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Title: YIN AND YANG
Post by: bk on August 14, 2006, 12:20:43 AM
Well, you've read the notes, the notes had Yin and Yang, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're watching a DVD of Yin and Yang right now and laughing up a storm.
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Post by: bk on August 14, 2006, 12:27:28 AM
And the word of the day is: VOLUTION!
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 14, 2006, 04:02:40 AM
AstroBurger?

ASTROBURGER??? (http://www.astroburger.com/index.htm)

I remember AstroBurger from my many days (or is that nights) at Griff's, which is now but a memory, but was then across the street.  Great for feeding the munchies after hoisting a couple of beers.
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 14, 2006, 04:04:23 AM
I can come up with no anagrams for Volution.

Would a Volution Revolution go counter-clockwise?
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Post by: elmore3003 on August 14, 2006, 05:10:28 AM
Good morning, all!  I did not want to get up this morning.  I'm feeling quite lazy.

Outside of dinner plans for tonight, I have some time in the office this morning, perhaps a trip to the post office, and some work for Ms Blackhurst.

I have nothing else to add for the nonce.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ben on August 14, 2006, 05:20:50 AM
Nonce today and bloody yesterday from Vixmom, pretty soon we will be the most popular British influenced site on the Web.

Cherrio :-)
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Post by: Ben on August 14, 2006, 05:21:06 AM
Hello to the morning crew!
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Post by: Ginny on August 14, 2006, 05:40:40 AM
Monday morning greetings!  On what should be a workday for me, I have day of medical leave to take my mother to Cincinnati for an appointment with an eye specialist.  We have a couple of other errands, so I will probably be E & T most of the day.

TOD -

Calvin:  "If you could have anything in the world right now, what would it be?"

Hobbes (his stuffed tiger):  "...Hmmm..."

Calvin:  "Anything at all!  Whatever you want!"

Hobbes:  "A sandwich."

Calvin:  "A SANDWICH?!?  What kind of STUPID wish is THAT?!"  Talk about a failure of imagination!  I'd ask for a trillion billion dollars, my own space shuttle, and a private continent!"

Hobbes (munching on a sandwich he's just made for himself):  "I got MY wish."
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Post by: Ben on August 14, 2006, 06:21:49 AM
I forgot how much I LOVED Calvin and Hobbes when it was running. What a great strip that was.
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Post by: Ginny on August 14, 2006, 06:42:27 AM
I forgot how much I LOVED Calvin and Hobbes when it was running. What a great strip that was.

It was a favorite in our household, too, DR Ben.  Sometimes, we thought our son was Calvin.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ginny on August 14, 2006, 06:45:24 AM
Off to pick up my mom.

Bye for now.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 06:45:58 AM
Good morning all.  I'm at work, but not too awake, hopefully my coffee will kick in soon.

The cats have decided to have a fight every night as soon as I turn off my light to go to sleep.  Last night I had it.  I put Boo - who has become the instigator and attacker - in her room and shut the door.  You'd think I chopped off her leg. They were both extremely upset about that.   As soon as she was calm and quiet for awhile I let her out....right back at it.

I had to do that three times, but finally she just came into my room, jumped on the bed and went to sleep.  
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 06:47:13 AM
I tell you, I will be glad when she's a couple years older and decides to be fat and lazy
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 06:49:11 AM
The weather here today is beautiful! It's been soooo humid and today the air is much drier. It feels great.  The weather forecast is highs in the 80s all week. The weatherman said you have to go back 3 months to find a week where we didn't hit the 90s.  That's really unusual for here.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 06:52:06 AM
Well, I suppose I should don my cape and attempt to do justice.....

I have to think about the TOD.  I read a lot of philosophers in college and sort of took what I liked from several and mentally discarded the rest.....

Of course there's always the philosophy of Bobby McFerrin (not sure that's spelled right)  "Don't worry, be happy"
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ben on August 14, 2006, 07:06:12 AM
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
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Post by: Ben on August 14, 2006, 07:06:46 AM
Also, even though I'm not in recovery, I think One Day at a Time is a good philosophy.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 07:16:45 AM
Good morning!

We're inching back toward near-90 today, so I guess our little fall preview is now at an end. I did enjoy it supremely!

I got to luxuriate one more night with cool outside air and no need for a ceiling fan or central A/C spoiling the fresh air.

Beautiful outside right now, but it is going to get hot. Blah!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 07:18:04 AM
Put me down as another HUGE Calvin & Hobbes fan. Really loved it and bought some C&H collections just so I could continue to enjoy them after the talented creator decided to walk away from it after only 10 years.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 07:19:52 AM
Other than a new episode of THE CLOSER tonight, I still have no definite plans for viewing today.

I do have MR. AND MRS. SMITH recorded last night, but I'm not ready for another MR. MOTO quite yet. I've got CITY FOR CONQUEST readied for viewing, too, but may hold off on it a few days as well. It's such a downer.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 07:23:11 AM
SPeaking of CITY FOR CONQUEST, I was quite surprised watching one of the special features on THINK FAST MR. MOTO to learn about Harvey Parry. He was Peter Lorre's stunt man during the MOTO series and also did stunts for James Cagney in many films as well as serving as his boxing opponents in the four fight films Cagney did. He was even his stand in for RAGTIME. An interesting little featurette though, of course, these mini-documentaries about the unknown talents behind-the-scenes are never long enough for me.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 07:26:25 AM
The documentary I watched last night on the THANK YOU, MR. MOTO DVD was about producer Sol Wurtzel, another name I wasn't familiar with but learned some really fascinating information about him in the featurette. Who knew he was head of Fox's West Coast operations for many years? Can't believe I hadn't glimpsed his name in the credits of some of his films, but I hadn't.

The little film also gave some facts about Fox founder William Fox which I didn't know. Very interesting man. A more complete documentary on him is obviously needed.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:49:14 AM
What comes around goes around
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:49:38 AM
Be careful what you ask for, you might just get it
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Post by: PennyO on August 14, 2006, 08:09:01 AM
Clarity and intention create "destiny"... thoughts come from the same "place" that trees do; and are, in fact, made of the same "substance"... we can learn to direct energy to create a universe... "reality" is a subjective experience... that to which we direct the energy of our attention grows... attention and intention shape our individual reality... and more...
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 08:23:18 AM
Have to head for the showers now to get cleaned up for lunch with best friend John.

WBBL.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jrand73 on August 14, 2006, 08:48:45 AM
Welcome to new DR jhvw.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jrand73 on August 14, 2006, 08:51:15 AM
Let's see....we saw wedding dresses....learned that DRPENNYO lost a red dress....MR BK finished the replacement song....DR vixmom's house "reno" is coming along and The Vixter is in a musical review.

And that is just the tip of the iceberg.

WOW....things happen quickly around here.

Philosophy.....parts of Objectivism....although I supposed I embrace NO philosophy fully....ankle and thigh and upper half.

I must open my mail....there is a LOT today!  Hurray!
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jrand73 on August 14, 2006, 08:52:05 AM
Be careful what you ask for, you might just get it

A million dollars....please.  Tax Free.


*waits*  ;D
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 09:18:00 AM
A million dollars....please.  Tax Free.


*waits*  ;D

Hey! You stole my wish!  :D

OK, two million dollars tax free!  ;D
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 09:18:28 AM
Does this take us to Page Two?
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 09:19:14 AM
[move=up,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Page Two Dance!!![/move]
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: bk on August 14, 2006, 10:02:54 AM
I'm up, I'm up, and dealing with some stuff I don't enjoy dealing with, but it will be done soon.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 14, 2006, 10:03:00 AM

I do have MR. AND MRS. SMITH recorded last night, but I'm not ready for another MR. MOTO quite yet.


Is that the Hitchcock "Mr. and Mrs. Smith"?
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 14, 2006, 10:03:22 AM
Does this take us to Page Two?

Is that where you wanted to be?
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 14, 2006, 10:27:06 AM
Eye 2 luv Calvin & Hobbes!
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 10:34:31 AM
Eye 2 luv Calvin & Hobbes!

Me, three!!  I bought my sister the Complete Calvin and Hobbes for her birthday.  She loves it more than I do!
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jed on August 14, 2006, 10:45:58 AM
DR Penny O...

I've been meaning to mention that I finally got around to reading JEWISH THIGHS ON BROADWAY, a week or two ago and found it thoroughly delightful.  Such fun reading!  I hope the chance comes up for you to do your stage version around Seattle sometime so I can see you in action!
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jed on August 14, 2006, 10:48:58 AM
Catching up on the weekend's posts...

DR Vixmom, yesterday was your parents' 51st anniversary?  It just so happens that it was also my very own mother's 51st birthday!  Good day that August 13, 1955 was.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ben on August 14, 2006, 11:15:42 AM
Good God, Jed! I'm old enough to be your father! Where did the time go???
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Post by: Donna on August 14, 2006, 11:48:42 AM

A RECIPE FOR ZUCCHINI FRITTERS
Serves 4
1 pound zucchini (about 2 medium)
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest (1 lemon), plus 1 lemon for garnish, cut into 8 wedges (optional)
10 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley, stems removed and leaves finely chopped, plus more sprigs for garnish (optional)
1medium clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil

1. Using the large holes of a box grater, grate zucchini into a medium bowl. Add salt, lemon zest, chopped parsley, garlic, pepper, and eggs. Mix well to combine. Slowly add flour, stirring so no lumps form.

2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until oil sizzles when you drop a small amount of zucchini mixture into the pan. Carefully drop about 2 tablespoons zucchini mixture into pan; repeat, spacing fritters a few inches apart.

3. Cook fritters until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Turn fritters, and continue cooking until golden, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer fritters to a plate; set aside in a warm place. Cook remaining zucchini mixture, adding more oil to pan if necessary. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired; serve.

From www.MarthaStewart.com. Photograph by Dana Gallagher.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Donna on August 14, 2006, 11:56:34 AM


[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]Right You Are (If You Think You Are)!  (Luigi Pirandello)[/move]
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 14, 2006, 01:06:21 PM
It's an unusual day....
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 14, 2006, 01:06:49 PM
...a most unusual day...
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 14, 2006, 01:16:05 PM
Nice, Ron, but the balloons are hard to read.
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 14, 2006, 01:16:22 PM
I spent a few hours this weekend with the recent Criterion Collection release of Emeric Pressburger's and Michael Powell's "A Canterbury Tale."

It was a very satisfying film, I must say.  The story is by Powell and it was filmed in Kent where he was a boy and where his father was a (gentleman) farmer who grew hops.

It's a bit unusual as a mystery in that it revolves around an investigation by a trio of military people (one British female, one British male and one American male) into the exploits/identity of "the glueman" who, at night only, and sporadically, attacks women by putting glue in their hair.

The motive behind these attacks is kind of funny, but the investigation is sincere and takes the trio across some interesting and beautiful topography in Kent.  Another key player is the local magistrate who gives "lantern" lectures on local history and has a keen interest in the 600-year-old tales by Chaucer.

They are intended to be, ultimately, three more pilgrims who wind up in nearby Canterbury to do penance or seek miracles.  

American non-actor (but real Army sergeant) is John Sweet who has an interesting interview on the supplemental disc.  The female star was Sheila Sim who is married to Richard Attenborough, actor/director -- or, rather, Lord and Lady Attenborough, as they are now known.

There are some extraordinary moments in this leisurely film...and it captures a time/place that is eminently nostalgic.  The production values are extremely high, as befits an Archers production.  The black-and-white DVD transfer was immaculate to my eyes.  The film score by Allan Gray was a revelation.  Camerawork was gorgeous.

The supplementals include a couple of documentaries, one recent (and based on moments in the film) and one from the early 1940s -- "Listen to Britan" that is mesmerizing.

I highly recommend it all.

Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: S. Woody White on August 14, 2006, 01:17:07 PM
And what's this with all the snowmen cartoons in August?
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Post by: Ron Pulliam on August 14, 2006, 01:18:36 PM
And what's this with all the snowmen cartoons in August?

Tryin' to keep folks COOL!
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Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 01:20:33 PM
No, it's the Angelina Jolie/Brad Pitt MR. AND MRS. SMITH. I didn't have time this afternoon to watch it since lunch ran long. I checked the DVR, and it's exactly two hours, so I'll watch it tomorrow.

I think tonight before THE CLOSER comes on, I'll watch NBC's telecast of PSYCH from two weeks ago. I've seen it, of course, but this should be in high definition, and I'll get to see how cute James Roday is in high def. He's adorable in the standard defintion that USA broadcasts the show in.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 01:21:19 PM
CALVIN & HOBBES is hilarious at any season of the year.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 01:22:54 PM
Instead, this afternoon, I dubbed TWO WEEKS WITH LOVE onto a DVD-R. It's as deeply saturated as the laserdisc color-wise, and the image is somewhat sharper, so this will be the version I'll watch of this film from now on until Warners sees fit to offer us a commercial DVD of this charming film.
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Post by: bk on August 14, 2006, 01:47:57 PM
Back from a jog.  Yes, you heard that right - didn't get to jog until 1:15 because of dealing with some annoyances this morning, then a Terry Trotter meeting and a ton of telephonic calls, one of which seems interesting.  Must now go pick up mail at the mail place and maybe get something to eat, then I must spend the rest of the afternoon writing.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jrand73 on August 14, 2006, 01:55:47 PM
Yin and Yang were never as funny as This and That.
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Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 02:10:40 PM
Off to clean the dining room, do some reading, and then back to TV. I have THE MUPPET SHOW with Elton John cued up ready to play.


WBBL.
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Post by: Ginny on August 14, 2006, 02:14:51 PM
Back from transporting my mother to the eye specialist in Cincinnati.  On the way, we stopped at Bed, Bath, & Beyond to exchange the bedspread I took her there to buy 3 weeks ago, spent an hour or so at Border's, and had lunch at the Honey Baked Ham store/cafe.  Her exam revealed nothing to worry about and the new bedspread is much more to her liking.
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Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 02:25:00 PM
Okay, how's this for a "What a small world" moment?

Late last week, JMK posted this:

Quote
Special request:   Do any of you have the sheet music for JRB's Summer in Ohio?  I need it for an audition on Monday and someone took my copy and I don't know if I can get to a music store.  If you could email me PDFs/Jpegs, I'd be ever so grateful.

Well, today I went to lunch with my friend Margo (as usual) and she was talking about how her daughter is in Portland and has an audition today.  It's a group audition for about 50 different theater groups (so she says) and Alexis (Margo's daughter) is singing a song from JRB's The Last Five Years and that she's met an accompanist who knows JRB, has two kids and whose name is Jeffrey!  This must be our very own JMK!!  Of course, I've met, chatted and dined with JMK in person and now my co-worker's daughter just happened to meet him, too!  What a small world!! ;D

I have the song that JMK needed, but sadly, my scanner isn't working, so I couldn't help him with the audition. :(
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Post by: S. Woody White on August 14, 2006, 02:25:00 PM
Der Brucer and I had an update on how Angie is doing.

Remember Angie, the black Lab/retriever mix we fostered for a while?

We hadn't delivered her papers to her new family, with all her shots information and such, and there had been a mix-up on phone numbers.  The rescue society finally got around to connecting us with her family, and yesterday we drove over for the delivery.

Well, Angie is doing just great!  She is clearly happy with her home and family, and is having a great time being trained by them.  They all love her, too.

That's the good news.  The bad news is that when the rescue society called Angie's new dad, they gave him a horrible rant about how he hadn't paid them enough for the dog, that he wasn't fit to be an owner, just on and on for about twenty minutes or so.  Mind, these people had never met the new dad, wouldn't know him from Adam.  I don't know how he managed to put up with that rant for that long.

But the odds are that we won't be hearing from the society again.  They're royally p*$$ed at der Brucer for handing over Angie without getting the extra fifty bucks, for one thing.  Also, their website hasn't added any doggie profiles since der B ticked them off, which makes it seem very much like they're out of the business.  Which is just as well, given their attitudes.

Thus ends another chapter in our lives.  At least we found five good homes for five wonderful dogs.
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Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 02:25:57 PM
Woody, we posted at the EXACT same moment! ;)
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Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 02:28:26 PM
Of course, I just ready your post.  I'm sorry that that happened!
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Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 02:34:05 PM
And since we're ALMOST there...
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Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 02:35:00 PM
[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]PAGE THREE DANCE!![/move]




It's about time. ::)
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 14, 2006, 02:52:15 PM
Philosophy:

"Pay it Forward"

And I liked the movie too.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 14, 2006, 02:53:21 PM
Good to see a post from DR Jed who is young enough to be my grandson.
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 14, 2006, 02:54:45 PM
My nephew said the other day "There can't be many people who are grandfathers and still have their own grandfather living".  Nephew Malcom has five grandchildren.
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Post by: MusicGuy on August 14, 2006, 03:01:20 PM

Dear Esteemed, jogged, telephoned, and (hopefully) sated BK --

It's Monday ; Greet the dawn, Hie to the day, and embrace what is here now!  hmmmmmmm.....a segue into the TOD:

(maybe DR elmore could supply a harp interlude with female voices on an "ah" ....)
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Post by: MusicGuy on August 14, 2006, 03:04:50 PM

DP Kerry forwarded a wonderful "Mutts" cartoon to me.  In it, Mooch (I think) is explaining the watch on his arm, and no matter where the hands point, it just says "Now."

Not a bad place to stay centered in.  How much time do we all waste, regretting or worrying about things that are either before or after "Now."
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Post by: MusicGuy on August 14, 2006, 03:08:40 PM

TOD :

Because I've always been interested in the things you find in common, when reading about comparitive religion, I was, and still am, an admirer of the writings of Ernest Holmes.  He founded a religion called "Religious Science,"  and it has many similar ideas and tenets as found in "Unity" and "Christian Science."

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Post by: MusicGuy on August 14, 2006, 03:12:47 PM
TOD - cont. :

I also happen to have learned a lot of useful wisdom from the writings of a lady named Lois W.

I have a small foldover pamphlet titled "Just For Today" that stays tucked in my shirt pocket most of the time.  Lots of useful thoughts and wisdom in just a few sentences.
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Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 03:29:27 PM
My nephew said the other day "There can't be many people who are grandfathers and still have their own grandfather living".  Nephew Malcom has five grandchildren.

Has a picture been taken with all the different generations?  Shortly after my niece was born, they got a picture with five generations of my niece's father's family...my niece, her mother (my sister), her father and aunt (her father's sister), her grandmother (father's mother), great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother (who died a couple of years later).
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Post by: Tomovoz on August 14, 2006, 03:38:59 PM
Not as yet DR George. Logistics and distance don't make it easy but I hope it will happen. Even if it is a compromise with just members of each generation. My father has not met any of his great great grandchildren.
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Post by: Charles Pogue on August 14, 2006, 03:55:11 PM
Add me to the Calvin and Hobbes groupies.  I think I have every collection of the cartoons that came out and they still can make me laugh out loud.  There is now a boxed set of The Complete Calvin & Hobbes for around $90 bucks that I'll eventually have to get, I'm sure.
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Post by: bk on August 14, 2006, 05:01:47 PM
I don't think we have had nearly enough postings on the topic of the day.  I'm interested to hear everyone's thoughts.

Then again, I don't think we've had nearly enough postings period.

I'm almost to the end of act one doing rewrites and fixes to The Brain.  Between David and I, we're hoping to be finished by Friday and that's the script we'll go into rehearsal with.
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Post by: MusicGuy on August 14, 2006, 05:23:38 PM

Dear Esteemed and prolific BK --

Continued good luck and terrific ideas on the Brain material.  May you go into rehearsals with a gem of a script.

From my mouth to God's ears!  (And that's a form of philosophy also, so it pertains to the TOD :)  )
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Post by: bk on August 14, 2006, 06:01:09 PM
Most of the script worked to our satisfaction at the staged reading, but what didn't work was very obvious to both of us - we were on exactly the same page about fixes, most of which had to do with two characters, and strengthening the hero of the show and his family.  Even though it's a sendup, I feel you have to believe in the characters who have something to lose, i.e. their humanity.
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Post by: MBarnum on August 14, 2006, 06:16:30 PM
TOD:

"Do to other as thou wouldst they should do to thee, and do to none other but as thou wouldst be done to" -Socrates

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Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 06:21:16 PM
TOD:

"Do to other as thou wouldst they should do to thee, and do to none other but as thou wouldst be done to" -Socrates

Exactly. :)
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 06:25:38 PM
BK, I don't know if this is an issue, but when I posted my last post, the time stamp says 06:21:16pm, but the Official U.S. time (http://www.time.gov/timezone.cgi?Pacific/d/-8/java) said 06:14pm! (I don't remember how many seconds, though).  That's a seven minute difference.  Just letting you know, in case something needs to be done about it...or not.

And I posted this post at exactly 06:19:00.
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Post by: TCB on August 14, 2006, 06:47:10 PM
T.O.D.


This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.


-- William Skakespeare
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Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 07:03:14 PM
T.O.D.


This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.


-- William Skakespeare

Now THAT'S my new philosophy!  Actually, I use the line "To thine own self be true" quite a bit.  I should've remembered it myself...but I didn't. ::) Thanks for choosing it, TCB. :)
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Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 07:07:04 PM
And now...to home.  Later!
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Post by: bk on August 14, 2006, 07:12:32 PM
I don't know why the timestamp here is so off.

I don't know why we have this dearth of postings on a Monday.  Get with it, people, or be bitch-slapped from here to eternity and hell and back.
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Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:39:26 PM
Oh good heavens, must I really go on a frenzy?
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:40:01 PM
Well it appears I'm all alone so I guess I'll try to frenzy
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:41:11 PM
I had a great sentencing today. Let's just say I kicked butt and took names. My client ended up with 1 day probation and the government got chewed out for the way they handled the case
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:41:44 PM
Somnedays it just works
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:42:22 PM
then i went out and met some friends for wine
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:42:39 PM
and another glass of wine
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:43:32 PM
The night is cool, the windows are open and the cats are only mildly interested in tearing each other to shreds
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:44:11 PM
Ok, I think that't about all I have to say right now.  
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:44:44 PM
Oh, I can get us to 90 posts.....the sun'll come out tomorrow....someone stop me please
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:45:51 PM
I really need to clean the house, guess it won't be done tonight.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:46:33 PM
PAGE 4 dance.....something fine and mellow
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 07:47:14 PM
DR Jennifer...I see you...take the ball and run with it for awhile.  I have a couple things I need to do....laters
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 08:31:45 PM
Had some fun viewing tonight. Started off with THE MUPPET SHOW with Elton John.

Can he ever have been so youthful and fit? (Can I ever have been?) Just scary to see him in this period of his career.

Funny how I see movie stars who had long career like Crawford, Davis, Wayne, etc. and their changes over the years I can take with the blink of an eye. But seeing the young Elton John tonight REALLY made me feel supremely OLD.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 08:34:02 PM
PSYCH in high definition was a lot of fun. It was that fun case about the missing $5 million antique engagement ring (I think this was the third episode of the series). NBC probably won't show many more of the episodes on Monday nights, but I certainly enjoyed seeing this one in widescreen.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Charles Pogue on August 14, 2006, 08:34:34 PM
I agree with TCB...Shakespeare's the only philosopher I need.

I never studied philosophy in school.  I don't know from philosophy.  My basic philosophy is the three  "g's".  "Grow up, quit griping, get on with it."
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 08:36:16 PM
THE CLOSER had a episode with a wonderful twist in the middle of the show, but apart from that, I guessed this week's murderer pretty easily. (Admittedly, the list of suspects was pretty thin this week.)

And the interrogations of Brenda concerning her past association with Will Pope gave another dimension to the show with brenda feeling vulnerable and in danger of losing what she's fought so hard to achieve at the LAPD - respect.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 08:37:21 PM
Tonight's MEDIUM repeat had some scary moments, but I remember commenting during the season that I found the resolution much too quick and too pat. I still feel it was.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 08:38:59 PM
Before PSYCH came on, I put in FORBIDDEN PLANET. Since a new remastered special edition disc is coming in a few months, I figured I'd watch this old transfer one last time since I will likely never see this DVD again once I get the new version (unless Warners manages to botch it up.)

More about it tmorrow.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 08:40:16 PM
I will more than likely get to MR. AND MRS. SMITH (no, not the Hitchcock one) tomorrow, too.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: bk on August 14, 2006, 08:45:03 PM
Well, eight-thirty on a Monday night and we're heading towards a new all-time low unless we get a frenzy or two.  Congratulations to all the errant and truant for helping to achieve that dubious distinction.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: MBarnum on August 14, 2006, 08:55:10 PM
Well, here is a post.

I just watched the first episode on my budget DVD of 12 episodes from 1950 THE BUFFALO BILL, JR TV series...it was a lot of fun...that Dick Moore has a whole lot a personality...I don't know how popular this show was, but I hope it did well. I look forward to watching the other 11 episodes on the discs.

Also with this disc were episodes of the 1950s western FRONTIER DOCTOR, which was quite entertaining as well. I watched all 6 episodes a few months back. Had never heard of the show before, but it had some very interesting storylines.

6 episodes of the 1960s comedy/western series PISTOLS AND PETTICOATS filled out the disc...I only got through 2 before giving up. One of my interviewees Dorothy Green appeared in one episode, so at least that was fun. I understand that star Ann Sheridan passed away during the shows run...she looked very ill in the two episodes that I saw.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: MBarnum on August 14, 2006, 08:56:03 PM
By the way all 24 or so TV episodes only cost like $4.00 at Ross' Dress for Less.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jrand73 on August 14, 2006, 08:57:36 PM
I like to Dress for Less.....but I would never wear DVD's.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jrand73 on August 14, 2006, 08:58:17 PM
A perfect boy doesn't have to be
a Hercules.
A perfect boy doesn't have to be
Euripides.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jrand73 on August 14, 2006, 08:58:39 PM
I wonder how many kids thought the lyrics were:

Your rippa deez?
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jrand73 on August 14, 2006, 09:01:16 PM
There is a bumper on TCM right now that has Miss Joanne Woodward dissing Miss Lana Turner's performance in THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE.

I guess miss Woodward's New Yawk/Method/Plain Jane style has always escaped me....but this is too much!!!

Joanne should take another look at her performances in NEW KIND OF LOVE, RALLY ROUND THE FLAG BOYS, and FROM THE TERRACE before she starts throwing around too much criticism.  :o
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jrand73 on August 14, 2006, 09:01:59 PM
What is the name of that collection, DR MBARNUM?
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jrand73 on August 14, 2006, 09:10:45 PM
I think I will watch Mr Johnny Depp in THE LIBERTINE
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Jrand73 on August 14, 2006, 09:11:07 PM
Shore is quiet in these hyer parts.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 09:11:35 PM
Yes, I remember Ann Sheridan passing away during the run of PISTOLS 'N PETTICOATS. The show's ratings were very poor even before she passed away, and I'm not sure the show made it through an entire season of episodes. I could go look it up. I'm downstairs and the reference books are all upstairs.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 09:17:05 PM
PISTOLS AND PETTICOATS filmed 26 episodes.

BUFFALO BILL, JR. made 40 episodes.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Cillaliz on August 14, 2006, 09:22:36 PM
oh my, where is everyone????   I tried to frenzy, but now I must sleep.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 09:25:37 PM
Having watched Glenda Jackson in SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY recently and her cameo in THE BOY FRIEND over this past weekend, I got a hankering to see THE MUSIC LOVERS. Came to learn I did not have it on laserdisc, the VHS is pan and scan (it's a Panavision movie), and the DVD is not on the docket for any near future release. (All I had was the soundtrack LP.)

Funny which films get chosen for release and which don't.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 09:26:39 PM
oh my, where is everyone????   I tried to frenzy, but now I must sleep.

Well, I'm right here. Trying to post things myself to get us over 122, our all-time low.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ann on August 14, 2006, 09:29:29 PM
I'll help.  
I should know from philosophy...it was my major after all.  Let me think..
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: TCB on August 14, 2006, 09:29:38 PM
Well, here is a post.

I just watched the first episode on my budget DVD of 12 episodes from 1950 THE BUFFALO BILL, JR TV series...it was a lot of fun...that Dick Moore has a whole lot a personality...I don't know how popular this show was, but I hope it did well. I look forward to watching the other 11 episodes on the discs.

Also with this disc were episodes of the 1950s western FRONTIER DOCTOR, which was quite entertaining as well. I watched all 6 episodes a few months back. Had never heard of the show before, but it had some very interesting storylines.

6 episodes of the 1960s comedy/western series PISTOLS AND PETTICOATS filled out the disc...I only got through 2 before giving up. One of my interviewees Dorothy Green appeared in one episode, so at least that was fun. I understand that star Ann Sheridan passed away during the shows run...she looked very ill in the two episodes that I saw.


Mr. Barnum, that is no way to start a frenzy.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ann on August 14, 2006, 09:30:36 PM
I've always been really fond of Des Cartes.  The meditations were some of the most entertaining reading I did during my college years.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: TCB on August 14, 2006, 09:30:57 PM
This should be one post:


I just watched the first episode on my budget DVD of 12 episodes from 1950 THE BUFFALO BILL, JR TV series...it was a lot of fun...that Dick Moore has a whole lot a personality...I don't know how popular this show was, but I hope it did well. I look forward to watching the other 11 episodes on the discs.

Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: TCB on August 14, 2006, 09:31:49 PM
This should be the second post:

Also with this disc were episodes of the 1950s western FRONTIER DOCTOR, which was quite entertaining as well. I watched all 6 episodes a few months back. Had never heard of the show before, but it had some very interesting storylines.

Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ann on August 14, 2006, 09:31:58 PM
Plato and Socrates are two of my favorites.  The Trial and Death of Socrates is one I'll still pull out and read from time to time.  
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 09:32:00 PM
Meant to mention that FRONTIER DOCTOR ran one season - 39 episodes.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ann on August 14, 2006, 09:32:10 PM
Hey, I got us to page five!
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: TCB on August 14, 2006, 09:32:42 PM
And this would be the third:


6 episodes of the 1960s comedy/western series PISTOLS AND PETTICOATS filled out the disc...I only got through 2 before giving up. One of my interviewees Dorothy Green appeared in one episode, so at least that was fun. I understand that star Ann Sheridan passed away during the shows run...she looked very ill in the two episodes that I saw.

Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ann on August 14, 2006, 09:33:09 PM
I can't quote nearly as much philosophy as I should be able to, given my background.  I enjoyed it during college, but i was ready to let it go once I graduated.  
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: TCB on August 14, 2006, 09:33:28 PM
Forgive me for that, but desperate times call for desperate measures.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 09:33:40 PM
A page dance would get us over the hump of the all-time low!
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ann on August 14, 2006, 09:34:10 PM
I was up during the night last night, suffering from jumping stomach.  As a result, I am a tired puppy tonight.  I might turn in early.  My name is Ann and I am a Wussburger.  So there.  
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Matt H. on August 14, 2006, 09:34:35 PM
And now that we've passed it, I'm heading for bed.

Good night, all!
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ann on August 14, 2006, 09:34:45 PM
what is the all time low, again?
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Ann on August 14, 2006, 09:35:06 PM
ok, as long as we passed it.  
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: TCB on August 14, 2006, 09:35:56 PM
what is the all time low, again?


Hmm, let me think!
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Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: TCB on August 14, 2006, 09:36:37 PM
I believe it is 122, Ann.
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Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: TCB on August 14, 2006, 09:38:11 PM



Of course, I could be wrong!
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: TCB on August 14, 2006, 09:39:38 PM
I know, I know.............


"Cheap, TCB!  Cheap!"
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Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: bk on August 14, 2006, 09:41:24 PM
We do have two-and-a-half hours, but given the extreme WUSSBURGERING of these summer months, I doubt we'll go very high.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: TCB on August 14, 2006, 09:41:26 PM
Now, I must go to bed.  My brain is dripping into my shoes.*


*Perhaps that could be the title of a song in BK's show!
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: MusicGuy on August 14, 2006, 09:49:47 PM

Dear Esteemed, frustrated, and definitely unsated BK --

I've learned something yet again....the "wussburger" designation is new to me.  Oh dear, I don't stay up as late as I used to, but at least I contributed several answers to the TOD.  I'm contemplating the total oral destruction of a Hagen-Dazs bar, and then toddling off to the sleeping room!  May you dream of latkes and crackerjack shrimp !
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: MusicGuy on August 14, 2006, 09:50:22 PM

G'night DRs .........
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 09:52:14 PM
I've always been really fond of Des Cartes.  The meditations were some of the most entertaining reading I did during my college years.

"I think, therefore, I am."  Des Cartes

"I'm pink, therefore, I'm Spam."  Anonymous.

;)
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 09:57:55 PM
Early today, when the topic was new, I just happened to be surfing the Internet and found this little Calvin (without Hobbes) panel:
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Adriana Patti on August 14, 2006, 10:19:43 PM
Just thought I would come on and give the review of the newest Guy Haines CD, fresh off my mothers lips....

"The CD is just wonderfully romantic and I dont know why some young rich 20 year old girl hasnt listened to it and latched onto him."

I love my mother (:
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Tomovoz on August 14, 2006, 10:20:20 PM
My DVD purchase of the day - at great expense NOT - "Trapeze".. It's good to go back and visit childhood memories.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Adriana Patti on August 14, 2006, 10:20:42 PM
I need to get a new picture up, Im sick of that one...
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Tomovoz on August 14, 2006, 10:22:54 PM
Today in the land of OZ  it is pretending to be "Spring".

I've never really understood the "indian summer" concept. Perhaps this is Aboriginal Winter.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Tomovoz on August 14, 2006, 10:25:47 PM
We've never adopted the "Native Australian" term for our indigenous people.  In some areas they are now referred to as "Koori" people but I think it really only a reference to "Tribes" from S.E.  Australia.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Tomovoz on August 14, 2006, 10:26:32 PM
The above posts are for the sake of posting!
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Tomovoz on August 14, 2006, 10:27:36 PM
DR Adriana - I see Baby June but I think "Heidi".
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 10:30:05 PM
DR Adriana - I see Baby June but I think "Heidi".

I was thinking the exact same thing! ;D
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 10:30:24 PM
And since we're finally so close...
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 10:30:58 PM
PAGE SIX!!!
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: Tomovoz on August 14, 2006, 10:39:19 PM
From Heidi my musical memories seek out "Swiss Maid" from Del Shannon and then go on to "Wolverton Mountain" .  Oh that the rest of mind would be so organised.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: bk on August 14, 2006, 10:45:10 PM
That's a very nice review from Adriana's mum.  I'll let Guy know.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: DearReaderLaura on August 14, 2006, 10:47:52 PM
I do not have anything to say today. Really.
Title: Re:YIN AND YANG
Post by: George on August 14, 2006, 11:54:00 PM
My sister went on-line today and was perusing some condos for sale for me to think about buying...since she wants to sell the house I'm renting from her...and I don't want to buy a house.  I think that I'll be moving sooner than rather later!