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Well, you've read the notes, the notes were accompanied by Gustav Holst's The Planets, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently talking about Uranus, which is moosic to their ears.
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And the word of the day is: LIBRATION!
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And the word of the day is: LIBRATION!
Is that a wine made especially for a library's special occasions?
No groaning, folks...it's all I got.
;)
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And on that note (C-natural), I'm off to bed. Good night, all.
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I think it would have to be The Pet Rock, I didn't buy one but it was given to me.
(http://www.nba.com/media/sixers/pet_rock_250_030328.jpg)
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Mood rings amused me, because some members of my family tried to get involved with selling those a little bit.
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Greetings. The work week is winding down and I am winding down also.
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At least I don't have a previously scheduled 3pm meeting. Perhaps I can even get some work done.
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Good morning, al! I'm off to Toyland and running several errads as well, ending hopefully in a post office visit.
Missed the pet rock and mood ring fads, thank you, Jesus! All I can think of is the hula hoop madness of the late 1950s.
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Fads? Hmm I had a mood ring, a family of pet rocks, of course I was in junior high and high school then. I'll have to think about this one
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I'm waiting for Edith to get to the office so we can leave for Omaha. It's supposed to sleet and maybe freezing drizzle so even though I told her 8:00 AM I was really hoping she'd be here sooner. Oh well, we'll do what we can do.
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I had some of those clacker things when I was growing up. They were annoying and hurt when they hit your hand or broke and hit you in the head, but we liked them
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On another note, I had the Farrah Fawcett feathered hair style that everyone had. That's a fad, right?
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Can we forget the Rrubik's Cube?
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Ok, she's not here yet, but I better be ready to go....laters
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Hula Hoop was the second one for me.....the Davy Crockett raccoon hat was the first.
Later: Mood Rings! We still sell those at World of Wisdom along with Fortune Telling Fish.
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DR ELMORE I enjoyed the entire book, but I especially enjoyed Tallullah Bankhead's reaction to Spinetti's impression of Alec Guiness and the Turks.
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And the word of the day is: LIBRATION!
And The Song Of The Day Is: SWAY
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Spinetti crossed the room holding his backside and shuffling slowly.....
Spinetti as Edward Andrews: My God man what happened?
Spinetti as Guinness as Lawrence of Arabia: I....fell off a camel and was dragged over barbed wire.
Tallullah Bankhead: Oh my God, darling, that's the story of my life!
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My tv also new that LOST was going 2 minutes extra and that TOP CHEF was going long.
I think it depends. Because FOX keeps going 1 minute over on AMERICAN IDOL and its not marked. So my tv doesn't know to record it.
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A bunch of new things tonight on tv for me. No Ugly Betty.
But another American Idol.
The premiere of Hell's Kitchen.
Smallville.
Private Practice.
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I'm awake. Today should have been in the classroom, instead, it's off to the Honda dealership to take care of an issue that happened while on the highway yesterday. The car (a 2003 Honda Element) decided to lose power at about 55 mph. This has happened before, and it is a subtle (NOT!) reminder that the oil may be low So, I but a few quarts in, checked the level and it's still doing the same thing. So, since it is my livelihood, it's going to the shop. Hopefully, it's nothing major.
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I was sorry to lose the chef we lost on TOP CHEF.....but I guess it was the obvious choice.
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Good Morning!
Beautiful day outside. Very nippy but we're promised warmer temperatures later in the day - into the 50s. But it should be a pleasure going to lunch today in this weather.
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I'm awake. Today should have been in the classroom, instead, it's off to the Honda dealership to take care of an issue that happened while on the highway yesterday. The car (a 2003 Honda Element) decided to lose power at about 55 mph. This has happened before, and it is a subtle (NOT!) reminder that the oil may be low So, I but a few quarts in, checked the level and it's still doing the same thing. So, since it is my livelihood, it's going to the shop. Hopefully, it's nothing major.
Have fun!
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Roads are sort of clear, but not clear enough to justify the driving of some people who want to go VERY FAST and follow you verycloselyevenwhencomingtoastopsign.
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I stayed up late and watched TOP CHEF.
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SPOILERS for last night's show.
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Got some glorious news today from my Time Warner cable company.
After a year of HEAVY prodding via many, many e-mails, I got the news that the following HD channels would be added in February:
USA HD
Sci Fi HD
CNBC HD
Bravo HD
I simply could NOT be happier!
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That makes the only other cable channel that I watch regularly - FX - will be the only one without an HD component in my cable listings. Hopefully, that, too, will only be a matter of time.
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Thursday morning greetings! DH Richard is outside trying to de-ice his car, which has been parked on the street since Tuesday afternoon. Once he got the snow off, he found a layer of solid ice encasing the entire car. Good thing I fortified him with a breakfast of pecan waffles and bacon!
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On TV Tonight!™
CBS - CSI, ELEVENTH HOUR
ABC - PRIVATE PRACTICE
CW - SMALLVILLE, SUPERNATURAL
FOX - AMERICAN IDOL, HELL'S KITCHEN (season premiere)
USA - BURN NOTICE
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Page Two Dance!!!
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Today I'll be starting on the second season of DAVE'S WORLD for my work assignment. There are 26 episodes, so it'll take a good two days to get through them all. Having never seen the show, I have only a vague notion of what I'm in for. Seems like it might be fun though there are only three actors in the cast that I'm at all familiar with.
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Doing a little research, I noticed that DAVE'S WORLD was CBS' second most popular comedy during the 1994-95 season that this box set represents. (MURPHY BROWN was still CBS' top-rated sitcom.) But NBC and ABC had many more popular comedies at the time: HOME IMPROVEMENT, GRACE UNER FIRE, and ROSEANNE on ABC, FRASIER, FRIENDS, SEINFELD, and MAD ABOUT YOU on NBC.
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Fads.
Well, I guess I went for the wildly patterned double knit polyester/bell bottomed trouser fad of the 1970s (though you couldn't find much else in stores except for jeans and khakis). I never did the platform shoes, though. I stayed in loafers and side-zip boots during those years.
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I just read that due to the digital switchover, February sweeps this year are going to take place instead in March, so expect a fair number of reruns in February this year and lots of new episodes in March instead of the other way around.
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Would love to get the BRAVO HD around here. We have several on Comcast, but not that! I do have Universal HD.
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TOD - As a young administrator, I totally bought into the John Molloy women's "dress for success" fad. I had a wardrobe of skirted suits, button-down shirts, and little bow ties that all went out the window when I had to replace them with maternity clothes.
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We need photos, DR GINNY!
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On TV Tonight!™
CBS - CSI, ELEVENTH HOUR
CW - SMALLVILLE, SUPERNATURAL
FOX - AMERICAN IDOL, HELL'S KITCHEN (season premiere)
USA - BURN NOTICE
I don't think you watch this but PRIVATE PRACTICE is new as well.
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Hello, everyone! Greetings from Florida!
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The Sunshine State!
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What? DR Ginny throws her old clothes out the window? Ginny, aren't there any charities in your area? Or maybe she was throwing them out the LIBRARY window directly to those in need. :)
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It's raining at the moment.
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And it's sunny in NYC! -And there's still some snow on the ground in our backyard. Very pretty.
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Re: Last night's LOST. (No spoiler needed). I thought it was an OK episode with one major "reveal" which was, indeed, very cool, but the rest of it kind of left me cold.
Also, re: LOST. Not sure if we've discussed this before, but one of the things I find completely illogical is why the island's temporal displacement would cause it to disappear. Just because it's changing times doesn't mean it's changing space. Or have I misunderstood something?
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The continuing saga:
Last Thursday two very fast women packed up most of my stuff and on Friday a crew of very strong men put it all into two massive trucks to go into storage for God knows how long. On Saturday and Sunday Matt helped me do a major cleaning. I grossly underestimated how long it would take to empty the remaining cabinets of the stuff that doesn't go into storage. I was mopping the kitchen floor last Sunday night. I am NOT a last-minute person and thought I'd have some leisure over the weekend. Ha! But I managed to pack my car to the brim, believe me, plus Matt took a number of boxes to UPS to send directly to California.
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Today I'll be starting on the second season of DAVE'S WORLD for my work assignment. There are 26 episodes, so it'll take a good two days to get through them all. Having never seen the show, I have only a vague notion of what I'm in for. Seems like it might be fun though there are only three actors in the cast that I'm at all familiar with.
I did Season One of this show several months ago and quite enjoyed it. Just so's you don't get hate mail, Season One at least had replaced the original music (Billy Joel did the theme on the original broadcast version).
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L&O last night was fun for us as it involved green power subsidies and carbon offsets, the industry in which DS Betsy is (quite) gainfully employed. :)
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What? DR Ginny throws her old clothes out the window? Ginny, aren't there any charities in your area? Or maybe she was throwing them out the LIBRARY window directly to those in need. :)
LOL, DR Jeanne! "Out the window" was purely a figure of speech, as some of those suits are still in a closet upstairs. I should pack them up and give them to Clothes that Work, a Dayton nonprofit that gives workplace appropriate apparel to those in need.
Are you getting some well-deserved R & R in Florida?
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On TV Tonight!™
CBS - CSI, ELEVENTH HOUR
CW - SMALLVILLE, SUPERNATURAL
FOX - AMERICAN IDOL, HELL'S KITCHEN (season premiere)
USA - BURN NOTICE
I don't think you watch this but PRIVATE PRACTICE is new as well.
Argh! You're right. I totally overlooked it. I've modified the above listing.
But I list MANY shows I don't watch myself.
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Heading downstairs to get cleaned up now for lunch out with friends.
WBBL.
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That makes the only other cable channel that I watch regularly - FX - will be the only one without an HD component in my cable listings. Hopefully, that, too, will only be a matter of time.
I guess lower, slower Delaware isn't as back-woods as I thought; our HD channels include:
ABC
CBS
NBC
FOX
AMC
PBS
FX
FNC
A&E
NAT'S GEO
DISC
H&G
FOOD
TBS
CNN
USA
SCI-FI
HIST
TLC
ANIMAL PLANET
FAM
TNT
UNIVERSAL
ESPN
NFL
GOLF
DISNEY
The only ones we watch which are missing are:
Bravo
BBC America
Hallmark
der Brucer
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The Auto Train was an interesting experience. I've taken Amtrak many times, but had never taken the Auto Train. I met a very feisty octogenarian and had fun chatting with him.
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As for "Top Chef"...
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Donec eleifend lacus ut lacus. Sed quis leo. DR Jennifer - I knew that both Andrew and Spike would be on last night. They've been featured in the commercials for the past week, and Spike mentioned it too at the end of last week's Twitter session. The surprise this week: Carla had stopped by Spike's place, Good Stuff Eatery, to watch the show with Spike and company. (Andrew was also Twittering last night, but from his place in NYC.) Well, after it was revealed that Carla had won the Quick Fire Challenge, that's when she surprised her husband with the Super Bowl tickets! I guess I know where they are going this weekend. -And I guess that also shows just what kind of secrecy clause the contestants have to sign. As for the eliminations, well... I've never really liked Jeff, and I could tell from early on that his fussiness would be his downfall. Simplify, simplify, simplify. He also just never seemed like a true fighter to me. But that could be just me.
As for last night's bottom three, just remember, each contestant should always be on their "A Game". They all cooked bad dishes, and thus ended up in the bottom three. -And it's nice to see that the judges are really trying to stick to "only judging them on this challenge". But a part of me also thinks that Fabio was kept on for his entertainment value. Although, since he was so heavily featured this week, he will most likely be going home next week. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aliquam erat. Praesent ullamcorper. Phasellus in leo nec sapien condimentum pellentesque. Aliquam nunc turpis, sodales vel, interdum id, mollis at, ante.
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The Auto Train was an interesting experience. I've taken Amtrak many times, but had never taken the Auto Train. I met a very feisty octogenarian and had fun chatting with him.
Good Morning, Jeanne! So, I guess that means you're in Florida?
*I''ve taken the Auto Train before too, and loved it. Very civilized, and I liked making new "friends" at the dining tables during the meal service.
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Re: Last night's LOST. (No spoiler needed). I thought it was an OK episode with one major "reveal" which was, indeed, very cool, but the rest of it kind of left me cold.
Also, re: LOST. Not sure if we've discussed this before, but one of the things I find completely illogical is why the island's temporal displacement would cause it to disappear. Just because it's changing times doesn't mean it's changing space. Or have I misunderstood something?
POSSIBLE SPOILER AHEAD
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aliquam erat. Praesent ullamcorper. Phasellus in leo nec sapien condimentum pellentesque. Aliquam nunc turpis, sodales vel, interdum id, mollis at, ante. Morbi malesuada odio eget lectus. Sed eget erat. Donec eleifend lacus ut lacus. Sed quis leo.
Consectetur adipiscing elit. Aliquam erat. Praesent ullamcorper. Phasellus in leo nec sapien condimentum pellentesque. Aliquam nunc turpis, sodales vel, interdum id, mollis at, ante. Morbi malesuada odio eget lectus. Sed eget erat. Donec eleifend lacus ut lacus. DR JMK - Well, remember that bomb that was "introduced" last night? Suppose that "when" the flight originally crashed, well.. Just keep thinking. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aliquam erat. Praesent ullamcorper. Phasellus in leo nec sapien condimentum pellentesque. Aliquam nunc turpis, sodales vel, interdum id, mollis at, ante. Morbi malesuada odio eget lectus. Sed eget erat. Donec eleifend lacus ut lacus. Sed quis leo.
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Hello, everyone! Greetings from Florida!
I guess you are then! :)
Are you going to Disneyworld? :)
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Fads.
Well, I guess I went for the wildly patterned double knit polyester/bell bottomed trouser fad of the 1970s (though you couldn't find much else in stores except for jeans and khakis). I never did the platform shoes, though. I stayed in loafers and side-zip boots during those years.
Me, too. Also add lots of jewelry and professional hair styling.
No body piercings, no tattoos.
I still wear side-zip boots.
der Brucer
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Fads?
I don't think I was ever a "fad" person.
Did I miss something wonderful?
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Priority #1 right now is SLEEP. I've been going non-stop for the past two months, plus all the packing makes me think this old bod will never forgive me.
Many Issues of Great Significance have been on my mind. Such as,
Where the HELL am I?
What am I doing here?
What?? I SOLD my house??
WHERE is ....<fill in the blank>?
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You too can Lorem Ipsum (http://www.lipsum.com/)!
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Re: Last night's LOST. (No spoiler needed). I thought it was an OK episode with one major "reveal" which was, indeed, very cool, but the rest of it kind of left me cold.
Also, re: LOST. Not sure if we've discussed this before, but one of the things I find completely illogical is why the island's temporal displacement would cause it to disappear. Just because it's changing times doesn't mean it's changing space. Or have I misunderstood something?
POSSIBLE SPOILER AHEAD
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aliquam erat. Praesent ullamcorper. Phasellus in leo nec sapien condimentum pellentesque. Aliquam nunc turpis, sodales vel, interdum id, mollis at, ante. Morbi malesuada odio eget lectus. Sed eget erat. Donec eleifend lacus ut lacus. Sed quis leo.
Consectetur adipiscing elit. Aliquam erat. Praesent ullamcorper. Phasellus in leo nec sapien condimentum pellentesque. Aliquam nunc turpis, sodales vel, interdum id, mollis at, ante. Morbi malesuada odio eget lectus. Sed eget erat. Donec eleifend lacus ut lacus. DR JMK - Well, remember that bomb that was "introduced" last night? Suppose that "when" the flight originally crashed, well.. Just keep thinking. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Aliquam erat. Praesent ullamcorper. Phasellus in leo nec sapien condimentum pellentesque. Aliquam nunc turpis, sodales vel, interdum id, mollis at, ante. Morbi malesuada odio eget lectus. Sed eget erat. Donec eleifend lacus ut lacus. Sed quis leo.
Still confused spoiler alert:
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S:DSD:LKG GGG (Unlike the Others, my Latin is rusty). I'm not sure what you're implying, Jose. Are you thinking the crash of the Oceanic flight set off the bomb? How does that explain the disappearance of the island at the end of last season? That was (in LOST time) several months after the crash, and was a direct result of Ben turning the "wheel". ASS:SLSLK FFJ S:DLDKGJ TOTIU S SDLKJDF
S SLSLSK GHG TPW_WE*W*G S:LDK FF
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TOD: The most unusual fad I participated in, because of pressure from my friends and roommate: STREAKING! (OK, I was younger and much much thinner and wore a mask!)
From Wikipedia: The current record for the largest group streak was established at the University of Georgia, with 1,543 simultaneous streakers on March 7, 1974
Since I was such a well-behaved child and never got into trouble, my mom admitted to me that she was glad I did this. She was beginning to worry about me...
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I am sure there is a photo on the inner nit somewhere DR EDISAURUS.
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No, Jose, no plans for Disneyworld. I do plan to see several old friends while here. I also have some personal business that needs attention. There wasn't time to do it all while in Virginia and these are things that can be done from here.
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FADS: I don't know if this qualifies, but I had one of those "perpetual motion" things with the six hanging steel balls that you could click back and forth. Exciting, I know.
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I'll try to check in more often now--in between naps.
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TOD
Teen years:
Sleeveless sweaters
Blue Suede shoes
White Bucks
Gray flannel and pastel shirts
Bermuda short suits/tux
Hand tied bow ties
Peg-leg, hi-risers
Cleated boots
Sterling Silver ID bracelet
College years:
Cashmere sweater vests
Ascots
Silk brocade vests
Meerschaum pipe
Monogrammed cigarette case
Breast pocket billfolds
der Brucer
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As for the Topic of the Day...
Mood rings - but I don't think I ever wore one constantly. I just liked rubbing it and/or placing it in the fridge or freezer to change the color, more like a portable science experiment.
And I guess Walkmans and iPods could have been considered "fads" before they became "accepted".
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Still confused spoiler alert:
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S:DSD:LKG GGG (Unlike the Others, my Latin is rusty). I'm not sure what you're implying, Jose. Are you thinking the crash of the Oceanic flight set off the bomb? How does that explain the disappearance of the island at the end of last season? That was (in LOST time) several months after the crash, and was a direct result of Ben turning the "wheel". ASS:SLSLK FFJ S:DLDKGJ TOTIU S SDLKJDF
S SLSLSK GHG TPW_WE*W*G S:LDK FF
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum - DR JMK - What I'm thinking/proposing is that the plane travelled back in time during the crash. But that they weren't "supposed" to crash, they were not supposed to be there. The reason that all of them have to get off the island now is that something happens which sets off the bomb, and thus destroys the island. So, timeline: Flight takes off in the present day - when the island is already no longer there, flight crashes in the past when the island was still there - or something like that. I'm also wondering if Sayid's girlfriend who was also Locke's real estate person is somehow going to reappear. In any case.. Time is messed up right now, and must be set right. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum
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College years:
Cashmere sweater vests
Ascots
Silk brocade vests
Meerschaum pipe
Monogrammed cigarette case
Breast pocket billfolds
der Brucer
We must have photographic evidence. ;)
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In any case...
I've stayed too long at the fair this morning. Time to get ready for the rest of my day.
Laters...
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Jose, interesting theory. My head hurts.
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...green power subsidies and carbon offsets, the industry in which DS Betsy is (quite) gainfully employed. :)
::making note of possible source of views on DC policies on carbon off-sets::
Here in Sussex county, the big flap on green power involves getting planning and zoning cooperation on wind energy (the current rules make residential windmills tough to have). After years of effort, we are finally getting our off-shore wind farm (first in the nation?) even if we do in a few birds.
der Brucer
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What, no one did EST? Me no believe.
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I'm up, the sun is shining, soon I'LL be shining, and then all will be well with the world and the world will be well with all.
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I think I'll hold the jog till ten-thirty - the sun will have heated things up by then.
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What, no one did EST? Me no believe.
Philadelphia was (and still is) regularly on EST.
der Brucer
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No, Jose, no plans for Disneyworld. I do plan to see several old friends while here. I also have some personal business that needs attention. There wasn't time to do it all while in Virginia and these are things that can be done from here.
Where will your fully packed car be while you are visiting? Have a great trip and congratulations on the move.
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I am afraid the last round of chemo combine with the continued readiation
really hit me hard this time. Vixtdad had been with me fulltime since MLK Day,
until Tuesday today have we felt secure enough to allow him to go back to work.
Fortunately for me this week is midterm week for Vixter so no school unless
she has a test and she had no test Tuesday so she was home all day with me.
The radiation burns in and out of my mouth and throat have become very
painful. I find speaking painful and I have not successfully kept anything
in my stomach except Pedialyte from Friday until yesterday.
Monday Vixdad took me in for a hydration at the chemo DR and the IV helped perk me up some. I had another IV yesterday, (my Dad drove me) and possibly Monday if I need it
The good news is I am DONE with radiation treatments and the Chemo is
DONE!!
Hopefully I will begin recovering from the side effects shortly.
The very, very good news that they believe they have successfully treated the cancer and I will be OK moving forward. Of course we will be having
continuing checkups and tests but all the doctors are very optomistic
I am sorry for not answering all the individual emails but just typing this
has been exhausting.
Thank you all for your prayers, your calls, cards etc...I cannot express to
you fully how much it all has meant to me
Edi your bell has been a Godsend as I simply cannot speak above a whisper and only a few words at a time because of the throat pain.
The next time we are invited to a charades game the oter folkds better watch out! Vixdad & Vixter have become expert at interpreting my signs
Elmore- the Vixter got the check and says thanks - $$ will not be handed in until the cookies are deliveredin early March I hope that won't mess up your book keeping
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I have to go lie down for a bit - I'll try and come back later
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Did I mention we finished watching NORTH & SOUTH? We loved it. If you watched & loved Cranford & haven't seen N & S, be sure to do so. If you are a fan of Jane Austen, be sure to watch this. If you loved Jane Eyre, be sure to see this ;)
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DR Vixmom, you have been very missed & worried over. I'm going to read your post now, just wanted to say hello before you leave again.
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I have a conundrum and it requires me revealing the new Kritzerland release (replacing Lady Oscar) - I need opinions.
For those who have Laurette, you know I love incidental music from plays and our next release (not for publication) are two incidental scores from plays, including what is considered to be the most classic 20th century play. That music is composed by a major film composer who also did the film version of the play. The second score is by one of my personal favorite composers (composed one of the best scores of the 1960s) to a play based on a famous foreign story and then classic film. Now, the music from the classic play had to be mastered from acetates, which is all that was available (at least that I could locate - who knows what might turn up some day, although I would doubt a tape source would ever turn up, unless it was just acetates put on tape). The acetates, which appeared to be in okay shape, were just very very noisy, had a little groove distortion, etc. The mastering guy did a really good job cleaning it up, but, after listening to it last night, it's still sounds a little dicey to me. So the question becomes does history outweigh sound issues? The intention was at make this a 15.98 release like Laurette and the first Herrmann, both of which came from acetate or vinyl sources.
The problem with this one is that, unlike Laurette, there are only five or six instruments, so it's easier to hear the problems. But the music is wonderful - the second score is in stereo and will sound fine. And the CD will run over sixty minutes. Please let me know what you think.
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What, no one did EST? Me no believe.
Betsy did. You probably know it's now called The Forum. We have a bunch of friends who are constantly urging us to go through the gauntlet--they get extra credit or something if they recruit people. ;)
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Good to hear from DR VIXMOM!
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I remember a story about a man who went to the closet and got his ascot.
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ESP maybe but no EST.
And of course on some message boards the letters stand for Elaborate Scenario Troll.
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I have a conundrum and it requires me revealing the new Kritzerland release (replacing Lady Oscar) - I need opinions.
For those who have Laurette, you know I love incidental music from plays and our next release (not for publication) are two incidental scores from plays, including what is considered to be the most classic 20th century play. That music is composed by a major film composer who also did the film version of the play. The second score is by one of my personal favorite composers (composed one of the best scores of the 1960s) to a play based on a famous foreign story and then classic film. Now, the music from the classic play had to be mastered from acetates, which is all that was available (at least that I could locate - who knows what might turn up some day, although I would doubt a tape source would ever turn up, unless it was just acetates put on tape). The acetates, which appeared to be in okay shape, were just very very noisy, had a little groove distortion, etc. The mastering guy did a really good job cleaning it up, but, after listening to it last night, it's still sounds a little dicey to me. So the question becomes does history outweigh sound issues? The intention was at make this a 15.98 release like Laurette and the first Herrmann, both of which came from acetate or vinyl sources.
The problem with this one is that, unlike Laurette, there are only five or six instruments, so it's easier to hear the problems. But the music is wonderful - the second score is in stereo and will sound fine. And the CD will run over sixty minutes. Please let me know what you think.
Death of a Salesman, Alex North
Wait? This isn't a trivia question? :)
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In actual answer to your question, what's your lowest price point where you can still make a decent profit? Maybe 12.98 or 13.98? With a caveat listed in the description (which I know you always do).
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I wore platform shoes, clogs, huge "elephant bell" bell-bottoms, hip huggers, hot pants, tie-dyed shirts, army fatigues, bandanas...I was basically a drug-free hippie.
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...I was basically a drug-free hippie.
"was"?
der Brucer
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TOD:
Mood rings
pet rock...although he was not an official pet rock, just a small stone with googly eyes glued on. I still have him, in fact.
Reading blogs.
Facebook
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TOD:
I always marched to a different drummer and created my own fads! I am still that way---- although to a lesser extent!
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What, no one did EST? Me no believe.
I've never bought into any mind control/therapy/religion stuff. Just running around naked.
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...I was basically a drug-free hippie.
"was"?
der Brucer
and still is...
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Well, I don't think I would be considered a hippie these days, although I do like tofu!
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Whither DAW? I hope he's feeling better!
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What, no one did EST? Me no believe.
Betsy did. You probably know it's now called The Forum. We have a bunch of friends who are constantly urging us to go through the gauntlet--they get extra credit or something if they recruit people. ;)
I have one of those friends. It took me a long time to figure out that EST= the Forum. She never convinced me to go, and I didn't like being around her when she was doing it because she felt compelled to tell her friends what they were doing wrong in their lives and trying to "fix"them using forum methods. Ack.
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I just read that due to the digital switchover, February sweeps this year are going to take place instead in March, so expect a fair number of reruns in February this year and lots of new episodes in March instead of the other way around.
How is this going to work out with March Madness basketball games being televised on CBS?
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Moving vibes to Jeanne!
Continued healing vibes to Vixmom! I have a friend who has a lot of cats. Their front doormat has a funny saying on it: "Ring the bell, win a cat!"
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...although he was not an official pet rock, just a small stone with googly eyes glued on. I still have him, in fact.
I'll bet Larry will be not surprised :D
der Brucer
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to EST is the title of my new mind-control musical.
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She never convinced me to go, and I didn't like being around her when she was doing it because she felt compelled to tell her friends what they were doing wrong in their lives and trying to "fix"them using forum methods. Ack.
Better to "fix" them with forum methods than with scalpel.
der Brucer
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to EST is the title of my new mind-control musical.
Does it involve a feisty raccoon?
der Brucer
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Yay for DR Vixmom! Such good news!
! ! ! ! ! Rest And Recovery Vibes ! ! ! ! !
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CAR VIBES FOR DR MATTHEW!
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Good Morning! I am now enjoying day two away from work. This will be a five day weekend; except, of course, that the play opens tomorrow night.
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Yesterday, I spent most of my first day off sitting around waiting for my new cell phone to be delivered. The day was almost over before I realized that my phone was snowbound in Indianapolis (which is near Portland).
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I'm actually listening to it (I burned a copy from iTunes) and it's better than I thought - a little noisy at times but he really did a good job, especially if you heard what he was working from. I think it'll be fine. $15.98 is about the lowest I can go and make any dough at all, especially because this mastering charge is going to be really high.
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I have a conundrum and it requires me revealing the new Kritzerland release (replacing Lady Oscar) - I need opinions.
For those who have Laurette, you know I love incidental music from plays and our next release (not for publication) are two incidental scores from plays, including what is considered to be the most classic 20th century play. That music is composed by a major film composer who also did the film version of the play. The second score is by one of my personal favorite composers (composed one of the best scores of the 1960s) to a play based on a famous foreign story and then classic film. Now, the music from the classic play had to be mastered from acetates, which is all that was available (at least that I could locate - who knows what might turn up some day, although I would doubt a tape source would ever turn up, unless it was just acetates put on tape). The acetates, which appeared to be in okay shape, were just very very noisy, had a little groove distortion, etc. The mastering guy did a really good job cleaning it up, but, after listening to it last night, it's still sounds a little dicey to me. So the question becomes does history outweigh sound issues? The intention was at make this a 15.98 release like Laurette and the first Herrmann, both of which came from acetate or vinyl sources.
The problem with this one is that, unlike Laurette, there are only five or six instruments, so it's easier to hear the problems. But the music is wonderful - the second score is in stereo and will sound fine. And the CD will run over sixty minutes. Please let me know what you think.
TWO WORDS-----DO IT!
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I have a conundrum and it requires me revealing the new Kritzerland release (replacing Lady Oscar) - I need opinions.
For those who have Laurette, you know I love incidental music from plays and our next release (not for publication) are two incidental scores from plays, including what is considered to be the most classic 20th century play. That music is composed by a major film composer who also did the film version of the play. The second score is by one of my personal favorite composers (composed one of the best scores of the 1960s) to a play based on a famous foreign story and then classic film. Now, the music from the classic play had to be mastered from acetates, which is all that was available (at least that I could locate - who knows what might turn up some day, although I would doubt a tape source would ever turn up, unless it was just acetates put on tape). The acetates, which appeared to be in okay shape, were just very very noisy, had a little groove distortion, etc. The mastering guy did a really good job cleaning it up, but, after listening to it last night, it's still sounds a little dicey to me. So the question becomes does history outweigh sound issues? The intention was at make this a 15.98 release like Laurette and the first Herrmann, both of which came from acetate or vinyl sources.
The problem with this one is that, unlike Laurette, there are only five or six instruments, so it's easier to hear the problems. But the music is wonderful - the second score is in stereo and will sound fine. And the CD will run over sixty minutes. Please let me know what you think.
TWO WORDS-----DO IT!
One word............ DITTO!
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Car will remain in the shop until tomorrow as they have to order a switch. Hopefully, there isn't any transmission damage. I have a rental for now, hopefully just for a day. I will not complain... in 6 years of having the Honda Element, I have not had ONE major thing wrong with it. It's been very faithful. A little TLC might be what it needs at this time.
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On TV Tonight!™
CBS - CSI, ELEVENTH HOUR
CW - SMALLVILLE, SUPERNATURAL
FOX - AMERICAN IDOL, HELL'S KITCHEN (season premiere)
USA - BURN NOTICE
I don't think you watch this but PRIVATE PRACTICE is new as well.
Argh! You're right. I totally overlooked it. I've modified the above listing.
But I list MANY shows I don't watch myself.
True enough. But i think you usually do ABC. So i figured you just overlooked it by mistake.
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re: last night's TOP CHEF
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DR Jose, i also saw from the previews that spike and andrew would be on. That was very cool info about carla surprising her husband. I do NOT like that the judges feel that they should judge based only on that week's dish. Maybe for quickfire. But i think you need to look at the contestant on the whole (and i actually think they do this even if they can't say that they do). I just want leah out. I do not find her good at all. And then hosea can go too. I think carla is fun and funny but up to par with jamie and stefan. I love fabio. He is hilarious and i hope he makes it to the F3. I would be surprised if jamie and stefan were not in the finals. faofi7updosafu oidsadsudufoend of spoilers oidapuioa sdfodasufosuafouou
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Wow - the salmonella-suspect peanut product list is long, and a bit alarming
Famous Amos
Keebler
Jenny Craig
Nutisystem
Wal-Mart
Trader Joe's
Whole Foods Market
Petsmart
ShopRite
Wegman's
In short - cookies, candy, snack crackers, health bars, some ice cream, and any institutionally prepared food (like a company/school cafeteria with peanut flavor offerings.
.pdf list HERE (http://www.foxnews.com/projects/pdf/PeanutButterProducts2009.pdf) (31 PAGES)
der Brucer
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... army fatigues, bandanas...
Garb of choice for revolutionaries/terrorists in training :)
Was your handle "Chesaurus"?
der Brucer
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I'm so glad you were able to post DR Vixmom. Have been worried.
Glad chemo and radiation are over. Hope you feel better soon.
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I stayed up late and watched TOP CHEF.
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I'm guessing DR Jose was happy to see his twitter friends on the show last night! I was really unhappy with the elimination method. The 3 worst chefs (carla, leah, hosea) all won their rounds. And 3 of the 4 best chefs (fabio, stefan and jeff all lost). I was really mad because those 3 were really good. Not happy one of them had to go home. I"m not crazy about stefan's attitude sometimes but he is a great chef. And my favorites were jeff and fabio (although i think jamie is great too just not my fav). The Superbowl idea was good. But not happy one of my favs went (although i prefer fabio). END OF SPOILERS ufoauf oid ufoaufodufoudofaudoisufoidufoiudiof ud oifu odsufidusdufduofuoiuouu ui jjkjjkjkjkjlj kjlkjl
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How can you say they're the three best chefs? Tasted their cooking?
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I can't say i totally loved last night's show. It was weird having no jack or kate. I miss sun and jin together. I hope they show him again (if he is still on the show). It's weird with so few people on the island. I am loving desmond and penny and little desmond. That was interesting to find out. I guess the surprise of the show was meeting young charles widmore. I was not expecting that at all. I'm not sure i like the flashes. It makes you realize that no matter what danger they are all in that they will be fine during the next flash. I think if the oceanic 6 get back to the island it might get more interesting. Although what will happen to locke's body?Btw did most people assume little desmond was named after charles widmore and not dead charlie? For some reason i forgot about dead charlie!
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I am afraid the last round of chemo combine with the continued readiation
really hit me hard this time. Vixtdad had been with me fulltime since MLK Day,
until Tuesday today have we felt secure enough to allow him to go back to work.
Fortunately for me this week is midterm week for Vixter so no school unless
she has a test and she had no test Tuesday so she was home all day with me.
The radiation burns in and out of my mouth and throat have become very
painful. I find speaking painful and I have not successfully kept anything
in my stomach except Pedialyte from Friday until yesterday.
Monday Vixdad took me in for a hydration at the chemo DR and the IV helped perk me up some. I had another IV yesterday, (my Dad drove me) and possibly Monday if I need it
The good news is I am DONE with radiation treatments and the Chemo is
DONE!!
Hopefully I will begin recovering from the side effects shortly.
The very, very good news that they believe they have successfully treated the cancer and I will be OK moving forward. Of course we will be having
continuing checkups and tests but all the doctors are very optomistic
I am sorry for not answering all the individual emails but just typing this
has been exhausting.
Thank you all for your prayers, your calls, cards etc...I cannot express to
you fully how much it all has meant to me
Edi your bell has been a Godsend as I simply cannot speak above a whisper and only a few words at a time because of the throat pain.
The next time we are invited to a charades game the oter folkds better watch out! Vixdad & Vixter have become expert at interpreting my signs
Elmore- the Vixter got the check and says thanks - $$ will not be handed in until the cookies are deliveredin early March I hope that won't mess up your book keeping
Darlin, I can wait forever for you as long as it isn't too long.
I've got my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed that all is well now. I send hugs and eternal devotion.
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...although he was not an official pet rock, just a small stone with googly eyes glued on. I still have him, in fact.
I'll bet Larry will be not surprised :D
der Brucer
My reaction was, you've only got one?
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DH Richard was just asking about DR Vixmom last night. I'll share the full report with him.
Continued vibes to the Vix-fam!!!
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Thanks to DRs Jane and Edisaurus for the vibes. I know that Jane has moved many times and Edi moved not too long ago. It's enough to make one break the pack rat habit!
Jane, my car is in the driveway here. No point in leaving in VA. I'm glad someone reminded me of the auto train.
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I've discussed all this with my mastering engineer, and after having listened to the CD I just burned, I'm predisposed to go ahead with it. I appreciate all your thoughts. And yes, one of the scores is Alex North's Death Of A Salesman.
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Yay and double yay to the brave VIXMOM!!
May you have steady improvement from here on!
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I've written about three and a half pages and will now get ready for my lunch meeting, after which I'll come back and write three more pages, which should be fine for today. I'll have finished the current chapter and gotten into the next chapter.
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FWIW, that sounds like the right decision to me, Bruce.
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Must pay some bills. Even in R&R mode, there are bills. And laundry.
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Hi, everyone.
I have had, I believe, a case of food poisoning. I am still very woozy today, but doing a bit better. Thanks for your good wishes and concern.
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Yes today was the LAST DAY!!! The radiation doctor met with us this morning and is very, very pleased with the results - he said I responded excellently to the treatment.
I will have follow up appointments with the Chemo Oncologist and the surgeon next week but right now it looks like it will just be the road back.
I have been warned that recovery is going to be slow so it may still be some time before I can speak on the phone again.
I have been so very very blessed to have the support and prayers of so many people including my boss and Vixdad's boss who has been super understanding about allowing him to stay home with me with little or no notice.
We really have been lucky in that the radiation where I had to go every morning was only 15- 20 minutes from home, a new facilty that only opened this past August.
The people there were truly wonderful - from the first phone call until today I was always greeted by name, with a smile and they always took immediate action to handle any issues that arose - they were absolutely the best.
I am feeling a bit stronger today and the food is staying put!
The Vixter gets to go away this weekend with her church group for a "retreat" in CT. It will be nice for her to relax and just be a kid again for the weekend and for Vixdad and I to have some alone time.
Thank you all for the good wishes, VIBES, cards and letters, gifts. You people are wonderful.
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Hi, everyone.
I have had, I believe, a case of food poisoning. I am still very woozy today, but doing a bit better. Thanks for your good wishes and concern.
Stop eating out of garbage cans to save money, DAW, you've got a job. I think.
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Hi, everyone.
I have had, I believe, a case of food poisoning. I am still very woozy today, but doing a bit better. Thanks for your good wishes and concern.
YUCK!
~~~RAPID RECOVERY VIBES FOR YOU DEAR DAW~~~~~~~~~
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Can anyone tellme what has been happening with Danise and her house? I have been so worried about her contractor possibly taking advantage of her
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Thank you all for the good wishes, VIBES, cards and letters, gifts. You people are wonderful.
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!
Great news, DR vixmom!
Hooray! Hooray!
I don't think I'm wonderful at all, but you sure are!
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Can anyone tellme what has been happening with Danise and her house? I have been so worried about her contractor possibly taking advantage of her
Odd. DR MBarnum prays for that.
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Vixmom, I have been thinking about you. I remember you said this was the last chemo and that you expected it to hit hard. I am so glad that it is all over! Now just recover quickly from the side effects!
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Got some glorious news today from my Time Warner cable company.
After a year of HEAVY prodding via many, many e-mails, I got the news that the following HD channels would be added in February:
USA HD
Sci Fi HD
CNBC HD
Bravo HD
I simply could NOT be happier!
Congrats! Here in western Washington, we have USA and SciFi in HD, but not CNBC or Bravo.
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I just read that due to the digital switchover, February sweeps this year are going to take place instead in March, so expect a fair number of reruns in February this year and lots of new episodes in March instead of the other way around.
How is this going to work out with March Madness basketball games being televised on CBS?
Those games score very well in the ratings, so I'm sure CBS will be delighted that the games fall during ratings sweeps. Where's the problem? They'll air the same schedule of new shows and repeats of their series as they would have done otherwise.
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Thank you all for the good wishes, VIBES, cards and letters, gifts. You people are wonderful.
O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!
Great news, DR vixmom!
Hooray! Hooray!
I don't think I'm wonderful at all, but you sure are!
Oh but you are! Youare!
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Vixmom, you missed yesterday's Jackson Pollock birthday celebration. You can make some art of your own:
www.jacksonpollock.org
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That makes the only other cable channel that I watch regularly - FX - will be the only one without an HD component in my cable listings. Hopefully, that, too, will only be a matter of time.
We don't have FX in HD, either.
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DAW, I hope you are feeling better. I hope it wasn't peanut butter.
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Danise is having her house totally redone. She is staying with Thelma while it is torn apart.
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I'm awake. Today should have been in the classroom, instead, it's off to the Honda dealership to take care of an issue that happened while on the highway yesterday. The car (a 2003 Honda Element) decided to lose power at about 55 mph. This has happened before, and it is a subtle (NOT!) reminder that the oil may be low So, I but a few quarts in, checked the level and it's still doing the same thing. So, since it is my livelihood, it's going to the shop. Hopefully, it's nothing major.
~~~Vibes for a Quick and Inexpensive Car Fix!!~~~
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TOD I was in collge when the pet rock craze hit - a friend of mine who worked in the theatre dept as assistant for the Theatre Director has a pet rock - I remember it had a boolet warning againt collecting potentially dangerous "wild rocks" we took great delight in leaving meancing wild rocks on his desk while he was away - one I remember I left his rock tied to a pencil and circled by a group of bigger rocks, one of which had a matchbook taped to it
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One thing I've learned from watching LOST for 4+ years, why worry about anything not making sense or not adding up when there are SO many pieces of the puzzle still to come? When the series concludes at the end of next season, THEN I'll worry about things not adding up or things unexplained. Until then, I'm on the roller coaster ride of a lifetime, and I'm LOVING every second of it.
And as I said last night, the show's pace was so rapid for me last night, the episode ended and then I remembered that there had been no Jack, Kate, Hurley, etc. Sure, I love those characters, but there was PLENTY to keep me occupied and interested last night.
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Vixmom, you missed yesterday's Jackson Pollock birthday celebration. You can make some art of your own:
www.jacksonpollock.org
cool!!
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I watched five episodes of DAVE'S WORLD this afternoon, the first episodes of the show I have ever seen. It's a mildly pleasant domestic comedy, but the performances are pitched a little high for my taste. Except for the cute, dense stud muffin (Kenny played by Shadoe Stevens) who's more low key, everyone's loud and overplayed.
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Page Six Dance!!!
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I skimmed through today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Nothing of interest and nothing in the previews.
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What absolutely wonderful news about DR vixmom. Continued prayers and blessings to the entire vix family.
Continued vibes to Jeanne on the move.
Feeling better vibes to DR DWA.
Car repair vibes to Matthew.
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You too can Lorem Ipsum (http://www.lipsum.com/)!
That's pretty cool! Thanks!
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I'm am now one tooth less. I guess that means I've lost weight.
I'm so pleased to hear the news from Vivmom. I hope the healing process progresses smoothly.
It's another scorching day in Vienna.
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Can we forget the Rrubik's Cube?
I had a Rubik's Cube. That's probably the only fad that I can think of that I took part in. When I was a senior in high school, I took wood shop and actually made a wooden Rubik's Cube! My friend Andrew gave me the middle part of one and I made technical drawings of the pieces and cut and carved them from wood. I didn't paint the sides different colors, though. I just used a natural wood stain. I didn't care how good it turned out (it's FAR from perfect), the idea was just to see if I could do it...and I still have it! If I remember, I'll take a picture tonight. :D
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T.O.D.
The three I remember from my childhood are:
Davey Crockett "coonskin" cap
The Hula Hoop
The Yoyo - I am surprised no one else mentioned this one
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I am not really a "Fad" person I guess. I do remember Davy Crocketts caps, Hula Hoops and Crew Cuts.
I think any "fad" items I've had were given to me by others. DP Colin would think of cell phones as a fad. I wonder if soon-to-be-birthday-boy Ben uses his cell phone when Ant. is still in town.
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and the above post was without reference to DR BCT.
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Older Fads:
Ripple
Bali Hai
Sloe Gin Fizz
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Coincidence - we were watching an episode of Canadian sitcom "Corner Gas" the other night - Yo-Yos were mentioned. Wasn't there a Yo-Yo at the Inauguration.
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and the above post was without reference to DR BCT.
Everyone knows that you don't read my posts.
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Coincidence - we were watching an episode of Canadian sitcom "Corner Gas" the other night - Yo-Yos were mentioned. Wasn't there a Yo-Yo at the Inauguration.
Yes, but he flew back to Texas.
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I would have thought Penny Farthing bicyles may have been a fad at some stage for the that guy whose posts I don't read. Dunking witches might also have been one of his fads too.
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I posted a couple of days ago that I had ordered GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS, FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD, and THE YELLOW ROLLS-ROYCE from Deep Discount and had not even received a shipping notice from them even though the discs came out on Tuesday.
Today they arrived in the mail. Don't know why DD never informed me they were on the way, but I was nevertheless delighted to get them. Now, I get to stare at them in their shrink wrap until such time as I get a free evening to watch one of them. CHIPS will be first, of course, since it's a musical, but it won't be tonight or tomorrow since I'll be weighed down with DAVE'S WORLD for at least two evenings.
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Coincidence - we were watching an episode of Canadian sitcom "Corner Gas" the other night - Yo-Yos were mentioned. Wasn't there a Yo-Yo at the Inauguration.
Yes, but he flew back to Texas.
LOL
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I think that Texas guy was the sort to fiddle while Rome burned. (a Yo Yo reference)
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And Super Bowl Sunday would seem to be an ideal time to watch THE YELLOW ROLLS-ROYCE.
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And Super Bowl Sunday would seem to be an ideal time to watch THE YELLOW ROLLS-ROYCE.
But how can you watch it during the game? ;)
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Guess I'll write for a little bit and then head back down to watch many more episodes of DAVE'S WORLD.
WBBL.
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Thanks to DRs Jane and Edisaurus for the vibes. I know that Jane has moved many times and Edi moved not too long ago. It's enough to make one break the pack rat habit!
Jane, my car is in the driveway here. No point in leaving in VA. I'm glad someone reminded me of the auto train.
You said it was fully packed so I thought maybe you parked it someplace safe in Florida until you move on. I didn't realize you had a driveway in Florida. How long will you be staying in Florida?
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And Super Bowl Sunday would seem to be an ideal time to watch THE YELLOW ROLLS-ROYCE.
But how can you watch it during the game? ;)
There's a game? I thought the Super Bowl was a piece of crockery!
;D
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Rubik's Cube - my boyfriend at the time figured out how to do it in less than 2 minutes and he taught me. (I have since forgotten the formula)
There was a nasty manager at work (when I worked at UPS inthe 70's) who was very outspoken about the fact that he felt "girls" (like me) were being promoted to supervisors
because of our gender. He made it quite clear that girls (like me) didn't have the intelligence to do the job.
He called me to his desk one day where he had his Rubiks Cube sitting - I casuallu asked if he would mind if I fiddled with it while he reviewed the repots I brought to him -
He said something along the lines of "I suppose you can't break it".
So I asked "So, the goal is to have each side a single color?"
He rolled his eyes and said "Yes, of course"
So in about a minute and a half I handed it back to him all solved and said 'Like this?"
He stopped giving me a hard time
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And now I'm REALLY going! ™
;D
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That was very satisfying.
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Well the Vixter wants the computer---
VIBES TO ALL WHAT NEEDS "EM!!!!
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And Super Bowl Sunday would seem to be an ideal time to watch THE YELLOW ROLLS-ROYCE.
But how can you watch it during the game? ;)
There's a game? I thought the Super Bowl was a piece of crockery!
;D
An excellent choice of words, DR Matt H.
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I believe The Super Bowl has Austrian players involved this year DR BCT (whose posts I don't read).
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Does anyone know anything about the Newton Hotel in New York, near Columbia University?
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What great news, vixmom!
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T.O.D.
The three I remember from my childhood are:
Davey Crockett "coonskin" cap
The Hula Hoop
The Yoyo - I am surprised no one else mentioned this one
I had all three of those when I was a kid also, but by then they weren't fads anymore. I'm just sayin'.
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DR Vixmom, I am so happy to see your smiling face! And happy that you are now getting to feel better!!! Hurrah!
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I met with my new diabetes doctor, Dr. Radakrishnan.
She is very nice. But she is only about 12 years old and she doesn't like Bollywood movies.
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She doesn't like musicals for one, and she thinks Bollywood films are too escapism-ish. She prefers more serious fare.
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TOD:
I always marched to a different drummer and created my own fads! I am still that way---- although to a lesser extent!
That being said, I did have a pair of knee-high suede fringed moccasin boots just like Peter Tork had! Unfortunately, there is a picture to prove it.
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TOD:
I always marched to a different drummer and created my own fads! I am still that way---- although to a lesser extent!
That being said, I did have a pair of knee-high suede fringed moccasin boots just like Peter Tork had! Unfortunately, there is a picture to prove it.
Yes, but the picture was taken last Sunday at church.
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T.O.D.
The three I remember from my childhood are:
Davey Crockett "coonskin" cap
The Hula Hoop
The Yoyo - I am surprised no one else mentioned this one
I never thought of the Yoyo has a fad. Children still play with them. They still use Hula Hoops (we have one in the garage), just not like at the height of the fad.
I had all of the above. :)
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She doesn't like musicals for one, and she thinks Bollywood films are too escapism-ish. She prefers more serious fare.
Go into a diabetic coma; that will show her!
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Does anyone know anything about the Newton Hotel in New York, near Columbia University?
I've heard apples fall on it daily.
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Does anyone know anything about the Newton Hotel in New York, near Columbia University?
I've heard apples fall on it daily.
Is that "denying gravity" movement on Broadway not reaching the hotels?
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The good news is I am DONE with radiation treatments and the Chemo is
DONE!!
Hopefully I will begin recovering from the side effects shortly.
The very, very good news that they believe they have successfully treated the cancer and I will be OK moving forward. Of course we will be having
continuing checkups and tests but all the doctors are very optomistic
THIS IS WONDERFUL NEWS!! ;D
~~~GET BETTER AND QUICKLY VIBES FOR DR VIXMOM!!~~~
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Rubik's Cube - my boyfriend at the time figured out how to do it in less than 2 minutes and he taught me. (I have since forgotten the formula)
There was a nasty manager at work (when I worked at UPS inthe 70's) who was very outspoken about the fact that he felt "girls" (like me) were being promoted to supervisors
because of our gender. He made it quite clear that girls (like me) didn't have the intelligence to do the job.
He called me to his desk one day where he had his Rubiks Cube sitting - I casuallu asked if he would mind if I fiddled with it while he reviewed the repots I brought to him -
He said something along the lines of "I suppose you can't break it".
So I asked "So, the goal is to have each side a single color?"
He rolled his eyes and said "Yes, of course"
So in about a minute and a half I handed it back to him all solved and said 'Like this?"
He stopped giving me a hard time
Great story! :)
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I met with my new diabetes doctor, Dr. Radakrishnan.
She is very nice. But she is only about 12 years old and she doesn't like Bollywood movies.
;D
Good luck your new doctor makes you feel better.
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DR DAW did you eat anything with peanut butter? Take care of yourself & be well soon.
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MAJOR CONGRATS TO VIXMOM!
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Does anyone know anything about the Newton Hotel in New York, near Columbia University?
I've heard apples fall on it daily.
DR TCB, what is the address for the hotel?
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Is this the hotel?
http://www.thehotelnewton.com
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Danise is having her house totally redone. She is staying with Thelma while it is torn apart.
And Sheena is in a kennel keeping warm. The contractor seems like a good guy. That is the best I can say until we hear the final report from Danise.
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DR Vixmom, CONGRATULATIONS on completing this horrible period in your life.
MAY YOU, OR YOUR LOVED ONES, NEVER HAVE TO GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN!!!
Best wishes & vibes to the Vixfamily!
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Hi, everyone.
I have had, I believe, a case of food poisoning. I am still very woozy today, but doing a bit better. Thanks for your good wishes and concern.
~~~Get Better Vibes for DR DAW!!~~~
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re: last night's LOSt
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;D
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I met with my new diabetes doctor, Dr. Radakrishnan.
She is very nice. But she is only about 12 years old and she doesn't like Bollywood movies.
She doesn't like musicals for one, and she thinks Bollywood films are too escapism-ish. She prefers more serious fare.
:o Philistine!
;)
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The Fat Conductor of Limitless Ego and Limited Talent had a penchant for hitting on handsome young actors who claimed to be straight to avoid his Teutonic arrogance and Russian fingers. They've all come out since then. I wonder if DR MBarnum's doctor isn't playing the same game with Bollywood?
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I am so glad that there is a cure for Vixmom's cancer. And for my sister's too.
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I am so glad that there is a cure for Vixmom's cancer. And for my sister's too.
Me, too!
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I have a conundrum and it requires me revealing the new Kritzerland release (replacing Lady Oscar) - I need opinions.
For those who have Laurette, you know I love incidental music from plays and our next release (not for publication) are two incidental scores from plays, including what is considered to be the most classic 20th century play. That music is composed by a major film composer who also did the film version of the play. The second score is by one of my personal favorite composers (composed one of the best scores of the 1960s) to a play based on a famous foreign story and then classic film. Now, the music from the classic play had to be mastered from acetates, which is all that was available (at least that I could locate - who knows what might turn up some day, although I would doubt a tape source would ever turn up, unless it was just acetates put on tape). The acetates, which appeared to be in okay shape, were just very very noisy, had a little groove distortion, etc. The mastering guy did a really good job cleaning it up, but, after listening to it last night, it's still sounds a little dicey to me. So the question becomes does history outweigh sound issues? The intention was at make this a 15.98 release like Laurette and the first Herrmann, both of which came from acetate or vinyl sources.
The problem with this one is that, unlike Laurette, there are only five or six instruments, so it's easier to hear the problems. But the music is wonderful - the second score is in stereo and will sound fine. And the CD will run over sixty minutes. Please let me know what you think.
BK, if these are titles that you really want to release, then I say go for it! You've established in liner notes from previous CDs that part of the reason you're releasing these is for historical purposes. You've also specified that they weren't recorded under the most pristine conditions, so people who buy them won't expect that. You've had great success with these releases, so I think people are more interested in just having the music rather than preferring that the audio quality of the recordings is absolutely perfect.
Just my 2¢. :)
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May the cures increase everyday while side effects lessen!!!
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Back from the lunch meeting at the French Marketplace, a very GAY and happy restaurant. I received many looks of admiration from the clientele. I had a BLTA, a tiny salad, and some excellent rice pudding for dessert.
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I must now do some more writing - at least three pages.
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Part of this meeting was to settle on an MD for Nudie Musical, which I have, at least for the next two incarnations of the show, starting with a staged reading in early March.
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Also, it looks like I'll definitely be brought to NY in early May to put up the act of the singer whose show I did here. That will be at the Metropolitan Room - so we'll have to have a proper hainesies/kimlets get-together.
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Why is it the previews for the new Renee Zellweger film make me want to vomit on the ground?
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I stopped reading after "not funny or romantic". May you should have done the same.
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Steve and Eydie Hallelujah dance (well, you'll just have to imagine the dance part)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnwwO4nBiXo
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Is this the hotel?
http://www.thehotelnewton.com
That would be the one.
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(Steve and Eydie just happen to be being discussed on another board.)
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I used to think that Steve Lawrence was one of the most handsome men alive. That stopped about the time he turned 90.
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I used to think that Steve Lawrence was one of the most handsome men alive. That stopped about the time he turned 90.
Now he's ready for MBarnum. ;)
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Is this the hotel?
http://www.thehotelnewton.com
That would be the one.
Are you coming to visit us?
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I used to think that Steve Lawrence was one of the most handsome men alive. That stopped about the time he turned 90.
Now he's ready for MBarnum. ;)
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D!!!!!!
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I love Steve and Eydie. Kerry took me to see them a few years ago, and we sat third row center. I was sorry his aunt was ill and couldn't go. But I was glad I could go.
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DR Laura you look beautiful.
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Thank you. I am all ready for the game this weekend.
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:)
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Thank you. I am all ready for the game this weekend.
I will be cheering for the Cardinals with you, Laura.
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Wow, I am closing in on a millstone of a milestone!
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I've written about six pages.
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Maybe I'll do one or two more later tonight, but for now I'm finished and shall watch something on DVD.
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The two titles I'm trying to license for Kritzerland (the third turned out not to be available) seem good to go. I think they're going to let me check out the tapes to make sure they're usable. I'm very excited about these two titles - one, a cast album that's never been on CD, and the other the soundtrack to one of my favorite 60s motion pictures, by a great composer.
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I will be cheering for the Cardinals with you, Laura.
Thanks, TCB! We need all the cheering we can get.
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I will be cheering for the Cardinals with you, Laura.
Thanks, TCB! We need all the cheering we can get.
Sadly, that is true. But that is what they thought would happen to the New York Giants last year, and they kicked butt.
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That's my hope.
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Well, I am off to preview. I think the show will be great, but I am not to sure about the set changes. :-[
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The two titles I'm trying to license for Kritzerland (the third turned out not to be available) seem good to go. I think they're going to let me check out the tapes to make sure they're usable. I'm very excited about these two titles - one, a cast album that's never been on CD, and the other the soundtrack to one of my favorite 60s motion pictures, by a great composer.
Yay! A first-time-on-CD cast album! :D
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Well, I am off to preview. I think the show will be great, but I am not to sure about the set changes. :-[
Many Broken Legs for TCB (but not literally)!!
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DR TCB have a great night!
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Break a leg, TCB!
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Break a leg, DR TCB!
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Break a leg, TCB!
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- and the other the soundtrack to one of my favorite 60s motion pictures, by a great composer.
Jimmy Webb by any chance?
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Page 9 "My Trial is Over" Dance.
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*** waiting for trial details ***
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Much bigger film composer than Jimmy Webb.
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While we await trial results, I will amuse you with photos from my hike today:
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/mcd.jpg)
This raven taunted me after watching me huff and puff my way to the top of the mountain:
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w247/SaltonSeaTrip/raven-1.jpg)
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DR Ron I look forward to the trial details & hope you had an interesting time.
DR Laura, lovely as always.
'night
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Good night, Jane.
Where's Ron with the trial report???
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What, no one did EST? Me no believe.
I've never bought into any mind control/therapy/religion stuff. Just running around naked.
I went to Esalen. Not really EST but sort of...and there was nakedness too
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TOD: I liked Beanie Babies.
Ok, I know I am too old for that fad. I liked them and bought a lot for my girls (Sandra and Megan).
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Hi, everyone.
I have had, I believe, a case of food poisoning. I am still very woozy today, but doing a bit better. Thanks for your good wishes and concern.
Did you eat anything with peanut butter in it?
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DR VIXMOM, glad to see you here, glad you are done with your treatment and many many vibes to a speedy recovery~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Thank you. I am all ready for the game this weekend.
I will be cheering for the Cardinals with you, Laura.
Me Too!!
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Woo Hoo!
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Today was really fun and my client walked out of the interview with an approval for her green card. There were hugs and cheers, it was really a great day
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Today was really fun and my client walked out of the interview with an approval for her green card. There were hugs and cheers, it was really a great day
Congrats to your client, Cilla! ;D
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Tonight I bought a slim portable external DVD rewriter for my wind notebook. It's and LG and I really like it. It's really light and will be perfect. Most of my seminars now have the materials on CDs instead of books. Now I can stick the netbook and dvd drive in my purse and I'll be all set.
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Now, at along last, I can divulge details about the trial on which I was a member of the jury.
There were three counts. The first, and most serious of the three, was domestic abuse against a man whose wife said he came home very drunk one night. He started arguing that the food she made was bad and he began throwing things. She tried to calm him, but she said he pushed her to the floor and then punched her on the face. He then kicked her several times, she said. She claimed she tried to call police but he had ripped the telephone line from the wall, so she locked herself in her bathroom and used her cell phone. Her husband was arrested that night. He, too, had called the police.
The second count was for the man having violated a "stay away" order connected to the criminal case pending on the first charge. She said she was in bed asleep one night last year and she awoked to find him standing over her. He said he wanted to get some of his things. She said she went into the bathroom, closed the door and called the police. He left before they arrived, but he was later arrested.
The third count was strangely attached to the domestic abuse charge: The defendant is accused of being publicly intoxicated and committing battery upon the person of the owner of a restaurant/check cashing establishment in Oakland. The charge stated he had cashed his check in the check-cashing section of the building and was loud, drunk and raging. The owner claimed the man was outraged they could not give him a receipt. The owner said he offered to return the check in exchange for the money but that the man did not want his check back. He said the defendant hit him and he fell.
I was steeling myself for some horror stories, but the end result was startlingly different. I don't cotton to anyone hitting a woman. Ever.
In this case, with the cards stacked against him for abusing alcohol and being an ugly drunk, I (and my fellow jurors) could find no evidence to suggest that he ever did hit his wife (on the occasion for which the charge was brought) and no evidence was entered that could contradict the defendant's claim that he was struck first by the owner of the restaurant/check cashing establishment. The "stay away" violation was a no-brainer. He had been ordered to stay no less than 100 yards from his wife for three years...and that doesn't end until August 2010.
The prosecution's witness was a non-English-speaking woman about 5'4". She was scrappy-looking and has obviously lived a hard life. By "hard", I mean I think she's done a lot of heavy drinking. She also is only a few inches shorter than her husband but looks to be solid and able to go rounds with him (and we were given evidence of MANY incidents in which either of the two were arrested individually for hitting or attacking the other). To me, her biggest liability was a "false face"...she adapted a mournful look which dropped away from time to time when she actually veered away from her "account" of what happened that night. This woman changed her story several times. She said he pushed her and she fell on the floor next to her son's bicycle. The next time she told it, she fell ON the bicycle. She claimed he used his fist on her face and that he kicked her several times.
His story was that he had come home from work and was sitting on his bed taking off his work shoes. He said he could tell she was drunk and that she stood in front of him in silence for a moment or two. She then punched him in the nose which, he said, bled profusely. He stood up to leave the apartment but she blocked him. He said he took her head in both hands (one hand on either side of her face) and then pushed her. He was at the door and on the other side of the bedroom wall was his son's bed, beside which was his son's bicycle. When he pushed her, he said he thought she hit the edge of his son's bed and then fell onto the bicycle on her right side. He then left the apartment to calm down. He returned a short while later to get his car keys and she was on the phone talking to the police.
There are many moments of conflicted/conflicting testimony, but the discrepancies were what mattered. Photos that night showed her with blood smeared on the right side of her face (there were no left-side photos). Most of the blood looked dried. It was also smeared. There was one wound above her right eye that looked like injury, but nothing more. No photos of her stomach were taken. Her clothing was clean and blood-free and no account had been given of her having changed. One of the responding officers remarked that her son, who had been in bed, said that she had fallen onto the bicycle.
Photos of him showed redness under his nose...a blood trail and some dried blood. While the woman had claimed her husband had ripped their house telephone from the wall, police noted the house phone was fully functional. A shirt the man had been wearing was covered in blood. There was also blood on the sheet of the bed. When the officers arrived they found the woman on the bed and assumed it was her blood. The defendant said he never saw her bleeding and that it was his blood which gushed from his nose.
No photos were ever taken of the bloody sheets or shirts. The wife said that when he hit her she was standing directly in front of him, face to face. The injury above her right eye could not have been inflicted by a punch from his right hand. She said he hit her with his right hand.
Bottom line: All 12 of us believed the couple had been in a co-dependent relationship that centered on alcohol and personal abuse. We were forced by law to acquit the defendant on all battery charges as he claimed self-defense (which, in the presence of history of violence, says extra force -- and even pursuit -- is permissible if someone is afraid bodily injury may be inflicted upon him).
In the incident at the restaurant/check-cashing establishment, not one witness was produced as to what happened. We didn't even get to hear testimony from the cashier who had cashed the check and told him he could not have a receipt because their machine was broken. When he asked her to write it out, she said she could not. She sent him to another woman and that woman is the one who called the manager and the police. She said he was drunk and angry and that their customers were upset. She never saw who hit who as she was busy doing other things.
Telling bits of testimony and evidence convinced us this man -- who has serious problems with drinking and anger no matter how you look at it -- was badly treated by the owner of the restaurant. The owner admitted he tried to give the defendant his check back. In examination, however, he said he held out the check with one hand while trying to take the money with his other hand. He said he had to forcibly pull the money out of the defendant's hand "and may have grazed his cheek" in the process. That, by law, is BATTERY. That, by law, is the first punch. And the defendant, angry and now enraged, decked the owner on the chin. The owner fell to the floor. The defendant then turned back to the cashier and asked if he could NOW have a receipt. The owner got up and ran to his office. He returned within less than a minute with a stun device. He stunned the defendant, from behind, three separate times. Someone then came from the kitchen and helped the owner eject the defendant from the building. Photos clearly showed the marks from the stun device on the defendant's back and shoulder. Photos taken a few days later showed severe bruises where he had been stunned.
The prosecution (district attorney's office representing the People of the State of California) had little to work with, unfortunately, in the way of evidence and witnesses. He told us afterward that he had attempted to get the defendant's son, but that the son no longer lives with either parent (the wife is actually the stepmother) and they could not get to him to serve him. No witnesses were ever identified from the check-cashing establishment. And SADLY, neither of the lead police officers at the two incidents was available to give testimony. One officer who responded to the apartment incident gave testimony to a lot of details NOT in his police report. The defense attorney got him to admit he had done a bad report. He was fresh out of police academy where, he claimed, he had gotten good training for assessing domestic violence. The defense attorney asked him if he thought his training for detecting domestic violence was as good and thorough as the training he received for writing reports!!!
We heard "her" story, we heard the secondary police officer's story and we heard the defendant's story. The one who came off as being the most credible was the defendant. Even more credible than the police officer who said he saw no evidence that the defendant had been bleeding. When showed the photos he denied seeing anything looking out of the ordinary under the defendant's nose. The rest of us saw the blood, as did the defense attorney.
Even though I thought the defendant more credible and, in the case of how he was handled by the police, badly treated both at his home and in the restaurant, I reckon he's a pretty ugly drunk with a tendency to throw stuff around and cause injury, either on purpose or by accident.
One thing that got my attention and perked me up considerably: Both lawyers asked their clients (husband and wife) to recount "other" incidents they could recall (many of them a matter of police record, by the way, and not disputed by either attorney). The defendant said that he came home from work one afternoon and was stunned to see his wife dressed in combat boots, camouflage pants and shirt, and wearing a beret and a black mask (like a ski mask). He said he just stood there not knowing what to think or say when she lunged at him and started beating on him. She knocked him down, he said, and then leaned over toward a piece of furniture from which she drew a machete!!! He said he rolled her over and stepped on the hand holding the machete and yelled at his son, who was watching, to run from the house. He said he then took the machete and began to leave when he felt something pass his right ear. She had thrown a hatchet at him and it lodged in the door. When the police arrived and entered the apartment, he said she attacked one of the police officers.
That was never called into question as factual and both attorneys referenced it in their closing arguments.
I was AMAZED.
We had a good lunch yesterday as we were treated to a nice meal at le Cheval, a fine French-Vietnamese restaurant a few blocks from the courthouse. It's a popular spot for Oakland politicos/movers and shakers. Today, we had sandwiches ordered for us (we chose what we wanted). They arrived just as we were being dismissed following the reading of our verdicts.
I came home and went to bed. I'm exhausted.
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Today was really fun and my client walked out of the interview with an approval for her green card. There were hugs and cheers, it was really a great day
Congrats to your client, Cilla! ;D
Thanks, she's a 56 year old mother of 9 children! Her husband (a legal permanent resident) initially filed for her years ago but then he cheated on her and they haven't been together in years. They never were legally divorced so she was still able to get her green card, but no one had told her that before. So, we filed it for her and today the husband flew back from California and he and 2 daughters went with us to the interview. As he said, it was the least he could do for her. When the interviewer asked why they weren't together he said it was about his infidelity. That was all the interviewer really needed to hear. From there on it was a piece of cake and she was approved in 10 minutes.
She is a very shy and humble woman. She really never smiled much and always let her children talk for her. That is until we walked out of the interview room she was glowing! Her daughter let out a "Yes" so loud I could hear it across the parking lot, LOL. It was a wonderful day
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Thanks so much for sharing that, Ron P.
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Well, it's time for me to leave work.
Be back later.
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Thanks for the report Ron. Hope you enjoyed the experience. Sounds like the jury did it's job in evaluating all the evidence.
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Mucho broken legs to DR TCB.
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Interesting case, DR Ron. Thanks for sharing. Some people are deeply troubled and have lives that make my life look like an eternal Disneyland.
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I watched 10 more episodes of DAVE'S WORLD. That leaves me with 9 more to watch tomorrow. I should be able to finish it easily by tomorrow night. They don't appear to be any special features.
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There have been a few interesting guest stars: Florence Henderson, Dick Martin, Reni Santoni, Wallace Langham, Tony Plana (Papi on UGLY BETTY), Lelani Jones. And Patrick Warburton has joined the show as a recurring regular.
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A very enjoyable episode of SUPERNATURAL tonight showing us more sides to Sam and Dean and their tight bond as brothers. Also loved the school teacher who gave Sam some good advice.
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I ended my evening watching tonight's BURN NOTICE. As always, an entertaining caper, but that Carla has GOT to go!
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Glad to hear about the good news from Vixmom
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Regarding Alex North's score for Death of a Salesman,
Was the score that was used in the film the same as the stage version? If so are there any surviving masters that you might be able to get the rights to supplement what recordings you have now?
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Heading downstairs to bed now.
Good night!
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If it isn't too late, break a leg vibes to TCB ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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... army fatigues, bandanas...
Garb of choice for revolutionaries/terrorists in training :)
Was your handle "Chesaurus"?
der Brucer
Garb of choice for poor college students. Used fatigues from Hodge Army/Navy Store: $1.50 and already broken in for you!
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Good Evening!
Whew!
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Finished with my viewing for the evening, although it's pretty early, so maybe I'll watch an episode of something or other.
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So... Another great day of auditions, final callbacks actually. Good people, good songs, good will all around. The "table" actually applauded after each audition, and the reaction was genuine and heartfelt. I even received "exit applause" at the end of the day. :)
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The movie I just finished was, for me, horrible. I think some people here loved it, and I know it was something of a critics' darling, but boy I did not laugh once in this purported comedy, and the reasons for it all had to do with its smart-ass attitude and lazy comedy writing - lines that I'm sure were hilarious to the writers but make the characters into complete caricatures, and once you do that, I'm done. They want you to root ala School Of Rock, only School Of Rock gets it right and this movie, which tries to have all worlds (especially that of Christopher Guest) gets it all wrong. Can anyone guess the film?
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I believe we may have discussed this on the Old Old Board (if you catch my drift), but those of us who ordered the OCR of Golden Rainbow from Steve and Eydie's personal site were then privy to an absolutely hilarious barrage of emails from their manager to Don Ho's manager for a supposed co-starring gig in Hawaii. It went on for some time before someone finally figured out it was being broadcast to the world. Steve & Eydie didn't want second billing to Don Ho, let's just put it that way. :)
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A Time for Singing? PLLLEEEEEAAAASSSSSEEEE.
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I met up with some friends at 5 Napkin Burger for dinner. Strangely enough, none of us at the table had a burger for dinner. Well, I guess I did, but it was Pork/Chorizo burger with manchego cheese and a romesco hummus. Quite tasty.
To start off, we shared a plate of their Deep-Fried Pickle and Pastrami Bites. Another surprisingly tasty culinary concoction. They roll slices of pastrami around bits of housemade bread & butter pickles, then coat them in a tempura-like batter for frying. They were served on a bed of sauerkraut with dabs of coarse mustard. Yum!
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time for me to go to sleep. This morning started at 5:45 AM and I have another long day tomorrow.
Night
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While we were dining, we happened to run into Graham Rowat, Kate Baldwin, and another old fried of mine from DC, Jim Ferris. Graham and Kate were in the San Fran run of White Christmas, and Graham is currently in tech for the Guys & Dolls revival. They just happened to be dining there tonight too - along with a slew of other "Broadway Babies". Good times. :)
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And my day finished with a recording session at Riverside Church. My friend, Glenn, wanted to record three songs, three arias for an audition tape. Considering that I was basically sight-reading the three selections, and that my Classical chops haven't been used in a while, it all went quite smoothly. Glenn listened to the playbacks. I didn't. I knew that if I did, I would start to here "everything", and since I was at the end of long day, that was the last thing I needed to do, to deal with. However, Glenn seemed happy with what he was hearing, and the engineer also had good things to say.
Whew!
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DR vixmom - I have a feeling your recovery period will be much shorter than normal. It's just a feeling I have. Just rest and recuperate. We know you're there, just like you know that we are here. :)
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I would love to release A Time For Singing and have been trying to do so for years - Warners is a tough nut to crack.
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DR MBarnum - Your new doctor has good taste.
;)
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I'm happy to see that the film I watched tonight was a complete and utter box-office dud. Of course, it was shown at Sundance and had a bidding war and the company that distributed the film paid an almost record sum for something at Sundance, almost as much as Little Miss Sunshine. Oops. They lost every cent of their investment, once one factors in prints and advertising.
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I had to go back to see if you had said Broadway or not--so, my next guess is:
PHILEMON
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DR Ron Pulliam - Thanks for the trial report. -Just how long did you end up deliberating? And did the court treat you guys to the lunch at Le Cheval?
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Well... My eyes are still "recovering" from sitting under some rather bright fluorescent lights today in the audition studio, so... And then having to read those three opera arias tonight... Well... I got some tired eyes right now. I shall continue to catch up in the morning.
Goodnight.
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Philemon may come at some point, but this is not the point. And it is Broadway.
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Philemon may come at some point, but this is not the point. And it is Broadway.
ANYA
CRY FOR US ALL
DONNYBROOK
I'm running out of shows. ;)
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WEHT DRG's Illya, Darling, BTW?
(an acronym laden post)
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DR Ron Pulliam - Thanks for the trial report. -Just how long did you end up deliberating? And did the court treat you guys to the lunch at Le Cheval?
We heard summations yesterday before lunch. The Court assigned three deputies to walk us over to the restaurant and we were given a menu from which we could order whatever we wanted. The meal was courtesy of the Superior Court (i.e., the taxpayers} We began deliberations at 1:30 p.m. yesterday. We voted on the second and third counts yesterday and found we were all in agreement.
We then began discussing the complexities of the first count with its three sub-counts (varying degrees of battery). We all realized early on that if we believed the defendant acted in self-defense on any one count, we had to go with self-defense on all the counts. We took a preliminary vote at the end of the day and found we were 11 for not guilty and one for guilty. The holdout said she needed to hear the actual transcript of the defendant's explanation of what happened when he pushed his wife and she fell on the floor. We were told we could have that this morning and we were done for the day at that point. First thing this morning, the transcriber read all the accounts from the defendant. We discussed it some more and began voting. We were unanimous on each vote for each of the counts.
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Philemon may come at some point, but this is not the point. And it is Broadway.
Could it be that musical version of "Breakfast at Tiffany's"? (I have no recall of its being legitimately issued on CD)
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"Cry For Us All"?
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OH! DR JMK has been there.
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I do have the best of Donny Brooks on CD but that's not quite the same thing.
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Philemon may come at some point, but this is not the point. And it is Broadway.
Can you say what year...or at least what decade in which it was written?
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Gratuitous Post #298!
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And since we're so close...
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Page 11 Post #300 Dance!!
;D
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I'll let everyone know as soon as the deal is signed and paid for. Otherwise, one of our merry lurkers might just do something untoward.
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Let me just say (for absolutely no reason) that I love direct deposit.
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That is all.
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;)