Topic: WHAT A DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES (Read 24209 times)

Jrand73 · « **Reply #90 on:** November 01, 2005, 11:42:48 AM »

I am watching WHMB the local religious channel.

Zsa Zsa Gabor just moved in next to Mr Ed.

Ginny · « **Reply #91 on:** November 01, 2005, 11:54:54 AM »

Back from the doctor, who says I have allergies (I think to moldy leaves) and gave me Allegra, nasal spray, and a flu shot. No bronchitis or pneumonia, which is always a worry for me, so I guess I'll go back to work tomorrow.

Dan (the Man) · « **Reply #92 on:** November 01, 2005, 12:03:01 PM »

Quote from: JRand55 on November 01, 2005, 11:42:48 AM

I am watching WHMB the local religious channel.

Zsa Zsa Gabor just moved in next to Mr Ed.

Oy! At first I thought that was some kind of euphemism for Zsa Zsa kicking the bucket.

Ginny · « **Reply #93 on:** November 01, 2005, 12:03:09 PM »

Quote from: Jason on November 01, 2005, 09:48:01 AM

I feel guilty every time my parents leave to go home after coming to visit me. I'm not sure why. Part of it has to do with knowing just how much money they have spent to come visit me. Part of it also has to do with feeling guilty that I'm not as sad to see them go as they are to be leaving me. I love my family very much, but I didn't cry when they left. Is that bad?

Speaking as a mom, DR Jason, I'd say, "No, it's not bad, just a sign that you've found your own way." When we took our son back to UC this fall, after we'd unloaded the cars we went out to dinner. I asked if he needed any help unpacking and he said, "NO." Then I asked if he wanted us to leave and he said, "YES." Then he got a real guilty look and asked if it made me feel bad for him to say that. I said I'd be more upset if he didn't want us to leave. As I said in my email, your relatives are lucky to have someone to visit in the city who can show them such a good time.

JMK · « **Reply #94 on:** November 01, 2005, 12:06:49 PM »

Quote from: JRand55 on November 01, 2005, 11:42:48 AM

I am watching WHMB the local religious channel.

Zsa Zsa Gabor just moved in next to Mr Ed.

Exactly what religion is this?

Tomovoz · « **Reply #95 on:** November 01, 2005, 12:30:37 PM »

Jim Stafford said it.....

Joy · « **Reply #96 on:** November 01, 2005, 12:33:10 PM »

DR Jason, hello, nice to see you again!

Your candid post touched me, because - although I'm not all that much older than you - it wasn't so long ago that I had the same issues with my family. In fact, I still have a bit of them today. It seems I just can't control myself when my mom is here for too long and I end up acting like a total beaver and hating myself for it. And when I visit my dad for too long, I get really irritable and I can't wait to leave. I start feeling really judgmental toward my family and wishing they were a little more enlightened (because I'm such a shining example of a perfect human being :rolleyes: )

Hey look, I love my family and I respect and admire what's great about them; but these people are not *chosen* to be part of our lives. Not by us, anyway. And we have a lot in common with them, much more than we are quite comfortable with, and often the most irritating qualities they display are the ones we hate the most about ourselves. Personally, it's one of my most primal fears (TOD!) that I'm going to turn out like my mom; and there's one thing about my dad in particular that I worry will rear its ugly mug in my own life.

I think it's okay to feel guilty, because it shows you're a sensitive human being with compassion who recognizes when you are treating people in a way you would not like to be treated. Just recognize it for what it is and give yourself a break for being a human being. And know that you're not alone -- I feel your pain!

Jennifer · « **Reply #97 on:** November 01, 2005, 12:52:23 PM »

Hi DR Joy!

I was also thinking about DR Jason's post. But I was thinking about what he said about crying when they leave. I think it is more common to cry for a boyfriend/girlfriend leaving as opposed to parents or aunts/uncles.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #98 on:** November 01, 2005, 12:54:26 PM »

Quote from: Dan (the Man) on November 01, 2005, 12:03:01 PM

Oy! At first I thought that was some kind of euphemism for Zsa Zsa kicking the bucket.

It's the Church of TVLAND, I guess. They show reruns from 1 pm until 7 pm and then local ministers and DAVEY & GOLIATH all night.

Ed was packing his horseshoes and going to Australia to do a movie with Zsa....but decided to stay with Wilbur instead.

This was followed by MY THREE SONS - but I don't watch Beverly Garland and Dodie episodes.....I just can't take it!

Matt H. · « **Reply #99 on:** November 01, 2005, 12:57:28 PM »

DR Jennifer, thanks for the information about SUPERNATURAL. That would make one fewer show to program into the DVR. Great!

Ben · « **Reply #100 on:** November 01, 2005, 12:59:20 PM »

Welcome Back Joy!!!

Matt H. · « **Reply #101 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:01:46 PM »

We were all pondering the question of "The Stolen Costume" last week and never came to any conclusions.

But it is BEYOND lousy. I've seen public domain Z-films look better than that episode.

Matt H. · « **Reply #102 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:05:28 PM »

I think it's normal to feel guilty, DR Jason, but I wouldn't waste time worrying about it. Chicks leave the nest and make their own ways in the world. Their function now should be for emotional SUPPORT when you need it.

Oh, how I identified with the prodding about pretty girls and getting married. At age 35 or 36, I finally told my father and mother I was not getting married and they needed to stop talking about it. I do think that's the last time they ever did mention it, but it was common for them to try to fix me up with dates until I moved away from them to another city.

Matt H. · « **Reply #103 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:07:10 PM »

Back from my home theater "load-in." All went very smoothly despite having to deal with an antiquaited cable box.

But glad to have that behind me.

Matt H. · « **Reply #104 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:09:49 PM »

When I got in, I watched EXTRAS from Sunday night.

Honestly, I did laugh, but all the back-and-forth about men who could or couldn't be gay because they had been married with children got rather tedious.

And the guest star was someone who's obviously well known in Britain but not known here, so his involvement with a woman half his age didn't have quite the impact to me that it might have had to a Britisher who hated to see the young girl using him and carrying on with a studly stagehand behind his back.

Matt H. · « **Reply #105 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:11:19 PM »

Then, I went to my to-watch shelf and pulled off SILKWOOD.

Another disappointment: it's a flat letterbox transfer, non-anamorphic from our friends at MGM. I'll watch it because I like the movie and want to see it again after a long, long time, but it didn't make me happy to see such a penny-pinching transfer.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #106 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:24:54 PM »

Highs in the 50's today....rain this morning....but clear and sunny this afternoon.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #107 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:25:12 PM »

I've made an afternoon appointment with an optometrist.

Lately, I've been having difficulty "focusing"...especially when my eyes are tired.

That, and I seem to have better focus with my glasses off than on.

It's been a few years since my last eye exam, so I shouldn't be terribly surprised at the necessity to go again.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #108 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:27:12 PM »

The postman has left me a batch of treasures, all from eBay purchases.

It's just like Christmas lately.

It's just gotta stop, that's all!

Mercy, mercy me....!

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #109 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:27:58 PM »

Thanks for the info, JRand55. I always forget about poor Russell Arms.

Don't know why.

Matt H. · « **Reply #110 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:30:33 PM »

I have AMazon packages scheduled for tomorrow and Thursday.

Today, all I got was the CD soundtrack of MGM's HIT THE DECK.

MBarnum · « **Reply #111 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:31:17 PM »

Quote from: JRand55 on November 01, 2005, 12:54:26 PM

This was followed by MY THREE SONS - but I don't watch Beverly Garland and Dodie episodes.....I just can't take it!

Amen! (although use caution, as I believe little Dodie appears in one of those Adam-12 episodes!)

Matt H. · « **Reply #112 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:32:44 PM »

On the way to my installation, I listened to the soundtracks of MGM's BRIGADOON and ANNIE GET YOUR GUN. I'm convinced that had she been able to complete the movie, Judy Garland would have re-recorded several of her numbers before the film's release.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #113 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:42:35 PM »

Quote from: Ron Pulliam on November 01, 2005, 01:25:12 PM

I've made an afternoon appointment with an optometrist.

DR Ron Pulliam, quick! how many fingers am I holding up? I went for my eye exam a week ago, and my sight is pathetic.

I just read of the death of Paula Laurence, a tough old broad, wonderful comedienne, and lovely friend. She was 89, although I suspect she was possibly older. She was a good friend and her stories of singing in night clubs in the 1940s, working with Orson Wells, Kurt Weill, Moss Hart, and others were fascinating. There is a wonderful drawing of her by Paul Cadmus, published in a collection of his drawings, and it's a pity that her two songs in ONE TOUCH OF VENUS were not recorded with the Mary Martin/Kenny Baker sessions. She is on the Decca recording of ROBERTA with Kitty Carlisle and Alfred Drake. I will miss her and remember her charm and glamour.

Jed · « **Reply #114 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:44:51 PM »

Quote from: JRand55 on November 01, 2005, 11:42:48 AM

I am watching WHMB the local religious channel.

Zsa Zsa Gabor just moved in next to Mr Ed.

Just as God would want it.

Joy · « **Reply #115 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:48:56 PM »

Jed, that was your 1776th post! God bless America!

Matt H. · « **Reply #116 on:** November 01, 2005, 01:58:58 PM »

I read about Paula Lawrence earlier today, too. Would have loved to hear some of her stories about Ethel Merman.

Matt H. · « **Reply #117 on:** November 01, 2005, 02:00:54 PM »

I'm a little earlier than usual, but I'm on my way down now for the cleaning ritual of the day.

WBBL.

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #118 on:** November 01, 2005, 02:01:34 PM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on November 01, 2005, 01:42:35 PM

DR Ron Pulliam, quick! how many fingers am I holding up?

Those are fingers???

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #119 on:** November 01, 2005, 02:03:25 PM »

Here's something totally out of left field:

The song "Say One For Me" has been running through my head all day. First, by Bing Crosby alone. Then, as a duet with Debbie Reynoles.

"The next time you say one,
Say one for me.
The next time you pray one,
Pray one for me.
And you have my promise
I'll say one for you.
The next best thing to one prayer is two."

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