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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were like a broken record, and now it is time for you to post until the broken cows come home.
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And the word of the day is: RICTUS!
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am I first after BK?
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Do teh kids today even know what a broken record is?
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I googled images for rictus and now I wish I hadn't I think I shall have nightmares - I will notpost them here because I like you all too much
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speaking of images - Toby is a cutie!!
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and noe I really must go to bed
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Me, too.
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A entry for Barnum's LA Notebook:
LATIMES (http://www.latimes.com/features/food/la-fo-find26-2009aug26,0,7569929.story)
(http://www.latimes.com/media/photo/2009-08/48862245.jpg)
Tandoori chicken makes an enticing dish at Taurat, where Mohammed Hossain and wife Aliza, the owners, do all the cooking. The couple hail from Bangladesh. (Ann Johansson / For The Times)
Taurat Tandoori in Koreatown
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The place is half halal meat market and half local hangout. Neighborhood kids wander in, turn on a Bollywood action movie, shoot some pool and argue about cars. Somebody you thought was a customer will get up from a meal and help bring out your food.
The walls are painted a bright, fresh orange and covered with enormous butterflies. Some of the tables are underneath faux gazebos, and an arrangement of cut tree branches hangs from the ceiling, which suggests that you are not, in fact, in a strip mall but instead outdoors, at a Bangladeshi family garden party.
There's only one copy of the menu, and it sometimes gets lost. You can order off it all day long; anything not already on the steam table gets made fresh.
If it's your first time, ordering is easy: Get the goat. Goat is the heart of the Taurat experience -- the restaurant has some of the sweetest, most tender goat in town.
Goat curry features big bone-in hunks of it, sitting in a bowl of glowing orange liquid. The liquid is the essence of goat, extracted into a buttery broth and mixed with a cardamom-intense spice paste. It's glorious; there are frequently cross-table fencing matches with hunks of fresh nan for the last savory driblet of goat sauce.
Taurat may be a casual place, but owner Mohammed Hossain is fastidious, ensuring the freshness and quality of his meat by personally buying and slaughtering all his own goat, lamb and beef, to strict halal standards, meaning he follows the dietary practices required by Islamic law. The meat must be fresh, so Hossain makes regular trips to Fresno's stockyards. And it must be butchered properly, which is why he does it himself.
Goat biryani is magical, a stripped-down dish of goat curry, rice and butter, melded into one. The taste of good butter permeates every bite. The addition of rice expands the goat flavor. Like a drop of water in a glass of bourbon, a little dilution opens up the intense, concentrated flavors and makes them bloom.
Goat korma is the loveliest and quietest of the gang -- a lush curry, full of the gentle sweetness of fresh cream soaking into the delicious goat hunks. Little hidden sprinkles of fried, caramelized onion add a surprising bit of extra-sweet crunch to the lushness.
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The goat sounds so delicious why even Jane's mouth is watering :)
der Brucer
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Do teh kids today even know what a broken record is?
To make a "broken record" simile work we actually need a badly scratched record, not a completley boken one.
der Brucer
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Good evening, good morning, pleasant greetings for Thursday.
I'm too boring today to post, so I'll just say hello and good night.
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Hello, Sam!
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I loved last night's pictures, Vixmom! ;D
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And of course lots of smiley vibes :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
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Hello George
I liked the pictures too.
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Night, night owl.
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Night, Sam.
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Some of BK's pals age better than others:
Cindy Williams, then and now:
(http://www.foxnews.com/static/managed/img/Entertainment/2009/cindy%20williams-%20then%20ap.jpg)
(http://www.foxnews.com/static/managed/img/Entertainment/2009/Cindy%20Williams-%20now%20reuters_slideshow_604x500.jpg)
Eddie Mekka - then and now:
(http://www.foxnews.com/static/managed/img/Entertainment/2009/Eddie%20Mekka-%20then.jpg) (http://www.foxnews.com/static/managed/img/Entertainment/2009/Eddie%20Mekka-%20now.jpg)
der Brucer
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Been chatting with DR Samantha on Facebook. I suggested she stop by here, don't know if she will. She's really homesick. We chatted for quite a while. It was fun to talk to her
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Gee, George, soon you may augment your resume with:
Singing, dancing, disembodied human organ.
Somehow it seems to fit.
der Brucer
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It is way past my bedtime. Night
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Good Evening!
I'm up, I'm.. Oh, nevermind.... ;)
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DR vixmom - Thanks for posting your pics. I should be able to post mine this weekend. And Thank You for the lovely birthday greetings too.
*Note to self: Have pictures taken before I drink the red wine. ::)
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What in the world is Jose doing up at this hour - did Monkey have a nightmare?
der Brucer
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And, yes, I did end up back at Casellula for my birthday dinner/gathering earlier tonight. Some cheeses, some salad, some wines, some sparkling wines, and, yes, some cake - Chocolate Cake - as well as a Peach-Blueberry Cobbler with Butter Pecan Ice Cream(!). Oh, and some good friends too. :)
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What in the world is Jose doing up at this hour - did Monkey have a nightmare?
der Brucer
I'm usually up at this hour. Well, I used to be. Well, am. Well.. ::)
*And Monkey doesn't have nightmares.
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DR Jane - Thanks for posting and sharing that bit of news. I really do hope that everything will be righted and soon.
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IT'S TOO DARN HOT TO SLEEP
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*And Monkey doesn't have nightmares.
He should share his secret with Elmore.
der Brucer
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IT'S TOO DARN HOT TO SLEEP
Some DRs have had some success with Nubian Slaves waving palm fronds to create a cooling breeze.
der Brucer
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Gee, George, soon you may augment your resume with:
Singing, dancing, disembodied human organ.
Somehow it seems to fit.
der Brucer
I must remember to put that in my bio.
;)
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I watched Cleopatra (with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton) the other night. I'll take the palm fronds.
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DR Michael S - As for the coverage of the death of Dominick Dunne... I'm guessing you haven't read the articles and blogs on the NYTimes' site, nor on Vanity Fair's site. He's surely being given his due, and by the people who truly knew him and appreciated his work. Ellie Greenwich will also be remembered "properly". We can't all make the lead story of the 11:00 news.
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The LA Brain was the best costume, but unfair to the actor to be completely covered.
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Dear Jose, glad you had a terrific birthday.
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Thank You, Sam!
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Well, the sparkling wine I had earlier - an Elio Perrone Bigaro (54% Brachetto, 46% moscato) - seems to be doing its thing...
Goodnight.
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question, is anyone in a show within driving distance from LA ?
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The LA Brain was the best costume, but unfair to the actor to be completely covered.
Well, in some cases the audience is better served by a completley covered actor than a completley uncovered actor. Maybe they could do it like Oh, Calcutta! A completely covered Brain until the finale when the sheet somes off and we see him as his Mother bore him.
der Brucer
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question, can you look at someone's profile ?
Yes - just click on their name on a post or you can look them up using the Members List on the Home Page
der Brucer
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The LA Brain was the best costume, but unfair to the actor to be completely covered.
Well, in some cases the audience is better served by a completley covered actor than a completley uncovered actor. Maybe they could do it like Oh, Calcutta! A completely covered Brain until the finale when the sheet somes off and we see him as his Mother bore him.
der Brucer
Umm...if I get the role of The Brain, that's a no.
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DR Michael S - As for the coverage of the death of Dominick Dunne... I'm guessing you haven't read the articles and blogs on the NYTimes' site, nor on Vanity Fair's site. He's surely being given his due, and by the people who truly knew him and appreciated his work. Ellie Greenwich will also be remembered "properly". We can't all make the lead story of the 11:00 news.
And AOL is carrying the story on its HomePage just below the lead Kennedy story:
Author Dominick Dunne Dies at 83
(http://news.aol.com/article/author-dominick-dunne-dies-at-83/641439?icid=main|htmlws-main|dl1|link4|http%3A%2F%2Fnews.aol.com%2Farticle%2Fauthor-dominick-dunne-dies-at-83%2F641439)
(http://www.aolcdn.com/_media/kegallerypub/blank.gif)
der Brucer
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Thank you, I was trying to find out what state someone lives in when they are in a show.
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The LA Brain was the best costume, but unfair to the actor to be completely covered.
Well, in some cases the audience is better served by a completley covered actor than a completley uncovered actor. Maybe they could do it like Oh, Calcutta! A completely covered Brain until the finale when the sheet somes off and we see him as his Mother bore him.
der Brucer
Umm...if I get the role of The Brain, that's a no.
Afraid you might scare the animals :D
der Brucer
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The LA Brain was the best costume, but unfair to the actor to be completely covered.
Well, in some cases the audience is better served by a completley covered actor than a completley uncovered actor. Maybe they could do it like Oh, Calcutta! A completely covered Brain until the finale when the sheet somes off and we see him as his Mother bore him.
der Brucer
Umm...if I get the role of The Brain, that's a no.
Afraid you might scare the animals :D
der Brucer
The other actors. ::)
;)
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George is too sweet to scare animals or actors.
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Must try to sleep. Goodnight.
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Well, I MUST be at a demo for work at 10:00 a.m., so I need to go now, too.
Good night, Sam and Der Brucer.
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DR vixmom - such lovely DR photos!! Thanks for sharing them with us. :D
The two gals from the Island of Long look especially fetching.
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DR Jane - thanks so much for updating us all on the situation with the housing in FL.
I don't trust the slimey guy one iota, but it comforts me that if he DOES do any work, it is likely to be with the authorities looking over his shoulder to make sure it is done properly.
~~~PROMPT AND SATISFACTORY RESOLUTION VIBES~~~
for DR Danise!!!!!!!
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Dick Van Dyke performs "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" on the Bonnie Hunt show! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA5xD7xOItI)
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42 Brompton folding bikes
(http://gadgets.boingboing.net/brompton01.jpg)
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"Have I shown you how I can chop this line in two with my BARE HANDS?"
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HtSvr0DEcpc/SpTFcbl13fI/AAAAAAAABuE/H9BHByVlj6c/s320/pop8laundry.jpg)
photo: Population 8
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What happens when they cast West Side Story with middle-aged actors...
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9iUYRro2BF4/SpXbFYsWaoI/AAAAAAAAAKc/-mScHBA_F6M/s320/citizen+ruth.jpg)
photo: Citizen Ruth
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Good morning, all! I had to be up at 6 this morning to be at the McGlinnventory by 9; I have a long day, and it could be even longer if George shows up to do the work today. I've got to see my tax man about a curious document I received yesterday from the NY State Income Tax people, then a meeting with the conductor about the Life Begins at 8:40 scores, a lot of work on Brent's album - if I'm not tidying up the apartment from George's work, and I hope to get to see BK tonight. It all depends on the previous situations.
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DR Nursie, thanks for posting the link to Danise's situation. I hope the bastard fries. I don't trust the lying creep at all.
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And the word of the day is: RICTUS!
And The Song Of The Day Is: SHOUT
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Wow, almost page 3 at 8:30 a.m.
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Almost continues
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And continues
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And here we are at Page 3
8:52am according to my clock at the office.
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5:54 on mine.
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Do teh kids today even know what a broken record is?
Kids today don't know the joy of playing an LP at 45rpm.
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Those were splendid photos from the Fred and Skip bash, DR Vixmom. Thanks for sharing them with us.
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Good morning!
I have a broken record of my own: another day in the 90s. Oy!
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No matter WHAT comes in the mail today, I will be finishing CRIMINAL MINDS since I only have four episodes and some bonus features left to do. I'm hoping to be done with it this afternoon leaving tonight free for something fun.
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I did watch one CRIMINAL MINDS episode this morning, and it's one of the season's best: a beautiful (yep, surprising to say but true) story of a serial killer with OCD who forms an attachment to a blind child. The marvelous Alex O'Loughlin played the killer, and it's a grand performance.
Definitely one of my favroites of the season thus far.
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Another night that moved me closer to a more normal night's sleep. Still not there yet, and there's still some ache and discomfort, but this is SO much better than what I've experienced for the past month. I am keeping my fingers crossed for continued improvement (though my arm has ached more this morning than it has since the therapy).
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It has finally cooled down in Manhattan. The high today is supposed to be 79 and the weekend will be cooler.
I'm a cranky old man when it comes to hot weather. I could never live in Arizona (sorry Laura) or Florida or other places where average summer temperatures are extremely high. Dry heat, schmy heat (or wet heat in the case of Florida). It gets hot in New York but at least I have Spring, Fall and Winter to look forward to.
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For today's topic of the day suggestion:
How about this:
What is your single favorite song from a Broadway musical?
Though I mentioned "Old Devil Moon" yesterday as one of my favorites, I'd have to say "Losing My Mind" from FOLLIES is my all-time favorite song.
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5:54 on mine.
Those crazy Arizonians!! ;)
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I'm up, and trying to decide about the gym. That decision will take about forty minutes.
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I saw the UPS truck pull up outside my side door. I wonder what has been left?
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I've finished my morning surfing so I'll head down now and continue with CRIMINAL MINDS.
I'll be watching last night's LEVERAGE while I eat lunch.
WBBL.
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Still trying to decide, but if I'm not out the door in ten minutes, I'm not doing it.
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It has finally cooled down in Manhattan. The high today is supposed to be 79 and the weekend will be cooler.
I'm a cranky old man when it comes to hot weather. I could never live in Arizona (sorry Laura) or Florida or other places where average summer temperatures are extremely high. Dry heat, schmy heat (or wet heat in the case of Florida). It gets hot in New York but at least I have Spring, Fall and Winter to look forward to.
We have two seasons here: summer and not-summer. It is currently summer.
But it's almost over! It's the end of August! Only six more weeks to go!
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The pastor's wife is going to come over again today to be hissed at.
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Thursday morning greetings! Rob arrived late last night with another load o' stuff from his apartment, stayed overnight, and is now about to unload his car.
DR Vixmom - thanks for the lovely photos from Monday's soiree at DR FJL's!
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Kitten Hissing is an honored past time to be sure.
Thanks to DR TCB and DR VIXMOM for their birthday wishes yesterday.
And such lovely fo-toes from DR VIXMOM from the HHW do!
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Must be E&T for a while due to some tax office chores
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No cake - no love - no nothing.
However the cast did sing Happy Birthday to me during the intermission.
Our rehearsal was okay last night. Things sort of fell apart toward the end, but I think it will be much better tonight. I wore my costume and makeup and it all worked, so we shall see.
Some line problems for all of us here and there, but all in all at least the director didn't want to kill us all when we were finished.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And I probably should have been up a little earlier than now (???), but I didn't (???), am not (???)... In any case...
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So... I just need to spend a few hours here at the apartment getting some things in order, as well as one or two loads of laundry, and then I shall head down to Penn Station and grab the first available bus down to DC. That's the plan for now.
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Hmmm...
I wonder if retired librarians - in addition to current librarians - qualify for this...
I Love My Librarian (http://www.ilovelibraries.org/lovemylibrarian/home.cfm)
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DR Jrand - Four of us split the one slice of cake - and one candle - that was brought to my table last night. However, I'm pretty sure I had enough champagne for both of us. Salut!
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Hmmmmmmmmm....DR MATTH asked a tough question.
I like so many - but if I had to choose a favorite, if I HAD TO.....it would be:
Love Look Away - Rodgers & Hammerstein, Flower Drum Song.
Of course Mr Guy Haines sang a lovely version of it....here is another:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQo13eq1XzM&feature=fvw
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Thanks DR JOSE.....prosit!
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And just the best.....Reiko Sato - with Marilyn Horne singing....James Shigeta and my favorite Hermes Pan choreography EVER!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpSpRW8c-E0&feature=related
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Hmmm...
I wonder if retired librarians - in addition to current librarians - qualify for this...
I Love My Librarian (http://www.ilovelibraries.org/lovemylibrarian/home.cfm)
Aww, DR Jose, it's the thought that counts!
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Back from the gym - boy was it hard today, but I did my five miles - four a brisk run, and one a brisk walk. Waiting for the "glow".
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Back from the gym - boy was it hard today, but I did my five miles - four a brisk run, and one a brisk walk. Waiting for the "glow".
bk - I believe the "glow" they refer to is the endorphin rush you're supposed to get from a good workout. If you're not getting that "glow", maybe you need to start doing some resistance, weight-training. Or maybe you need to take a day off from the run - especially since you've been doing a little "extra" since you've been here in NYC. Or... ;)
-I'm sorry I won't be able to see you again before head back to LA tomorrow morning. Have a great last day here in NYC. -And it looks like you've got a great last day too weather-wise! A good day for Central Park or Riverside Park or Hudson River Park or Bryant Park or The Highline or Top of the Rock or The Empire State Building or...
Actually, you're not staying too far from Bryant Park - Grab a seat out on the lawn for a few minutes and just take it all in. :)
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PAGE FOUR DON'T FORGET TO STRETCH DANCE!!!!
(http://www.sullivanstriders.org/stretch.jpg)
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And just the best.....Reiko Sato - with Marilyn Horne singing....James Shigeta and my favorite Hermes Pan choreography EVER!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpSpRW8c-E0&feature=related
One of my favorites, also!
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Well I have reviewed my lines paying close attention to those MIA last night....hopefully I shall do better this evening.
We open ONE WEEK from tonight - in a theater too far for DR SAM to drive to.
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~~~SAFE & EASY TRAVEL VIBES~~~
for DR JoseSPiano!!!!!!
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~~~MEMORIZATION VIBES~~~
for DR JRand59!!!!!!
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I am home early today. I had a triple play today. My back, neck and hip went out. Went to the doc and told me to go home and take it easy. I will have to decide if I am going to go to work tomorrow or not.
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Well, we had some success today. Antonia wasn't thrilled, but she did much better.
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Vibes to Michael S. I'm sorry you are hurting!
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One task down for the day. George did not show up, so I have to put my work table back together and do some Brent Barrett Christmas music.
I'm still waiting for the Library of Congress to respond to inquiries about a hotel. What is the f%$^&* problem?
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MR. PHILLIP WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS, JUST INFORMED THAT I HAVE INHERITED $15.5 MILLION!!!! ICE CREAM CONES FOR EVERYONE!!!!!!!
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MR. PHILLIP WILLIAMS, DIRECTOR FOREIGN OPERATIONS, JUST INFORMED THAT I HAVE INHERITED $15.5 MILLION!!!! ICE CREAM CONES FOR EVERYONE!!!!!!!
Ice cream cones, hell! I want a Mercedes.
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Feel better vibes for DR MICHAEL S - enjoy your day off from work.
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DR Nursie, thanks for posting the link to Danise's situation. I hope the bastard fries. I don't trust the lying creep at all.
DR Elmore, on this you and I most definitely agree!
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One task down for the day. George did not show up, so I have to put my work table back together and do some Brent Barrett Christmas music.
I'm still waiting for the Library of congress to respond to inquiries about a hotel. What is the f%$^&* problem?
It a government agency, no? I know with the courts they are terrible about it. We can't submit claims until the case is over - sometimes over a year after you started working on it, and once submitted it can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2-3 months to get the check.
If I have to go somewhere, they cover the airfare upfront, but I have to pay the hotel and expenses and get reimbursed. I have absolutely no idea if the LOC is the same. They should at least be telling you something.
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Well, we had some success today. Antonia wasn't thrilled, but she did much better.
Is this a possible new home for Antonia?
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Ok, back to work,
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No.
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Well, we had some success today. Antonia wasn't thrilled, but she did much better.
Well, I don't care what they say, my Tortie, Sam, was warm' loving, and cuddly - with me - everybodyelse could go to hell. She did allow my other family members to share the house.
der Brucer
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I am waiting for the glow.
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There are a few performers who seem to divide people.....you either HATE or LOVE them. How do you stand on these people:
Barbra Streisand
Betty Hutton
Michael Jackson
Josh Groban
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The broken record now always makes me think of the first act finale of THE DROWSY CHAPERONE.
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I am waiting for the glow.
You're glowing quite enough in your new avatar. :)
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Yes DR DAW that is true.....
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There are a few performers who seem to divide people.....you either HATE or LOVE them.
But we can find the "person" distasteful and the "performer" brilliant (M. Jackson).
I think Jane Fonda is a brilliant actress but a thoroughly despicable human being.
Or using your absolutes:
Streisand singing - LOVE her; Streisand speaking off-script - HATE her.
der Brucer
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Yes DR derBRUCER your examples are quite true for many.
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An AD (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PnWFlzF3dE) worth checking out! :)
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LOVE the singing voices of Streisand [especially her EARLY work] and Groban.
Appreciate the skill and influence of Jackson the performer, even if his style of music is not for me.
And, I'm embarrassed to say, I don't know enough about Hutton to have an opinion. :-\
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And, I'm embarrassed to say, I don't know enough about Hutton to have an opinion. :-\
ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, the Movie!
der Brucer
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TV viewing ALERT!
Tonight, 10PM Season Finale of ROYAL PAINS
der Brucer
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ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, the Movie!
I know! Have it; just have never watched it!! :-X
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Keith was watching a show while on the cross trainer today, and they had a long haired Akita on. He said it was the most beautiful dog he had ever seen. I don't know what that dog looked like, this one I found online sure is a beauty:
(http://www.doggysnaps.com/kennels/bick62/ben/posing_for_the_camera.jpg)
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Beautiful indeed, DR Jane! :D
Is it an Akita named Evita? [a Rent reference]
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ANNIE GET YOUR GUN, the Movie!
I know! Have it; just have never watched it!! :-X
Then just DO IT, DAMN IT.
Hutton is brilliant, but unfortunately her personal problems (depresion/alcoholism/sleeping pills) took their toll.
Should you go a-cemetarying:
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/83/Hutton%2C_Betty_%28grave%29.jpg/450px-Hutton%2C_Betty_%28grave%29.jpg)
der Brucer
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As I entered my hiking trail today there was a sign warning of a bear sighting in the vicinity, and not to make eye contact or run if you see it. What the sign didn't say was what to do if I spotted it.
From talking to other people it was likely spotted in the early morning or early evening & was down to enjoy the pear & fruit trees at the nearby houses & the water in the creek. Odds are very good I would not see it.
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Keith was watching a show while on the cross trainer today, and they had a long haired Akita on. He said it was the most beautiful dog he had ever seen.
I sure hope Sherlock didn't overhear this!
der Brucer
If he did console him with "Your handsome, and that's better than beautuful!)
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Oh, by the way: Actor Jeremy Piven won (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/AEA_Gives_Statement_Regarding_Jeremy_Piven_Arbitration_Decision_20090827) his arbitration dispute.
Fish. What are ya gonna do? ::)
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Sure is fun watching the PGA Golf tour on HDTV.
The event is being played at the new Liberty National course in Jersey City - with great views of NYC.
Now just line up your shot with the Crysler building....
der Brucer
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As I entered my hiking trail today there was a sign warning of a bear sighting in the vicinity, and not to make eye contact or run if you see it. What the sign didn't say was what to do if I spotted it.
You bewitched Keith, a simple bear should be easy.
der Brucer
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There are a few performers who seem to divide people.....you either HATE or LOVE them. How do you stand on these people:
Barbra Streisand
Betty Hutton
Michael Jackson
Josh Groban
Well, I wouldn't go out of my way to see most of them, and in a couple of cases would likely avoid them
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There are a few performers who seem to divide people.....you either HATE or LOVE them. How do you stand on these people:
Barbra Streisand
Betty Hutton
Michael Jackson
Josh Groban
Streisand - I love the pre-70s Streisand the most. From the succeeding decades, I have to pick and choose.
Betty Hutton - wears out her welcome fast, but in small doses, very entertaining, and sometimes in something like DREAM GIRL, I like her all the way through.
Michael Jackson - never appealed to me in anything that he did, but I recognize that he did have talent.
Josh Groban - no opinion pro or con.
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As I entered my hiking trail today there was a sign warning of a bear sighting in the vicinity, and not to make eye contact or run if you see it. What the sign didn't say was what to do if I spotted it.
You bewitched Keith, a simple bear should be easy.
der Brucer
A sucks, aren't you sweet. :)
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Surprise! I DID go to lunch today with best friend John. Lunch plans fell through, and as usual, I was available. Nice to get out of the house even though I've had more pain today than any other day this week.
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Jane - better edit quick before I quote it ;D
der Brucer
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When I got in I finished the three CRIMINAL MINDS episodes I had left. My goodness, they certainly put Thomas Gibson through the ringer. At the end of season three, he is inches away from his car when it explodes. At the end of this season, an escaped serial killer has him at gunpoint when it fades to black (but we do hear a gunshot).
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Got all the bonus features watched, too. A behind-the-scenes featurette, 7 brief profiles of the seven major stars of the series, and a gag reel.
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I'm a big Betty Hutton & Barbra Streisand fan. Michael just became too painful to look at. I think I like Josh Groban, I need to be more familiar with him.
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Jane - better edit quick before I quote it ;D
der Brucer
;D
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So that leaves tonight free. I know I have LEVERAGE to watch and today's soaps. I might try to watch the next Les Barker/Tarzan movie. We'll see.
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I have not caught up on the posts from last night or this morning, and I must be off to do errands.
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Striesand -- Like DR Matt, I love her early work and bits and pieces of what she's done since the 70's.
Betty Hutton -- I've liked her in what I've seen of her movies, but then I haven't seen them all.
Michael Jackson -- Liked him and his work when he was younger, but nothing about the man or his music from the BAD album on.
Josh Groban -- not my cup of tea but I wont say that I hate his work.
And since we dragged Jane Fonda into this, I enjoy the lady and her work.
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And just to show that everyone can have a bad day...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/WandaDuck/batman.jpg)
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That's a pretty sedate stone for Betty!
I liked the story she always told - her mother had run a speakeasy in Battle Creek Michigan until they left town after dark.....when they came back for a big Betty Hutton movie premiere and there was a parade in Betty's honor - she and her mother were riding in a limousine in front of the mayor on her way to airport to go back to Hollywood.
Betty: Wow, Mom, just like old times....
Betty's Mom: Yes - only this time the police are in front of us.
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Wow DR DtM - that really works if you imagine Faye Dunaway doing Batman's voice!
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Pardon me if this has been posted here before...
But HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDfbUqYfAFc) is a cute gender-reversed clip from Chicago, featuring our very own Jason Graae.
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Off to rehearsal.
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I guess I need to hop off-line now and finish up my review of CRIMINAL MINDS. Then, it'll be downstairs for a leisurely evening of fun viewing.
WBBL.
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Off to rehearsal.
Off like a prom dress??
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The world is so lucky I believe in gun control because i want to walk into the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel and blow away the reservations dept. The Library of Congress spoke to a Kyle about my reservation and I need to talk to him. When I call the reservation number, I get whoever picks up and ask for Kyle, who;s always on another damned line. Then I tell the authoritative reservations clerk that I must speak to him since he and the LoC discussed my reservation and I need to deal with it. Aty this point I'm told once again that he's on ANOTHER CALL but they can help me. Is there a reservation under my name? No. Do you know the particulars I need to help with this matter? No. Can I speak to Kyle? He's on ANOTHER CALL! I want them all dead.
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(http://farm1.static.flickr.com/26/56053659_702ac6e6cd.jpg)
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Breathe, DR Elmore, breathe!
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Dick Van Dyke performs "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" on the Bonnie Hunt show! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VA5xD7xOItI)
And the cute young man on the end is Mike Mendyke who lives in Portland, Oregon.
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So I guess that means that DR TCB already has his phone number. ;)
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Thanks to Mark Bakalor [on Twitter] for alerting me to the updated Facebook app on iTunes. It's really sweet! :) [or sick, as the young-uns apparently are now saying :P ]
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And just the best.....Reiko Sato - with Marilyn Horne singing....James Shigeta and my favorite Hermes Pan choreography EVER!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpSpRW8c-E0&feature=related
One of my favorites, also!
James Shigeta had to be one of the most beautiful men in Hollywood.
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Well, we had some success today. Antonia wasn't thrilled, but she did much better.
The Pastor's wife can not have my kitten!
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There are a few performers who seem to divide people.....you either HATE or LOVE them. How do you stand on these people:
Barbra Streisand - Love her
Betty Hutton _ Liked her
Michael Jackson - Liked him
Josh Groban - Love him
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Keith was watching a show while on the cross trainer today, and they had a long haired Akita on. He said it was the most beautiful dog he had ever seen. I don't know what that dog looked like, this one I found online sure is a beauty:
(http://www.doggysnaps.com/kennels/bick62/ben/posing_for_the_camera.jpg)
Nice dog, but certainly no Sherlock!
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Oh, by the way: Actor Jeremy Piven won (http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/AEA_Gives_Statement_Regarding_Jeremy_Piven_Arbitration_Decision_20090827) his arbitration dispute.
Fish. What are ya gonna do? ::)
I think the producers were robbed.
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When I got in I finished the three CRIMINAL MINDS episodes I had left. My goodness, they certainly put Thomas Gibson through the ringer. At the end of season three, he is inches away from his car when it explodes. At the end of this season, an escaped serial killer has him at gunpoint when it fades to black (but we do hear a gunshot).
That was probably Dharma.
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Another night that moved me closer to a more normal night's sleep. Still not there yet, and there's still some ache and discomfort, but this is SO much better than what I've experienced for the past month. I am keeping my fingers crossed for continued improvement (though my arm has ached more this morning than it has since the therapy).
~~~Continued Get Better Vibes for DR Matt!!~~~
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Well, we had some success today. Antonia wasn't thrilled, but she did much better.
The Pastor's wife can not have my kitten!
I would be very pleased if she wanted a kitten, but she is not in the market for one.
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I don't know why but it seems like CityTv (the station that shows ROYAL PAINS here) is not showing the last 3 shows. They advertised the last one as the season finale. Only i know there are 3 more episodes. :(
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It got sort of cool here today. It was low 60s, instead of teh 80s we had been getting. :(
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DR Jane I think i would have been too scared to hike with the bear warning.
Although your warning reminded of something. There is a man-made lake, park, forrest 5 minutes from where i live. On the really hot days i was using the bike path through the forrest. While i was entering that area there were pictures of rabbits, foxes and a bear! The last one freaked me out (although the sign has been there for years). I hope there are no bears in there!
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Don't you think that HHW should have a secret word of the day??
bk could select an odd word. If anyone used it during the day in one of their posts, they could win a sparkly prize! And it might inspire our DRs to use odd words here and there.
Well, more so than we already do. :)
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Here is some food for thought for BK:
Runner's High Can Lead to Addiction (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32573781/ns/health-fitness/)
BK has indicated he's not sure what the "glow" is folks talk about....but I think maybe he is getting that glow whether he recognizes it or not...!
;)
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Don't you think that HHW should have a secret word of the day??
bk could select an odd word. If anyone used it during the day in one of their posts, they could win a sparkly prize! And it might inspire our DRs to use odd words here and there.
Well, more so than we already do. :)
There's an opportunity -- DAW daring to divine a secret word...driving denizens to distraction daily.
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DR Jennifer traded her weather for ours. And it hit F 89 degrees here today. That's 20 degrees warmer than yesterday (and the warmest day in four or five weeks).
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...driving denizens to distraction daily.
Definitely! ;)
But I think I already do that, anyway. :P
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I loved that CELL BLOCK TANGO clip. Does anyone know the
phone numbers names of the other actors besides Jason?
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DR Jennifer traded her weather for ours. And it hit F 89 degrees here today. That's 20 degrees warmer than yesterday (and the warmest day in four or five weeks).
It was supposed to get up to 80 degrees today, because it is going to rain on Saturday.
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I am still trying to decide my favorite song from a musical. I am torn between IF I LOVED YOU and EVERY DAY A LITTLE DEATH.
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Well, i'm still dealing with the L'enfant Plaza Hotel and I just called our BK to tell him I'm wrestling with Reservations. I hate this crap. He's got Merrill Grant and Rodzinkski with him at the Brooklyn Diner and it sounds like they're having a good time.
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I'm wrestling with Reservations.
I have reservations about wrestling, myself.
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I'm wrestling with Reservations.
I have reservations about wrestling, myself.
To the moon, Alice!
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I loved that CELL BLOCK TANGO clip. Does anyone know the phone numbers names of the other actors besides Jason?
One of them is David Engel.
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One of them is David Engel.
And one of them...
...Isn't.
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I hope DR Matt is feeling better.
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I hope DR Matt is feeling better.
DITTO!
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There are a few performers who seem to divide people.....you either HATE or LOVE them. How do you stand on these people:
Barbra Streisand
Betty Hutton
Michael Jackson
Josh Groban
I just fell in love with Streisand all over again by watching her on THE JUDY GARLAND SHOW, singing "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" and "Down With Love" as well as THE medley with Judy, the other medley with Judy and the surprise appearance of Ethel Merman.
I have also been watching the video which was supposed to be released with the "....for the record" boxed set, and all I can say is "Wow!" Yep, it's the early Streisand that I love - and loved when MY NAME IS BARBRA initially aired - after STONEY END, the albums became a mish-mash, mostly mash, which I found little listening value in. I do have to say, however, that of those 70s and 80s albums, I'm still very fond of BUTTERFLY.
Even though it's not Friday, I will say that my media check for the week includes the musical numbers on the dvd of FUNNY GIRL, and gosh, that dvd looks fabulous!
I adore Betty Hutton!
Michael Jackson - well, I appreciate THRILLER, the album. . .and his performance in THE WIZ.
I haven't found a single thing about Josh Groban to NOT like, except maybe for the fact that most of his work is over-produced by David Foster. . .
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. . .for the record, PAGE SEVEN!
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DR DAW, could you tell us all about the Itunes Facebook App?
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DR DAW, could you tell us all about the Itunes Facebook App?
Nevermind.
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Did anyone else happen to read the cover story on Barbra Streisand in last Sunday's PARADE Magazine? It was one of the few really nice articles I have read about her in years.
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I read it, DR TCB.
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Did anyone else happen to read the cover story on Barbra Streisand in last Sunday's PARADE Magazine? It was one of the few really nice articles I have read about her in years.
For those who haven't:
http://www.parade.com/news/first-take/2009/0823-barbra-streisand.html
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I read it, DR TCB.
I thought it was lovely. And it seems a lot closer to the Barbra that friends of mine who have met her describe her, rather than the Cruella usually featured in articles about her.
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And just the best.....Reiko Sato - with Marilyn Horne singing....James Shigeta and my favorite Hermes Pan choreography EVER!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpSpRW8c-E0&feature=related
Thank you. :)
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the video which was supposed to be released with the "....for the record" boxed set, and all I can say is "Wow!"
I have been hearing about this for years. Any chance you could PM me a link to where it can be located on the Internets?? :)
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Well I have reviewed my lines paying close attention to those MIA last night....hopefully I shall do better this evening.
We open ONE WEEK from tonight - in a theater too far for DR SAM to drive to.
I hope you are doing better tonight!
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Thanks for the Babs link, guys!! :)
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Well, we had some success today. Antonia wasn't thrilled, but she did much better.
Well, I don't care what they say, my Tortie, Sam, was warm' loving, and cuddly - with me - everybodyelse could go to hell. She did allow my other family members to share the house.
der Brucer
;D.
Craig's Tortie was unusually affectionate when I visited. I think it had to do with the fact they had been gone for several days, that always makes her more affectionate. My friend I stayed with has a Tortie that looks just like her previous, very un-affectionate one. This Tortie is shy but sweet.
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DR Jennifer traded her weather for ours. And it hit F 89 degrees here today. That's 20 degrees warmer than yesterday (and the warmest day in four or five weeks).
The outside temperature dropped about 10 degrees in little under an hour with the reappearance of fog along the coast.
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DR Vixmom, thanks for all the wonderful photos.
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Keith was watching a show while on the cross trainer today, and they had a long haired Akita on. He said it was the most beautiful dog he had ever seen. I don't know what that dog looked like, this one I found online sure is a beauty:
Nice dog, but certainly no Sherlock!
Thank you.
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DR Jane I think i would have been too scared to hike with the bear warning.
Although your warning reminded of something. There is a man-made lake, park, forrest 5 minutes from where i live. On the really hot days i was using the bike path through the forrest. While i was entering that area there were pictures of rabbits, foxes and a bear! The last one freaked me out (although the sign has been there for years). I hope there are no bears in there!
If there are, don't make eye contact or run. I wonder if you can out bicycle a bear. Honestly I was a bit nervous. I know there is the possibility of bear & other wild life where ever I walk around here.
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Yes, thank you vixmom for the great photos.
Why do I think that Jose's pictures will all be of the food - and possibly a monkey.
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Isn't that amazing about the kidnapped girl, missing for 18 years, turning up alive? Wow!
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Isn't that amazing about the kidnapped girl, missing for 18 years, turning up alive? Wow!
Miraculous! What a wonderful news story.
I'm still sad about Ted, Ellie and Dominick. . .:(
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PAIN FREE VIBES FOR DRS MICHAEL S, MATT H, ELMORE & EVERYONE ELSE WHO NEEDS THEM!!
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Did anyone else happen to read the cover story on Barbra Streisand in last Sunday's PARADE Magazine? It was one of the few really nice articles I have read about her in years.
For those who haven't:
http://www.parade.com/news/first-take/2009/0823-barbra-streisand.html
Thank you. I enjoyed the article very much.
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Isn't that amazing about the kidnapped girl, missing for 18 years, turning up alive? Wow!
Yes, wonderful. I have a feeling though she has much to cope with. I hope her children were treated well.
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Someone asked Jeremy Piven was his sign was.
He replied, "Mercury rising."
:)
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Back from, yes, another long and exhausting day. I had a little drink with my pal Gene Castle, and we had a great time. Gene's been in the business since he was a kid and was in the B'way cast of Flower Drum Song, the original cast of Gypsy, George M (where he had an incredible specialty number), and lots of other shows.
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Rehearsal was fun and I finished staging what wasn't finished, and then we put everything on tape for her so she can now rehearse. I will be rewriting her patter to now make it smooth and to the point and funny.
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Then I met Adam Cates at the Brooklyn Diner - I had my beloved iceberg wedge, which was HUGE, with way too much Russian dressing, and then I had a club sandwich - I always forget how HUGE that is, and I was ready to burst. Adam and I had a great chat, and then Miss Merrill Grant and our very own Rodzinski came by to join us for dessert. We moved to a larger table and waited almost a half-hour before we ordered, so I wasn't quite so stuffed. Merrill and Adam split the coconut cake and I changed it up and had what Rodzinski had - an incredibly yummilicious chocolate pudding pie - not HUGE and really great. And then I came back to the hotel, finished packing, and now I shall write the notes and get them posted, then get to bed - I have a wake-up call set for 4:20 in the morning, and my transportation should arrive at 4:50. I'm ready to come home, I must say.
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I am glad you had a nice trip, BK.
G'night!
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~~~Travel Vibes Back To L.A. for BK!!~~~
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And now, I must be off. I did a little laundry last night and must continue with some more.
Until later!
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Travel vibes for BK!
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I read that Streisand article in PARADE on Sunday morning. It was a very flattering article for her.
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I have a very pleasant evening of viewing. I began with today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Holden's funeral did have a little of Luke, but he was really more a background player today. The Holden story is more interesting; not sure where the writers are going with that.
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OLTL had another day of FIsh finally being held accountable for his pretending. I hated where it ended, though. I just know that Stacy (?) is going to rope him into bed after all. Pathetic.
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Then I watched last night's LEVERAGE. How ironic that Griffin DUnne was one of the guest stars last night! Fun show with the two teams facing off. I liked the ending.
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Next I watched (and made a DVD-R) GOOD MORNING, MISS DOVE. As usual, I was floating in a sea of tears through much of the movie. Nice to finally have it in widescreen though Fox could do me a GREAT favor by releasing an anamorphic copy of this touching movie.
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When that finished, I happened to be on Showtime-HD which was showing BATTLE OF THE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICALS which was kind of interesting. I was in two plays in high school, but I never took drama (we only had six periods, and with my heavy course work, I only had time for band as an elective). These kids seem far more accomplished performing-wise than we were in high school. I was impressed with some of the talent on display.
And, of course, some of the human interest stories were touching.