T.O.D.
CAP'N CRUNCH
COCOA CRISPIES
FROSTED FLAKES
I have nothing to report this morning. I dreamed that Joshie, Rob Berman, and I were working on a Cole Porter recording in a space that looked like a high school library.
I have nothing to report this morning. I dreamed that Joshie, Rob Berman, and I were working on a Cole Porter recording in a space that looked like a high school library.
I hope that means one of us will win that lottery and fund that Jubilee recording
I have noticed that some cereals have subtlety changed their names over the years. Sugar Frosted Flakes has become Frosted Flakes, Sugar Smacks has become Honey Smacks, Sugar Crisp is now Golden Crisp, Sugar Chex is now the long titled Honey Nut Naturally Flavored Chex, Sugar Pops evolved into Corn Pops and finally Sugar Rice Krinkles is now Frosted Rice Krinkles.
I have spent almost an hour in automated phone system hell, cancelling Mom's supplemental health insurance and AARP membership. Then I decided to call the business office at her retirement community, pressed 2 for the business office, and got connected to the voicemail of someone who left there earlier this summer. I called back, pressed 1 for the operator, asked to speak to someone in the business office, and got the voicemail of someone who said she would be back in the office August 15. Third time, the operator said, "She just hasn't changed her voicemail." Ya think?
I made my eclipse-viewing box this morning out of a Cherrie-O's box. Never one of my faves.
I have spent almost an hour in automated phone system hell, cancelling Mom's supplemental health insurance and AARP membership. Then I decided to call the business office at her retirement community, pressed 2 for the business office, and got connected to the voicemail of someone who left there earlier this summer. I called back, pressed 1 for the operator, asked to speak to someone in the business office, and got the voicemail of someone who said she would be back in the office August 15. Third time, the operator said, "She just hasn't changed her voicemail." Ya think?
This brings back memories from 10 years ago!
I made my eclipse-viewing box this morning out of a Cherrie-O's box. Never one of my faves.
I hope I have a box of cereal to make glasses with.
Well, I've had two very productive phone calls this morning and the Ohio trip is on. My brother Randy is lending me some money to get through my waiting on an invoice to be paid, the major reason I am currently flat. My other problem was that I simply cannot afford at this time the $600+ car rental, and both Randy and our DR Ginny have volunteered to be my chauffeurs for my visit. This is a huge relief. Gasoline I can afford.
So look out, Ohio!
Wonderful, DR Elmore.
YAY! and thanks! and a tip o' the hat to DB Randy and our own DR Ginny!
Well, I've had two very productive phone calls this morning and the Ohio trip is on. My brother Randy is lending me some money to get through my waiting on an invoice to be paid, the major reason I am currently flat. My other problem was that I simply cannot afford at this time the $600+ car rental, and both Randy and our DR Ginny have volunteered to be my chauffeurs for my visit. This is a huge relief. Gasoline I can afford.
So look out, Ohio!
Great news, Larry!
Wonderful, DR Elmore.
YAY! and thanks! and a tip o' the hat to DB Randy and our own DR Ginny!
I had just completed the phone call with DR Elmore when my phone rang again. It was one of Mom's last living friends in Michigan, Betty, who was our next-door neighbor in Detroit from about 1960-68. She's 96, which was closer to Mom's age that I'd thought, and we talked for almost an hour.
I had just completed the phone call with DR Elmore when my phone rang again. It was one of Mom's last living friends in Michigan, Betty, who was our next-door neighbor in Detroit from about 1960-68. She's 96, which was closer to Mom's age that I'd thought, and we talked for almost an hour.
That's really lovely.
For almost two days now I can't see photos on Facebook - just white boxes - via Safari. Never been a problem ever - I wrote them to no response, sent a screen capture, nothing. Twice I've gone via Safari and the photos are back, but mostly they're gone. Via Chrome, which I hate, I can see it all fine. Anyone know what gives?
Good news that your trip is back on DR Elmore! Vibes for your friend!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Since it's a quiet morning, I'll sneak this in for Eclipse Monday: (adapted from the NY Times' New York Today article on dealing with seeing the eclipse in NYC)
tune of “That’s Amore”
When the moon slips and dips
To a solar eclipse -
That's our Monday!
At a quarter to three
There’ll be something to see –
That's our Monday!
So get set, read it on the net, you will be upset
If the great moment passes
So let’s meet, see you on the street, but I must repeat
You should wear special glasses
When the moon blocks the sun
Such excitement and fun –
That's our Monday!
You should take a long lunch
Tell your boss thanks a bunch when he says:
“You can go, it’s okay
You can go out and play just this one day
Mind the light, it’s all right, but please work late tonight”
That's our Monday!
Well, I've had two very productive phone calls this morning and the Ohio trip is on. My brother Randy is lending me some money to get through my waiting on an invoice to be paid, the major reason I am currently flat. My other problem was that I simply cannot afford at this time the $600+ car rental, and both Randy and our DR Ginny have volunteered to be my chauffeurs for my visit. This is a huge relief. Gasoline I can afford.
So look out, Ohio!
I have spent almost an hour in automated phone system hell, cancelling Mom's supplemental health insurance and AARP membership. Then I decided to call the business office at her retirement community, pressed 2 for the business office, and got connected to the voicemail of someone who left there earlier this summer. I called back, pressed 1 for the operator, asked to speak to someone in the business office, and got the voicemail of someone who said she would be back in the office August 15. Third time, the operator said, "She just hasn't changed her voicemail." Ya think?
I have an 85 year-old friend whose cancer has mestasized and could use some strong vibes. Please think kindly of him.
I have an 85 year-old friend whose cancer has mestasized and could use some strong vibes. Please think kindly of him.
~~~Vibes of All Kinds for Larry's Friend!!~~~
A day of hardship. I have a composer friend, Jay, who is in the last stages of his fight against cancer. His hospice worker is apparently a trained singer who also plays harp, which is providing him some comfort. My friend, Carol, who knows Jay better than me, just returned from saying goodbye. It's hard.
I have an 85 year-old friend whose cancer has mestasized and could use some strong vibes. Please think kindly of him.
I have spent almost an hour in automated phone system hell, cancelling Mom's supplemental health insurance and AARP membership. Then I decided to call the business office at her retirement community, pressed 2 for the business office, and got connected to the voicemail of someone who left there earlier this summer. I called back, pressed 1 for the operator, asked to speak to someone in the business office, and got the voicemail of someone who said she would be back in the office August 15. Third time, the operator said, "She just hasn't changed her voicemail." Ya think?
I have an 85 year-old friend whose cancer has mestasized and could use some strong vibes. Please think kindly of him.
Vibes for Larry's friend.
I have an 85 year-old friend whose cancer has mestasized and could use some strong vibes. Please think kindly of him.
I have spent almost an hour in automated phone system hell, cancelling Mom's supplemental health insurance and AARP membership. Then I decided to call the business office at her retirement community, pressed 2 for the business office, and got connected to the voicemail of someone who left there earlier this summer. I called back, pressed 1 for the operator, asked to speak to someone in the business office, and got the voicemail of someone who said she would be back in the office August 15. Third time, the operator said, "She just hasn't changed her voicemail." Ya think?
~~~Coping Vibes for Ginny!!~~~
A day of hardship. I have a composer friend, Jay, who is in the last stages of his fight against cancer. His hospice worker is apparently a trained singer who also plays harp, which is providing him some comfort. My friend, Carol, who knows Jay better than me, just returned from saying goodbye. It's hard.
I have spent almost an hour in automated phone system hell, cancelling Mom's supplemental health insurance and AARP membership. Then I decided to call the business office at her retirement community, pressed 2 for the business office, and got connected to the voicemail of someone who left there earlier this summer. I called back, pressed 1 for the operator, asked to speak to someone in the business office, and got the voicemail of someone who said she would be back in the office August 15. Third time, the operator said, "She just hasn't changed her voicemail." Ya think?
That's almost like one of those issue-spotting test questions we'd get in school - how many things are wrong with dealing with these people?
Coping vibes to Ginny!
A day of hardship. I have a composer friend, Jay, who is in the last stages of his fight against cancer. His hospice worker is apparently a trained singer who also plays harp, which is providing him some comfort. My friend, Carol, who knows Jay better than me, just returned from saying goodbye. It's hard.
I made my eclipse-viewing box this morning out of a Cherrie-O's box. Never one of my faves.
I hope I have a box of cereal to make glasses with.
No glasses but a reflector.
Well, I've had two very productive phone calls this morning and the Ohio trip is on. My brother Randy is lending me some money to get through my waiting on an invoice to be paid, the major reason I am currently flat. My other problem was that I simply cannot afford at this time the $600+ car rental, and both Randy and our DR Ginny have volunteered to be my chauffeurs for my visit. This is a huge relief. Gasoline I can afford.
So look out, Ohio!
Wonderful, DR Elmore.
YAY! and thanks! and a tip o' the hat to DB Randy and our own DR Ginny!
I was never lucky in romance but I have been blessed with tremendous friends here, there and everywhere.
Wonderful, DR Elmore.
YAY! and thanks! and a tip o' the hat to DB Randy and our own DR Ginny!
We are glad to help and very much looking forward to spending time with DR Elmore!
I had just completed the phone call with DR Elmore when my phone rang again. It was one of Mom's last living friends in Michigan, Betty, who was our next-door neighbor in Detroit from about 1960-68. She's 96, which is closer to Mom's age than I'd thought, and we talked for almost an hour.
PAGE THREE ECLIPSE DANCE!!
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I took this picture with my very own cell phone with my eclipse glasses over the lens!
Wonderful, DR Elmore.
YAY! and thanks! and a tip o' the hat to DB Randy and our own DR Ginny!
We are glad to help and very much looking forward to spending time with DR Elmore!
The car time visiting is, to me, an extra bonus.
DR George, Keith congratulates you on you ingenuity.
A day of hardship. I have a composer friend, Jay, who is in the last stages of his fight against cancer. His hospice worker is apparently a trained singer who also plays harp, which is providing him some comfort. My friend, Carol, who knows Jay better than me, just returned from saying goodbye. It's hard.
I have an 85 year-old friend whose cancer has mestasized and could use some strong vibes. Please think kindly of him.
Strong vibes for your friend, DR Elmore...
The interesting thing about the Facebook problem is that it's ONLY a problem on my desktop - iPhone and iPad both obviously use Safari and on both I see all photos. So, why would the desktop be having problems.
Vibes for the friend of DR ELMORE.
Vibes for the friend of DR JOHN G.
Vibes for the friend of DR ELMORE.
Vibes for the friend of DR JOHN G.
Wow this chemo is really kicking my b-u-t-t.......very weak and tired.....but I have confidence that it's working.....I MUST!
Vibes for the friend of DR ELMORE.
Vibes for the friend of DR JOHN G.
Double ditto's, and vibes to everyone going through this. It is so very hard.
Wow this chemo is really kicking my b-u-t-t.......very weak and tired.....but I have confidence that it's working.....I MUST!
Wow this chemo is really kicking my b-u-t-t.......very weak and tired.....but I have confidence that it's working.....I MUST!
Wow this chemo is really kicking my b-u-t-t.......very weak and tired.....but I have confidence that it's working.....I MUST!
Chemo is very hard on the body be good to yourself Jack, take it easy and accept all offers of help. When friends say "let me know if you need anything" Let them know when you need anything
For all those who have pets and who live where the eclipse will happen keep them indoors as they can damage their eyesight just as humans can do if they look at it.
Since it's a quiet morning, I'll sneak this in for Eclipse Monday: (adapted from the NY Times' New York Today article on dealing with seeing the eclipse in NYC)I really enjoyed this, Fred.
tune of “That’s Amore”
When the moon slips and dips
To a solar eclipse -
That's our Monday!
At a quarter to three
There’ll be something to see –
That's our Monday!
So get set, read it on the net, you will be upset
If the great moment passes
So let’s meet, see you on the street, but I must repeat
You should wear special glasses
When the moon blocks the sun
Such excitement and fun –
That's our Monday!
You should take a long lunch
Tell your boss thanks a bunch when he says:
“You can go, it’s okay
You can go out and play just this one day
Mind the light, it’s all right, but please work late tonight”
That's our Monday!
Well, I've had two very productive phone calls this morning and the Ohio trip is on. My brother Randy is lending me some money to get through my waiting on an invoice to be paid, the major reason I am currently flat. My other problem was that I simply cannot afford at this time the $600+ car rental, and both Randy and our DR Ginny have volunteered to be my chauffeurs for my visit. This is a huge relief. Gasoline I can afford.
So look out, Ohio!
For almost two days now I can't see photos on Facebook - just white boxes - via Safari. Never been a problem ever - I wrote them to no response, sent a screen capture, nothing. Twice I've gone via Safari and the photos are back, but mostly they're gone. Via Chrome, which I hate, I can see it all fine. Anyone know what gives?
Your Facebook stared too long at the eclipse?
Well, I've had two very productive phone calls this morning and the Ohio trip is on. My brother Randy is lending me some money to get through my waiting on an invoice to be paid, the major reason I am currently flat. My other problem was that I simply cannot afford at this time the $600+ car rental, and both Randy and our DR Ginny have volunteered to be my chauffeurs for my visit. This is a huge relief. Gasoline I can afford.
So look out, Ohio!
This is great. When I fly to L.A. with Keith we rent a car. I no longer do so when I go alone. Friends generously drive me and I take taxis for short distances. In the future that will likely be Uber or Lyft. Even with a taxi between the airport the cost is less than renting a car. I stopped driving in the city because of my shoulder and admit it is much nicer.
A cereal-box eclipse viewer? My education has apparently been deficient.
DR George, Keith congratulates you on you ingenuity.
Thanks! I didn't come up with the idea, but I'm glad it worked.
Wow this chemo is really kicking my b-u-t-t.......very weak and tired.....but I have confidence that it's working.....I MUST!
Very clever lyrics FJL
Wow this chemo is really kicking my b-u-t-t.......very weak and tired.....but I have confidence that it's working.....I MUST!
Chemo is very hard on the body be good to yourself Jack, take it easy and accept all offers of help. When friends say "let me know if you need anything" Let them know when you need anything
So far I have only been on the outside looking in and those going through chemo. It is difficult to know what to do to help and it helps to have direct requests.
I really enjoyed this, Fred.
The insurance vibes, along with an agent who really went to bat for us, worked. Our agent keep going higher in the chain of command until he/we received the response we wanted.
A cereal-box eclipse viewer? My education has apparently been deficient.
Today at work, someone actually had made a cereal box viewer! It was a little blurry, but it worked. AND someone else brought a colander, which worked a little better. The best improvised eclipse viewer was, believe it or not, a saltine cracker! The images were small, but very distinct on the ground! ;D
A cereal-box eclipse viewer? My education has apparently been deficient.
Today at work, someone actually had made a cereal box viewer! It was a little blurry, but it worked. AND someone else brought a colander, which worked a little better. The best improvised eclipse viewer was, believe it or not, a saltine cracker! The images were small, but very distinct on the ground! ;D
The insurance vibes, along with an agent who really went to bat for us, worked. Our agent keep going higher in the chain of command until he/we received the response we wanted.
Glad to hear that your agent is playing an active role and is getting the desired results. It doesn't seem like it should have been necessary, though. I guess that's why insurance companies are so rich.
DR George, Keith congratulates you on you ingenuity.
Thanks! I didn't come up with the idea, but I'm glad it worked.
And how is your phone feeling? No retinal damage?
A cereal-box eclipse viewer? My education has apparently been deficient.
Today at work, someone actually had made a cereal box viewer! It was a little blurry, but it worked. AND someone else brought a colander, which worked a little better. The best improvised eclipse viewer was, believe it or not, a saltine cracker! The images were small, but very distinct on the ground! ;D
Really? You put tiny holes in the cracker?
I have an 85 year-old friend whose cancer has mestasized and could use some strong vibes. Please think kindly of him.
Poldark and his hair return Oct. 1.
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Thanks, everyone!
Yes DR JEANNE and DR JANE - my doctors have given me medications and advice. I am really very lucky that fatigue is my only side effect so far - some of the others are MOST difficult.
I used to like Raisin Bran...but without the raisins. ::) My mom would buy it, but when I would get myself a bowl, I would pick out every single raisin and put them back in the box so they wouldn't just be thrown away.