall be my last. The writing didn't do a whole heck of a lot for me, but what will keep me away is the acting. Or lack thereof, rather.
Horseracing, I suppose...
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Lovely kitty picture CILLALIZ.
Do you know what I saw at the Crystal Flash Gasoline Station today? Do you know?
DIET WILD CHERRY PEPSI!!
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...Why can't someone just haul a bible into the oval office and swear him in and be done with it? No expense at all.
The last time anyone did anything like that, LBJ was sworn in on an airplane. I'd rather not go for the repeat.
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DR Tomovoz,
Congrats on hitting 4000!
I feel every day of it. Thanks Dan, I would not have noticed.
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The Outtake is always reliable - not the greatest, but always good.
A very pretty girl and her nice dog just walked by. It's so pretty looking out my kitchen window as I merrily type away.
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Cillaliz congrats on getting back into your skinny jeans. I like your new avatar and you have very pretty coloring.
George I need to see your watch in action. ;D
Jose I hope your leads on the Titanic poster work for TCB because I plan to hang on to my newspaper. :D
Tomovoz please send good thoughts and the best of health vibes to OzDerek.
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I'll vote for those two too. But they have to have custard and not cream in them.
A Napoleon should always have custard. It has been a long time since I have had a good Napoleaon.
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I thought a Napolean should always have Josephine. We don't allow groaning here at haineshisway.com.
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Cillaliz I’m sorry about your cat and hope it isn’t cancer. My cat Bogie is having an ultrasound tomorrow and we just lost our dog to cancer so I know what you are going through.
GOOD HEALTH VIBES TO YOUR CALICO!
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Oh darn, I just realized I missed my cue... :o
Favorite pastry? Girl Scout Cookies!!
Anyone wanna buy some? ;D
I said this before-I DO!! Are you selling them now? :D
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Jennifer we are still watching LOST but at times we have mixed feelings about it, then it hooks us in again.
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I tried Lost for about 30 seconds one night, got an instant negative vibe and never tried again.
I am now craving something involving pastry and custard and whipped cream.
My favorite pastry is something called a Danish Pastry that my mother and her mother used to make, it was a New Years tradition. Baked in a circle that you could cut slices out of, it had a denser eggy layer on bottom, almondy filling, a flaky layer, and the most delicious icing ever on top. Incredibly sinful, but sooooo good.
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Pastry!
Pastry seems a very passive/aggressive sort of word, doesn't it? Pas(s) try.
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While everyone's talking pastry, I just made a potato kugel.
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I don't like custard in pastry. I liked whipped cream....lots and lots of whipped cream.
Twinkies haven't tasted the same since they added vitamins!
My sister and brother in law (Molly and Jason-who-decided-to-stay) have been giving me the Gaslight treatment. Telling me that they brought back my AIRPORT 77 & 79 movies.....and now after two weeks....they found them at their house and are bringing them home to me tonight!
Is the Doris Day Show on any of the satellite services? I haven't seen it for many years....I don't want to see a LOT of it, but would like to see a couple of episodes now and then!
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Hmmmmmmmm......I have a question for the Professionals here at HHW.
Doris Day signed a contract with Columbia Records in the 1950's for $1,000,050 - would that be a guarantee against royalties or would that have been her salary for the stipulated time no matter how many records she sold....and so would she NOT get royalties from CD's made from these masters? How many LP's did she make for Columbia anyway?
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I just watched BATMAN AND ROBIN. That's another movie I've always liked that everyone else detests (from yesterday's question), even though I can see that it's a terrible movie.
But the colorful picture literally bursts from the screen (the first time I have seen it on my HDTV), and the sound is spectacular. It was a fun away to spend a couple of hours.
Next up, PRIVATES ON PARADE, I think.
MattH, I am shocked!
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I think the Doris Day shows are coming to home vid - I was just sent a copy of the CBS pilot I did, Young Love, which was a sort-of spinoff from Doris's show. There were actually two versions filmed - one with Doris, one without. The regular pilot, without DD, aired once - I have it on video from a 16mm print. I don't know that I've seen the one with the added Doris scenes, which I think only involved her and Meredith Baxter.
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DC Callie basking in the sun and her own reflection - haven't tried to post a photo here yet, hope this works
Sweet picture!!
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What great news! All those fashion show episodes! ;D
Doris rocks!
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I'm sleepy and feeling that it's Friday. Have been feeling ever since Tuesday that the weekend is the next day. (I was saying "Have a good weekend!" to people on Wednesday.) Very confusing! ::)
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I feel this is quite an achievement and that it is a time for celebration. I, myself, have just done the Bunny Hop, the Meringue AND the Limbo.
And I, personally, ate some lemon meringue
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LOL DRPANNI - it's Thursday for a few more hours.
Hopefully DRJOSE's show will start on time tonight. Did you read that? Curtain held on account of slow waiters! LOL
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Hi Everyone!
I didn't have to work overtime tonight.
Congrats on the 90000 posts! Go Us! :)
Every good wish and vibe to OzDerek. Come back to us stong and well sooner than soon!
DR Elmoore, best health vibes your way as well. I hope this will all be past you by the time we all meet in March. I want you to be healthy and happy and pain free so you will enjoy the evening.
I'm getting ready to book the trip. I'm torn between coming up on Friday in the morning or leaving at around eleven and getting in around two. The check in time is about three if I go with the Milford. I looked at some of the other hotels but for the price and the location, I think it is the best choice.
I can't remember which hotel you all said had the cookies anyway.
I can't get on the site for the tickets or I would book mine right now. I click on allowing pop ups but it still won't come up.
I can't have any pastries right now. I'm just starting my diet and must be true until the trip. I am looking foward to getting a chocolate cigar at one of the bakeries on Broadway. I had one almost every day when I was there last May.
There was a flat sandwich that I wanted to try but only discovered it on the morning I was to leave. I didn't get the chance to get one. I will this time!
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Is there anything Doris couldn't do?
Including landing a prop passenger plane! Julie........................
As I said before - I saw this movie at the drive in with other members of my family and went around singing the theme song at age six, until my mother made me stop!
"Julie.................it's the voice of my own love....and it promises EGG-STICEEEEEE!"
Of course this is nothing compared to DRJOSE's audition for his grade school program singing "I Enjoy Being a Girl" !
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PRIVATES ON PARADE, a British "USO" troupe during the Second World War travels about entertaining British troops in remote areas. As they travel, we get the lowdown on all the major members of the troupe, their backstories and what happens as a result of their experiences. It is hilarious, tuneful, and deeply moving. Based on a British play that also starred the marvelous Denis Quilley.
Thanks for the info...and others who've contributed to my knowledge of this movie that I've owned for more than 10 years but have never watched! ::)
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DR DANISE your trip sounds like it is going to be fabulous! I would leave as early as possible for MORE NYC time!
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JRand, it would be perfect if you and the others could be there as well.
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Danise The Doubletree Inns give you a chocolate chip cookie when you check in.
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Danise I suggest you take the earlier flight. If all goes well and you arrive on time just check your luggage if your room isn’t ready and go play.
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I missed the actual 90,000 moment! We're still learning new things with our new computer system, so I haven't had much time to check in. I'm starting to understand it (slowly) but it's happening...slowly.
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He has a beautiful voice...particularly considering he is so young (19 or 20 years old). I have one of his CDs...he sings a lot of standards and 60s easy listening type hits..at least on the CD that I have.
Peter Cincotti seems like a fairly talented young up-and-coming, but from what I've heard, ticket sales have not been going well, at all. It's the Washington Center's CenterFest, which is their big, once a year big-money fund raiser. In the past, they've had Bernadette Peters, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr., Gregory Hines (two years ago) and last year, Tony Bennett. One idea was Julio Iglesias. I suggested The Manhattan Transfer, but they didn't choose either of them. Oh well...there's no accounting for taste. ::)
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Bathroom telephone ? The DoubleTree has Bathroom telephones?
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George I need to see your watch in action. ;D
I'm listening to my watch right now! I can't remember where I got it, but Lea Salonga is singing a Filipino song called "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahall." Does anyone know what this title means?? She does have a lovely voice, but I have no idea what she's singing.
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Yes, the Doubletree has bathroom telephones. It's not the greatest hotel in the world, but I like it because you get two rooms and their nice-sized, with most rooms affording quite a nice view. I was a little annoyed at my last visit there, but only because it cost over four hundred and fifty bucks a night.
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Humm, I'm reading a LOT of bad reviews of the Double Tree as well.
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Yes, the Doubletree has bathroom telephones. It's not the greatest hotel in the world, but I like it because you get two rooms and their nice-sized, with most rooms affording quite a nice view. I was a little annoyed at my last visit there, but only because it cost over four hundred and fifty bucks a night.
Yes, but do they have bath tubs???
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Danise many hotels have phones in the bathrooms.
Did you get my email?
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Danise many hotels have phones in the bathrooms.
Did you get my email?
I have to agree with TCB--they have phones but no bathtubs? How unseemly. :D
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All righty, I shall be on my way to the DGA. I shall return directly after the film. Keep the home fries burning, you dear, dear people out there in the dark.
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Cillaliz congrats on getting back into your skinny jeans. I like your new avatar and you have very pretty coloring.
Thanks, getting into my skinny jeans was an accomplishment, especially with all this talk of food an pastries!
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Cillaliz I’m sorry about your cat and hope it isn’t cancer. My cat Bogie is having an ultrasound tomorrow and we just lost our dog to cancer so I know what you are going through.
GOOD HEALTH VIBES TO YOUR CALICO!
Thanks again. We are in a holding pattern waiting for test results, but she is home and was Bunny Hopping with me this afternoon
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Am I looking at the right DoubleTree?
Doubletree Metropolitan Hotel?
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You are welcome. My DH Keith was also impressed with the photograph.
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Saw your e-mails and answered them, Jane.
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You are welcome. My DH Keith was also impressed with the photograph.
I love photography and carry my digital camera around most of the time, just in case something catches my eye. I was just sitting in my recliner typing away on my laptop one day and saw Callie in the sun and the reflection, I had to stop and sneak up on her to capture it. I was really glad I did.
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In a perfect world, DRDANISE I will be employed and able to even contemplate taking a trip!
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My cat Bogie is having an ultrasound tomorrow and we just lost our dog to cancer so I know what you are going through.
So sorry to hear about your dog and GOOD HEALTH VIBES TO BOGIE
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Cillaliz, congrats on fitting into the jeans. I'm in the same place. I lost twently pounds, bought skinny jeans, gained ten pounds back and can't fit in them. Hence the diet. Ten pounds by March or bust--literally! LOL!
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No-try this:
http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/hotels/index.jhtml;jsessionid=YJ5G3BCGQDCI4CSGBIXMVCQKIYFCVUUC?ctyhocn=LGASFDT
Doubletree Guest Suites Times Square-New York City
1568 Broadway New York, New York, US, 10036-8201
1-212-719-1600
475.20 feet from city center
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In a perfect world, DRDANISE I will be employed and able to even contemplate taking a trip!
In a perfect world I would finely win the @#$! lottery and would be able to send everyone a ticket! It's not from lack of trying! :-X :-\
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Calliliz thank you.
JRand – In a perfect world you could travel to NY while you are not working.
GOOD JOB VIBES!!
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Thank you, Jose, for the TITANIC poster suggestions. I will try them both, and if they fail, I do know where Jane lives.
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Hopefully DRJOSE's show will start on time tonight. Did you read that? Curtain held on account of slow waiters! LOL
I'm not so sure the waiters are entirely to blame. One nightmare for any restaurant is to have a huge crew of people show up to dine at the same time. A kitchen can only put out so much food at once, simply because they only have a so many burners to cook upon. This sounds like poor planning on the part of the group co-ordinators, not getting everyone to the restaurant earlier so that the kitchen could have enough time to do their stuff, and also probably not giving the restaurant enough advance warning.
This is why gratuities are added to the tab on groups over a certain number.
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TCB-ha-ha! ;D
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Danise I suggest you take the earlier flight. If all goes well and you arrive on time just check your luggage if your room isn’t ready and go play.
I fully agree with this advice. Good hotels are always willing to hold luggage, either before you get your room or after you leave. You'll have the secure feeling of knowing the luggage is safe, and you won't be weighed down carting those bags from place to place. Just make sure you leave a decent tip for the service.
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I said this before-I DO!! Are you selling them now? :D
Actually yes, :D
they are $3.50 a box and they will be delivered mid March what's your poison? :D
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I am now craving something involving pastry and custard and whipped cream.
Hmmm, now so am I but the Vixter is still awake and the DH is tired.... :o
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Tonight is a simple steak-and-potatoes night, but it got complicated. In the latest bag of russets we bought, there was a HUGE potato about the size of a football (American football, not what we call soccer). I decided to show it to der Brucer as a joke, asking "How hungry are you?" but Fletcher caught sight of it and thought I was offering it to him! I mean, he was outright excited, hopping up and down, which with a Dalmatian is a fair amount of hopping. I finally went back to the kitchen to find him a smaller 'tater, which pleased him more than anything.
Let's face it, dogs are crazy. ::) ;D :)
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Hmmm, now so am I but the Vixter is still awake and the DH is tired....
Sounds like another Randy Vicar story to me!
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Tonight is a simple steak-and-potatoes night, but it got complicated. In the latest bag of russets we bought, there was a HUGE potato about the size of a football (American football, not what we call soccer). I decided to show it to der Brucer as a joke, asking "How hungry are you?" but Fletcher caught sight of it and thought I was offering it to him! I mean, he was outright excited, hopping up and down, which with a Dalmatian is a fair amount of hopping. I finally went back to the kitchen to find him a smaller 'tater, which pleased him more than anything.
Let's face it, dogs are crazy. ::) ;D :)
But we love'em anyway! I don't know what to do with Bear at times but I don't know what I'd do without him.
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Sounds like another Randy Vicar story to me!
I'll never tell ;)
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Can I speak of pastries?
Valrhona Chocolate Doughnut from DOUGHNUT PLANT, NYC, is my boom (it’s Japanese-English and means indicating something which you very personaly are crazy for, not completely relating to general trend) And also Cinnamon Buns must be recommended. The shop was opened last year near my house and still now customer’s lines are around there like Beard Papa’s Cream Puffs’. In the US, they have shops only in New York City?
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well it's 9 PM EST Dear Readers all, time to put the Vixter to bed and spend some quality time with the DH...night all!!
I shall dream tonight of 100,000 posts......................
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right after this dance that is!!
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Good night! I have go as well. Another long day tomorrow and a class to boot. Ugh. Something else to remember how to do.
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I'm listening to my watch right now! I can't remember where I got it, but Lea Salonga is singing a Filipino song called "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahall." Does anyone know what this title means?? She does have a lovely voice, but I have no idea what she's singing.
Okay, I'm having a Twilight Zone moment (okay, an hour after the fact)! I've started to actually place book orders on the library's new acquisitions system (my job) and one of the first books that I have to order is "Learn Filipino" by Victor Eclar Romero! According to the flyer, it's "written for the non-native Filipino (Tagalog) reader who wants to learn the language to communicate with Filipino family and friends." What a co-inky-dink! ;D
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Actually yes, :D
they are $3.50 a box and they will be delivered mid March what's your poison? :D
Thin Mints and Peanut Butter Sandwiches-one or two boxes each, depending how many you want to ship. If you don't want to ship any I can buy them here, but I don't have anyone special to purchase them from.
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DR SWW - of course you are correct. The wait staff cannot serve food until it is prepared....and the weather was wreaking havoc on the entire city it sounds like. So I stand corrected.
DR JOSE'S show was delayed by bad weather - causing MANY inconveniences for a LOT of people!
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True DR JANE and DR DANISE on both counts.
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Enjoying an unexpected "at home" evening, because a snowstorm kept my book group from meeting. I stopped at the hostess' house and when my footprints were the only ones in the snow leading to her front door knew that I'd be heading on home. So, I'm having fun loading more music-to-work-by into my iPod.
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Thin Mints and Peanut Butter Sandwiches-one or two boxes each, depending how many you want to ship. If you don't want to ship any I can buy them here, but I don't have anyone special to purchase them from.
How do you know what type of Girl Scout cookies they offer? I thought that each area had their own selection? Seattle offers different cookie varieties than Tacoma.
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I shan't even think about pastries. You might end up with a tome worthy of Marcel Proust (although you all know how I feel about cake).
Well, SpongeBob is now in good company-- alongside Barney, Bert and Ernie and Winky-tink (or was it Tinky-wink?). Apparently the Christian Right feels that Sponge Bob's sexual indentity is a threat to our youth. I am so glad they have nothing more important to worry about. My God, what next, another Murphy Brown boycott?
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DR Jane is disconnected from either HHW or reality or both. She has asked me to say goodnight to her friends out there in the dark.
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I was at the library yesterday and got the CD of Bernard Herrmann's score to "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir." It's very Bernard Herrmann, but still more subtle than the stuff he did for Hitchcock in later years. The themes are quite lovely. You can certainly see where John Barry got some of his inspiration.
I had gone to return the DVD of "Brief Encounter." It has been marvelously restored, and the blacks and grays are very rich. The movie made quite an impact on me decades ago when I first saw it, and Iwas not disappointed. Celia Johnson's performance is so understated and yet so accurate. I had not improved it in my memory over the years; it was as good as i had hoped.
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Good health and good thoughts go out to all who need them.
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Oh dear...does anyone else find it disconcerting that my school's library carries no poetry by Emerson, no Cummings, no Melville, no Nabokov (too controversial)...yet it carries at least five different versions of the Christian bible. Since it's the only literature my school's library provides, I decided that I would read the new testament. I was looking for a nice traditional version, when I noticed a psychadelic blue book called The Way that was apparently given out on college campuses in the seventies. It involves lots of photos of hippies who are filled with Christ love and illegal substances praying in harmony, and the text is translated into hippie-speak. I just read Mark. It was quite amusing.
TOD: I love fruit tarts passionatly, but the best pastry in the world is surely that pink puffy thing that the American tourists eat in the first act of Sunday In The Park With George. Does that not look delicious?
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OK, so I just read the posts from where I had left off this morning. You've all discussed the SpongeBob issue.
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When I was little, Bismarks could also be a chocolate covered custard filled doughnut OR a glazed jelly filled doughnut. The term seemed to apply to a number of things depending on the bakery. With a place like Phoenix being mostly made up of people from other places around the country, a lot of regional terms were used and applied to different things. To me, "jeans," Levi's," "blue jeans," "denims," "dungarees,"etc. ALL meant blue jeans. Yet these same terms meant slightly different things to different people depending on where they were from.
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It is not The Tin Man who is gay in the Wizard of Oz. It's the Lion and he freely admits to Dorothy.
Yeh, it's sad, believe me, Missy,
When you're born to be a sissy
Without the vim and verve.
But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve.
I'm afraid there's no denyin' I'm just a dandelion,
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Can I speak of pastries?
Valrhona Chocolate Doughnut from DOUGHNUT PLANT, NYC, is my boom (it’s Japanese-English and means indicating something which you very personaly are crazy for, not completely relating to general trend) And also Cinnamon Buns must be recommended. The shop was opened last year near my house and still now customer’s lines are around there like Beard Papa’s Cream Puffs’. In the US, they have shops only in New York City?
From what I can find, the DOUGHNUT PLANT (http://www.doughnutplant.com/) has just one bakery, located in New York City, New York. Not being able to read Japanese, I don't know if there's much more information at the Japanese site. (http://www.doughnutplant.jp/)
BEARD PAPA'S CREAM PUFFS' (http://www.muginohousa.com/) United States stores are located entirely in NYC so far, but it appears that they will soon have a shop in New Jersey.
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Oh dear...does anyone else find it disconcerting that my school's library carries no poetry by Emerson, no Cummings, no Melville, no Nabokov (too controversial)...yet it carries at least five different versions of the Christian bible. Since it's the only literature my school's library provides, I decided that I would read the new testament. I was looking for a nice traditional version, when I noticed a psychadelic blue book called The Way that was apparently given out on college campuses in the seventies. It involves lots of photos of hippies who are filled with Christ love and illegal substances praying in harmony, and the text is translated into hippie-speak. I just read Mark. It was quite amusing.
I remember The Way. This version came out about the time the phrase "born again" was born. At the time, the phrase had an innocence implied, that the person who was "born again" had experienced a spiritual rebirth, a revelation as heady as a drug experience, through the teachings of Christ. These people were fully genuine in their beliefs.
I've often felt that the "born again" experience has been diluted by people who have taken the phrase as part of a social one-upsmanship, who have not had that spiritual rebirth. It's the popular thing to do in their community, so they plaster on the smile and talk the talk and walk the walk.
But then, I'm one of those people who look at a person's eyes more than his or her mouth. Eyes don't lie, but mouths can be twisted into a smile.
The saddest part of this is that there are those out there who do have that spiritual rebirth, even now, who feel "born again," but the phrase has been co-opted and made suspicious. I wish I were meeting more of this kind of person.
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DR George - With the assistance of my Mom - oh, I guess this is her first official appearance on HHW then!...
Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal = Why Do I Love You More?
It also happens to be the title of the movie that Lea Solanga did in the Philippines after finishing her run in Miss Saigon in the US, and the song appeared on her self-titled album.
The movie concerns Lea's characters choosing between to men, thus the song title's question.
It's actually listed on the IMDB.
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As DR JRand pointed out, the various delays yesterday were caused by the snow and ice and subsequent accidents and traffic snarls.
However, tonight's show did start on time. Alas, the show was only 50-70% sold tonight, and, apparently, a bunch of people called to re-schedule their seats for another night, so... There were a lot of empty seats tonight.
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DR Hisaka - WOW! You've been to the Donut Plant!!! I've mentioned the place here before on HHW a few times. One of my favorite places in NYC! And those donuts truly are amazing! All the flavors he makes. I think my favorites are the orange-glazed and pistachio-glazed. Apparently, he started selling a gold-leafed donut. Hmm... Some of the Dean and DeLuca locations in Manhattan sell Donut Plant donuts.
And since the donuts are so big, it's actually usually only possible to eat one at a time. *The donuts are cooked to a point past where "regular" donuts are cooked - they get a slightly crispy crust. All organic ingredients too.
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Oh dear...does anyone else find it disconcerting that my school's library carries no poetry by Emerson, no Cummings, no Melville, no Nabokov (too controversial)...yet it carries at least five different versions of the Christian bible. Since it's the only literature my school's library provides, I decided that I would read the new testament. I was looking for a nice traditional version, when I noticed a psychadelic blue book called The Way that was apparently given out on college campuses in the seventies. It involves lots of photos of hippies who are filled with Christ love and illegal substances praying in harmony, and the text is translated into hippie-speak. I just read Mark. It was quite amusing.
TOD: I love fruit tarts passionatly, but the best pastry in the world is surely that pink puffy thing that the American tourists eat in the first act of Sunday In The Park With George. Does that not look delicious?
...And I've mentioned this before too...
I went to a Catholic High School. Our summer reading lists consisted of a lot of titles that were banned in the public schools. "Catcher in the Rye", "The Adventures of Huck Finn", etc. Heck, we even read sections of "Lady Chatterly's Lover" in my Junior Year AP English class. It always amazed me - and still does - at just how "progressive" my Catholic high school was compared to the so-called "liberal" public high schools in the area. And as the years go by, I become more thankful for the extremely well-rounded education I received there. I will admit, I do have issues with some of the Diocesan policies, but...
And I also have to Thank my parents for sending all four of us boys to private schools for our education. Quite the financial sacrifice.
As for that "pink puffy thing"... I've done Sunday in the Park twice, and one of the funnest things was watching the props department come up with a "pink puffy thing". Ah, the things one can do with a can of Redi-Whip!
-Umm... DR TCB... I think that was your cue!
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The video of NUNCRACKERS turned out OK, so here are three captures. I'll upload three more tomorrow so as not to wear out my welcome.
This first pic is my solo from the first act - "The Christmas Box" (which I'm carrying in my hand and about to present to "Maria.")
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RE: Bakeries in New York - My favorite stand-by lately has been Amy's Breads. I usually go to the 9th Ave. location. There are a few Italian bakeries in that neighborhood too. Always fun stopping in and getting a pound or two of various biscotti for snacking while in NYC.
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SpongeBob gay?
Old news!
;)
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Dancing with the Reverend Mother during her solo "A Carnival Christmas."
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As Sister Julia, Child of God, I'm giving a lesson on how to prepare a fruitcake.
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A Napoleon should always have custard. It has been a long time since I have had a good Napoleon.
There is a patisserie in New York City that specializes in napoleons. In fact, I think the the name of the place is Napoleon - I'll need to double check my facts later... In any case...
When you walk in, the bakery cases are filled with napoleons - chocolate, vanilla, various fruits, custards, etc. And they're big too - big enough to share - if you dare! Sooo good. The Chocolate-Hazelnut and the Almond Cream-Raspberry are/were my favorites.
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DR MattH - Fun pics!
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Hmm.... What to do for a Page 12 Dance??
I know! The one that DR Matt H is doing on the previous page!
;D
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...Oh, and I have to say, that fasting today was a lot easier than I thought it was going to be. -Which probably means I ate a LOT of junk yesterday, and I have a bunch of stored "energy". I drank a few glasses of juice and plenty of water, and I feel fine. I may continue this tomorrow - I'll see what I feel like in the morning. Cleansing is good.
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As for my retail therapy today...
It was all purely window shopping. I was tempted by a few items, but I never made it to a cash register with anything in hand.
What was fun was looking at all these people getting out their cars dressed to the nines - men in tuxedos, ladies in ballgowns - and then proceeding through Pentagon City mall to the subway to take the Metro into town for the Inaugural Balls. The entrance to the Metro is through the Food Court, and it started to look like a Fellini movie with all the various forms of dress on display. -There were also a lot of groups at Pentagon City who had just come back in from the Inaugural Parade. And there was also something going on at the Ritz Carlton next door - lots of limos.
Thankfully, the trip in to the theatre was painless. A little slowdown at the end of the 14th Street Bridge - it was closed off so that you could not proceed onto 14th Street - but, otherwise, it seemed like a very light rush hour. And, apparently, it was a very light rush hour. Most people took the day off, and/or took the Metro in for the events during the day.
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Back from the movie. I'm having a late-night meal in a while, so must write the notes now - I'm going to try to get back by midnight, but if I don't, they'll go up soon thereafter.
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And Congrats of reaching and surpassing 90,000 posts!
94,671 here we come!!!
:P
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DR Danise - Phones in bathrooms aren't really that practical. People can tell you're talking to them in the bathroom due to that inevitable "bathroom echo". ;)
However, a TV in the bathroom is not unheard of... And if the hotel/bathroom happens to be equipped with a whirlpool tub.... Ahh!
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OK.. I think that's my frenzy for the evening...
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DR Tomovoz - Thank you for the DR ozderek update. Continued VIBES being sent Down Under.
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Well... I need to get up early-ish tomorrow and get some errands done... And I'm kind of sleepy too already - I guess I'm still recovering my 21-hour day yesterday....
Off to the Land of Wussburgers I go...
Goodnight.
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I'll be back shortly, and ready to rock and meringue. Keep the home fries burning.
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What school do you go to, Jenny, that does not carry classic poets and writers? I find it very disconcerting.
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Well, I'm steadily getting things ready for tomorrow. All the shopping is done, and most of the cleaning. I have to clean the kitchen floor, the bathtub, and put the rest of the clean clothes away. Then I shall be ready...at least, physically ready. I'm getting a tiny bit jumpy, just dreading it a bit.
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Special thoughts to you DR Ann.
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What's happening?
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I thought it was '"tomorrow" everywhere by now.
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New notes are up - read and post away!
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DR George - With the assistance of my Mom - oh, I guess this is her first official appearance on HHW then!...
Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal = Why Do I Love You More?
It also happens to be the title of the movie that Lea Solanga did in the Philippines after finishing her run in Miss Saigon in the US, and the song appeared on her self-titled album.
The movie concerns Lea's characters choosing between to men, thus the song title's question.
It's actually listed on the IMDB.
Thanks for the info!! I'll try and keep it for future reference (at least, I've renamed my MP3 file to include the English version of the title). ;D
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DR MATTH: Nice pictures from your performing
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Oh, Hisaka, I forgot to mention the sign that hangs in the New York Beard Papa's--
Luscious Tenderness And
Sweet Compassion
Bring Joy and Contentment
It's a nice sign!
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How do you know what type of Girl Scout cookies they offer? I thought that each area had their own selection? Seattle offers different cookie varieties than Tacoma.
Do they? I did notr know that. However we do have both thin mints and peanutbutter sandwich cookies as well as many other delicous varieties :D
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I noticed a psychadelic blue book called The Way that was apparently given out on college campuses in the seventies. It involves lots of photos of hippies who are filled with Christ love and illegal substances praying in harmony, and the text is translated into hippie-speak. I just read Mark. It was quite amusing.
The Way was very popular with memebers of my church youth group, although I myself never had a copy do share some of the translations, it'll bring back memories of my youth... ;)
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It is not The Tin Man who is gay in the Wizard of Oz. It's the Lion and he freely admits to Dorothy.
Yeh, it's sad, believe me, Missy,
When you're born to be a sissy
Without the vim and verve.
But I could show my prowess, be a lion not a mou-ess
If I only had the nerve.
I'm afraid there's no denyin' I'm just a dandelion,
;D