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Well, you've read the notes, the notes saw the man, and now it is time for you to post until the cows come home - they're currently involved in a 211.
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And the word of the day is: COPACETIC!
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Yesterday, a Facebook friend posted this video...Kinetic Sculpture for BMW (http://www.reluct.com/network/story.php?title=kinetic-sculpture-for-bmw). It's pretty darned cool!
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Morning, all.
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And the word of the day is: COPACETIC!
And The Song Of The Day Is: YOU'RE SENSATIONAL
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Good morning, all!
My day is slowly beginning to shape up: a trip to Encores! to drop off some things for Joshie, and then a perambulation to the Lincoln Center NYPL for some time on the Historic Newspapers Online.
Outside of that, I have nothing to report. After yesterday's tsuris, it appears to be quiet. And after the huge gin and tonic I had last night, my neighbor could have had a football team in cleats walking around and I would have heard nothing. Next week, I believe he will be in Canada for Passover, so maybe I'll break in and redo his apartment.
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Good morning to you.
Good morning to you.
Good morning, Miss Crabtree.
Good morning to you.
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Super-est of vibes to DR VIXMOM for her Doctor Visit today.
Loved reading about the Vixter's activities AND DR VIXMOM's brand new CAR!!!!
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Yes I think MR BK should of course go with his strongest feeling about Mr Villanch's efforts....but I also must say that I DO buy some books "cold" - and if I didn't know MR BK from MR ADAM and was looking at the books, and I happened to see that Mr Villanch - who does have somewhat of a name & reputation - took the time to read and talk about the book, I might more strongly consider buying it.
Having another well-known name on the cover is worth something....sometimes worth even more than what is said. But then again, there are those here and elsewhere who do NOT like the blurb....so MR BK must make a decision....
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TOD
Hmmmmmmmmmmm.......
My first choice would be I LOVE LUCY....but not with the Lucille Ball of LIFE WITH LUCY....oh my.
My second choice would be STARSKY & HUTCH, being done today with more of the grit and realism of LAW & ORDER.
And last, but maybe first.....PERRY MASON.
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Good Morning, :)
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At least so far, DR KERRY.
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I was able to grab the photo of my armillary. ;D
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Good morning, all.
TOD: There are a few possibilities, including "Perry Mason" and "Wodehouse Playhouse," but in the end, the one should would have to be "Bosom Buddies." Wendy Jo Sperber was one of the funniest people I've ever seen. I can still see her singing "The Boy From ..." on one episode and laughing hysterically at her performance. Tom Hanks, Peter Scolari, Holland Taylor, Donna Dixon and the rest of the cast were wonderful, even when they started to tinker with the show in the second season.
Regarding a more recent show, I am still hoping there will be an "Arrested Development" movie. That was another perfect cast.
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DR Cillaliz did you see DANCING WITH THE STARS last night? If so what did you think? Any favorites yet?
To me there were so many stiff ones out there. And another problem i have is if i dislike the pro dancer it sometimes makes me not like the celeb like i would if they were with a pro dancer i liked.
By far the best dancer (and obviously so because of her dance experience) was Nicole. And since i really like derek i think this will be one of my favorite teams.
The person who i think got shafted by the judges was chad. I actually thought he was very good. He had rhythm. He was much better than i thought he would be. The only problem i have is 1) for some reason i tend not to love the football players 2) even though i think cheryl is immensely talented i find i almost never cheer on her teams.
Another person who i thought did well was evan. But i really dislike his partner anna.
I thought buzz was obviously the worst. And ashley is also not one of my favorites. But i'm sure he'll last a while.
Pamela anderson was better than i expected. And her partner (the new pro damian) seems like he will be fun.
After they showed Bachelor Jake's clip i thought he was going to be awful. But surprisingly he was quite decent. Although i doubt i will ever vote for him.
I thought that shannen (with mark) and erin (with maks) were both very stiff. Although Mark and Maks are two of my favorite pros. So hopefully both teams will improve.
I thought Niecy (from Reno 911) was bouncy and fun. Although I could see her going out early. I also thought that aiden (with edyta) is probably the least well known. And he was so stiff. So i could see him going early.
I'm not sure what i thought of kate gosselin (with tony). I don't dislike her the way some people do. She really has no performing experience at all. So that is a huge disadvantage. Because all of the others are either professional athletes or actors/performers. So considering that i guess she did as expected. She will probably be quite popular. So i guess she'll be around for a while.
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TOD:
Comedies:
ALL IN THE FAMILY
THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW (with Valerie Harper and Cloris Leachman)
NORTHERN EXPOSURE
Dramas:
ST ELSEWHERE
PICKET FENCES
THIRTYSOMETHING
Variety:
THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (with the original cast and writers)
ROWAN AND MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN
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Good morning!
As predicted, the temperatures dropped last night and it was 34 this morning for my walk. I really liked the cold (I think it's going to take some adjusting for me to walk in warm weather), and I enjoyed my walk.
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My heat clicked on last night for the first time in a week. That's how I knew ahead of time that it was going to be cold this morning. It's been on and off all morning, too.
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The UPS truck stopped by a few minutes ago to deliver THE FANTASTIC MR. FOX on Blu-ray, so that will be my work project for the day. It's not a long movie (88 minutes), but there appear to be a fair number of bonus features. Don't know if I can finish them all this afternoon, but I'll sure try!
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With some of my favorite shows in reruns tonight (NCIS), I still have new editions of LOST, SOUTHLAND, and IDOL which I'll stay with for another few weeks, I guess. I can get through the show quickly by just listening to the singers and the judges' comments and skipping everything else.
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BTW, I read that LOST goes over the hour by 6 or more minutes tonight, so if your cable guide hasn't already prepared for that contingency, be sure to set your recorders to go well past the hour.
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TOD:
Comedy: OUR MISS BROOKS
THE DICK VAN DYKE SHOW
THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW
Drama: BEN CASEY
PERRY MASON
MURDER, SHE WROTE
Variety: ED SULLIVAN
GARRY MOORE SHOW
CAROL BURNETT SHOW (she'll have to do double duty between her own show and Garry's).
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Tuesday morning greetings! After a sleepless night, I had to be at a meeting via conference call at 9am. Fortunately, it was not a long meeting and now I have a little time to get ready for my dental check-up.
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If I could bring back ONE show, it would be the Canadian TV show, SLINGS & ARROWS from a few years back...simply the greatest show about actors and theatre EVER!
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I'll be heading down now to maybe watch DAMAGES before I start cooking lunch and then watch last night's CASTLE while I eat lunch.
WBBL.
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TOD:
NYPD BLUE
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Good Morning!
I'm up, I'm up... And sleep is good. Well, sleep was good. :)
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As for the Topic of the Day...
The "Why?" - Just because I really liked the shows, and miss them.
The "Shows":
"thirtysomething"
"St. Elsewehere"
"Six Feet Under"
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TOD:
I was going to say ADAM-12, but we do have that now in the form of SOUTHLAND. It really is the ADAM-12 of 2009-2010.
And speaking of SOUTHLAND, if you are on Facebook, and are a fan of SOUTHLAND, you may find interest in joining SOUTHLAND's facebook page. One of the stars of that show, Michael Cudlitz, is doing a weekly question and answer which is very interesting.
Cudlitz even brought up the fact that Southland is very reminiscent of ADAM-12.
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OH!
Remember, it's Free Pastry Day at Starbucks and Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's today!
:)
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WELCOME TO PAGE TWO!!
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PAGE TWO AKIRA KUROSAWA DANCE!!*
(http://www.filmsquish.com/guts/files/images/500akira1.jpg)
*Who would have turned 100 today! Happy Birthday!
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BK, I am on the side of keeping the Vilanch blurb.
Having his name on your book is not a negative, that is for sure.
Your book will be in the entertainment section of any bookstore, as JMK said. People perusing the entertainment section of a bookstore are very likely to know the name Bruce Vilanch.
As for blurbs, how many people actually put much stock in them when buying a book. No one is going to have a negative blurb on a book. What gets me to buy a book is the info on either the back cover or the inside jacket. This is where you will catch my interest. The blurbs are just an extra.
Put yourself in the mind of a bookstore browser and go from there. Does a blurb make you buy or not buy a book? Is that the first thing you look at? Do you even look at the blurbs?
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Oh... And apparently Con Edison is having issues in NYC today. Well, at least for five buildings on my block - including mine. Well...
My brother's power seems to be working fine down here in Fairfax, VA. ;)
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I just read of the passing of Jerry Adler, the harmonic virtuoso, who was featured on the soundtracks of "High Noon", "Shane" and "Mary Poppins" among others. He died back on March 13.
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OK... I slept in, and now I need to get the rest of my day in gear.
Laters...
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I am listening to NIPPON GIRLS, recently recommended by MBarnum. I'm beginning to have a whole new understanding about MBarnum's mind's inner workings. ;)
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I also think people are over analyzing and/or stressing WAY too much about the Vilanch blurb. It's not your typical "fawning" blurb, which is what makes it so funny. I think Vilanch is better known than Pogue gives him credit for being. If MBarnum knows who he is, chances are the rest of Salem does, too (in a metaphorical sense). ;)
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(http://www.where2nowmag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/DSC00946.png)
Part two of the series on Africa has been posted at www.where2nowmag.com.
This is a cute little hornbill who was checking out the leftovers after our breakfast.
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Wow! The Nippon Girls' AME AGARI NO SAMBA manages to quote both Dindi and Watch What Happens, without outright plagiarizing either of them. :)
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The Nippon Girls are like a trip down memory lane--the lane of long forgotten 60's and 70's US hits which the Girls just slightly tweak in their own "originals". Many of their tunes sound like themes to 60's tv shows (which is part of their appeal to MBarnum, I imagine), including SECRET AGENT and, believe it or don't, THE MUNSTERS. One of their other tunes could be the little sister of Cher's GYPSIES, TRAMPS and THIEVES--exact same middle eight, it's really quite amusing.
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I'm up, got a pretty good sleep, and have spent the last thirty minutes cleaning off my plate for the day (answering e-mails, etc) and now it's on to reading/proofing. Vilanch did just e me and say the change I want to make is fine, so I'm still pondering.
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TOD:
Comedies:
ALL IN THE FAMILY
THE MARY TYLER MOORE SHOW (with Valerie Harper and Cloris Leachman)
NORTHERN EXPOSURE
Dramas:
ST ELSEWHERE
PICKET FENCES
THIRTYSOMETHING
Variety:
THE CAROL BURNETT SHOW
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE (with the original cast and writers)
ROWAN AND MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN
You obviously like quirky shows. I can't remember, have you seen DOC MARTIN?
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OH!
Remember, it's Free Pastry Day at Starbucks and Free Cone Day at Ben & Jerry's today!
:)
I have never had a pastry from Starbucks I have liked.
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DR John G thanks for the entertaining photo of the cute, funny bird.
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DR Vixmom, congrats on the new car. May you have a very enjoyable 3 years with it.
CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING AN AUNT!!
PET SCAN VIBES!!!!
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Back from my morning errands, I'll take a walk for about an hour, purchase a new strap for my wristwatch, stop at the market for some apples and celery, and be home for Judge Judy at 4.
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DR elmore, now that the concert is over I hope you will find a way to let go of the pain & negativity you are experiencing. I worry as this isn't good for you.
VIBES OF COMFORT & PEACE!!!
VIBES YOU GET SOME SLEEP!!!
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Oh, good! DR JohnG is posting photos today. Great shot.
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Back from the dentist's office, where I survived without needing a transfusion.
I have precooked the chicken for the enchiladas I'm making for dinner and have toasted the pecans for the brownies I'm about to bake.
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Back from the dentist's office, where I survived without needing a transfusion.
I have precooked the chicken for the enchiladas I'm making for dinner and have toasted the pecans for the brownies I'm about to bake.
MMMM.... :) Betsy insists nuts ruin chocolate, I insist quite the opposite. :)
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Super-est of vibes to DR VIXMOM for her Doctor Visit today.
Loved reading about the Vixter's activities AND DR VIXMOM's brand new CAR!!!!
~~~Ditto!!~~~
and Ditto!!
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While out on Long Island this weekend I bought more walnuts and I also bought pecans. I thought I would try them in the morning oatmeal. A little cinnamon, some raisins, some pecans and maybe a banana if I'm feeling peckish. Sounds good to me.
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Back from the dentist's office, where I survived without needing a transfusion.
:D
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Back from the dentist's office, where I survived without needing a transfusion.
I have precooked the chicken for the enchiladas I'm making for dinner and have toasted the pecans for the brownies I'm about to bake.
MMMM.... :) Betsy insists nuts ruin chocolate, I insist quite the opposite. :)
You are correct, JMK...Betsy is quite wrong.
;)
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BTW, I read that LOST goes over the hour by 6 or more minutes tonight, so if your cable guide hasn't already prepared for that contingency, be sure to set your recorders to go well past the hour.
I saw that last night but since I'm also going to watch "V," it won't be a problem. :)
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Back from the dentist's office, where I survived without needing a transfusion.
I have precooked the chicken for the enchiladas I'm making for dinner and have toasted the pecans for the brownies I'm about to bake.
MMMM.... :) Betsy insists nuts ruin chocolate, I insist quite the opposite. :)
Unless it is toasted almonds I agree with Betsy.
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Back from the dentist's office, where I survived without needing a transfusion.
I have precooked the chicken for the enchiladas I'm making for dinner and have toasted the pecans for the brownies I'm about to bake.
MMMM.... :) Betsy insists nuts ruin chocolate, I insist quite the opposite. :)
Unless it is toasted almonds I agree with Betsy.
Horseracing. :-*
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BK, I am on the side of keeping the Vilanch blurb.
Having his name on your book is not a negative, that is for sure.
Your book will be in the entertainment section of any bookstore, as JMK said. People perusing the entertainment section of a bookstore are very likely to know the name Bruce Vilanch.
As for blurbs, how many people actually put much stock in them when buying a book. No one is going to have a negative blurb on a book. What gets me to buy a book is the info on either the back cover or the inside jacket. This is where you will catch my interest. The blurbs are just an extra.
Put yourself in the mind of a bookstore browser and go from there. Does a blurb make you buy or not buy a book? Is that the first thing you look at? Do you even look at the blurbs?
I do look at blurbs. And often I will see an author i recognize saying they like the book. IT gives the book more credibility. I think having a well known name writing a blurb makes a difference.
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BTW, I read that LOST goes over the hour by 6 or more minutes tonight, so if your cable guide hasn't already prepared for that contingency, be sure to set your recorders to go well past the hour.
I saw that last night but since I'm also going to watch "V," it won't be a problem. :)
V is just a recap show so i'm not going to record it. I like the show just okay.
I wonder what CTV (the canadian channel that shows Lost) will do as it is showing it from 7-8pm. I'm guessing is they will just have less commercials hopefully.
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Back from the dentist's office, where I survived without needing a transfusion.
I have precooked the chicken for the enchiladas I'm making for dinner and have toasted the pecans for the brownies I'm about to bake.
MMMM.... :) Betsy insists nuts ruin chocolate, I insist quite the opposite. :)
You are correct, JMK...Betsy is quite wrong.
;)
It's weird. But I like nuts a lot. And i like them in chocolate bars. But i'm not crazy about them in cakes or brownies or anything like that.
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DR elmore, now that the concert is over I hope you will find a way to let go of the pain & negativity you are experiencing. I worry as this isn't good for you.
VIBES OF COMFORT & PEACE!!!
VIBES YOU GET SOME SLEEP!!!
Ditto. It doesn't sound healthy.
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And THE GOOD WIFE is a repeat as well. :(
I don't believe that there is a new episode until April 6th.
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Yucky weather here today. Freezing rain pellets. And this was after the weeks of sunshine and warmer weather!
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Beautiful weather for my Aunt Betty. Nice crowd....and lots of relatives to see and talk to.
Two of my brothers and I, cousin Daryl and his sister's son Kyle, and the husband of one of Aunt Betty's grand daughters were the pall bearers. I ended up in front with my brother Kent leaving the chapel, so I stood next to the hearse when we got to the cemetery, and it seems we had to back up and turn around, so I ended up in front again on the way to the plot.
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Uncle Al and Aunt Betty attended Lakeview Baptist Church for years and years. Al was the maintenance man and also did construction projects at the LARGE church. Betty worked in the Day Care and both did a lot of mission work. They lived in a small house on the property and so were also 24 hour security.
About 20 years ago, the NEW minister came to them and told them while their work would continue, they were to move out of the small house because his son, the new youth minister was going to live there.
Betty and Al moved out of the house and out of the Lakeview Baptist Church congregation. Although there were many who would ask them to come back and at least attend - and the new minister and his son were gone within 3 years - Betty and Al never joined or attended another church.
They visited the current Lakeview minister about a year ago, when Aunt Betty knew that her illness was terminal, and made arrangements ($$$) for him to speak at her memorial, which he did. It was nice, although at the cemetery he called her Betty Smith instead of Betty Johnson (I hope cousin Sue hadn't signed his check yet) -
But it was a beautiful day - and we could visit a lot of my maternal relatives who are already at Sugar Grove, and walk around where one day - no doubt - I will be planted as well. I hope my day is as beautiful weather wise.
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Back from the dentist's office, where I survived without needing a transfusion.
I have precooked the chicken for the enchiladas I'm making for dinner and have toasted the pecans for the brownies I'm about to bake.
MMMM.... :) Betsy insists nuts ruin chocolate, I insist quite the opposite. :)
Unless it is toasted almonds I agree with Betsy.
If I hadn't had pecans, I would have added a drop of almond extract to the batter.
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Photos of the cemetery....at Sugar Grove Friends Meeting House.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&CRid=153023&CScn=Sugar+Grove&CScntry=4&CSst=17&CScnty=823&
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DR JRand - thanks for sharing the stories about your Aunt Betty. I'm glad your family had a nice day to honor and remember her.
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TOD:
I was going to say ADAM-12, but we do have that now in the form of SOUTHLAND. It really is the ADAM-12 of 2009-2010.
And speaking of SOUTHLAND, if you are on Facebook, and are a fan of SOUTHLAND, you may find interest in joining SOUTHLAND's facebook page. One of the stars of that show, Michael Cudlitz, is doing a weekly question and answer which is very interesting.
Cudlitz even brought up the fact that Southland is very reminiscent of ADAM-12.
He has been the show's biggest cheerleader since Day One. I think he's definitely one of the show's strongest assets. I wish it was doing better in the ratings.
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DR JRand - thanks for sharing the stories about your Aunt Betty. I'm glad your family had a nice day to honor and remember her.
DITTO!
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If I could bring back ONE show, it would be the Canadian TV show, SLINGS & ARROWS from a few years back...simply the greatest show about actors and theatre EVER!
I bought this series on DVD "blind" (or "cold") just because Paul Gross is so highly regarded for his part in it. Haven't watched it, but I appreciate the feedback from Mr. Pogue.
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I had forgotten about NURSE JACKIE being on last night (My DVR recorded it, but I could have gotten it from Showtime On Demand if I had forgotten. For a change, I didn't). So, that's what I watched when I first went downstairs.
I love the show, and the season premiere didn't disappoint (though I had read some critics who thought it was a dull season premiere). I was drawn into the stories, and Jackie is ALWAYS interesting in all that she does.
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While I ate lunch, I watched last night's CASTLE, a maginficent part one of a two part serial killer story. Loved the puzzles, it was also funny and gripping. This was one of the best CASTLE episodes they've ever had.
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Then I watched FANTASTIC MR. FOX on Blu-ray. It's a very dry, droll animated film. Taken from the Roald Dahl story (expanded to let the original tale form the centertpiece of the movie with new beginnings and ending), the characters aren't instantly likable, very much like JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH and its oddly acting characters.
I just couldn't get the image of George Clooney out of my head with his voice being so unmistakable (I had the same problem with Bruce Willis in OVER THE HEDGE: their voices are just too special to separate from the characters, and he doesn't do anything to make it quirky or different or hidden at all.) Meryl Streep's voice is unmistakable, too, but her part is much smaller. Other voices were Bill Murray, Willem Dafoe (a very effective rat), Michael Gambon, and Owen WIlson.
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There were only four bonus features though the first one, the making of feature, was almost an hour. The other little vignettes were much briefer.
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Good Afternoon!
Well...
My niece, Alexandra - with the assistance of my brother/her father ;) - bought me two pairs of shoes. Alas, they were the wrong size. So, I went to back to the store to exchange them for the correct size. Well, of course, there was nothing available in my size in the styles I was exchanging, nor in any other styles I liked. I left after about an hour and fifteen minutes of trying on pair after pair... Ah, well.
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Then I watched today's AS THE WORLD TURNS. Nothing of interest, and there was nothing in the previews either.
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Nothing on ONE LIFE TO LIVE today either. Once my boys are gone from this and AS THE WORLD TURNS is canceled, that's going to completely free up my afternoons from recording anything.
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I glad you had a nice day for the funeral, DR JRand. That makes a difficult day somewhat bearable.
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Good Afternoon!
Well...
My niece, Alexandra - with the assistance of my brother/her father ;) - bought me two pairs of shoes. Alas, they were the wrong size. So, I went to back to the store to exchange them for the correct size. Well, of course, there was nothing available in my size in the styles I was exchanging, nor in any other styles I liked. I left after about an hour and fifteen minutes of trying on pair after pair... Ah, well.
Alexandra must have been disappointed. Where you able to return them without a store credit?
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While out on Long Island this weekend I bought more walnuts and I also bought pecans. I thought I would try them in the morning oatmeal. A little cinnamon, some raisins, some pecans and maybe a banana if I'm feeling peckish. Sounds good to me.
DR Ben, I add chopped walnuts and dried cranberries to my Quaker Apple-Cinnamon oatmeal. It's quite yummy.
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I just saw the ratings.
DANCING WITH THE STARS had its highest ratings ever for a season premiere.
And that helped CASTLE earn its best ratings ever last night. It even beat, for the very first time, an original episode of CSI: MIAMI which had a first run low for the show.
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Beautiful weather for my Aunt Betty. Nice crowd....and lots of relatives to see and talk to.
Two of my brothers and I, cousin Daryl and his sister's son Kyle, and the husband of one of Aunt Betty's grand daughters were the pall bearers. I ended up in front with my brother Kent leaving the chapel, so I stood next to the hearse when we got to the cemetery, and it seems we had to back up and turn around, so I ended up in front again on the way to the plot.
DR JRand59, I'm glad it was a good day for your Aunt's funeral. My Uncle Bob's was today as well. I've heard nothing yet from my family about the events.
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If I could bring back ONE show, it would be the Canadian TV show, SLINGS & ARROWS from a few years back...simply the greatest show about actors and theatre EVER!
I bought this series on DVD "blind" (or "coled") just because Paul Gross is so highly regarded for his part in it. Haven't watched it, but I appreciate the feedback from Mr. Pogue.
Ron, did you get all three series of the show? I never like to tell another person "you'll love it" or "over-hype" something, because one can never tell about another's personal taste. I can only say I love it. It was like watching years of my life roll by. I found it incredibly funny as well as incredibly moving. It hits me deep where I live.
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Good Afternoon!
Well...
My niece, Alexandra - with the assistance of my brother/her father ;) - bought me two pairs of shoes. Alas, they were the wrong size. So, I went to back to the store to exchange them for the correct size. Well, of course, there was nothing available in my size in the styles I was exchanging, nor in any other styles I liked. I left after about an hour and fifteen minutes of trying on pair after pair... Ah, well.
Alexandra must have been disappointed. Where you able to return them without a store credit?
Well... It really was my brother, Don, who bought them for me. He just likes to say that Alex bought me something when he gives me an unexpected/unplanned gift. -He also saw the current condition of my current shoes, so... ;)
I could have exchanged them easily since I had the receipt with me. However, he'll need to go back to return them for the refund/credit.
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While out on Long Island this weekend I bought more walnuts and I also bought pecans. I thought I would try them in the morning oatmeal. A little cinnamon, some raisins, some pecans and maybe a banana if I'm feeling peckish. Sounds good to me.
DR Ben, I add chopped walnuts and dried cranberries to my Quaker Apple-Cinnamon oatmeal. It's quite yummy.
I add a chopped apple, a handful of walnuts, and a tablespoon of ground flax seed. I call it my medicine meal.
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I keep forgetting about flax. I hear it's good for you and it doesn't do anything bad to the taste
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I'm going to hop off-line now and do some writing. Then, I'll have the evening free to watch what I want when I go back down. I still have both DAMAGES and LAW & ORDER from last night, so I may watch them instead of a movie. Then I join LOST around 9:15 or so.
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Oh, rats!
WBBL.
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If I could bring back ONE show, it would be the Canadian TV show, SLINGS & ARROWS from a few years back...simply the greatest show about actors and theatre EVER!
I bought this series on DVD "blind" (or "coled") just because Paul Gross is so highly regarded for his part in it. Haven't watched it, but I appreciate the feedback from Mr. Pogue.
Ron, did you get all three series of the show? I never like to tell another person "you'll love it" or "over-hype" something, because one can never tell about another's personal taste. I can only say I love it. It was like watching years of my life roll by. I found it incredibly funny as well as incredibly moving. It hits me deep where I live.
I loved the series and praised it highly when it was being broadcast. Several DRs on HHW were apathetic about the whole thing when they checked it out.
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If I could bring back ONE show, it would be the Canadian TV show, SLINGS & ARROWS from a few years back...simply the greatest show about actors and theatre EVER!
I bought this series on DVD "blind" (or "coled") just because Paul Gross is so highly regarded for his part in it. Haven't watched it, but I appreciate the feedback from Mr. Pogue.
Ron, did you get all three series of the show? I never like to tell another person "you'll love it" or "over-hype" something, because one can never tell about another's personal taste. I can only say I love it. It was like watching years of my life roll by. I found it incredibly funny as well as incredibly moving. It hits me deep where I live.
Yes. At first, I bought them as separate seasons. A few days after they all arrived, Amazon recommended all three seasons in one box, at considerably less than what I'd paid "per season". So...back the individual sets went and Amazon was cool with taking them back and sending me the complete series box.
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If I could bring back ONE show, it would be the Canadian TV show, SLINGS & ARROWS from a few years back...simply the greatest show about actors and theatre EVER!
I bought this series on DVD "blind" (or "coled") just because Paul Gross is so highly regarded for his part in it. Haven't watched it, but I appreciate the feedback from Mr. Pogue.
Ron, did you get all three series of the show? I never like to tell another person "you'll love it" or "over-hype" something, because one can never tell about another's personal taste. I can only say I love it. It was like watching years of my life roll by. I found it incredibly funny as well as incredibly moving. It hits me deep where I live.
I loved the series and praised it highly when it was being broadcast. Several DRs on HHW were apathetic about the whole thing when they checked it out.
I bought the entire series. I haven't watched the entire series...yet, but I've certainly enjoyed what I have watched. :)
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I've been catching up with MAD MEN. I guess the few minutes I caught the other night on AMC were from the season premiere. Some fun stuff this season, am enjoying getting back into the show.
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Good season of MAD MEN, although there was much grumbling from some quarters about the emphasis on Don & Betty's home life.
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DR ELMORE - my guess is the weather in Ohio was most pleasant as well.
Thanks to all for the comments on my comments.
SLINGS & ARROWS was most entertaining, and sometimes TOO close to my experience.....but Mr Paul Gross was most excellent.
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Well DR JOSE.....you know what they say....that's......wait for it.....wait for it....
That's shoe business.
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I would enjoy The Carol Burnett Show again.
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Mission: Impossible with Season Two & Three. (Graves, Landau, Bain, Morris & ROCK STEVENS (Peter Lupus)
Series started to get repetitive beginning with season 4. They started to run out of countries.
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I got a phone call from Robert Kimball to tell me that I was missed in DC yesterday!
The moment has passed.
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Missed by the people - or missed by a bus?
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Where has MR BK been today?
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I forgot about the free pastry, and they sure didn't go out of their way to remind me!
Maybe I should make a trip back...
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Another vote for Betsy!
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DR JRand - thanks for sharing the stories about your Aunt Betty. I'm glad your family had a nice day to honor and remember her.
DITTO!
TRITTO! And I'm glad you had such nice weather, too!
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I keep forgetting about flax. I hear it's good for you and it doesn't do anything bad to the taste
I put in flax seed oil. You can't taste that, either.
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I got a phone call from Robert Kimball to tell me that I was missed in DC yesterday!
The moment has passed.
Robert Kimball was in Atlanta recently (may have involved the Mercer doc since he was in it) but nobody even invited me to meet him. Harumph.
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Glad your had a good day to say goodbye to your aunt, DR JRand, and to be with family at this time.
On another issue: I vote for nuts. Somehow a brownie seems lacking in something without the flavor and the contrasting texture that nuts provide. i prefer pecans, but walnuts will do in a pinch. And, if you're making brownies and have plenty of self-will, make up the batter and let it set in the refrigerator overnight. The chocolate flavors will intensify. I learned that trick from Alice Medrich, queen of chocolate.
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I forgot about the free pastry, and they sure didn't go out of their way to remind me!
Maybe I should make a trip back...
Wear a crazy hat and carry two handbags and you'll get all the free pastries you want!
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TOD:
Comedies: THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW
NORTHERN EXPOSURE
ANYTHING BUT LOVE
Dramas: THE PRISONER
THE AVENGERS
THE WALTONS
Variety: ROWAN AND MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN
THE CAROL BURNETTE SHOW
THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS COMEDY HOUR
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The last week has been difficult and I haven't been here much because of all of the in-law tending. Greg's dad is now home but his mom is still in the hospital. In a way it was easier when they were in the same hospital because we didn't have to split ourselves up so much. So we've been taking turns dad-sitting and taking him back and forth to the hospital to visit. We hope by the end of the week to have a health care worker check up on him daily and make sure he takes his meds and eats, and my m-i-l will probably go to a facility for re-hab for a few weeks with the goal of getting stronger and coming home. She had been turned down by our two favorite places, but "Christian City" is going to take her, probably tomorrow.
This has been pretty emotionally grueling for everybody and I feel so sad for Greg's dad. They don't have a support group of friends and lead a very isolated life.
Too bad they're not into "social networking"!
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If I could bring back ONE show, it would be the Canadian TV show, SLINGS & ARROWS from a few years back...simply the greatest show about actors and theatre EVER!
I bought this series on DVD "blind" (or "coled") just because Paul Gross is so highly regarded for his part in it. Haven't watched it, but I appreciate the feedback from Mr. Pogue.
Ron, did you get all three series of the show? I never like to tell another person "you'll love it" or "over-hype" something, because one can never tell about another's personal taste. I can only say I love it. It was like watching years of my life roll by. I found it incredibly funny as well as incredibly moving. It hits me deep where I live.
I loved the series and praised it highly when it was being broadcast. Several DRs on HHW were apathetic about the whole thing when they checked it out.
I, too, loved it. It was so well done and very like some companies where I worked! Althought it would be nice to have more episodes, I'm glad they didn't go so long that they ended up with a dry well. It had a great three seasons.
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I like chocolate and nuts but am kind of a purist. That said, I do love our friend Rachel's fudge. Which reminds me, I need to send some to TCB, who helped come up with the name for her new business: Gem City Sweets.
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Today we're trying to think of a new name for our film. The original was: JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY. But the producer has decided he doesn't like that, so we're kicking around ideas. A few of them I've kicked pretty hard!
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Glad your had a good day to say goodbye to your aunt, DR JRand, and to be with family at this time.
On another issue: I vote for nuts. Somehow a brownie seems lacking in something without the flavor and the contrasting texture that nuts provide. i prefer pecans, but walnuts will do in a pinch. And, if you're making brownies and have plenty of self-will, make up the batter and let it set in the refrigerator overnight. The chocolate flavors will intensify. I learned that trick from Alice Medrich, queen of chocolate.
I also prefer brownies with walnuts or pecans. As for fudge, I'd much rather have walnuts in my fudge...and pecans are great, too.
But my greatest pleasure with fudge is to mix a couple of tablespoons of peanut butter into the pot before the candy starts to set.
Peanut Butter Fudge - MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
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Today we're trying to think of a new name for our film. The original was: JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY. But the producer has decided he doesn't like that, so we're kicking around ideas. A few of them I've kicked pretty hard!
How about BASEBALL AND THE HOUSE OF DAVID!
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I like chocolate and nuts but am kind of a purist. That said, I do love our friend Rachel's fudge. Which reminds me, I need to send some to TCB, who helped come up with the name for her new business: Gem City Sweets.
I was sure they would go with "Drool" as the name for their new business.
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BK, how exciting that you are getting a lot of orders from Cuba. I didn't know that we could ship to that country!
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BK, how exciting that you are getting a lot of orders from Cuba. I didn't know that we could ship to that country!
You mean your birthday gift certificate for the Fidel Castro Escort Agency is invalid?
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I also think people are over analyzing and/or stressing WAY too much about the Vilanch blurb. It's not your typical "fawning" blurb, which is what makes it so funny. I think Vilanch is better known than Pogue gives him credit for being. If MBarnum knows who he is, chances are the rest of Salem does, too (in a metaphorical sense). ;)
True, but MBarnum also knows who Karishma Kapoor is, and I am not sure the rest of Salem knows her.
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I keep forgetting about flax. I hear it's good for you and it doesn't do anything bad to the taste
If you can, look for the toasted ground flax. We used to be able to buy it here & the market stopped carrying it.
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Vibes for DR Edi and her inlaws!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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If I could bring back ONE show, it would be the Canadian TV show, SLINGS & ARROWS from a few years back...simply the greatest show about actors and theatre EVER!
I bought this series on DVD "blind" (or "coled") just because Paul Gross is so highly regarded for his part in it. Haven't watched it, but I appreciate the feedback from Mr. Pogue.
Ron, did you get all three series of the show? I never like to tell another person "you'll love it" or "over-hype" something, because one can never tell about another's personal taste. I can only say I love it. It was like watching years of my life roll by. I found it incredibly funny as well as incredibly moving. It hits me deep where I live.
I loved the series and praised it highly when it was being broadcast. Several DRs on HHW were apathetic about the whole thing when they checked it out.
Keith wasn't keen on it. I liked it enough to continue watching it even though I didn't love it.l
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.but Mr Paul Gross was most excellent.
He was the reason I liked it :)
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Back from the dentist's office, where I survived without needing a transfusion.
I have precooked the chicken for the enchiladas I'm making for dinner and have toasted the pecans for the brownies I'm about to bake.
MMMM.... :) Betsy insists nuts ruin chocolate, I insist quite the opposite. :)
Something else that Betsy and I agree on.
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On another issue: I vote for nuts. Somehow a brownie seems lacking in something without the flavor and the contrasting texture that nuts provide. i prefer pecans, but walnuts will do in a pinch. And, if you're making brownies and have plenty of self-will, make up the batter and let it set in the refrigerator overnight. The chocolate flavors will intensify. I learned that trick from Alice Medrich, queen of chocolate.
Thanks for the tip, not that I think I have the will power to do it. I shall do my best, once I can bake again. My brownie recipe uses very little flour & is very rich. It was from Katharine Hepburn. Years ago she shared it during an interview. Her original recipe included walnuts which I immediately removed.
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TOD:
Comedies: THE ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW
NORTHERN EXPOSURE
ANYTHING BUT LOVE
Dramas: THE PRISONER
THE AVENGERS
THE WALTONS
Variety: ROWAN AND MARTIN'S LAUGH-IN
THE CAROL BURNETTE SHOW
THE SMOTHERS BROTHERS COMEDY HOUR
Another person who should watch DOC MARTIN ;)
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I like chocolate and nuts but am kind of a purist. That said, I do love our friend Rachel's fudge. Which reminds me, I need to send some to TCB, who helped come up with the name for her new business: Gem City Sweets.
:) Good for TCB!
I used to prefer plain fudge, now I add toasted slivered almonds & dried cherries.
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DR Cillaliz did you see DANCING WITH THE STARS last night? If so what did you think? Any favorites yet?
To me there were so many stiff ones out there. And another problem i have is if i dislike the pro dancer it sometimes makes me not like the celeb like i would if they were with a pro dancer i liked.
By far the best dancer (and obviously so because of her dance experience) was Nicole. And since i really like derek i think this will be one of my favorite teams.
The person who i think got shafted by the judges was chad. I actually thought he was very good. He had rhythm. He was much better than i thought he would be. The only problem i have is 1) for some reason i tend not to love the football players 2) even though i think cheryl is immensely talented i find i almost never cheer on her teams.
Another person who i thought did well was evan. But i really dislike his partner anna.
I thought buzz was obviously the worst. And ashley is also not one of my favorites. But i'm sure he'll last a while.
Pamela anderson was better than i expected. And her partner (the new pro damian) seems like he will be fun.
After they showed Bachelor Jake's clip i thought he was going to be awful. But surprisingly he was quite decent. Although i doubt i will ever vote for him.
I thought that shannen (with mark) and erin (with maks) were both very stiff. Although Mark and Maks are two of my favorite pros. So hopefully both teams will improve.
I thought Niecy (from Reno 911) was bouncy and fun. Although I could see her going out early. I also thought that aiden (with edyta) is probably the least well known. And he was so stiff. So i could see him going early.
I'm not sure what i thought of kate gosselin (with tony). I don't dislike her the way some people do. She really has no performing experience at all. So that is a huge disadvantage. Because all of the others are either professional athletes or actors/performers. So considering that i guess she did as expected. She will probably be quite popular. So i guess she'll be around for a while.
I thought the two worst were Buzz Aldren...yeah, I know he's 80, but he can't dance...and Kate Gosselin. I know she doesn't have experience, but so what she can't dance
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DR Edi,
CONTINUED VIBES TO THE FAMILY OF GREG (including you)!!!
My guess, you won't be sending fudge to TCB that has nuts in it, good thing he mentioned it ;)
I like the name of your documentary. I'll be curious what the new title is.
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I just saw the ratings.
DANCING WITH THE STARS had its highest ratings ever for a season premiere.
And that helped CASTLE earn its best ratings ever last night. It even beat, for the very first time, an original episode of CSI: MIAMI which had a first run low for the show.
So much for not having any "stars" that anyone recognized!
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Finally finished reading/proofing - found a couple of whoppers, but the fixes should go very quickly. Grant, I think, who has been lobbying strongly for keeping Vilanch, has found a way to do it that I think might work. And Vilanch is fine with us doing what we need to do. I shall now be on my way to Grant's to hopefully finish the book and put it to bed.
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DR ELMORE - my guess is the weather in Ohio was most pleasant as well.
Thanks to all for the comments on my comments.
SLINGS & ARROWS was most entertaining, and sometimes TOO close to my experience.....but Mr Paul Gross was most excellent.
As much as I enjoy Paul Gross; I did not enjoy SLINGS & ARROWS.
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Back from the dentist's office, where I survived without needing a transfusion.
I have precooked the chicken for the enchiladas I'm making for dinner and have toasted the pecans for the brownies I'm about to bake.
MMMM.... :) Betsy insists nuts ruin chocolate, I insist quite the opposite. :)
So put nuts in the frosting on your share of the brownies
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I like chocolate and nuts but am kind of a purist. That said, I do love our friend Rachel's fudge. Which reminds me, I need to send some to TCB, who helped come up with the name for her new business: Gem City Sweets.
KEWL!
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Today we're trying to think of a new name for our film. The original was: JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY. But the producer has decided he doesn't like that, so we're kicking around ideas. A few of them I've kicked pretty hard!
HANUKKAH & HOMERUNS: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY!
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BK, how exciting that you are getting a lot of orders from Cuba. I didn't know that we could ship to that country!
You mean your birthday gift certificate for the Fidel Castro Escort Agency is invalid?
Sad, but true.
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DR Edi,
CONTINUED VIBES TO THE FAMILY OF GREG (including you)!!!
My guess, you won't be sending fudge to TCB that has nuts in it, good thing he mentioned it ;)
I like the name of your documentary. I'll be curious what the new title is.
Actually I thought we were discussing brownies at the time. I can deal with fudge with nuts. Some of my best friends have nuts...........with their fudge.
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Good Evening!
Uncle Jojo is back from dinner and dessert with John Michael, Alyssa and Emily. :)
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DR JRand, glad you had a good day to pay tribute to your Aunt
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My parents came to visit today, so I took the day off. I gave them a tour of the office and then we went out to lunch, did some shopping and had ice cream. They hadn't been here since last spring, so it was great.
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As for "nut" v. "no nuts"...
I like both. Although, I will say, that if a brownie has nuts in it - I usually prefer pecans over walnuts - it better have just the right amount of nuts. Not too little, not too much. Just right.
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Now...
How about the whole "Chocolate With or Without Mint" debate?
;)
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And it looks like I will be staying down here for one more night, since I was invited attend my niece Alyssa's Spring Concert tomorrow night. :)
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BK, how exciting that you are getting a lot of orders from Cuba. I didn't know that we could ship to that country!
I thought Cuba Gooding Jr. was on shopping spree.
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Today we're trying to think of a new name for our film. The original was: JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY. But the producer has decided he doesn't like that, so we're kicking around ideas. A few of them I've kicked pretty hard!
How about BASEBALL AND THE HOUSE OF DAVID!
We do have a segment about the HOUSE OF DAVID baseball league...
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Finally finished reading/proofing - found a couple of whoppers, but the fixes should go very quickly. Grant, I think, who has been lobbying strongly for keeping Vilanch, has found a way to do it that I think might work. And Vilanch is fine with us doing what we need to do. I shall now be on my way to Grant's to hopefully finish the book and put it to bed.
It is very nice of Vilanch to be so flexible.
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I like chocolate and nuts but am kind of a purist. That said, I do love our friend Rachel's fudge. Which reminds me, I need to send some to TCB, who helped come up with the name for her new business: Gem City Sweets.
I was sure they would go with "Drool" as the name for their new business.
LOL..well, that could be the spin-off!
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Back from the dentist's office, where I survived without needing a transfusion.
I have precooked the chicken for the enchiladas I'm making for dinner and have toasted the pecans for the brownies I'm about to bake.
MMMM.... :) Betsy insists nuts ruin chocolate, I insist quite the opposite. :)
So put nuts in the frosting on your share of the brownies
No frosting on my brownies. Who frosts theirs?
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Today we're trying to think of a new name for our film. The original was: JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY. But the producer has decided he doesn't like that, so we're kicking around ideas. A few of them I've kicked pretty hard!
HANUKKAH & HOMERUNS: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY!
LOL not very baseball like with images of dreidel's are floating in my head.
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And it looks like I will be staying down here for one more night, since I was invited attend my niece Alyssa's Spring Concert tomorrow night. :)
:D
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I like chocolate and nuts but am kind of a purist. That said, I do love our friend Rachel's fudge. Which reminds me, I need to send some to TCB, who helped come up with the name for her new business: Gem City Sweets.
KEWL!
Congrats to TCB!
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Some ideas we're throwing around (a few of these phrases came from the film) and not saying which ones I like or dislike:
Baseball; A Jewish American Love Story
Making It Home (besides the baseball metaphor, the film is about Jews becoming at home in America)
"Big League Jews"
"Not Supposed to be a Ballplayer: Baseball and the American Jewish Experience"
"In the Big Inning: Jews and America's Game"
"Ice Cream Cohens and Rabbis of Swat"
"Jews on First"
Hammerin' Hebrews
"An American Dream: The Remarkable Story of Jews and Baseball"
"An Avenue to Being American: The Remarkable Story of Jews and Baseball."
"The Crack of the Bat: The Remarkable Story of Jews, America and Baseball"
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Today we're trying to think of a new name for our film. The original was: JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY. But the producer has decided he doesn't like that, so we're kicking around ideas. A few of them I've kicked pretty hard!
HANUKKAH & HOMERUNS: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY!
LOL not very baseball like with images of dreidel's are floating in my head.
Okay, how about:
"Yastrzemski & Yamakas: The Jewish Love of the Great American Pastime"
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I keep forgetting about flax. I hear it's good for you and it doesn't do anything bad to the taste
If you can, look for the toasted ground flax. We used to be able to buy it here & the market stopped carrying it.
Flax seed/oil is healthier when it's raw, although it tastes better when it's toasted. I used to add it regularly to my oatmeal, however, I grew tired of the gritty texture of it (the ground stuff). It also doesn't digest easily, if you get my drift.
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LOL! I love JEWS ON FIRST.
But seriously,
"An American Dream: The Remarkable Story of Jews and Baseball"
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LOL! I love JEWS ON FIRST.
I was about to type the same thing! I love the reference to Abbott and costello.
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Today we're trying to think of a new name for our film. The original was: JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY. But the producer has decided he doesn't like that, so we're kicking around ideas. A few of them I've kicked pretty hard!
HANUKKAH & HOMERUNS: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY!
LOL not very baseball like with images of dreidel's are floating in my head.
Okay, how about:
"Yastrzemski & Yamakas: The Jewish Love of the Great American Pastime"
If only he was Jewish...
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So far JEWS ON FIRST seems to be taking the lead. I guess we would need some sort of followup...
JEWS ON FIRST: ???
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Today we're trying to think of a new name for our film. The original was: JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY. But the producer has decided he doesn't like that, so we're kicking around ideas. A few of them I've kicked pretty hard!
HANUKKAH & HOMERUNS: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY!
LOL not very baseball like with images of dreidel's are floating in my head.
Okay, how about:
"Yastrzemski & Yamakas: The Jewish Love of the Great American Pastime"
If only he was Jewish...
Oh, you want a Jewish player? You can't do much better than Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox.
Youkilis & Yamakas: The Jewish Love of the Great American Pastime
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Today we're trying to think of a new name for our film. The original was: JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY. But the producer has decided he doesn't like that, so we're kicking around ideas. A few of them I've kicked pretty hard!
HANUKKAH & HOMERUNS: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY!
LOL not very baseball like with images of dreidel's are floating in my head.
Okay, how about:
"Yastrzemski & Yamakas: The Jewish Love of the Great American Pastime"
If only he was Jewish...
Oh, you want a Jewish player? You can't do much better than Kevin Youkilis of the Boston Red Sox.
Youkilis & Yamakas: The Jewish Love of the Great American Pastime
LOL! Good one, and he's in our film!
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Now...
How about the whole "Chocolate With or Without Mint" debate?
;)
Yes.
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Well, Bedtime for Bozo!
G'night!
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Some ideas we're throwing around (a few of these phrases came from the film) and not saying which ones I like or dislike:
Baseball; A Jewish American Love Story
Making It Home (besides the baseball metaphor, the film is about Jews becoming at home in America)
"Big League Jews"
"Not Supposed to be a Ballplayer: Baseball and the American Jewish Experience"
"In the Big Inning: Jews and America's Game"
"Ice Cream Cohens and Rabbis of Swat"
"Jews on First"
Hammerin' Hebrews
"An American Dream: The Remarkable Story of Jews and Baseball"
"An Avenue to Being American: The Remarkable Story of Jews and Baseball."
"The Crack of the Bat: The Remarkable Story of Jews, America and Baseball"
I DO NOT like Big league, ice cream, jews on 1st, or hammerin. I'm not keen on In the big inning or An Avenue.
"The Crack of the Bat: The Remarkable Story of Jews, America and Baseball" has a nice ring to it and is my pick if you change the name. The more I say it out loud the more I like it. In fact it is now my 1st choice, followed by the original title or "An American Dream: The Remarkable Story of Jews and Baseball"
Funny how strongly I feel about these. :) When you are sharing my comments, please don't forget to mention they come from a Jewish gal who loves baseball. ;)
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Today we're trying to think of a new name for our film. The original was: JEWS AND BASEBALL: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY. But the producer has decided he doesn't like that, so we're kicking around ideas. A few of them I've kicked pretty hard!
HANUKKAH & HOMERUNS: AN AMERICAN LOVE STORY!
LOL not very baseball like with images of dreidel's are floating in my head.
Okay, how about:
"Yastrzemski & Yamakas: The Jewish Love of the Great American Pastime"
NO! ;D
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And now for something completely different...I just finished listening to Andrew Lloyd Webber's newest musical, Love Never Dies, the sequel/follow-up to The Phantom of the Opera.
Well...it's not bad (most of the music is pretty good...repetitive, but good), but what I thought about most while listening to it was, this is the story that they came up with?? :-\
I'm not sorry that I got it. I also feel that I needed official recordings of the complete series of songs, "The Heart is Slow to Learn" (actually taken from the DVD), "Our Kind of Love" as it was used in The Beautiful Game and now, "Love Never Dies." ;)
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I'm now listening to A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum. :D
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I keep forgetting about flax. I hear it's good for you and it doesn't do anything bad to the taste
If you can, look for the toasted ground flax. We used to be able to buy it here & the market stopped carrying it.
Flax seed/oil is healthier when it's raw, although it tastes better when it's toasted. I used to add it regularly to my oatmeal, however, I grew tired of the gritty texture of it (the ground stuff). It also doesn't digest easily, if you get my drift.
Toasted solves those problems, ground keeps it from getting stuck in my teeth. I prefer it in dry cereal than in oatmeal.
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LOL! I love JEWS ON FIRST.
I was about to type the same thing! I love the reference to Abbott and costello.
I know, but somehow I feel it is making a joke out of Jews. The others I disliked felt the same to me, only more so. I really don't think I should mind Jews on 1st, I just do.
I like Crack of the Bat because I can hear the bat & feel the game & the power of the talented players. This is baseball & not some joke about it. Edi, are you listening? ;)
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I'm now listening to A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum. :D
I'm listening to the Angel release (a replacement for my stolen copy) and I've noticed a few audio goobers that I don't remember hearing on the original Bay Cities release. :P
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On another issue: I vote for nuts. Somehow a brownie seems lacking in something without the flavor and the contrasting texture that nuts provide. i prefer pecans, but walnuts will do in a pinch. And, if you're making brownies and have plenty of self-will, make up the batter and let it set in the refrigerator overnight. The chocolate flavors will intensify. I learned that trick from Alice Medrich, queen of chocolate.
Thanks for the tip, not that I think I have the will power to do it. I shall do my best, once I can bake again. My brownie recipe uses very little flour & is very rich. It was from Katharine Hepburn. Years ago she shared it during an interview. Her original recipe included walnuts which I immediately removed.
That's the recipe I also use. Love it.
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I vote for Jews on First.
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Now...
How about the whole "Chocolate With or Without Mint" debate?
;)
having mint chocolate chip ice cream with frozen Girl Scouts mint cookies for dessert tonight.
Yes.
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All of the suggested titles, apart from Making It Home, were written by Jews. The reason the producer wants to change it was that he has gotten some negative feedback on the JEWS AND BASEBALL title that it was too harsh and in your face. The film does have a lot of humor in it, and we want people to feel that it would be a fun film to watch. Hammerin' Hebrew was a nickname for Hank Greenberg as well as Ryan Braun. But I think it's important to note your feelings about it and when we come down to selecting a title it will be good to have that feedback. Thanks, Jane!
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Oh---Ice Cream Cohens were sold when Andy Cohen was a big league star, and The Rabbi of Swat was a nickname for Moses Solomon, taking off from Babe Ruth's "Sultan of Swat" nickname.
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On another issue: I vote for nuts. Somehow a brownie seems lacking in something without the flavor and the contrasting texture that nuts provide. i prefer pecans, but walnuts will do in a pinch. And, if you're making brownies and have plenty of self-will, make up the batter and let it set in the refrigerator overnight. The chocolate flavors will intensify. I learned that trick from Alice Medrich, queen of chocolate.
Thanks for the tip, not that I think I have the will power to do it. I shall do my best, once I can bake again. My brownie recipe uses very little flour & is very rich. It was from Katharine Hepburn. Years ago she shared it during an interview. Her original recipe included walnuts which I immediately removed.
That's the recipe I also use. Love it.
:-)
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All of the suggested titles, apart from Making It Home, were written by Jews. The reason the producer wants to change it was that he has gotten some negative feedback on the JEWS AND BASEBALL title that it was too harsh and in your face. The film does have a lot of humor in it, and we want people to feel that it would be a fun film to watch. Hammerin' Hebrew was a nickname for Hank Greenberg as well as Ryan Braun. But I think it's important to note your feelings about it and when we come down to selecting a title it will be good to have that feedback. Thanks, Jane!
Thanks for the feedback & the background on the title suggestions. Obviously I need to see this, as well as want to, since I didn't know or remember Hank Greenberg's nickname. That changes my perspective on it.
Don't forget my positive comment that I like Crack of the Bat because I can hear the bat & feel the game & the power of the talented players. I think it is an exciting name.:)
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I guess any title that refers to a BAT mitzvah is out of the question.
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I guess any title that refers to a BAT mitzvah is out of the question.
If you could tie it in with "A League of Their Own," it might work. ;)
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Oy BASE mir
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PAGE SEVEN IT'S-TIME-FOR-ME-TO-GO-HOME DANCE!!
;D
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Until later. :)
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Good season of MAD MEN, although there was much grumbling from some quarters about the emphasis on Don & Betty's home life.
I thought it was a brilliant, riveting season.
[spoiler]
Don's affair with the school teacher left me totally cold, but I always have problems with that kind of plotline. Hits very close to home
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Back from the dentist's office, where I survived without needing a transfusion.
I have precooked the chicken for the enchiladas I'm making for dinner and have toasted the pecans for the brownies I'm about to bake.
MMMM.... :) Betsy insists nuts ruin chocolate, I insist quite the opposite. :)
So put nuts in the frosting on your share of the brownies
No frosting on my brownies. Who frosts theirs?
When I make them for myself, I don't frost them. I have been asked quite a few times since people seem to like my brownies to be SURE to frost them. I guess they like the frosting, too.
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I spent a lot of time this evening just channel surfing. I'd look at 10 minutes of a movie and then flip to another channel. I couldn't really settle on anything. With all of those channels, nothing really tickled my fancy.
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Finally I decided I needed to watch SOMETHING concrete, so I pulled up DAMAGES from the DVR and settled in with another outstanding episode. I've really gotten into the show this season even more so than the first season. I thought season two, which was very good, was the weakest of the three seasons. I honestly think this season is the best.
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Then I settled in for LOST.
I don't think it's much of a spoiler to state it's an episode devoted to Richard Alpert whose backstory was most interesting indeed. I thoroughly enjoyed his story though I wasn't quite as blown away by it as I was expecting to be. Still, there were certainly some revelations forthcoming this week.
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I guess I'm going to have tomorrow off. Nothing else arrived today, and I'm really not expecting anything quite yet, so looks like tomorrow may be mine all mine.
If it is, I won't putter around channel surfing as I did tonight. I'll pick some movies to watch during the afternoon and early evening.
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Oy BASE mir
FIELDER ON THE ROOF?
Yeah, doesn't make any sense to me either...
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Heading downstairs to bed now.
Good night!
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I love frosting on my brownies :)
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Da Jew Run Run
Met him on a baseball field right near the shul
Da Jew run run run, da Jew run run
Somebody told me that his name was Shmul
Da Jew run run run, da Jew run run
Yeah, the corner shul
Yeah, his name was Shmul
And on a walk to home
Da Jew run run run, da Jew run run
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No one has mentioned chocolate chips in the brownies.
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LOL! Cillaliz, you must tell us about your quote.
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Another great SOUTHLAND episode tonight...with a slight cast change, which was alright by me.
I do wish the show was close-captioned, however. I had one hella time understanding John and Ben's conversation during the ride back to LA. I had to watch it over and over again to get some of it, and still could not get the last bit that Ben said.
Regina King deserves an Emmy nod for her work in this show! She has become one of my favorite modern day actresses.
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Chocolate with nuts is good by me!
Chocolate chips in brownies = heaven.
Frosting on brownies is ok as well, as long as it is good frosting. That is how my sis makes hers.
Frankly, I will eat brownies any way they come!
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Frankly, I will eat brownies any way they come!
Ditto!!
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Back from Grant's and then dinner. We finished everything - all fixes in and fine, and all photos now in and fine. Just as we were wrapping up I found one more person's name I'd misspelled, so we did a global and fixed all the instances of it. I just glanced through the new pdf and it looks swell and seems like we might finally have put this puppy to bed. I'll go through it again tomorrow - not really reading, but just double checking all the pages we did fixes on to make sure nothing else moved around - although having just done that, everything looked correct. The photo section (16 pages) is really fun and laid out wonderfully by Grant. The page count with all of it is 416 pages. And Grant's solution to the Vilanch quote was perfect. We simply deleted the end of it - the thing about my producing his cast album. That part really had nothing to do with anything and now the quote ends with his nice comments about the book - on a positive and non-jokey note. It works perfectly.