And the word of the day is: DILATORY!
Good morning, all! By the tme I had a bite to eat, secured the apartment, and turned out the lights, it was well past midnight, so I slept late this morning. Today iincludes some research online at the NYPL so I'll walk down there around 11:30 or so.
The cast recording list sent out all the FOLLIES reviews, so I've read them all. My impression, like my impression of Frank Rich's rave for Susan Shulman's second rate TEENY TODD at Circle in the Square, is that a lot of the good reviews for this production are coming from reviewers who missed the chance 40 years ago to rave about the piece. I'm still amazed that the director selected the set and lighting designers he did, since I feel it's those areas that prevent much of this piece from ever working as well as it should; the actors set the mood, but the set and lighting push the mystery and the magic as much as the haunting score, and it's all too real and mundane an atmosphere for a theatre of ghosts; the past scenes and the ghosts don't have the stage effects to convey that they're not a part of this time and place, and the set is far too solid and unimaginative. For example, why are there three walls to this set? Shouldn't the wings of the stage mysteriously move on forever rather than give the appearance that the audience is watching a solid room under construction?
Warren Carlyle is a lovely man, and I think that a lot of the nice comments the idiot director is getting in the press actually should go to Warren.
I also forgot how poor the sound design is; I was sitting in the second row, center, of the mezzanine and that 28-piece orchestra never sounded like a live orchestra to me to me. Instead of the sound of a live band floating out of the pit, it sounded tinny and came through loud speakers. Do any sound designers, except for Scott Lehrer who did SOUTH PACIFIC and FINIAN'S RAINBOW, know what a live band sounds like? Jonathan's work is amazing, and while everyone is raving about a full orchestra in that pit, it could all be coming from a phonograph.
So, there you have my take on FOLLIES, a great show let down once again by its creative staff.
I have no more news. I ned to dig around in my carton of 2011 receipts to find the US postal one for the carton I shipped to Dublin over a week ago. I don't believe it's shown up yet and I paid a lot in postahe. I want to know where it is. There's been no word from the Man In Philadelpha over my last email, and I was sure we'd be in discussions by now over my dissatisfaction with some aspects of this job.
So, more coffee, my meds, and a trip to the library.
I forgot all about THE YELLOW ROLLS ROYCE!
Tuesday morning greetings! Paramedic Rob has just started his first day of training as an employee of EMT, Inc.
Tuesday morning greetings! Paramedic Rob has just started his first day of training as an employee of EMT, Inc.
~~~Successfull First Day Vibes for DS Paramedic Rob!!~~~
Is there someone who can drive you home, George? or can you take a car service?
JMK may just be very busy - he was away and now it is the beginning of the school year for his boys and the beginning of the busy season at church -
you know what they said to Little Boy Blue --- leave them alone and they'll come home ....
Tuesday morning greetings! Paramedic Rob has just started his first day of training as an employee of EMT, Inc.
DR George did you pick out new glasses or will you go back for them when you can see better? Do you order your contacts on-line?
DR George did you pick out new glasses or will you go back for them when you can see better? Do you order your contacts on-line?
I've never gotten contacts on-line. They gave me five pairs of daily-wear contacts to try, since I've never used daily wear contacts before, and they said that the kind that I had been wearing aren't going to be made for much longer...and these are cheaper. I didn't pick out new frames, yet. At first glance, I didn't like much of what they had available. I'm going to go back next week after using these trial contacts and decide something then. I do need new lenses and I'll probably get something similar to what I have now (Silhouettes (http://www.silhouette.com/)). At least, I'll be able to keep my current frameless "frames" until the new ones come in.
had some matzo brei and a bagel for lunch
Sorry DR Laura.
Hiya, Vixter!
Hi, DR Vixter09! How's school?
We've missed you! We are always interested in the happenings at The Vix Home.
Nice to see you, Vixter!
Fine! Can you believe it's almost a year since we were at Bruce's book-signing?
Hi Vixter09. You shall have to post more often & get your hero status back. I hope you become used to your scary teacher.
Vixter, sometimes the scary teacher is just trying to weed out the students who don't really want to learn.
Hi, DR Vixter09! How's school?
Other then that, does anyone associate any songs with me? One of the extra credits is to hand in a c.d. of "The Soundtrack Of My Life".
Ack. They just issued a dust storm warning. WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER DUST STORM! WE NEED RAIN!
Ack. They just issued a dust storm warning. WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER DUST STORM! WE NEED RAIN!
Bummer and NO DUST STORM VIBES!!!!!!
Hi, DR Vixter09! How's school?
Other then that, does anyone associate any songs with me? One of the extra credits is to hand in a c.d. of "The Soundtrack Of My Life".
Is this how the assignment was explained to you? I'm curious because if I were asked to make a soundtrack of my life it would be made up of music that had special meaning & memories to me.
For the top song when on your birth day... http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/number-one-songs-by-year/?y=1993 At least it is at this site, others show different songs ???
Hi, DR Vixter09! How's school?
Other then that, does anyone associate any songs with me? One of the extra credits is to hand in a c.d. of "The Soundtrack Of My Life".
Is this how the assignment was explained to you? I'm curious because if I were asked to make a soundtrack of my life it would be made up of music that had special meaning & memories to me.
For the top song when on your birth day... http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/number-one-songs-by-year/?y=1993 At least it is at this site, others show different songs ???
Just a soundtrack to my life. I'm just wondering if anyone has any good ideas is all.
Hi, DR Vixter09! How's school?
Other then that, does anyone associate any songs with me? One of the extra credits is to hand in a c.d. of "The Soundtrack Of My Life".
Is this how the assignment was explained to you? I'm curious because if I were asked to make a soundtrack of my life it would be made up of music that had special meaning & memories to me.
For the top song when on your birth day... http://www.bobborst.com/popculture/number-one-songs-by-year/?y=1993 At least it is at this site, others show different songs ???
Just a soundtrack to my life. I'm just wondering if anyone has any good ideas is all.
Howdy, vixter! I'm surprised the soundtrack of your life isn't composed of Broadway tunes.
LOL elmore, I'm thinking it will include many Broadway tunes.
Vixter, please let us know what you end up with. I'm sorry I can't think of a song for you.
My eyes are now dilated...and everything is somewhat blurry. I don't know how long I can last at work, but I'll stick it out for a while, at least.
DR Vixter09 - how about "Broadway Baby"?
Can you believe that shortly Kritzerland will be releasing its 100th CD? And it's a personal Holy Grail title for me and one I've been talking about for some weeks here.
Can you believe that shortly Kritzerland will be releasing its 100th CD? And it's a personal Holy Grail title for me and one I've been talking about for some weeks here.
Can you believe that shortly Kritzerland will be releasing its 100th CD? And it's a personal Holy Grail title for me and one I've been talking about for some weeks here.
I am officially still a barrista and a bookseller, although in another retail chain: Barnes & Noble.
DR George did you pick out new glasses or will you go back for them when you can see better? Do you order your contacts on-line?
I've never gotten contacts on-line. They gave me five pairs of daily-wear contacts to try, since I've never used daily wear contacts before, and they said that the kind that I had been wearing aren't going to be made for much longer...and these are cheaper. I didn't pick out new frames, yet. At first glance, I didn't like much of what they had available. I'm going to go back next week after using these trial contacts and decide something then. I do need new lenses and I'll probably get something similar to what I have now (Silhouettes (http://www.silhouette.com/)). At least, I'll be able to keep my current frameless "frames" until the new ones come in.
They are usually less on-line, compare prior to purchasing.
Why not re-use your frame since you like it?
I am officially still a barrista and a bookseller, although in another retail chain: Barnes & Noble.
I am officially still a barrista and a bookseller, although in another retail chain: Barnes & Noble.
DR George did you pick out new glasses or will you go back for them when you can see better? Do you order your contacts on-line?
I've never gotten contacts on-line. They gave me five pairs of daily-wear contacts to try, since I've never used daily wear contacts before, and they said that the kind that I had been wearing aren't going to be made for much longer...and these are cheaper. I didn't pick out new frames, yet. At first glance, I didn't like much of what they had available. I'm going to go back next week after using these trial contacts and decide something then. I do need new lenses and I'll probably get something similar to what I have now (Silhouettes (http://www.silhouette.com/)). At least, I'll be able to keep my current frameless "frames" until the new ones come in.
They are usually less on-line, compare prior to purchasing.
Why not re-use your frame since you like it?
I don't doubt that part of it is that they want to make a new sale, but they said that, with the kind of frameless frames that these are, it was easier to make everything new and there was less chance of potential damage. There are no actual frames around the lenses, just a nose bridge and the arms. They're all attached directly to the lenses.
Well, .01 inches. I think it's over. Not enough to even soak into the ground.
:) I didn't realize I'd be missed so much. I'm going to have to make sure I log in more often.
:) I didn't realize I'd be missed so much. I'm going to have to make sure I log in more often.
You are absolutely missed very much and we are all delighted when you stop in to visit. :)
Well, .01 inches. I think it's over. Not enough to even soak into the ground.
Any reduction in the dust?
TD, glad to hear you are still employed! Now you'll have to get a Nook!
I am officially still a barrista and a bookseller, although in another retail chain: Barnes & Noble.
That is wonderful! I hope you will be happy there.
TD, glad to hear you are still employed! Now you'll have to get a Nook!
My management team at Borders presented me with a Wireless Kobo Reader as an appreciation present only last week. I am enjoying it much more than I ever thought I would. :)
I hope so, Cillaliz. They've said that every day since Friday, I think.
I am officially still a barrista and a bookseller, although in another retail chain: Barnes & Noble.Great news! I liked working for Barnes & Noble.
The sidewalk is getting wet. Oh, please! Let it rain for a good long time!Please, for all of your's sake
Gonna log out now- college starts early. Love you all!! Good night!!Enjoy!
Can you believe that shortly Kritzerland will be releasing its 100th CD? And it's a personal Holy Grail title for me and one I've been talking about for some weeks here.Great news. Congratulations.
DR John G did you figure out your classes? How much work did you miss? Shouldn't you have received email from your classes with your course work?I have missed no work, it just feels that way with one class. The other class is still, well, not in session yet.
TOD:thanks. I forgot Movie, Movie on my list.
THE HUSTLER
MOVIE, MOVIE
PATTON
Well....I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed the book THE HAMMERSTEINS.....the pictures are fun and the text is lively with some few revelations...I look forward to reading my copy, but that won't be until after the semester ends.
It puts a lot of early New York/Broadway history in perspective and gives us a good view of the lawless frontier that show business was in the early 20th century.
JohnG, hope the fire doesn't spread...that sounds too close for comfortUSAA is bigger than the Pentagon and about as well protected. That fire wouldn't dare.
JohnG, hope the fire doesn't spread...that sounds too close for comfortUSAA is bigger than the Pentagon and about as well protected. That fire wouldn't dare.
Didn't know the fire was raging. And my only valuables at the office are some 90% chocolate and some raw almonds.JohnG, hope the fire doesn't spread...that sounds too close for comfortUSAA is bigger than the Pentagon and about as well protected. That fire wouldn't dare.
Well that's good news. I was going to ask if you took all your valuables out of the office when you left
Congrats to bk for always swetting the small stuff and getting things right. :)